The City of Atlanta, members of the faith-based community, state and local officials and other human service providers have been actively supporting those devastated in the Gulf Area since last Tuesday. The City of Atlanta’s Adamsville Recreation Center on Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive has served as a center for connecting those impacted by Hurricane Katrina with service providers from the surrounding area. The recreation center is providing multiple services including, job placement, student services, food stamps, Medicare, Medicaid, general store and internet connections. Volunteer Grady Hospital and Emory University physicians have also been on site to provide medical assistance.
Just this weekend alone, volunteers at Atlanta Workforce Development Agency (AWDA) have sorted over 8,000 pounds of food, sorted over 3,000 pounds of clothes and served over 500 families through the general store. Atlanta Workforce Development Agency continues to offer job training, computer access, resume assistance, internet and local phone service and held a job fair today where hundreds applied for jobs with over 15 companies.
The supplies at Atlanta Workforce Development Agency (AWDA) are getting sparse, so the City is asking for donations to help meet the growing needs of those seeking refuge in our city. The list of items include,
BABY SUPPLIES
All baby supplies
Baby Formula
Baby Powder
Diapers
Infant/Children Tylenol
Pull-Ups larger kids
ADULT ITEMS
Aspirin
Bath Towels
Conditioner
Deodorant
Ensure
First Aid Supplies
Lotion
Oil
Paper Towels
Razors
Sanitary Products for women
Shampoo
Shaving Cream
Soap
Toothpaste/Toothbrushes
Underwear (Men/Women all sizes)
Items should be donated to the Atlanta Workforce Development Agency (AWDA) 818 Pollard St., SW, Atlanta, GA.
20 E – Exit 56A to McDaniel Street / Turn Right – Go to Ralph David Abernathy and turn Left. Go about 5 lights and turn right on Pollard Blvd. Go about 3 blocks and AWDA is on the left.
20W – Exit 58/Capital Avenue – Turn Left. Go to Pollard and turn Right. Pass one light – Go 3 blocks and AWDA is on the left.
75/85 N - Exit 245 /Abernathy/Capital Avenue/Turner Field – Go to stop sign and Turn Left on Pollard. First building on the right.
75/85 S – Exit 246 / Fulton Street – Turn Left. Go 2 lights and turn right on Capital Avenue. Turn right on Ralph David Abernathy. Left on Pollard – 3 blocks on left.
For more information about this and services of the City of Atlanta watch City Channel 26.