Blanket Atlanta With Love: Blanket & Poncho Drive for the Homeless

Atlanta, GA --- Outside Looking In, a faith-based organization, will host its 2nd Annual Homeless Blanket Drive on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at Atlanta Recovery Center and Healthcare for Homeless Veterans in East Point, GA location. This year’s theme is "Blanket Atlanta with Love" and the goal is to collect 300 blankets (new or gently used) & 300 rain ponchos/parkas for those in need. The City of Atlanta's Community Courts and the City of Atlanta Public Defender's Office have endorsed the event. This year’s event sponsors are Arrington & Phillips, LLP and Chick-Fil-A Foundation.

According to Home Aid Atlanta, more than 10,000 people in metro Atlanta experience homelessness on any given night, with more than 40 percent being women and children. “ As those nights are becoming increasingly colder, we ask that you help us to not only meet, but surpass our goal to help at least a portion of this number to keep warmer through the upcoming months,” requests Artis Brunson, Executive Director of Outside Looking In.

The actual distribution date is November 26 however donations are being accepted NOW until the kickoff date. Sponsor Arrington & Phillips, LLP are accepting donations at their law firm, 2200 Fairburn Rd SW, Atlanta, GA 30331. Monetary donations are not being accepted for this event; however Mr. Brunson provides several ways for those outside of the Atlanta metro to support:

SHARE: on Facebook timeline and have others repost.

TWEET: Help Blanket #Atlanta with #Love this winter. For more info, visit http://tinyurl.com/BlanketAtlanta2013 #homeless #homelessness.

DONATE: Gently used blankets, throws, and/or ponchos.

SHOP: Dollar Tree & Kmart both offer FREE in-store pickup available for *online* orders. Dollar Tree has a case of 24 rain ponchos for $24. Kmart has fleece throws starting at $4.99 & fleece blankets starting at $8.99.

VOLUNTEER: Needed for both distribution sites

For more info, visit www.gahousedistrict62.com

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