Amid Coronavirus, families need our support more than ever. Few have taken this more to heart than our own Rohan Datta, a frequent volunteer in LaAmistad Afterschool:
“When I started volunteering with LaAmistad, I enjoyed connecting with the children, and through their stories, I became aware of the needs and difficulties faced by their community. When the COVID-19 pandemic caused nearly all businesses to close, I realized that many of the children that I knew may be struggling financially. I really wanted to do something urgently to help the children and their families in these difficult times until life can get back to normal. I believe it is so important to fundraise for these families to help them with their needs."
-Rohan Datta
Join Us In Support
LaAmistad would like to take a moment to thank its incredible church partners. In recent weeks, the students and families that LaAmistad serves have faced an unprecedented set of challenges. Parent Liaisons sprung into action, performing needs assessments for resources like groceries and internet access. With schools closed, employment questions, and bills coming, many families were in need of additional support.
It is such a blessing to know that LaAmistad's community is one that binds tighter in times of need. From collecting gift card donations, to coordinating grocery pickups, to supporting online learning initiatives, our church partners have stepped up for our community in so many inspiring ways. Please, see below for more information on our church partners and their efforts.
Special Thanks to: Peachtree Church, The Cathedral of St. Philip, Trinity Anglican Church, Shallowford Presbyterian Church, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Clairmont Presbyterian Church, Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Connection Pointe Church of God, Embry Hills United Methodist Church, Metro City Church
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Shop, Share, And Care
Did you know that you can support LaAmistad each time you go to the grocery store, click and ship on Amazon, donate your Delta Air Lines skymiles and even change lives while you dine locally or fill a prescription? By simply registering LaAmistad as your non-profit of choice, you can make a difference. Shop, share and care!
Already have a Kroger rewards card? Simply click here to enroll your card (or ALT ID) to support LaAmistad.
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Simply visit Amazon Smiles and select LaAmistad as your charity of choice. Each time you click you help our children with their arithmetic!
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