In the first half of 2022, HomeAid Atlanta provided a savings of over $150,000 in construction costs for organizations serving people experiencing homelessness, completed eight HomeAid Care Days, engaged volunteers in over 1,000 hours of service, and much more. And we're nowhere near finished! Along with continuing projects, more Care Days and CareKits, this October, we will begin a project in Canton to add an additional 35 beds for veterans experiencing homelessness.

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On July 21, Juneau Construction Company summer interns joined a HomeAid Care Day at Solomon’s Temple Foundation, an emergency and transitional home for women and children experiencing homelessness. The hardworking interns tackled indoor and outdoor tasks around the facility: deep cleaning, landscaping, storage closet organization, furniture assembly, and more.

Thanks to the hard work of Juneau volunteers and donations of materials, this HomeAid Care Day provided a savings of over $5,200 for Solomon’s Temple. This money-saving support allows Solomon’s Temple to focus less on building maintenance, and more on providing care and programs for the families it serves. This was HomeAid’s ninth Care Day of 2022, and our seventh Care Day at Solomon’s Temple since 2015.

Juneau Construction Company encourages and supports participation in service activities that contribute to the community. Over the years, in addition to participating in four HomeAid Care Days, Juneau has supported HomeAid's Essentials Drive, as well as provided construction assistance with HomeAid's 2018 renovation at Atlanta Center for Self-Sufficiency.

HomeAid CareKits are hygiene kits packed by volunteers and distributed to people in need by local providers of homeless services. This summer, two organizations collaborated with HomeAid to provide 500 CareKits for Another Chance Atlanta.

In late spring, Rockhaven Homes employees like Kristen Dentler (above, right) collected feminine hygiene products and other supplies for CareKits. Feminine hygiene products are very expensive but integral to women's health, and often not readily available for women experiencing homelessness. In addition to these donations, generous Rockhaven employees raised over $1,100 to purchase additional CareKits items!

Throughout July, volunteers from Stacey's Place, Inc. (above, left) have packed 500 CareKits using supplies from Rockhaven Homes’ donation drives. Stacey's Place serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families by providing respite care, residential living and a day program so they can grow towards more independent and fulfilling lives.

On July 29, the 500 CareKits will be delivered to Another Chance Atlanta, which provides housing and support to homeless veterans, families, and individuals via temporary housing, permanent housing, and case management. HomeAid Atlanta thanks Rockhaven Homes and Stacey’s Place for their partnership in caring for our metro Atlanta neighbors in need.