organization: Faith-Based Disaster Relief/Recovery -> Faith-Based Community/Disaster Relief/Recovery

facility_type: Donor -> Walk-in Resource
mission: SWEEAC provides emergency assistance to Southwest Atlanta citizens facing crisis. We encourage families to seek ways to strengthen themselves physically, mentally and spiritually. Our goal is to empower our clients with the tools to once again be self sufficient, productive and contributing members of society. We are very proud of the number of persons we have been able to help. Prior to 2007, we served about 6,350 people in a typical year. In 2008, that number increased to more than 10,086 with approximately 119,802 pounds of food being distributed. -> SWEEAC provides emergency assistance to Southwest Atlanta citizens facing crisis. We encourage families to seek ways to strengthen themselves physically, mentally and spiritually. Our goal is to empower our clients with the tools to once again be self sufficient, productive and contributing members of society. We are very proud of the number of persons we have been able to help. Prior to 2007, we served about 6,350 people in a typical year. In 2008, that number increased to more than 10,086 with approximately 119,802 pounds of food being distributed.

notes: School Supplies and Book Bags for Children and Flood Victims Donations Request SWEEAC (Southwest Ecumenical Emergency Assistance Center) 1040 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. Atlanta, GA 30310 Supplies needed for children grades K-12 throughout the year. Also victims of the 2009 floods needs replacement school supplies For more information: Name: Ernesta B. Ingram Email: sweeac@bellsouth.net --------------------------------------------------------------------- FROM THE WEBSITE: Disaster Relief - Efforts to provide immediate assistance to those affected by nature related disasters are in place at SWEEAC. Referral information is on hand to Red Cross, FEMA, DFACS, and The Department of Labor. -> School Supplies and Book Bags for Children and Flood Victims Donations Request SWEEAC (Southwest Ecumenical Emergency Assistance Center) 1040 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. Atlanta, GA 30310 Supplies needed for children grades K-12 throughout the year. Also victims of the 2009 floods needs replacement school supplies For more information: Name: Ernesta B. Ingram Email: sweeac@bellsouth.net --------------------------------------------------------------------- FROM THE WEBSITE/PROGRAMS: Food Pantry - Our Food Pantry is one of our greatest demands at the Center. Food donated from food drives and The Atlanta Community Food Bank help to serve over 1000 families in a given year. That represents over 7,000 people who are referred and served. Career Center- Clients are offered job information, staffing agency assistance, career counseling, resume preparation and referrals for continued education. Clothing Closet - Clothes are donated to our closets from local vendors and the community at large. Clothing is provided free of charge and available for infants, toddlers, children, men and women. The clothing closets are manned by volunteers from our partner churches and from the community. Volunteers sort, size and display clothes and accessories that are donated and assist clients in selecting the clothes they need. Glasses and Hearing Program - Free glasses and hearing aids are now available through The Lion's Club Outreach Program. A screening process is required. Disaster Relief - Efforts to provide immediate assistance to those affected by nature related disasters are in place at SWEEAC. Referral information is on hand to Red Cross, FEMA, DFACS, and The Department of Labor. Back to School Supplies - Supplies such as books, book bags, notebooks, crayons, paper, pens and pencils are furnished to school age children during our annual Back To School Event. Food Stamps Applicant Outreach - Partnership with Georgia Healthy Families and The Atlanta Community Food Bank allows clients to begin food stamps counseling and apply for stamps online at the SWEEAC office. Counselors are on site to begin the initial food stamps process. Thanksgiving and Christmas Assistance - Special food boxes with hams or turkeys are provided during our holiday distribution events and toys, bikes and gift cards for children and teens are provided through Toys For Tots, our partner churches and community organizations. Referrals - United Way provides referral information through 211 and volunteer opportunities through their Volunteer Solutions program. "Betcha Can't Read Just Three" Reading Program - Children grades K-12 can particpate in our reading program. In partnership with The Books For Miles Foundation, a mobile unit commited to help spread literacy throughout the Atlanta area, new books are provided and certificates awarded at the end of the program.
mission: SWEEAC provides emergency assistance to Southwest Atlanta citizens facing crisis. We encourage families to seek ways to strengthen themselves physically, mentally and spiritually. Our goal is to empower our clients with the tools to once again be self sufficient, productive and contributing members of society. We are very proud of the number of persons we have been able to help. Prior to 2007, we served about 6,350 people in a typical year. In 2008, that number increased to more than 10,086 with approximately 119,802 pounds of food being distributed. -> SWEEAC provides emergency assistance to Southwest Atlanta citizens facing crisis. We encourage families to seek ways to strengthen themselves physically, mentally and spiritually. Our goal is to empower our clients with the tools to once again be self sufficient, productive and contributing members of society. We are very proud of the number of persons we have been able to help. Prior to 2007, we served about 6,350 people in a typical year. In 2008, that number increased to more than 10,086 with approximately 119,802 pounds of food being distributed.