Summer Newsletter 2012

Check out what's been going on at the shelter this summer and get the scoop on what we've got coming up this fall!

Open publication - Free publishing - More volunteer

Thanks for Getting the Outdoor Area Fall Ready!!

Thanks a bunch to the Georgia Students for Public Administration 
who came out and transformed the outdoor part of the shelter! 

They repainted picnic tables, cleaned up the outdoor play area, fixed up the garden areas, 

all along with some regular maintenance.

Our residents are really excited to enjoy the fall weather with their upgraded outdoor area!

-AAHS

Through an Open Window

Thanks so much to Project Safe, Inc and ARTini's for coming at AAHS so that our residents could participate in Through an Open Window

Residents were given blank canvas and asked to paint their emotions about any domestic violence they or their families may have experienced in the past.  

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and all Through an Open Window paintings will be showcased at ARTini's to raise awareness about domestic violence in our community. 

-AAHS

Harvest for the Homeless is coming up!

Harvest for the Homeless 2012!  

Mark it on your calendars for  

Friday, November 2nd at the Classic Center in Athens!

Come join us for an evening cocktails, hor'doeuvres, dancing and fun fun fun!  

We'll have a silent auction featuring everything from getaways in the North Georgia mountains to an Athens Food Tour package, and the best raffle in town - 

dine out weekly on us for a year with 52 gift certificates to local restaurants!  

Plus a wine tasting and the Athens Swing Band and other fun - all benefiting the women and children here at Athens Area Homeless Shelter.  

Event tickets are $20, raffle tickets are $5 (or 5 for $20!); call 706-354-0423 or email us at info@helpathenshomeless.org for more information.

Thank you, Ignite!

A big "Thank you!" to Ignite Athens, who today donated an abundance of cleaning supplies, which were desperately needed.

Ignite Athens is a non-profit group that helps local organizations by raising awareness, supplies, and funds for their causes.

Please take a minute to learn more about them at their website:

www.IgniteYourWorld.org

Thank you, Ignite!

supplies needs!

new families are moving into the shelter and we have new needs!

most of our moms have little ones 

so we are in need of 2-3 month diapers and baby wipes.

we are also in need of cleaning supplies and anything would be appreciated.

there are so many exciting things going on at the shelter and 

we really appreciate your continued support!

-AAHS 

Going Home!

Our first resident has been moved into her very own new apartment with help from our 

NEW RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAM!

called 

Going Home

we are so delighted as the family is extremely 

deserving of having their own place.

she is still looking for a washer and dryer so if you know of any let us know.

we are so excited to launch this program and help our moms get into their own stable housing..

so that they will NEVER be homeless again! 

-AAHS