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Caring For Others, Inc. A Human Services Organization GIVING A VOICE TO THE FACES OF POVERTY Annual Report 2014

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Caring ForOthers, Inc.

Caring For Others, Inc.A Human Services Organization

GivinG a voice to the Faces oF Poverty

Annual Report 2014

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Hunger, homelessness, joblessness, illiteracy and health disparities are a daily reality for millions of people around the world.

While many believe it is impossible to end poverty, there is the hope that small incremental improvements can lend dramatic results. Just as Mandela admonished the world to leverage its collective efforts to mend South Africa, we challenge others to help give a voice to the faces of poverty.

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“Overcoming poverty is

not a task of charity, it is an act of justice.”

Nelson Mandela

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the gap between the rich and poor has never been wider.

Hunger, homelessness, joblessness, illiteracy and health disparities are a daily reality for millions of people around the world. At Caring For Others, we want to help the world see the myriad of people who are largely invisible: the child with no shoes, the senior citizen without basic necessities or the working mother struggling to make ends meet. This quest to give a voice to the faces of poverty is inspired by a man who convinced the world to support the end of apartheid – South Africa’s chosen son, the late President Nelson Mandela.

In addressing the crowd after his release from Robin Island, Mandela’s call-to-arms was simple. It is only through disciplined mass action could real change occur. The sight of freedom looming on the horizon should encourage us to redouble our efforts. He

admonished the South African people and the international community to stand together and help to shape a new nation. In the case of eradicating poverty, this sage advice also rings true. We must join together to ensure poverty does not have an environment in which to thrive.

so, what is the formula for success?

Mandela’s strategy to leverage the collective power of many certainly warrants our attention. Working together we can achieve exponentially more (in less time) than as individual contributors. Much like the people of South Africa in their quest to abolish Apartheid, we can create a fulcrum that ultimately leads to the demise of impoverished communities and restore dignity to the least of these. From our point of view, the movement to fight poverty requires four essential elements:

“Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and i shall move the world.” Archimedes

Giving a Voiceto the Faces of Poverty:

A prescription for success

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serve. serve. serve. The road to eradicating poverty begins with the work. By executing direct service programs to provide basic necessities such as food, clothing and shelter, communities and organizations can lay a solid foundation for change. When equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge, and access to resources, it becomes much easier for people to gain footing needed to improve their own lives. Each initiative, however, must be implemented with a sustainable, long-term goal in mind—to make poverty everywhere a thing of the past. It all starts with a single act of service.

advocate and Partner.Helping struggling families with basic necessities, such as food, clothing and shelter is a good first step, however eradicating poverty will require giving children, families and communities the tools they need to completely break the cycle. This can be accomplished by partnering with other organizations that share a common vision. Although every partnership is unique, research reveals that community coalitions with specific strategies and practices in common can achieve the best overall performance. By being a credible and respected partner, Caring For Others seeks to accelerate its ability to advocate on behalf of families in need.

“it always seems impossible until it’s done.” Nelson Mandela

insPire action.It truly takes a village to tackle challenging issues like poverty. Because volunteers and donors are the lifeline of our organization, it is critical to engage supporters in a manner that resonates and inspires them to go further. We’ve also learned that by giving others a tangible way to contribute (i.e. setting up a distribution, stocking the warehouse, etc.) we ultimately help create a vanguard of community reformers.

BUiLd and nUrtUre.Finally, research suggests that children who grow up in poverty are more likely to remain in poverty as adults. For every seed we plant in an individual’s life, we must create pathways out of poverty that support and prepare them to be self-sufficient in the long run. This includes equipping them with competitive skills such as financial wellness and job training that improve the odds of success. Perhaps by building ongoing programs we can address some of the root causes of poverty, continue to expand our impact and be a global force for good.

The taste of poverty is undoubtedly bitter. And while it has the capacity to be unrelenting, even cruel in its negative effect on communities, it does not have to be a permanent. While many believe it is impossible to end poverty, there is the hope that small incremental improvements can lend dramatic results. Just as Mandela admonished the world to leverage its collective efforts to mend South Africa, we challenge others to help give a voice to the faces of poverty. The world will be a better, kinder place for us all.

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CARINg FOR OTHERS, INC. ExISTS to heLP PeoPLe who do not have the Basic necessities to Live with diGnity. WE ARE COMMITTEd TO gIvINg THOSE IN NEEd A CHANCE FOR A BETTER lIFE OR A SECONd CHANCE FOR A BETTER quAlITy OF lIFE. IT IS OuR MISSION TO ERAdICATE POvERTy ON EvERy lEvEl By FEEdINg, ClOTHINg ANd EduCATINg INdIvIduAlS ANd FAMIlIES IN NEEd AROuNd THE WORld.

Who we are

BreaK thecycLe oF Poverty

sUPPort oUrcoMMUnities

BUiLdsUstainaBiLity

MaKe adiFFerence

Caring For Others works to break the cycle of

hunger, homelessness and poverty

We support our communities by

providing their most pressing needs

We bridge the gap between poverty and sustainability

Caring For Others touches and makes a difference in the lives of children,

men, women and families around the world.

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emergency Food and senior & disabled assistance Program

Our Emergency Food and Senior & disabled Assistance Program includes a pantry remarkably stocked with assorted meats, canned goods, basic staples and household items such as paper products, detergent and diapers. The purpose of the Emergency Food Assistance Program is to sufficiently assist those in need and encourage them through their difficulty. The Emergency Food Assistance Program is zip code restricted and requires a needs assessment so that we can properly service the individual or family.

The Senior & disabled Program allows seniors and the disabled to receive food, household and personal effects, clothing, coats and shoes that they would normally go without because of the economic strains of an extremely fixed income and the high costs of medication. Our goal with both programs is to help alleviate hunger and poverty by providing the necessary recourses to the people who come through our doors for assistance.

catastrophic relief Program

Our Catastrophic Relief Program provides NEW clothing and NEW furniture to families who have been devastated by natural elements beyond their control and are forced to choose between clothing and other basic necessities. These families include those who have been burned out of their homes, victims of flood or tornadoes or who are in transition from homelessness. We quickly assess their need and jump into action giving them a renewed sense of hope beyond their circumstance.

Our relief efforts reach beyond our facility, beyond our communities and beyond our borders. We provide the same help, hope and healing to those suffering with catastrophic loss whether in the united States, Asia, Africa, South America, the Caribbean and even parts of Europe.

WHIlE OuR CORE WORk IS ClOTHINg ANd FOOd dISTRIBuTIONS, OuR TEN SIgNATuRE PROgRAMS FROM OuR EMERgENCy FOOd PROgRAM TO OuR INTERNATIONAl MICRO ECONOMIC CENTERS, enGaGe, edUcate and eMPower Both those in need and those that have a desire to Give and MaKe a diFFerence.

our programs

• Emergency Food and Senior & disabled Assistance Program

• Catastrophic Relief Program

• Disaster Recovery Center

• Emergency Financial Assistance

• Return to Work Program

• Community Holiday Giving

• Community Partnership Program

• CareMart

• International Outreach

• ERS Scholarship Care Fund

What we do

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disaster recovery center

As a disaster Recovery Center, Caring For Others headquarters in Hapeville, gA is a readily accessible facility where families and individuals affected by natural disaster may go for a hot meal, new clothing and personal and household goods. Our disaster unit has provided assistance to those affected during Hurricanes katrina and Sandy and the tornadoes in South georgia and Oklahoma.

emergency Financial assistance

Our Emergency Financial Assistance assists in preventing homelessness by extending a helping hand with utility assistance (electricity, gas and water) and mortgage/rental assistance to those who are in crisis. In most cases, we are able to prevent eviction or foreclosures by providing the essential financial resources that are needed for a more stable and secure environment.

return to work Program

The Return to Work Program promotes economic independence of disadvantaged men and women by providing a new professional outfit and career development training to help them become economically stable.

Our program focuses on providing critical skills such as money management and personal communication to conduct a successful job search, interview confidently and ultimately remain employed.

community holiday Giving

Our Community Holiday giving Program distributes toys, clothes, food, household goods and other items to hundreds of families who may not be able to provide a meal or warm clothing for their families during the winter and Thanksgiving and Christmas Holidays. Foundations, individuals, corporations and churches donate the items.

community Partnership Program

Our Community Partnership Program leverages our partnerships with local and national agencies, communities of faith, non-profit agencies and government agencies allow us to distribute more products to the areas that need it most. We currently have well over 110 partner agencies servicing various communities across the nation. Our No Bare Soles distribution, Spring and grow, Books for Better Children, Child Safety Week, yO Boulevard Partnership and many others have become signature events that help us serve more families and children across the nation.

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careMart

CareMart has been crowned Atlanta’s Best kept Secret. It is truly a Community Store that gives new meaning to a bargain. All of the items in the store are brand new and range from high end to local vendors. The prices are well below retail and the affordability allows the single mother on a tight budget to buy school clothes for her children or the young man about to enter the workforce proper business attire.

Not only does CareMart help the community with its low prices but all of the proceeds from the store goes right back into funding Caring For Others’ core programs to assist more families and individuals.

international outreach

Our International Outreach has grown to include International Hubs of Caring For Others in Antigua Barbuda, Nigeria, and guyana and to partner with local agencies to reach communities in Belize, Santo domingo and even the Philippines. Our international expansion and outreach allows us to serve areas that are impoverished and in dire need all over the world. Our vision is to not only provide clothing, food and personal effects, but to also create Micro Centers that will help provide continual support for life skills and training for new working opportunities with jobs indigenous to their region. The Micro Center model is one that we hope will become a staple for the Caring For Others International Hubs as well as other organizations in a joint effort to eradicate poverty on every level.

ers scholarship care Fund

The ERS Scholarship Care Fund is one of our most important programs established for the sole purpose of helping children that are diligent in continuing their education on the post secondary level by giving them holistic assistance whether it be financial, food assistance or even words or notes of encouragement. It is a program birthed from the heart of Eslene Richmond-Shockley and also funded by her generosity. The financial scholarships provide assistance with purchasing books and other necessary educational materials. Each scholarship recipient is required to be an active volunteer in their local community to understand what giving back truly means.

Scholarship recipients also have the opportunity to work closely with the Founder and CEO of Caring For Others learning vital tools that are relevant to both the corporate and non-profit sectors. The invaluable hands-on knowledge given through the ERS Scholarship Care Fund is an experience that will not only last a lifetime, but also help make an impact on the world through our young minds.

CareMart is the retail store owned and operated by Caring For Others.

All of the items in the store are brand new and range from high

end to local vendors.

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Year in Reviewwinter

We began the year with two heartwarming distributions in the City of Atlanta organized with the help of our friend, kwanza Hall of the Atlanta City Council district 2. First, we took brand new coats to the parents of the Operation P.E.A.C.E. after-school program children. Situated in the Old Fourth Ward primarily serving youth from the village of Bedford Pine, this organization provides needed out-of-school time programming for more than 150 children especially during peak hours when children are known to be involved in high-risk behavior.

In February, despite a delay caused by the Atlanta ice storm, we lovingly providing brand new comforters and sheets to 150 seniors residents at Juniper & 10th Senior Center. In the midst of an opulent Midtown neighborhood, this small community can easily be overlooked. Caring For Others was pleased to help this group sleep in comfort.

spring

Since opening our onsite Community Center in 2012, Caring For Others has looked to use the space to offer much-needed services to the community. In April, in conjunction with the urban league of greater Atlanta, we began hosting financial awareness seminars with the MoneySmart Financial Workshop where participants learned skills including how to track money, what rights the consumer has, and how to recover financially and rebuild credit.

Also in April, we hosted our annual Spring Fling distribution of brand new clothing, shoes, books, dvds and games for children. Atlanta-area families were invited to attend the onsite distribution and obtain needed seasonal items for their children. Considering local families and those reached through our four Agency Partners, more than 5,300 individuals benefited from this distribution including over 730 Atlantans.

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summer

Summer was a busy time for Caring For Others! In June, we launched the Caring For Others dallas distribution Center. This effort came as a partnership with Hope For you and kicked off with a distribution of free, brand new items to communities in need around the dallas area. The first of many distributions, the launch provided 600 struggling families with brand new clothing, shoes, books, toys and household goods.

In late July, we again partnered with City of Atlanta district 2 to participate in the annual year of Boulevard Back to School Block Party. This event, which serves the poorest neighborhood in the State of georgia, welcomed approximately 1,000 attendees. Caring For Others distributed brand new clothing for children to help them start a new school year with dignity.

Fall

Fall was busy with the buzz of our annual fundraiser, The Art of Nature gala. Thanks to a hard-working gala Chair and Host Committee, 2014 welcomed our largest gala in Caring For Others history, selling out to more than 300 guests. during the gala, we presented two Humanitarian of Hope Awards to Joseph S. Folz of Porsche Cars North America and Mark Winne of WSB-Tv who were honored for their commitment and contributions to the community and public service that exemplified the qualities of compassion and humanitarianism. Additionally, we honored Former uS Ambassador Andrew J. young with the global Humanitarian Award for his international efforts.

november

Each holiday season, we host a Thanksgiving food distribution to local Atlanta families, and this year, we were delighted to be able to serve 1,860 individuals.

Throughout the year, our onsite store CareMart continued to attract shoppers as we offered a variety of inventory. From children’s clothes and shoes to luxury adult brands, household goods and toys, CareMart has served the community through affordable pricing while supporting the work of Caring For Others financially.

Thanksgiving was followed by our annual Black Friday Sale at CareMart, and with the support of our incredible volunteers, word about this special day of shopping spread to many new audiences drawing hundreds of shoppers throughout the day. Thanks to an enthusiastically, engaged volunteer team and a comprehensive marketing campaign we raised over $70k.

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december

In december, our 13th Annual Community Holiday giving served more than 3,100 families during an onsite distribution as well as through agency partners. At our Caring For Others distribution, the pre-registered families received bags filled with toys, shoes, books, pajamas and clothing for their children. Concurrently, we distributed food, clothing and household effects to area senior citizens.

This is a fun event each year that relies on a large staff of volunteers to help us put smiles on the faces of so many parents who gain a sense of relief in knowing that they will have gifts to provide for their children on Christmas morning. For the first time, in addition to our onsite and partner distributions, we celebrated the season with City Councilmember kwanza Hall and 40 young people from Mental Fitness, one of two new after-school programs on the Boulevard corridor. These children received toys, clothing and bikes for the holidays during this special distribution.

Caring For Others serves families throughout the united States, and with our goal of eradicating poverty around the world; we also strive to impact those in need overseas. Our international efforts this year took our President & CEO Eslene

Richmond-Shockley to Antigua in April where families received household items, clothing, shoes and electronics such as notepads during a distribution she oversaw personally. Two months later, Mrs. Shockley visited her home country guyana where Caring For Others representatives were met by families and children who had been waiting for their arrival. The guyana distribution served 500 families throughout the country. In 2014, Caring For Others also facilitated a distribution of 3,000 pairs of shoes to children in Nigeria. For the past three years, the growth of overseas missions has become an important focus for the organization and Caring For Others looks to expand these efforts going forward.

as we enter our 14th year of giving voice to the faces of poverty, we cannot help but be excited by the possibilities as we continue in our mission to eradicate poverty at home and around the globe!

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To whom much is given, much is required. And if 2014 is indicative of what lies ahead at Caring For Others (CFO), 2015 will be a glorious year indeed! Every step of the way CFO was guided by a sense of purpose -- to restore dignity and renew hope to families around the world.

Throughout this Annual Report, we will share our journey and highlight the meaningful impact of our community programs and outreach. But first, I want to extend a heart of gratitude to the many corporate donors, sponsors and individual supporters who dedicated time and resources to help us push through. Without you, the success stories outlined in the pages to follow would not be possible.

eslene richmond-shockleyFounder President & CEO

Caring for Others, Inc.

From the President

“our purpose—to restore dignity and renew hope to families around the world.”Eslene Richmond-Shockley

We started our year focused on renewing hope and restoring strength. Over 85,864 individuals and 20,786 households were helped nationally through our distributions, events, programs, agency partnerships and your support. Our international and overseas efforts grew exponentially with 10,251 individuals and 2,316 households positively affected by our direct assistance.

This year we will take that same idea and go even further. Our primary focus this year will be, “giving A voice To The Faces Of Poverty.” Caring For Others will reach out and be the changing agent to a family that has suffered a catastrophic loss. We will be the bridge that closes the gap between financial stability and the working poor barely able to afford basic necessities. We will be the hand that reaches back to bring those who have fallen behind or been forgotten forward.

looking ahead, our goal is to accelerate these efforts by “giving a voice to the faces of poverty.” As the scope of our ambitions grow, this includes expanding the continuum of both on-site services and global outreach assistance. yes, eradicating poverty is a lofty goal. But if CFO can challenge how so many people think about the poor, we can proceed to shake up the status quo, and most importantly, become a vanguard of reformers with true and lasting impact. Only then will we have truly done our duty.

Poverty does not exist in a vacuum. It thrives in an environment where opportunities for gainful employment are limited, education is lacking and hope is nonexistent. We are charged to shift this tide by giving a voice to the faces of poverty – one person, one family and one community at a time.

I am often asked to share the Caring For Others story, perhaps in a book. Certainly this will not happen any time soon because there are so many chapters left to unfold! With your help, the finished work is sure to be a story for the ages. As the year progresses, I will keep you apprised on how we are bridging the gap for the working poor and doing our part to break the cycle of poverty through tools and resources such as education, job skills and financial wellness and basic necessities. With your continued support, we will do more!

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It is hard to believe that we are in the beginning of 2015, and it is time to look back over the accomplishments Caring For Others achieved in 2014. Was it a successful year? How does one measure success? This is a discussion my spouse and I have frequently. Our society measures individual success on what, I believe, ultimately are insignificant things – money, physical possessions, title, influence, etc. To me, success is measured by the quality of the people in your life and the intimacy that close and productive ties bring.

In this regard, boy what a successful year we had! Whether one looks at the many volunteers, Mrs. Shockley, our Board of directors, our supporters and partner agencies, or the corporations donating goods and services and finally, the lives of those we touched, 2014 was our best and most successful year ever. We had the opportunity and took action to assist a number of individuals and families towards a better life while restoring their dignity and hope. We did this not only in the 23 metro Atlanta zip codes, but also in other countries such as Belize, Antigua, Nigeria, The Philippines, and guyana. Our programs such as No Bare Soles and Holiday giving touch many lives in fundamental ways.

Any success is accomplished only through facing and addressing challenges. This was certainly the case for Caring For Others this past year, as well. It is true that into every life a little rain must fall, but most of us think of this figuratively.

For CFO, it was also a literal issue due to our aging roof and the heavy rains in 2014. We faced this challenge, refinanced our building, and through the donations of supporters repaired the roof and continued our operations. We also faced a series of break-ins to our facility, which brought with them additional costs and the need to re-examine our systems.

yet, our work is not complete. When I am in Atlanta these days, I am shocked by the increase of the number of people on the side of the road with signs asking for money and support. This used to be a rare occurrence and only in certain areas of the city. Now, one sees it everywhere. What has changed though, is I now notice more people rolling down the windows of their cars and handing out change, a dollar, or whatever they can afford. Perhaps, CFO has an even clearer picture of the needs in Atlanta, as we see year over year, the numbers of people reaching out for our services continuing to increase. When one thinks we are the country known as the ‘land of opportunity,’ imagine how dire is the need in other countries that have grown accustomed to look at the uS for support and assistance.

So in closing, I want to paraphrase a poem by Robert Frost. CFO had a successful 2014, but ‘we have promises to keep and miles to go before we sleep’. We count on all of you for your continued support as we work to make the world a better place.

Joseph northingtonChairman of the BoardCaring for Others, Inc.

From the Chairman

“we have promises to keep and miles to go before we sleep.”Robert Frost

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2014 IMPACT

2014 Board of DirectorsexecUtive coMMittee

eslene richmond-shockley, PresidentFounder President/ & CEO

Caring for Others, Inc.

Joseph northington, chairmanHead of quality

Purdue Pharmaceuticals l.P.

Merceditas Z. de Padua, vice chairmanFinancial Advisor / Managing director

Bryant, Carroll & AssociatesAmeriprise Financial Services, Inc.

Franklyn c. simmons, treasurerFinancial Representative

First Investors

sheletha y. champion-Booker, secretaryProject Manager II

Atlanta Public Schools

aidoo osei, development chairSr. Analyst, Business developmentFirethorn, a qualcomm Company

Kisha s. clements, Legal advisorAttorney and Counselor at law

Clements law, llC

Board MeMBers

randy BarrsPresident

Resource & Recovery Recycling

Bill davenportArea Manager/South Fulton Area/Metro

South Regiongeorgia Power Company

Kwanza hallCouncilman, district 2

Atlanta City Council

Kerry KavanaughReporter

FOx 25 News Boston

Marcos PopeCommunity liaison

Senior distributor AssociateAtlanta Community Food Bank

tim shepherdSenior Contract Manager

AT&T

Michael L. smith, esq.Airport deputy general Manager

Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport

cheryl white-ntabExecutive Producer

WSB-Tv Channel

ToTal NaTioNal aNd iNTerNaTioNal ToTal STaTe Wide ToTal aTlaNTa

20,766 Households 2,316 Households 9,681 Households 2,245 Households85,864 individuals 10,251 individuals 46,726 individuals 8,212 individuals

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individual donorsAidoo OseiAllyson TannerAndre d. ColeAnonymousBill BrogdonBill ForsythCamille & Ernest FinleyCatherine SavageChanda dabneyChris Moormandan gardnerdarly gramlingdavid Croslanddeborah davisderrick A. Burchdr. Corinnb BohrEd MiltonElaine l. CarlisleFrancille griffithgaila Thompsongretel EubanksJ. MiltonJennifer deatonJoseph Northingtonkathryn & Mark Winnekerry kavanughkevin Reid & Rodney Rogerskisha S. Clementskwanza Halllarry BennettMadelene lopes

FiscaL year JanUary 2014 – deceMBer 2014revenUeFoundations & Corporate Contributions .............................................................61,937 (14,890.30 foundations, 47047.00 agency)Earned Income .....................................................................................................................671,109Individual donations .............................................................................................................11,135 (8348.45 Individual, 2786.40 fed campaign)Special Events .....................................................................................................76,106 (events)In-kind donations ..................................................................................................... 35,907,936In-kind Services ..................................................................................................................366,776total income ......................................................................................... 37,094,999 (820,287 + 36,274,712)

exPensesPayroll Expenses ................................................................................................................... 85,424In-kind Services ..................................................................................................................366,776In-kind donations given .......................................................................................32,992,723Operational Expenses ...................................................................................................482,498Professional Fees and Services................................................................................ 127,207Supportive Services ............................................................................................................ 77,788total expenses ........................................................................................ 34,132,416 LiaBiLities and net assetsCurrent Assets ...................................................................................................................4,678,417Net Fixed Assets ................................................................................................................824,023Total liabilities...................................................................................................................... 814,366

net assets end oF year ............................................................... 4,688,074

Financial Position 2014 Donors

CoMMUNiTY oUTreaCHFood aSSiSTaNCe

eMerGeNCY FiNaNCial

aSSiSTaNCe

groceries distributed(Meat, dry goods, drinks,

and fresh produce)

utility and rental assistance

361,000 LBs.

25,000BOOkS/dvds

3,000PRS. SHOES

23 households overSeaS MiSSioNdistributed 5,000 pairs of shoes

7,050 individuals received clothing and household effects

2014 IMPACT

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individual donorsAidoo OseiAllyson TannerAndre d. ColeAnonymousBill BrogdonBill ForsythCamille & Ernest FinleyCatherine SavageChanda dabneyChris Moormandan gardnerdarly gramlingdavid Croslanddeborah davisderrick A. Burchdr. Corinnb BohrEd MiltonElaine l. CarlisleFrancille griffithgaila Thompsongretel EubanksJ. MiltonJennifer deatonJoseph Northingtonkathryn & Mark Winnekerry kavanughkevin Reid & Rodney Rogerskisha S. Clementskwanza Halllarry BennettMadelene lopes

2014 DonorsMarcos PopeMarilyn Fairley ThompsonMarvis JohnsonMecca Byas-ArnoldMelanie BoltaxMelvia RichardsMerceditas de PaduaMichael SmithNatalie WilliamsNikkita WaifieldNorsa AmeyRaye E. ThomasRev. dan EdwardsRochelle & John dennisRoderick ThompsonSharon & Robert dukesSheletha Champion-BookerSherman vinsonTanya Coventry-StraderTheresa kempTracy StallingTristan SandersWilliam kaser

Foundation & corporation donorsAnonymousAnonynousCommunity Funds of the SouthComplete RoofingFocus Holding developmentgeorgia Power CompanyHartsfield-Jackson International Airportlivingston Foundation, Inc

Places of HopePNC BankPublix Super Market Charities, Inc.qualcommTAv HoldingsThe Redeemed Christian Church of godTJx FoundationuWgA Combine FederalWalmart WSB-Tv

in-Kind donorsAlex Jones PhotograpyAlliance TheatreAn Eye for OrderArrow ExterminatorsAtlanta BalletAtlanta HawksAtlanta History CenterAtlanta Rocks!Atlantis Casino Resort SpaBarnsley garden ResortsBeak Consulting, llCBobi dimond Creative PhotographyBrasstown valley Resort & SpaCason PhotographyCenter for Puppetry Artsdantanna’sdelta global Eric S. Barr at TEW galleriesEslene Richmond-ShockleyFifth group RestaurantFour Seasons Hotel Atlantagrand Hyatt AtlantaHigh Museum of Art

Homegrown RestaurantsHyatt Place BuckheadInterContinental Buckhead Atlantak.I.d.S. / Fashion delivers kathy Shepherdlive Nationloews Atlanta HotelMandarin Oriental AtlantaMetrotainment CafesMuseum of design AtlantaNew york Prime SteakhouseOne love learning FoundationPark TavernPhilips ArenaPhilips ArenaPike NurseriesPlease Rock/ yacht Rock RevuePorsche Cars North AmericaRenaissance Atlanta Waverly HotelRenaissance Concourse Atlanta Airport

HotelRosewood Crescent HotelShe Salon AtlantaSkyview AtlantaTennessee AquariumThe Commerce ClubThe New American Shakespeare Tavern The Ritz-Carlton AtlantaTinia Campbell AlfordTiny PrintsTotal Wine & MoreWM EventsWyndham grand Orlando Resort

volUNTeerSCoMMUNiTY HolidaY GiviNG TrUCKS & SHiPMeNTS

22,449 Hours212 individuals

662 individUaLsfood baskets, toys and clothing

220 individUaLsThanksgiving baskets 242 shiPMents

Received

2,225 PaLLets(137 trucks, 105 uPS & FedEx)

47 hoUsehoLdsHoliday baskets

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