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First, let me thank you again for making the decision to bring HOPE to thousands of hurting people here in Atlanta. Having spent the past week in the hardest hit areas of our city, I want to convey to you that people are still very much in desperate need of your love, support, and hard work. In the city of Austell alone, over 50% of the people are now homeless. How staggering is that?
If we come together in big numbers, the next few days could really help to begin healing broken communities. Let me give you a few facts and encourage you to push through and come on out! We’re working hard to be more organized and efficient than ever, but cannot do it without you…and your crew!
- We will be setting up check-in tents on Friday & Saturday on the front lawn of Ewing Road Baptist Church (4699 Ewing Rd Austell, GA 30106) @ 9:30am. This will be our central information hub. Even if you are an old pro, please come here and check in before getting to work. It will take our efficiency to another level, OK?
- If you happen to have any tools (hammers, crowbars, saws…anything…load them up and bring them with you.) If you don’t have any tools, just plan on working twice as hard to make up for it :-)
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Although it may be warm, we need you to wear a long sleeve shirt and long pants with shoes you don’t mind ruining. We have a variety of work that is needed that can cater to any challenges or limitations you may have. It would also be wise for you to bring your own lunch, snacks, and some water, OK?
- We need more volunteers! Tell everyone you know about hopeATL & encourage them to make a difference!
Our team will be calling you if they haven’t already and will answer your questions. Email me directly by replying to this message or call 404.503.8392 if you have any questions and I will point you in the right direction. Please don’t talk yourself out of serving. People need you.
Also – if you have not yet made a donation, please consider doing so soon @ hopeATL.com – 100% of your donation goes directly to help flood victims get back on their feet. Thanks again!
Be Courageous!
Your Friend,
Shaun
Director, HopeATL
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Totally there tomorrow morning…What tools are most necessary right now? I can make a Home Depot run this evening and bring them tomorrow…Hit me up at 404.431.9106 or jonathon.burns1103@gmail.com…