“I want to thank you for my birthday gifts. I know my mom is going through a hard time right now and I did not expect to even get anything. We are very grateful. You do a very good thing for people like us.” —Handwritten note from a teenage boy living in a shelter; he … Continue reading Donation Drive this Saturday (Oct. 19)!
Next Donation Drive is Sat., July 20!
“Simple Needs GA helped me in a time of a frustrating transition. I was just leaving a domestic violence shelter and pregnant with my first child. Simple Needs GA took most of the burden of moving and starting over off of me. They made my home feel comfortable and safe. For that I will be … Continue reading Next Donation Drive is Sat., July 20!
‘Mending a Broken Heart’| June 15th Donation Drive
First of all, they mended my broken heart. That’s how a formerly homeless mom responded earlier this month when asked how SNGA had helped her. Here’s a bit more of her story… FORMERLY HOMELESS MOM FINDS HOPE AFTER TOUGH JOURNEY “Anna,” a mom with a 3-month-old daughter and a 15-year-old son, looked around in her … Continue reading ‘Mending a Broken Heart’| June 15th Donation Drive
Next Donation Drive on Sat., May 18
“Thank you for being a blessing in my life.” — Simple Needs GA client DONATION DRIVE COMING UP SAT., MAY 18! Our next monthly Donation Drive is Sat., May 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at our Marietta warehouse. Email brenda@simpleneedsga.orgfor the address or if you have any questions. If you can’t make it … Continue reading Next Donation Drive on Sat., May 18
Next Donation Drive: Sat., March 16!
“You made another child, another human being, very, very happy this morning. This is by far one of her happiest birthdays in a long time.” —text from a single mom of a girl who received a bike that she rode in Walmart and wanted but couldn’t afford. We also bought her a “My Life” doll … Continue reading Next Donation Drive: Sat., March 16!
Next donation drive: Dec. 15!
“I’ve been in tears all day knowing my children will get gifts for Christmas thanks to your organization.” --Mom whose kids will be getting gifts through our Spirit of Christmas program “Thank you to the people of Simple Needs GA for helping me furnish my first home with furniture and appliances. You took such a … Continue reading Next donation drive: Dec. 15!
Next donation drive: Sat., Oct. 20
“I want to thank you and your volunteers so much for such wonderful gifts for my son. He really enjoyed his books! May all of you be blessed for putting such a big smile on his face on his birthday!” --furniture client after one of her sons received his presents from our My Birthday Matters … Continue reading Next donation drive: Sat., Oct. 20
A Warm Gift from The Davis Academy
The Davis Academy in Sandy Springs recently collected more than 160 coats of all sizes, as well as bags of hats, scarves, gloves and socks, for Simple Needs GA’s clients. “Our students were particularly concerned and alarmed to think of kids their age and families like their own not having warm clothes for winter,” said … Continue reading A Warm Gift from The Davis Academy
Next Donation Drive is Sat., April 21
“A thousand thanks; I’ve been saving up to buy detergent and cleaning supplies. Now I can use that money for food.” -- single mother of four who received cleaning supplies from our Simple Household Needs program. Her only cleaning supplies were some soap and an old broom. UPCOMING DONATION DRIVE! Our next monthly Donation Drive is … Continue reading Next Donation Drive is Sat., April 21
Giving back: May 17 donation drive!
“If the house isn’t clean, the children suffer.” This is from a thank-you note from a parent who received a cleaning kit from our Simple Household Needs program. “I always buy food first of course," she said. "Buying cleaning supplies is last. Thank you so much for this cleaning kit. It made me so happy … Continue reading Giving back: May 17 donation drive!