Each month at our General ARNC Meeting, members have an opportunity to donate specific items to help one of the following charities. Many of our members also volunteer at one of the organizations.
Who We Support
The Drake House
The Drake House mission is to provide short term crisis housing, assessment, support, and empowerment to homeless mothers and their children in the North Fulton area. It was established to support mothers and children in their effort to recover from their interim homeless situation, keep the family intact, and provide them with the resources to return to self-sufficient housing.
Volunteer Opportunities at The Drake House
There are numerous volunteer opportunities at the Drake House and the number of hours varies depending on the task. Please visit their volunteer page to find out more about their needs. At the bottom of the page, there are links to the Child Protection Policy, the Volunteer Handbook, and a Volunteer Application. If you have any additional questions you can contact them at 770-587-4712.
The Drake Closet is a boutique of gently used clothing, accessories, and shoes. All proceeds from the shop benefit the Drake House. You can donate items Tuesday-Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p..m. They are located at 200 South Main Street, Alpharetta, GA ( lower level)
Foster Care Support Foundation
Foster Care Support Foundation (FCSF) serves a vital and growing need throughout Georgia by providing free clothing, infant equipment & developmental toys to thousands of children in foster and relative care. FCSF needs financial support to meet the needs of thousands of children in foster care and relative foster care, including grandparents raising grandchildren. Support is
needed to maintain the Foster Care’s Support’s program and continue to provide free basic care items to children of abuse and neglect. Donations will also support the Hope 4 Tomorrow Mentoring Program. This program helps to partner responsible adults with teens needing guidance and someone to call their friend and guide them through their teen years. Foster Care Support has been in operation for 18 years and has served over 50,000 children with free clothing, toys, school supplies, and safe infant care items throughout the state of GA.
Volunteer Opportunities at the Foster Care Support Foundation
Foster Care has volunteer hours at the Distribution Center – 115 Mansell Place, Roswell, GA Tuesday through Saturday from 9:30 am to 5 pm. Please email vol@fostercares.org with your name, phone number and hours you would like to work. It may take several weeks to hear back from the organization. There is also a mentoring program you can get involved in. For further information, you can contact them at 770-375-0865. For a list of items you can donate please visit their website