Intown Cares

At we don't do everything nor do we "go it alone." Our place in Atlanta's homeless services ecosystem is clear: we address each of the many obstacles facing our unhoused neighbors to help them get .

Working with dedicated community partners like Clifton Sanctuary Ministries our team is able to guide neighbors in exploring new pathways to permanent housing. We're so grateful to do this work together.

Mr. L is one shelter guest who recently transitioned to housing due to our collaboration. We're all cheering for you, Mr. L! Welcome Home!

📷 l-r: Clifton's Executive Director (Kristi), Mr. L, and our Homeless Services Case Manager (Zondra)

Meet Tanya, our new Senior Director of Development! As a member of our leadership team, Tanya spearheads our fundraising and mission-advancement strategy.

Tanya holds a bachelor's degree in English Education from the University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!), and has worked to raise funds for worthy nonprofit missions since 2015. Her favorite part of development work is the relationships that she is able to build with people who care deeply about the well-being of others. She enjoys spending time with her family; volunteering with other nonprofits, including serving on various boards; running; and reading.

Go to https://intowncares.org/intown-cares-announces-new-senior-director-of-development to learn more about Tanya in our official announcement.

Welcome to , Tanya! We're so glad you've joined our team! 💛

Friends, help us welcome Tanya in the comments below!

We work every day to help our neighbors meet their most essential needs – housing and food. At neighbors are embraced by a team that's compassionate, resourceful, spirited, and persistent.

We respect each neighbor's pace and personal decisions in the journey to housing. And, we work to obtain and provide food to neighbors for nourishment and to support active, healthy lives.

Join us! Learn more about our work: intowncares.org

At we work to provide easy access to food for neighbors who need it. With increasing numbers of neighbors experiencing food insecurity, the demand continues to grow.

In June we distributed 43,869 lbs of food (= 36,558 meals). We served 2,045 households (3,869 people), including delivering food to neighbors unable to travel to the pantry.

Food donations from the community are a huge help. Swipe left to view our Current Greatest Needs list. You can purchase items from the list or our Amazon wishlist. Drop off donations at McIver Hall on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Interested in hosting a food drive? Reach out for more information.

! We're hiring to fill our Director of Finance and Operations role.

Go to https://intowncares.org/whoweare/careers to learn more.
Apply today or share this opportunity with your network!

Big thanks to the wonderful outreach team at World Changers Church International for hosting a hygiene kit build activity for . We're grateful for your support to help us maintain our supply of essentials to distribute to unhoused neighbors during outreach.

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Interested in hosting a group build activity? Reach out: [email protected]

Our work to solve homelessness and hunger includes advocating for social justice and equity within Black communities.

Happy Juneteenth aka Freedom Day! Let's commit to the ongoing freedom movement as we all work towards creating a more just society.

Our Director of Food Programs (Laura) is back from the National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference in Washington, D.C. sponsored by the Food Research & Action Center. While there, she and other Georgia advocates met with Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock to discuss policies to combat hunger and food insecurity in our state.

Over a thousand anti-hunger advocates from across the country came together at to learn legislative best practices, explore innovative advocacy methods, and connect to help better fight hunger in their communities.

Working to for increasing numbers of neighbors means being a part of critical dialogue to bring change. Join us! Learn more about our work: intowncares.org/what-we-do/foodprograms

Overjoyed to partner with Helping Mamas Inc to provide essential baby items and period products to families accessing our pantry!

Our friends at SPANX recently held a hygiene kit and snack pack build activity for ! We're grateful to the team for supporting our mission and helping us maintain our supply of essentials to distribute to unhoused neighbors during outreach.

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Thinking about a group activity or service project? We'd love to facilitate your corporate team's next volunteer experience! Reach out: [email protected]

Happy Pride from Intown!

Our work to solve homelessness and hunger requires advocating for the end of the discrimination and violence experienced by LGBTQ+ and gender nonconforming people.

Members of the LGBTQ+ community face significant barriers in many areas of their lives, including housing – leading to housing instability and homelessness.

LGBTQ+ individuals, especially youth and young adults, are highly overrepresented in the unhoused population and are 120% more likely to experience homelessness than non-LGBTQ+ youth.

This we'll highlight and celebrate our year-round work to provide resources and support to our LGBTQ+ neighbors experiencing homelessness and hunger. Join us!

Housing ends homelessness. We say it all the time. And we say it because it’s true.

Time and time again, we’ve witnessed what happens when a neighbor experiencing chronic homelessness gets access to permanent housing. Dignity is restored. Health improves. Confidence is boosted. Transformation begins.

Reliable housing is not just essential for physical health and safety – it's critical for a healthy mind and spirit, too.

Join us in solving homelessness for neighbors who face the greatest obstacles to housing and providing the peace that comes with it.

Georgia children are at high risk of food insecurity, with 1 in 5 children facing hunger, an increase from 1 in 8 last year (Feeding America Map the Meal Gap Study).

Food assistance providers like Intown are all preparing for an increase in demand this summer. With local school districts closed for summer break, school meals, which many children rely on, have gone away. This places an added burden on families that may already struggle to make ends meet.

We are committed to working to ensure that children and their families have access to nutritious food during summer break.

Food donations from the community are a big help! Swipe to view our Current Greatest Needs list. Drop off donations at McIver Hall on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

You can also purchase items from our Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/18XZIJCJO88BF/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex.
Interested in hosting a food drive? Reach out to our Director of Food Programs: [email protected] for more information.

***We're completely out of ponchos for pantry guests to stay dry when it rains on distribution days. Please drop off any donations at the pantry!

We're sending big thanks to our friends at Callanwolde Fine Arts Center for their generous donation of tickets to the upcoming Jazz on the Lawn concert series. The tickets were used as our Heads or Tails item at to encourage individual donations throughout the evening. We are truly appreciative of our partnership and your continued commitment to supporting our mission.

Now celebrating its 25th year, is a highly anticipated event that brings together music lovers from all walks of life. Tickets go on sale June 15!

Our Homeless Services case managers meet unhoused neighbors where they are. We build trust, help them acquire documentation, and support them as they work toward permanent housing. We help neighbors navigate a complex process, respecting each individual's pace and personal decisions on the journey.

We're working to for neighbors who face the greatest obstacles. Join us!

Learn more about our work: intowncares.org/what-we-do/homelessservices

We recently joined Workday employee volunteers at their Atlanta office for a build activity and learning exercise. The incredible group built hygiene kits and snack packs for and spent time with Wren (Development Associate - Corporate Engagement) learning about our mission. The Workday team also awarded Intown a $1,000 grant to support our work! Big thanks! We're so grateful for your partnership.

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Looking for a volunteer experience for your corporate team? Reach out: [email protected]

"I came to Intown through my case worker. I have never been on this side of the fence and didn't know what to do. Your volunteers are amazing. Your variety is amazing. I need fresh fruit and vegetables for a chronic life illness. I was out of food due to paycheck shortages and copays for treatment. Thank you so much for allowing me to eat healthy foods."
Ms. A - Food Pantry Guest

In Georgia, 1 in 9 people are food insecure - dealing with limited and uncertain access to adequate food at a household level, to live an active, healthy life.

For many neighbors like Ms. A, food banks and food pantries like Intown's are a lifeline. Through our Food Programs, we work to and alleviate food insecurity for increasing numbers of neighbors in need.

We're grateful to be able to incorporate fresh produce and refrigerated meats and dairy into our weekly distributions to ensure our neighbors can reduce the risks for food-related health conditions.

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Want to help us serve more neighbors?
-Make a donation today (or set up a monthly gift) to help fund our Food Programs. $10 per month helps cover the cost of fresh produce from farmers markets each week. Go to https://intowncares.org/donate
-Purchase food items featured on our Current Greatest Needs list https://intowncares.org/food-pantry-greatest-needs or Amazon wishlist to help us keep up with increased demand at the pantry
-Host a Food Drive. Please reach out to our director of Food Programs: [email protected] for information.

Our friends at Fulton County Library System donate books to and our Homeless Services case managers, including Leonard pictured, have been distributing them to unhoused neighbors at encampments during .

Step 1 of our Homeless Services model focuses on effective engagement with neighbors experiencing homelessness to establish trust and develop a rapport through compassionate, long-term, and consistent outreach to where they sleep/live. That involves addressing immediate life needs, including delivering a good read to our bookworm neighbors.

Learn more about our work: intowncares.org/what-we-do/homelessservices

We're so excited to host our 11th annual gala fundraiser at the Georgia Aquarium this evening!

Dollars raised at Heart & Home support Intown's approach of removing as many barriers as possible for neighbors who face some of the greatest obstacles to housing and food security.

Thank you to all of our amazing sponsors for making Heart & Home possible.

Presenting Sponsors - Acadia Shutters and Iconex

Changemaker Sponsor - Atlas Holdings

Sustainer Sponsors - Amazon, Dorsey Alston Realtors/Stephanie Marinac and Harvin Greene/Jeanne Stickler, First Fidelity Financial Group of Atlanta/Kent Balch, Mary and Jane Kirkpatrick, Slappey & Sadd, Spanx, and The Home Depot Foundation.

Neighbor Sponsors - Atlanta Medical Aesthetics, MJ Impastato and Chris Dawson, King & Spalding, Meta, Perennial Properties, Robin and Mark Pollack, and WPromote.

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It's not too late to be part of Heart & Home and support ! Go to https://e.givesmart.com/events/rrS/ for Silent Auction, Golden Necklace, and Fund The Mission opportunities.

Scroll - So many amazing items to bid on in our Silent Auction. Don't miss out! The Silent Auction is open for bidding until Saturday night and attendance at Heart & Home is not required to bid. Go to https://e.givesmart.com/events/rrS/i/ to take a look! And while you're there, purchase your Golden Necklace for the chance to win your choice of four fabulous vacation packages: Jamaica All-Inclusive, Sedona, Tuscany + Wine, and Kentucky Bourbon Experience! (1 Golden Necklace for $100/ 3 Golden Necklaces for $250/ 7 Golden Necklaces for $500). Each Golden Necklace equals a chance to win!

Dollars raised at Heart & Home support Intown's approach of removing as many barriers as possible for neighbors who face some of the greatest obstacles to housing and food security. Even if you can't join us on May 4, you can still support our mission by participating in our Silent Auction, Golden Necklace, and Fund The Mission!

Visit intowncares.org/heartandhome to learn more about our annual gala fundraiser to benefit our neighbors experiencing homelessness and hunger.
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Heart & Home
Saturday, May 4; 6:30 p.m.
Georgia Aquarium - Oceans Ballroom
Cocktail Attire

Ms. J is after navigating the journey to housing with our Program Manager (Stephanie)! The mom of four recently moved into a three-bedroom house. She is excited and grateful that she and her children, including a baby, are housed. Our team recently visited the family and delivered a few air mattresses for use while they wait on furniture.

We're able to support clients like Ms. J through our Project for Assistance in Transition (PATH) grant awarded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) earlier this year. The PATH grant funds focused support and additional services to neighbors with serious mental illness experiencing homelessness. Supported services include referrals for primary health care, job training, educational services, and housing.

Welcome Home, Ms. J! We're all celebrating with you and are so glad to be a part of your journey!

We're 4 days away from Heart & Home!

Have you had the chance to view our Silent Auction? There are so many fabulous items to bid on! Also, don't forget to purchase your Golden Necklace for the chance to win your choice of four fabulous vacation packages: Jamaica All-Inclusive, Sedona, Tuscany + Wine, and Kentucky Bourbon Experience! (1 Golden Necklace for $100/ 3 Golden Necklaces for $250/ 7 Golden Necklaces for $500). Each Golden Necklace equals a chance to win! Go to https://e.givesmart.com/events/rrS/i/ to check out our Silent Auction and Golden Necklace opportunities.

NOTE: Attendance at Heart & Home is not required to bid in the Silent Auction or purchase a Golden Necklace. Anyone can participate! Even if you can't join us on May 4, you can still support Intown and grab some amazing items. The Silent Auction is open for bidding until Saturday night!

Visit intowncares.org/heartandhome to learn more about our annual gala fundraiser to benefit our neighbors experiencing homelessness and hunger.

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Heart & Home
Saturday, May 4; 6:30 p.m.
Georgia Aquarium - Oceans Ballroom
Cocktail Attire

Last month our friends at Genuine Parts Company held a snack pack volunteer activity at their corporate office, quickly packing 100 snack packs for ! Thank you for supporting our mission and equipping our team with snack packs to distribute as they connect with unhoused neighbors.


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Thank you for joining us in recognizing just a few of the wonderful corporate teams that have volunteered with !

Thinking about a group activity or service project? We'd love to facilitate your team's volunteer day! Reach out to [email protected]

Members of the JDouglas Marketplace for Design corporate team volunteered at our food pantry last December! Thanks for supporting our mission and helping to serve our guests on distribution day!