Supporting Atlanta organizations at COVID-19

How you can support Atlanta organizations during COVID-19

 

As the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) public health situation evolves, it directly impacts Downtown Atlanta residents, offices, small businesses, Atlanta hotels, and cultural institutions.

 

In Central Atlanta Progress' and Atlanta Downtown Improvement District's efforts to continue serving as a resource during this difficult time, we advocate for our community members, share information when necessary, and assist with economic recovery when necessary.

 

Until then, we must all take care of each other, especially those in need. Listed below are organizations that need donations, volunteers, and financial assistance.

 

We welcome your feedback on this list, including corrections and new entries. Please contact marketing@atlantadowntown.com.

 

Over 5000 meals are delivered every day to vulnerable Atlantans through Open Hand. The organization currently needs financial contributions and volunteers.

Due to COVID-19, Crossroads Ministries will only provide sack lunches as part of its daily meal service in Clyde's Kitchen. Consequently, they will need a variety of items to sustain this effort over the next few weeks. The following are ways you can help:

 

Sandwiches and/or full sack lunches (including chips, granola bars, fruit, bottled water, etc.) can be dropped off by Clyde's Kitchen any weekday from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

 

Donate sack lunch items such as bread, sandwiches, cheese, chip bags, granola bars, fruit, and bottled water. Likewise, these can be delivered on the same schedule.

 

By designating Lunches in the memo box, you can make a donation at the link below. One sack lunch can be provided for $2. https: / / crossroadsatlanta.org / give /

 

Contributions to Greater Atlanta COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund are being sought through the United Way of Greater Atlanta and the Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta. We welcome questions about the fund or our work at www.unitedwayatlanta.org, or you can reach us at info@unitedwayatlanta.org.

 

In addition to providing financial assistance, the Giving Kitchen offers community resources to food service workers in need. A growing outbreak has led to restaurants changing operations, canceling gatherings, and closing entirely. Give one-time donations or participate through their Pass the Hat program to assist food service workers.

 

It is a program of the Westside Future Fund, presented in collaboration with the Chick-fil-A Foundation. On the Westside, food is needed for families. We will be picking up groceries from the YMCA in the shelter in place on Thursdays at noon and delivering them to families in need. Interested parties should contact robyn@westsidefuturefund.org to sign up.

 

It has served the Metro Atlanta community for 162 years. The Y has mobilized its network, facilities, and partners to launch three specific initiatives which are crucial during this challenging time: childcare support for healthcare workers, first responders and those on the frontlines of COVID-19; expanded hunger relief programs; and Operation R.E.A.C.H. for senior and vulnerable groups. Find more information on the COVID-19 Response Hub, as well as ways to support the Y's important work.

 

Our 14 metropolitan Atlanta locations in Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fulton and Gwinnett counties provide high-quality early education, child care, and comprehensive family support services to more than 3500 children every year. As a result of COVID-19, Sheltering Arms' most urgent need is support for their Response Team. We work which works together with Family Services Coaching Staff to help our 2200 enrolled families remain stable, in their homes, healthy, fed and moving forward through the end of this crisis. You can donate through Sheltering Arms for Kids here and learn more by contacting Tony Conway at tconway@shelteringarmsforkids.com.

 

Donate food to Cristo Rey Atlanta High School families in need. We'll take your needed items to the drive-thru without contacting you. Place the items in your trunk or back seat. A team of volunteers will collect your vehicle's items wearing masks and gloves. Click here for a list of items that are needed and drop-off dates / times. You can also place an order online for food and have it delivered to:

Saint Thomas More Catholic Church c/o Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuits

We are located at 636 West Ponce de Leon Avenue.

Decatur, GA 30030

 

With the help of the Central Outreach and Advocacy Center, homelessness will be overcome and prevented. Their regular programs and services are not currently available, but they receive guests once a week to check their mail and receive toiletries and snacks. Please find below a list of items that Central OAC is in need of. To find out more about donating items to Central OAC, contact Executive Director Kimberly Parker at kparker@centraloac.org or 404-601-3149.

 

The following toiletries can be kept in the travel size: soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, razors, lotion, and toothbrushes

 

The following snacks are good for snacking: granola bars, peanut butter or cheese crackers, small cans of applesauce, raisins, chips, and cookies

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