An update on the latest happenings at Simple Needs GA and our (socially distanced) donation drive on Aug. 15.
Elaine Brown gives her time to uplift Cobb County children in need
Dedicated Simple Needs GA volunteer Elaine Brown has uplifted hundreds of children in need in Cobb County.
Help others celebrate their (housing) independence
“Words cannot express my gratitude for everything SNGA has done for us!” —client who moved into a duplex with three other guys from the Extension DONATION DRIVE TODAY (JULY 4, 2020) AND ALSO ON JULY 18. SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS. So…COVID. It’s changed everyone’s lives. At Simple Needs GA, we first halted all of our … Continue reading Help others celebrate their (housing) independence
Next Donation Drive is Sat., Feb. 15!
“I want to say from the deepest part of my soul thank you and your staff and the family that helped me with Christmas. It was absolutely the best and greatest time I believe I’ve had with my kids.” —Father whose two children received gifts through our 2019 Spirit of Christmas program DONATION DRIVE ON … Continue reading Next Donation Drive is Sat., Feb. 15!
SNGA Receives $7K Grant from FHLBank Atlanta
Press release about FHLBank Atlanta's generous $7K grant for Simple Needs GA
‘Bleacher Creature’ Pitches in for People in Need
Before Alan Stensland engineered bridges and buildings and helped the U.S. government plan for disasters, he played a fuzzy green monster adored by millions. Alan was the Atlanta Braves’ “Bleacher Creature” mascot from 1976 to 1979. He went on to study civil engineering at Georgia Tech and worked for the U.S. Forest Service and the … Continue reading ‘Bleacher Creature’ Pitches in for People in Need
Next Donation Drive on Sat., Jan. 18!
“I wanted to THANK YOU again for the Christmas help this year. The kids were so happy and enjoyed their gifts so much. I can never express how much I appreciate all of y’all and how thankful I am that my kids were able to wake up with big smiles Christmas morning.” —Mom whose five … Continue reading Next Donation Drive on Sat., Jan. 18!
SNGA Donation Drive on Sat., Dec. 21!
“My encounter with Brenda and SNGA revived my trust in humanity and renewed my faith and hope. It was the first time throughout the whole terrible ordeal that I felt compassion and not judged.” Last year, a family in Powder Springs lost their home of four years after the landlord sold the property. The mom … Continue reading SNGA Donation Drive on Sat., Dec. 21!
‘Shining Lights in Our Community’: SNGA Volunteers Bert and Stella Blenner
When Bert and Stella Blenner picked up 80 boxes of Always maxi pads at Sam’s Club a few weeks ago, they received some curious stares. But what has surprised everyone at Simple Needs GA is the Blenners’ extraordinary willingness to do anything and everything for people in need—including running unusual errands at local warehouse clubs! “Bert … Continue reading ‘Shining Lights in Our Community’: SNGA Volunteers Bert and Stella Blenner
Cobb Energy Centre Ushers Restock SNGA’s Warehouse with Huge Donation Drive
The volunteer ushers at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre (CEPAC) continue to support SNGA in amazing ways. The latest example came on Nov. 4 at CEPAC’s annual volunteer dinner, where these generous folks presented Brenda with a huge haul of household and other items that they had collected for SNGA’s clients. “The donations, which filled our entire … Continue reading Cobb Energy Centre Ushers Restock SNGA’s Warehouse with Huge Donation Drive
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