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Who are the Working Poor?

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Midtown

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MAC 2015

Recap

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ISSUE NO. 36

FALL 2015

Mission Statement: Midtown Assistance Center (MAC) is an interfaith ministry supported by Midtown

congregations and businesses that provides emergency assistance to low income working Atlantans. MAC’s mission is to prevent homelessness and hunger during periods of crisis. Board Members Peter Anderson Katy Hurley Alice Richardson Alan Valerius

Alex Brown Joann Johnston Fred Sheats Mitchell Wirth

Allen Buckley Bernadette Kennedy Robert Sherrill

Kip Buss Casey Lawing Charlotte Montague Shields

Tori Cole Wendy Money

Diane Currence Paul Penn

Staff Dorothy Chandler, Executive Director

Jenny Jobson, Associate Director

Rebecca Richard, Partnership Director

Mitchell Parsons, Operations Manager

Emily Cinquemani, Jesuit Volunteer Corps

Tommy Rivers, Program Support

Midtown Assistance Center, Inc.

30 Porter Place, NE Atlanta, GA 30308

404-681-0470 mac@midtownassistancectr.org

themacatlanta@gmail.com

Nonprofit Organization

U. S. Postage Paid

Permit No. 2762

Atlanta, GA

MAC News December 2015

Printing of this newsletter was provided by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta.

This edition of MAC’s

newsletter is dedicated to

the memory of Dr. Mark

Pentecost, longtime

champion of MAC.

Your Local Charity- ‘Serving Those Who Serve’ Preventing homelessness and hunger among the working poor since 1986

MAC honors Executive Director Dorothy Chandler for 20 Years of Service

M embers of the Board of Directors of

Midtown Assistance Center (MAC)

recently recognized and honored

Dorothy Chandler for her 20 years of

leadership with the organization. Ms. Chandler

joined MAC as Assistant Director in 1994, and she

stepped into the Director’s position in 1997. She

now serves as Executive Director. The MAC Board

of Directors held an anniversary celebration at the

home of Tom and Charlotte Shields. Board Presi-

dent, Bernadette Kennedy, presented Ms. Chandler

with a clock to commemorate the occasion. 338 rent payments

4,676 bags of food

419 utility bills

1,676 bus passes

1,156 outfits

7,000+

volunteer hours

UNITS OF ASSISTANCE DELIVERED: 6,474

10,542 phone calls for

assistance

STATISTICS

From Left: Tony Sundermeier, Senior Pastor- First Presbyterian Church, Dorothy Chandler, Charlotte and Tom Shields

MAC Leadership

$23.75 purchases

weekly MARTA pass

$50 feeds

a family for a week

$150 keeps

heat and lights on

$500 keeps a family housed

3,451 Total number of

individuals served

$50 purchases necessary

work shoes

Members of the MAC Board celebrate Dorothy Chandler and her 30 years of service at Midtown Assistance Center

MAC by the Numbers

Assistance provided October 1, 2014 - September 30, 2015

7,000+ volunteer

hours

Service Area: 7 zip codes

covering 26.5 square miles

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MAC provides a safety net for hard working people who have nowhere to

turn in times of crisis.

MAC operates efficiently in donated space with a small, well-trained staff

and many community volunteers.

100% of MAC’s funds go directly to assisting people in need.

Every cent counts! Your donation will have an impact.

93% of those assisted with rent remain housed for at least six months

following assistance from MAC.

Reasons to give to

Autumn Donate canned food for MAC’s food pantry and items for our men’s clothing closet Food Potatoes Gravy Yams Green beans Clothing Jeans Socks Pants

Midtown Assistance Center Seasonal Giving Ideas

Spring

Winter

Help keep Atlantans warm and brighten the holidays Purchase gifts for families Make a donation in someone’s honor Warm caps Gloves Jeans Coats Socks Soup Beef Stew Electric Heaters Blankets

Summer Help Beat the Heat! Donate the following summer foods and items to keep Atlantans cool

Fans Deodorant Razors Cool Clothing Food Canned Salmon Peanut Butter Jelly

To find out more ways you can volunteer at MAC,

please contact mac@midtownassistancectr.org

or visit our website at www.midtownassistancectr.org

Seasonal Giving Calendar

Clothes Shoes Belts Caps Raincoats Umbrellas Socks Tuxedos

Food Collards/Turnip

Greens Canned Chicken

MAC NEWS

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Shop online AND donate to MAC! When you visit

smile.amazon.com to shop, Amazon will donate a portion of

your purchase to MAC.

Kroger Rewards If you shop at Kroger, giving to MAC is easy! Simply link your

Kroger Plus Card to MAC at krog-er.com/community rewards.

MAC’s organizational number is 80102. Best part is, this does not

affect your gas points.

How You Can Help

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Autumn Donate canned food for MAC’s food pantry and items for our men’s clothing closet Potatoes Gravy Yams Green beans Jeans Socks Pants

Who are the Working Poor?

Executive Director, Dorothy Chandler, sheds light on the lives of MAC’s clients. Making a Difference at MAC

W hat strikes me about the people we refer to as the “working poor” is that they are everywhere. They are doing important jobs and providing valuable services for the community. The designation is more about

the types of jobs they have than the type of people they are. Their jobs are some of the most difficult. They work in security, healthcare, eldercare, daycare, hospitality, and the list goes on. Alt-hough the type of work varies greatly, there are many common de-nominators: They earn an hourly wage.

Their hours vary from day to day, making it difficult

to work second jobs.

Their jobs are typically part time, and they

are not guaranteed hours.

They generally earn more than the minimum wage.

They can be sent home if business is slow.

They do not have paid vacation, sick leave or health insurance.

Their jobs are temporary, meaning that they can be replaced at any time.

They rely on public transportation, making it difficult to work at jobs where promptness and perfect attend-

ance are critical. They can only work jobs during hours when public transportation is operating.

They are, above all, optimistic, resilient and grateful for MAC.

LITTLE THINGS HAVE A BIG IMPACT!

In the waiting room at

MAC, people are busy

filling out forms and

selecting items that they

would like from a

lengthy grocery list.

Over the years, we noticed a growing number of people

holding paperwork close to their faces or asking for help filling it

out. This happened because clients could not see well enough to

do it themselves. What a problem! Fortunately, the solution was

simple. We decided to purchase reading glasses and distribute

them to those who needed them. The glasses have made an in-

credible difference to over 300 MAC clients so far who have left

our office being able to read the fine print.

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To have so much respect given to me when I’m

feeling at my lowest is bet-ter than anything.

MAC NEWS

“MAC helped me put food on the table for my family when my

hours were cut temporarily at work. Thanks

to them, I am not homeless.”

-Jayson

Dear MAC and Contributors, My name is Milton. On May 20, 2015, I was a victim of a random shooting in downtown Atlanta where I was shot five times. I was hospitalized at Grady Memorial Hospital for a period of two weeks and at the Shepard Center for one week I had a significant spinal cord injury that rendered me unable to return to work. Prior to my injury, I was em-ployed at Norfolk Southern as an Operations Service and Support Specialist. Unfortunately, due my brief tenure with the company, I was ineligible to be paid during my medical leave. After depleting all of my savings, I was unable to pay my recurring living expenses. I received an eviction notice for non-payment of my rent and disconnect notices for my utilities. This was a very depressing and turbulent time, given my previous history of financial independence. After re-ceiving a phone call from a close friend, I was referred to the Midtown Assistance Center. During my initial contact, MAC expressed a genuine concern for my mental well being as well as my physical recovery. They offered several words of encouragement. Due to the nature of my hardship, MAC was also able to provide me with a substantial amount of financial assistance during a period when funds were very limited. It is with a deep sense of gratitude that I write to thank The Midtown Assistance Center and its contributors for their charitable and generous aid to people like me during our times of need. Words do not seem adequate to say how much I appreciate your support. Know that I am grateful for all that you have done.

Sincerely, Milton

A pair of $50 work boots MAC made it possible for a homeless client to gain employment at a construction company. He is now making $40,000 a year.

Over 300 people received reading glasses this year

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Volunteer Spotlight: Sara Hene

V olunteers, from college students to retirees, are the daily life blood of the Midtown Assistance Center. Loyal and gifted, they serve with

commitment, determined to do their best. Sara Hene is but one example. Greeted by a chorus of hellos, Sara commands attention as she ar-

rives in the MAC office and quickly asks, “What have you got for me today?” In 10 years at MAC, she has interviewed over a thousand needy individuals and is known for her discernment and compassion.

Through the mandated screening process, Sara’s precise questions and accurate interpretations have helped MAC identify and serve clients. Connecting with clients, Sara delivers straight talk and dispenses practical advice, but she makes it palatable with the use of her quick wit and wry humor. Her no nonsense style often masks a deep compassion for people. “This woman is up the creek and she is doing the best she can,” said Sara recently through a rare dis-play of misty eyes. “Can we pay her utility bill and give her some food?” Absolutely, Ms. Sara.

T his year, MAC nominated Jonathan Huddleston for the Atlanta Rotary Club’s Annual Barbara Rose Award for Community Service. This award was presented at a luncheon held in May at the Ansley Golf Club. Jon is a

legal assistant for a firm in Marietta, and he took time to volunteer at the Midtown Assistance Center while studying for the bar exam. Jon is always ready and willing to help wherever needed, even at a moment’s notice. He has taken on many duties at MAC, including screening clients for eligibility, organizing the food pantry, and enhancing MAC’s website. “I started volunteering at Midtown Assistance a little over a year ago. I knew very little about MAC and thought I would complete the hours I needed and that would be it. One year later I can honestly say that I still thoroughly enjoy my volunteer experi-ence. I receive much more than I could have imagined. I became part of the MAC family and work with people I love. I support all that this organization stands for and could not think of a better place to volunteer my time. Midtown Assistance gives people a second chance to make their lives better. This chance to restart their lives is immeasurable. Clients leave the assistance program and learn to move forward. We all actually can use this philosophy in our own lives when, at times, we need to reevaluate our own paths. I am glad and proud that I have MAC in my life.”

In 10 years at MAC, she has in-terviewed over a thousand needy individuals, and is known for her discernment and compassion.

Who do you Want to Become? Beginning my year with Jesuit Volunteer Corps By Emily Cinquemani, Jesuit Volunteer

Jesuit Volunteer Corps' mission to foster personal growth and create lifelong servant leaders drew me to join JVC and to be-come a part of Mid-town Assistance Center. I would like to explain my deci-sion to participate in this year of service as a choice between two central questions we discussed at our beginning retreat: What do you want to become? Who do you want to become? While many people have asked me this f i r s t q u e s t i o n throughout my life and college ca-reer, the second felt neglected yet far more important. Thus, I began my year with JVC hoping to learn

“Jesuit Volunteer Corps is an

opportunity to commit to the dignity and well-being of others. JVC is

a springboard to a future of personal

transformation in the fight for social

justice.” -Andy Greenia, JVC

Program Coordinator

MAC Connects with Georgia State University Social Work Program Forming community partnerships and establishing connections

MAC has been honored to work with students from Georgia State University while they pursue their Masters in Social Work. Students commit 16 hours a week of their time to Midtown Assistance Center. Students screen clients for eligibility, handle case management, assist with volunteer groups, and help coordinate the Christmas program. Earlier this year, Tra-

mayne Willingham, an Oxford, Mississippi native, was at MAC for two semesters. Over the course of two se-mesters, Tramayne established rapport with MAC cli-ents and approached each case she handled with sensitiv-ity and care. Willingham holds her Bachelor’s degree from Ole Miss and will graduate with her MSW in May of 2016. Sarina Marsh, from Tampa, Florida is currently at MAC. Sarina graduated from University of South Florida with a degree in psychology. Before attending GSU, she worked as a foster care case manager. “GSU is very fortunate to have the partnership with Midtown Assistance Center, as the myriad of opportunities provided at MAC reinforce social work practice,” says Dr. Bernice Liddie-Hamilton, Director of Field Placement.

From Left: Jon Huddleston, with mom Sharon, friend Harris Baranovitz. Below: Jack, Stephanie, and Stella Christiansen.

From left: Harriet Cacho, Kerry Harris, Sara Hene, Rebecca Richard, Lisby Ritchie

Emily Cinquemani and Sarina Marsh

MAC Volunteer Recognized by the Midtown Atlanta Rotary Club

MAC NEWS

more about social justice, to grow in my ability to serve others, and to gain a deeper

understand-ing of the person I want to be-come. JVC guides its members on their j o u r n e y through its four values: social justice, simple living, spirit-uality, and

community. Not only do I have the opportunity to serve the working poor at MAC, but I also live with a community of other Jesuit Volunteers

serving in Atlanta. We all earn a small stipend to live in greater solidarity with those facing injustice and have the op-portunity to grow in our spiritual practices together. My dis-cussions with my community, my new neighborhood, my rides on MARTA, and the Jesuit emphasis on becoming a person "for and with others," have complimented my work at MAC immensely. I have learned a lot about the experienc-es and challenges of the marginalized in this past month alone, and I look forward to being challenged, experiencing joy, and growing to become more fully myself throughout this coming year.

Jesuit Volunteers Connor, James, Emily, Amanda, and Mikayla in front of their home in Capitol View

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Clothing Items

Belts New Underwear

Shoes Socks

Work Pants Tuxedos

E ach December, we look forward to participating in The Westminster Schools Annual Alternative Gift Fair. The Giving Fair is an opportunity to highlight the work of local

nonprofits during this holiday season. "It is such a privilege for us to host so many of our community partners at the Fair. It is a wonderful way to help raise aware-ness and funds for these incredible organizations that are making such a difference in our community," says Stan Moor, Director of Community Service, Westminster Schools. MAC joined several local nonprofits in the selling of fair trade gifts ranging from birdfeeders to Haitian vanilla. In exchange for a donation, donors receive a door snakes(draft blockers). The door snakes are used at the base of one’s door to block the heat from escaping and the cold air from entering one’s home. Needless to say, these slithery snakes were a hit among Westminster youth! MAC is thankful to The Westminster Schools for the opportunity to share MAC’s story with their community.

Mary Allen Lindsey Branan Foundation provided funding so that MAC could help individ-uals with a disabilities who were in danger of losing their utility service or being evicted from their apartments. MAC was able to pay 36 rent and utility bills with this funding.

The St. Luke’s Episcopal Church Smith-Hawkins Fund provided funding for peo-ple with serious health problems that kept them from working. It allowed MAC to assist with more than one month’s rent, to provide grocery store gift cards to purchase special items and medications and to provide MARTA passes for medical appointments.

The Community Foundation of Greater Atlanta Extra Wish Grant enabled MAC to purchase and distribute shopping carts to our clients who have to walk long distances with the groceries we provide. It also funded grocery store gift cards for those who needed to purchase special foods or medication.

“A lot of people in places just work for a

pay check, but Midtown really cares. I can tell by the glow in their faces.”

-Jerome

“I truly appreciate everyone

at MAC who gave me the

groceries. Life has its ups

and downs and I will

bounce back. Thank you

for being there for me.”

-Sam

“Thank you so much for adopting my family for Christmas. We enjoyed every gift you gave my three sons and daughter. I was in tears.” -Jamie

“MAC has helped immensely. Thank

you for all that you do!” -Erika

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Words from MAC’ Clients

The Westminster Schools

Cristo Rey Atlanta Students from Cristo Rey Atlanta hosted a food drive for Midtown Assistance Center. Donating over 1,000 cans, the students filled the pantry during the summer, a time of the year when food is needed the most. “We thought it was a great idea to serve the community and have a fun school contest at the same time. Students put their heads together and made a positive difference.” Joy

Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School is a Catholic learning community that educates young people of limited economic means to become men and women of faith, purpose, and service. Through a rigorous college preparatory curriculum, that includes work study experience, students graduate ready to succeed in college and in life. Cristo Rey Atlanta is in its second year of operation and currently has 9th and 10th grades.

MAC NEWS MAC NEWS

Cristo Rey Atlanta 9th grade students.

Discovering and Filling Unmet Needs Thanks to special funding from the following foundations, MAC was able to help many retired and/or disabled individuals who were struggling to make ends meet.

Supporting Congregations

All Saints’

Episcopal Church

Atlanta First United

Methodist Church

First Congregational

Church, UCC

First Presbyterian

Church

Lutheran Church of the

Redeemer

North Avenue

Presbyterian Church

Peachtree Christian

Church

St. Luke’s

Episcopal Church

St. Mark United

Methodist Church

The Basilica of the

Sacred Heart of Jesus

The Temple

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For more information about door snakes, contact the MAC office!

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Westside Momentum Note:: 49% of MAC’s financial assistance goes to residents of the Westside. Midtown Assistance Center was selected to participate in the Georgia Center for Nonprofit’s Westside Momentum. As part of a Com-munity Group of 46 organizations with an active presence in the Westside neighborhoods, MAC staff and board members will receive training in organizational management, leader-ship and governance. “Working with GCN on the Westside Momentum pro-ject has been an eye opening experience. It has been a great opportunity to network and collaborate with other agencies that are trying to do good in the Vine City/English Avenue community.” Rebecca Richard, Director of Partnerships.

S ince its inception, MAC has partnered with The Basilica

of the Sacred Heart of Jesus’ Society of St. Vincent de

Paul (SVdP) to assist countless individuals and families.

When a client owes more than one month’s rent, MAC

and SVdP work together to share the expenses and prevent their

evictions.

A Catholic lay organization, SVdP leads volunteers to

grow spiritually as they offer

person-to-person service to the

needy and economically distressed

in the tradition of its founder,

Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, and its

patron, St. Vincent de Paul. “Our

ministry’s effectiveness is

exponentially multiplied when we

partner with Midtown Assistance

Center,” said Jack Stenger,

President, Sacred Heart Conference, St. Vincent de Paul Society.

“We are kindred organizations – in philosophy, in mission, in

service.” In addition to collaborating on financial cases, Sacred

Heart’s SVdP chapter organizes two food drives each year

(summer and holiday seasons.) In 2015, SVdP made a generous

financial gift to MAC. “MAC’s staff is grateful for this

collaboration and the opportunity to work together and make a

big difference in the lives of local families,” said Jenny Jobson,

Associate Director of MAC.

Consolidated Planning Corporation honored at MAC Annual Dinner

M AC’s annual Appreciation and

Celebration Dinner honored Consol-

idated Planning Corporation (CPC)

as MAC’s Corporate Partner of the Year. Bob

Bordett and Betsy Silber accepted the award on

behalf of the corporation. As a long time

champion for MAC, CPC has hosted volunteer

work days, purchased gifts for Christmas

Families, and sponsored the Midtown Race for

MAC. Consolidated Planning Corporation is a wealth management firm that plans, designs and imple-

ments investment strategies. CPC knows there is no greater investment they can make, than to give their

time and talent back to the community. They support the community in which we live and the causes that

help enhance our lives and the lives of others. “Partnering with MAC just made sense for us at Consoli-

dated Planning. There are few non-profits that do so much with so little. We’ve been located in Midtown

Atlanta for four decades, so an organization like MAC, which helps the working poor of Midtown

Atlanta to avoid homelessness and despair in times of crisis, was truly a perfect fit. We were touched and

honored to receive this award and plan to continue our joint venture for a long, long time.” says Betsy

Silber of CPC. Congratulations to CPC on their 40th business anniversary.

RABOBANK MAC is proud to have been selected as the community partner of Rabobank. Rabobank is a Dutch bank-ing and financial services company that specializes in food and agri financing and sustainability-oriented bank-ing. Last Christmas, Rabobank sponsored a family with special needs during the Christmas season. They have also served as a Gold sponsor of the Midtown Race for MAC, and hosted food and clothing drives. In addition to this, Rabobank employees volunteer monthly in the food pantry.

Client Choice Food Pantry

Giving clients a choice of the food items they receive recognizes dignity and diversity of the people we serve

and cuts down on wasted food.

For a third year, Kauffman Tire donated coats to keep MAC clients warm during the winter months. Pictured: MAC’s Executive Director, Dorothy Chandler; Kauffman Tire employee, Gwayne Bennett; and Jesuit Volunteer, Emily Cinquemani.

“We are kindred

organizations; in

philosophy, in

mission, in service.”

-Jack Stenger, SVdP

MAC PARTNERSHIPS

Society of St. Vincent de

Paul Partners with MAC

Peanut Butter Pancake Mix

Syrup Canned Salmon

Cereal Deodorant

Razors Shampoo

Soap Toothbrushes

Toothpaste Gift Cards

Most Needed Food & Hygiene Items

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From Left: Bob Bordet, Betsy Silber, and MAC Board Member Kip Buss

Midtown Race for MAC PAGE 2 PAGE 3 Midtown Race for MAC

Federal Home Loan Bank– Platinum Sponsors

Sutherland– Gold Sponsors

Alston & Bird– Gold Sponsors

MAC Board Member, Fred Sheats, and daughter, Elizabeth. Atlanta’s Former Jesuit Volunteers

Atlanta First United Methodist Church Members, Rev. Charles Gardner, Wendy, Leanne, and Tom Money

Dorothy Chandler and Philip Dunphy– Bronze Sponsor

MAC Operations Manager, Mitchell Parsons, with Terri Sapp Page of Georgia Power

MIDTOWN RACE FOR MAC MIDTOWN RACE FOR MAC

Helen Moslander, Race Volunteer Maya Chaudhuri, Race Volunteer

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2015 Volunteers

Federal Home Loan Bank

Fannie Mae SERVE Volunteers (insert names here)

Fannie Mae

SERVE

Ginny Bacon

David Bowles

Ulysee Brown

Theresa Callueng

Stephen Carter

Tonia Grant

Scott Kelly

Janice Kittle

Andre Padial

Joe Robertson

Lori Scott

Betty Stuckey

Luke Yu

Rabobank Kirsten Alsdorf

Tyler Cooney

Micki Donegan

Mike Harder

Betty Janelle

Phyllana Johnson

Lisandra Laudato

Marcia Mosher

Will Sawyer

Aurelie Vancauwenberghe

Volunteers

donated over

7,000 hours

of their time

Atlanta First United Methodist

Church Provides office Space

and Parking for MAC.

Pamela Alexander

Lenore Alexander

Maya Alexander

Nolan Alexander

Jonathan Amsler

Peter Anderson

Anna Banner

Brian Banner

Bradley Banner

Henry Banner

Susan Banner

Brian Barefield

Lior Berg

Matan Berg

Noah Berg

Peter Berg

Daniel Berkerman

Nikki Berne

Talia Bernard

Kathy Bernstein

Daniel Bekerman

Janet Bernstein

Susan Bernstein

Lauren Blazofsky

Judy Book

Tom Brooks

Alex Brown

Linda Brown Lori Brown

Cameron Burleson

Amanda Burns

Candace Buss

Harriet Cacho

Georgiann Caruso

Maya Chaudhuri

David Chandler

Franklin Chandler

Seth Clark

Bill Crawley

Diane Currence

Claudia Davis

Denise Davis

Theodore Davis

Dylan Desimone

Elaine Desimone

Tessa Desimone

Anne Drake

Jessie Dunn

Eli Epstein

Christopher Evans

John Farah

Edward Fechtel

Holley Forsyth

Dan Friedman

Gabriela Fuenzalida

Jorge Fuenzalida

Nicholas Fuenzalida

Zaida Fuenzalida

Shannon Gaylor

Ryan Gillen

Birute Ginvila

Lamont Glover

Jane Gole

Marc Goncher

Jake Gottfried

Sharon Graetz

Hailee Greenfield

James Greer

Mary Grum

Max Grum

Nate Grum

Richard Hall

Iris Harden

Golin Harris

Sara Hene

Valerie Hollmeyer

Susan Hooper

Samantha Horwitz

Jon Huddleston

Terry Hynes

Ellen Ison

Susie Ison

The Jenkins Family

Judith Jensen

Grier Jobson

Rob Jobson

Sophie Jobson

Theodore Jobson

Joann Johnston

Brad Kaplan

Cole Kaplan

Ellen Kaplan

Maya Kaplan

Kathy Kennedy

Jordan Killenberg

Parker Killenberg

Anna Kingmen

Jill Kirchgatter

Joan Kraft

Casey Lawing

Will Lecompte

Dan Lee

Sam Lee

Zach Levine

Ivan Lichenstein

Michael Lipsey

Mikayla Lofton

Hannah Long

Donna Lumb

Tim Lynn

Ken MacLean

Jillian Madden

Gordon May

Mia McDonough

Wendy Money

Aaron Moody

Candace Moore Chris Moore

Kathleen Murray

Maddy Oppenheim

Ella Padawer

Andy Park

Richard Parry

Michele Parsons

Zary Peretz

Nancy Prager

Terri Sapp Page

Mary Quigley

Tom Quigley

Natasha Rahin

Dana Rawls

Meghan Rhodes

Jim Richardson

Karen Richardson

Erin Richmond

Simon Richmond

Tommy Rivers

Lisby Ritchie

Jaime Rodriguez

Jake Rosmarin

Julia Ross

Kayla Ross

Owen Ross

Peter Ross

Denise Rosser

Gage Rosser

Tyron Rosser

Julie Sadlier

Andrea Salwen

Patricia Schiffman

Eric Schwartz

Isaac Schwartz

Douglas Scott

Sheila Segal

Diane Siegel

Charlotte Shields

Diane Siegel

Betsy Silber

Courtney Slutzky

Gabe Slutzky

Gillian Slutzky

Simone Slutzky

Todd Slutzky

Ari Solomon

Yonah Solomon

Jeanne Spencer

Jesse Spolan

Mia Spolan

Mitch Spolan

Rudy Spolan

Amalia Stephens

Adam Strater

Doug Strohl

Liesel Swissa

Alan Tapper

Jo Tapper

Gina VanAmburgh

Renee VanAmburgh

Ronnie van Gelder

Caressa Ward

Ben Webster

Cassandra Webster

Josh Whitehead

Calvin Williams

Tramayne Willingham

Mitchell Wirth

Carolyn Whitt

Zach Wolf

Rebecca Zimmerman

Note: Bolded names are

volunteers who work at

MAC every week.

2015 VOLUNTEERS

Volunteer Groups Christ the King School

Consolidated Planning Corp.

Fannie Mae

Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta

Georgia Power Company

Georgia State & Georgia Tech Hillel

Hillels of Georgia

Home School for Hebrew School

Immaculate Heart of Mary School

Purchasing Power

Rabobank

SunTrust

The Temple

Marshall Allen

Bob Campbell

Don DeAngelo

Sarran Deigna

Alonzo Glenn

Iris Harden

Travis Hill

Annette Hunter

Cortez Jenkins

Telis Justice

Bernadette Kennedy

John Kirby

Adrian Lang

Pat Marriott

Jeff Mosley

Joanne Schwartz

Leslie Schreiner

Aaren Smith

Adam Weinstein

Michelle Welch

Courtney Wright

Kevin Wyckoff

Volunteers, Judy Book and Janet Bernstein

MAC Jesuit Volunteers past and present: Emily Cinquemani, Kerry Harris, Jillian Madden, Rebecca Richard, Mitchell Parsons

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In- Individual Financial Donations May 1, 2014 - September 30, 2015

Individual Donors

Individual Financial Donations May 1, 2014 – October 30, 2015 Individual Financial Donations May 1, 2014 – October 30, 2015

Angela Allen Jeffrey Asher Carolyn & David Baird Lara & Michael Balser Susan & Brian Banner Sara Barron & Chester Hurwitz Henry Bauer Jacqueline & Jay Berkelhamer Sandra & Ozzie Berman Janet Bernstein & Larry Auerbach Jane & Stan Bernstein Joyce Bihary Kathy & Bill Bihl Francis M. Bird, Jr. Kristin Birkness Suzanne & Rob Boas Kathy & George Boltwood Teri & Moses Bond Jonathan Bookspun & Kay Levine Rob Bordett Julie & David Borenstein R. Boyd Jessica & Glenn Braunsein Elinor Breman James Breman Melanee & Berle Brereton Janet & Richard Brody Sarah Campbell Brogdon Alex & Lori Brown Jill Brown Linda Brown Vernon Broyles, III Aline & Howard Brusman Susan & Raymond Bruttomesso Elmira and Allen Buckley Michael Bufkin Patricia Burkes Candace & Kip Buss Denson Buttrey Pamela Buzbee Lynda & John Byrne Mary Ann Camann Sandra Carling Roberta Carrier Charles Carson Keith Carter Dorothy & Franklin Chandler Stephen Chenney Carol Clark Lillian D. Clarke Susan Coddon Dana Cohen Herbert Cohen Lois Cohen Stella Cone Karen & Philip Cooper John Copeland Sharon & Stuart Cott Diane Currence Margaret Perry Daniel & Dabney Dan-iel Theodore Davis John Delk Evie & Don Dilliplane Laura Dinerman Hope Dishman

Joan & Robert Dokson Ann & James Doig Laura & Alexander Doman Thomas Douglas Kevin Dowling Mary Drake Nina Dutton Eve & Bill Earnest David Edelson Julie Edelson & Howard Kaplan Philip Edwards Tamika Edwards Terry & Charles Epstein Connie & Terry Eshenour Chris Evans Lisabeth & Clifford Feiner Richard Felker E.B. Fenster Lisa & John Fleming Karen Floyd Megan Fogel Fayne Frankel Ann & Lewis Freedman Dan Friedman Elaine & Jay Friedman Rochelle Friedman Thomas Frisbie Barbara & Ray Fruit Julian & Martha Fuerst Susan & Andrew Furman Karen George Andrew Ghertner Ian Gillis Sheila & Lamont Glover Pamela & Robert Glustrom Barbara Friedland Gold Barbara & James Goldberg Michael Goldman Jane & James Gole Gwyn Gordon MaryBeth & Kevin Grady Ben Greene Natalie & George Greene Joseph Gursky Billie Guthman Barbara & Richard Hall Mr.& Mrs.William Hanger Claudia Harris Mary Margaret Harris Virginia Harrison Deborah & Sanford Hartman Harriett & Jack Head Howard Hecht Howard Hecker Caroline & Marc Heilweil Sara Hene Ann Herman Margaret Heyer Miriam Hightower Lisa Hill Sarah Hill Judy Hinton Robyn Hollar Valerie S. Hollmeyer Susan Hooper Joyce Horsley

Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Hornstein Justin Hosie Kelly Howard Aliceann Humphreys K. Annette Hunter Amy Hutcheson Robin Hutchinson Jacob Isler Mitch Jacoby Annette Janowitz Lynne & Ralph Jenkins Carol Johnson Joann Johnston Sharon and John Johnston Robert Kahn Jacquelyn Kanfer Joan Kaufman Wendy Kaye Joan Keating Bernadette Kennedy Susan Kennicott Kevin Kiefer Dawn & Tim Killenberg Sidney Kirschner J.C. Klein Rhonda Klein Dr. Allison Koenig Elaine & Ronald Koenig Carolyn Kokenge Walter Kolesky Joan Kraft Myra & Jim Kucera Edwin Kuehn Steven Kushner Lynn & Jim Laird LeeAnn Lands Casey Lawing Patricia & Nolan Leake Judy Lee Carol & Stephen Legum Elaine Levin Jack Levin William Levine Faith & Howard Levy Sarah & Alvin Levy Diane Light Naitnaphit Limlamai Linda & Brad Lipman Betty Lipshutz Joel Lobel Alison Lowe Wendy R. Ludwig Donna and Trevor Lumb Mr. & Mrs. J.L Mack, III Jillian Madden Eunice and Mickey Maguire Agnes H. & William C. Mallard Denny Marcus & Andre Schnabel Patricia Marriott Dorothy Marrinson Robert Marshall, Jr. Cheryl and Phillip Mason Catherine May Sue McAvoy Mia McDonough Betty McIntosh

Sheryl & Stuart Meddin Ruth & Lawrence Menter Linda & Alfred Merrill Derek Merritt Jeanne P. Merritt Alexandra Mettler Jackie Metzger Cathryn Meurer Kelly Miller Lois Millsap Susie & Aaron Moody Mrs. Anthony Montag Carter & Hampton Morris Vaughn Morrison Carol & Paul Muldawer Marcia Naterman Mr. & Mrs. Richard Nagy Alonzo Neese Risa Neuman Sondra & Julius Nessel Michelle Nunn & Ron Martin Mr. & Mrs. Gene Oberdorfer John Offutt Charles & Lisa Ogburn Diane & Walter Orenstein Sharon & Stephen Paskoff Barbara A. Pate Wright Paulk Janis Pease Paul Penn Dr. & Mrs. Mark P. Pentecost, Jr. Jennifer & Derek Peterson Mary Ann C. Phillips Sidney Pike Bert Ponder Anonymous Mary Lynn Purcell Mary & Tom Quigley Dianne Ratowsky Annette & Jack Rau JoAnn Rau Esther Rawn Brenda Raymon Susan Reinach Beth Reingold Richard Richard Melanie & Russell Richards Karen Richardson Ruth & James Richardson Elizabeth Ritchie Susanna & Keith Roberts Elizabeth & Al Robertson Phyllis & Sidney Rodbell Joel Rogers M. H. & Marilyn Rose Ralph Ross Joy Russo & Max Allgood Julie Sadlier Andrea Salwen Kevin Salwen Valerie Salwen & Stephen Rogowsky Ruth Schacter Barbara Scheer-Eason Eric Schwartz Jennifer & Michael Schwartz Joanne Schwartz

Douglas Scott & Marcelo Roman Jackie & Les Scarborough Maryearle & Roger Scovil Jennifer & Jeff Seavey Janet Selig Roberta & Michael Serra Shirley Shimota George Shapiro Michael Shapiro Nancy & Ben Shapiro Susan Shapiro Brenda & Joel Shavin Amy Shaye Fred Sheats Charlotte & Thomas Shields Dale Shields Shirley Shimota Dawn and Trey Shipp Frances H. Shropshire Marilyn & Joshua Shubin Mr. & Mrs. R. Charles Shufeldt

Sylvia Schuman Betsy & Jonathan Silber Melana Simms Betty E. Small Shelley Smart Harry Smith Morton Smith Patrick Smith Dr. & Mrs. Robert B. Smith, III Mrs. Joseph Snitzer Arman Soltani Maxine Spohn Julie Stahlman Helen & George Steinheimer Patricia & John Steinmetz Richard Stinnett Aisha Stith David Stockert Alvin & Barbara Sugarman Lynn Summer Carol & Brit Swisher

JoAnna & Steven Tapper Judith Taylor Dr. & Mrs. C.S. Thachenkary Matt Thomas Lillian Deakins Timberlake Dr. & Mrs. Lloyd Timberlake Elinor & William Townsend Olive M. Toy Dorothy Turnipseed Anna and Alan Valerius Ronnie van Gelder Michael S. Wakefield Kristina Walts Tricia & Joe Ward Alice Watson Patricia Wattro Carolyn Wasser Linda & Daniel Wasserman Cassandra Webster Julie & John Webster Cary & Herron Weems

Harriett & Paul Weinberg Dr. Janet S. Welch D. Fonde Werts Donald White Kay White Leigh Ann Whitley Diane Whitlock Jenny Williams J. Landisman & Tom Williams Susan and Bill Willson Cindy Wilson Mitchell Wirth Anne & Robert Wiskind Cornelia Witte Evie Wolfe Edith & Charles Wright Erica Wright Kevin Wyckoff Jan M. Young Leona Young Maureen Zent and Thomas Davis

In Honor of Dorothy Chandler’s Birthday Lillian D. Clarke In Honor of Dorothy Chandler’s 20 Years at MAC Judy Hinton Charlotte & Thomas Shields Elizabeth & Al Robertson Jan M. Young In Honor of Anne Drake on Mothers’ Day Mary Drake In Honor of FHLBank Atlanta’s Executive Management Team Wesley McMullan, Kirk Malmberg, Robert Dozier and Cathy Adams Kevin Wyckoff In Honor of Casey Lawing Chris Evans In Honor of Holley & Stefan Forsyth Barbara & Ray Fruit In Honor of the Birth of Connor Forsyth Barbara & Ray Fruit In Honor of Virginia Howard Claudia Harris

In Honor of Jan & Frank Johnson Elizabeth & Al Robertson In Honor of Joann Johnston AliceAnn Humphreys In Honor of Marcella Longbon’s Third Birthday Karen Floyd Megan Fogel, Charleigh, Daniel Kelly Howard In Honor of Andrea Salwen Kevin Salwen Dr. Valerie Salwen and Stephen Rogowsky In Honor of Charlotte Montague Shields Shelley Smart In Honor of Cassandra Webster Amy Hutcheson In Honor of Mitchell Wirth William Levine In Honor of Lindsay McAvoy, Zach Bondurant, Emily Jonas & Matt Hissey Sue McAvoy

In Memory of Joan Coplan

Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Hornstein

In Memory of Hart Hooper

Susan Hooper

In Memory of Joe Horsley

Connie & Terry Eshenour

Linda & Brian Hogg

In Memory of Jane Lands

Barbara & Richard Hall

In Memory of Marnie Norman

Lillian Deakins Timberlake

In Memory of Margaret Patmore

Sara Barron & Chester Hurwitz

In Memory of

Dr. Mark Pentecost

Charlotte & Thomas Shields

In Honor Of In Memory Of

Come visit MAC to see your donations at work!

Special thanks to Deborah Hudson for her years

of service at Midtown Assistance Center.

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AEC Trust

Akers Foundation

Atlanta Foundation

Atlanta Woman’s Club

Mary Allen Lindsey Branan Foundation

Thalia and Michael C. Carlos Foundation

Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta

Community Foundation of South Georgia

Cousins Foundation

Cecil B. Day Foundation

David & Lillian Deakins Foundation

Dewberry Foundation

Engel Foundation

EZ Agape Foundation

Fannie Mae Serve Program

Federal Home Loan Bank

John and Mary Franklin Foundation

Fulton County Housing and Human Services Department

Citizens of Georgia Power

The Evelyn & Frank Gordy Foundation

John and Wilhelmina Harland Foundation

Luther & Suzie Harrison Foundation

Hope for the City

Hugh Inman Foundation

Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta

Kroger Community Rewards

Florence H. Maxwell Foundation

McBurney Fund of St. Luke’s

McGahan Family Foundation

James Starr Moore Memorial Foundation

Morgens West Foundation

North Georgia Conference of the United Methodist

Church

Once for All Trust

Peachtree Planning Foundation

Post Hope Foundation

Presbyterian Women of First Presbyterian Church of

Atlanta

Publix Super Markets Charities

The Quigley Family Foundation

Rabobank

Rich Foundation

St. Andrew Class, Atlanta First United Methodist

William F. Shallenberger Trust Fund for the Midtown

Assistance Center of The Community Foundation for

Greater Atlanta

Suntrust United Way

Tull Charitable Foundation, Inc.

United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta

Wells Fargo Bank

Wells Fargo United Way

Wells Fargo Foundation

Frances Wood Wilson Foundation, Inc.

WISH Foundation Fund of The Community Foundation

MAC Donors and Supporters

Businesses, Foundations, Government and Other Contributors May 1, 2014 –October 30, 2015

Platinum Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta

Gold Alston & Bird, LLP

Georgia Power

Mac’s Beer and Wine

Purchasing Power

Rabobank

Sutherland

Silver Colliers International

Consolidated Planning Corporation

SchiffHardin

SunTrust Bank

Bronze 61 Enterprises

Dunphy Properties

Gillman Insurance

Gwinnett Place Honda

Veendaalcave

2015 Midtown Race for MAC Sponsors

In Kind Donations 1100 Peachtree

Atlanta First Day School

Atlanta First United Methodist Church

Terry and Sue Baker

The Coca-Cola Company

Consolidated Planning Corporation

Cristo Rey School Atlanta

Dan Lee, CPA

Dollar Tree

Doubletree Inn and Suites

Emory University– Residence Hall Associ-

ation

Eton of Sweden

Fannie Mae

Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta

Social Club of First Congregational Church

Frame Source

GH&I

George Hearn

Georgia Power

Georgia State University– Residence Life

Girl Scout Troop #3107

Kauffman Tire

Kids Can

Jack and Jill of America

Janet Kinard and Shaun Green

JLL

Kroger

Lutheran Redeemer Preschool

MAC’s Beer & Wine

MEDITECH

Metrotainment Cafes

Margaret Jones, Public Relations

Morris Brandon School

MARTA

Panera Bread

Peachtree Christian Church

Pro Bono Partnerships of Atlanta

Publix

Project Open Hand

Purchasing Power

Rabobank

Ann and Tom Rhodes

Curtis Roberts

SunTrust

Soul Shine

TransUnion

“Thank you for all of your

assistance during my challenging

times. Life has its hurdles but you

were there for me. Thank you for

your kindness toward me.” -

Loretta

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