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New directors to contribute strong financial and social impact leadership experience ATLANTA – February 6, 2025 – Intown Cares, a leader in addressing homelessness and hunger in Atlanta, today announced three new appointments to its Board of Directors: Erika Hardy, Executive Director of Marketing, Eli Lilly; Karen Sedatole, Ph.D., Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Accounting, Goizueta Business School, Emory University; and Rev. Sean Smith, Pastor of New Horizon Baptist Church and Senior Advisor for Faith Affairs, City of Atlanta. The directors have each been appointed to serve a three-year term, with an optional term renewal. About Erika Hardy Erika Hardy is the Executive Director of Marketing at Eli Lilly, where she oversees all global and U.S. marketing initiatives targeted at healthcare providers for a leading neuroscience brand. Her career spans both sales and marketing, with a focus on brand development across various molecule lifecycles and disease states, as well as strategic planning, operations, and execution.   Erika earned a Bachelor of Science in biopsychology from the University of Michigan and a Master of Public Health in toxicology. She furthered her education with an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.  About Karen Sedatole Karen Sedatole is the Asa Griggs Candler Professor of Accounting at Emory University’s Goizueta Business School. From 2020 to 2022, Karen served as the Interim John H. Harland Dean. Her expertise in strategic planning, organizational design, performance measurement, reward system design, and financial planning is based upon two decades of research working with for-profit and nonprofit organizations in a variety of industries, including healthcare, retail, tech, and automotive. Karen holds a PhD in business administration from the University of Michigan, an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin, and a Bachelor of Science in engineering from Baylor University.  About Rev. Sean Smith Rev. Sean Smith has been the pastor of the New Horizon Baptist Church since 2001. He also serves as Mayor Andre Dickens’ Senior Advisor for Faith Affairs. Originally from Brooklyn, NY, Rev. Smith is a graduate of Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Arts in journalism. He received a Master of Divinity from the McAfee School of Theology, Mercer University, where he was awarded an Outstanding Academic Achievement recognition and was a recipient of the William Ollie and Nell Ray Key Excellence in Leadership Award. Throughout his ministry, Rev. Smith has served both church and community in a variety of capacities: M.L. King Merchants Association, Co-Chair of the Atlanta Continuum of Care Governing Council, Islamic Speakers Bureau Advisory Council member, Cascade Ministers Fellowship, Atlanta Ministers Union, NAACP, and the Ethics Committee for the mayoral transition team.  The new directors join the following existing members: Aaron Chaiken (Board Chair), Randall Allen (Board Vice Chair), Sunil Ghatnekar (Board Treasurer), Joanna Genser (Immediate Past Board Chair), Brad Schweers (ex officio), Lindsey Barranco, Kelly Goldston, Bill Humphries, Alexandra Kirk, Timothy Lee, Alex Romeo, Rob Shields, Dara Simmons, and Rebecca Wallace. ### About Intown Cares Intown Cares is the nonprofit that goes the extra mile to help Intown Atlantans meet their most essential human needs – housing and food. We specialize in serving those who have the hardest time getting housing make the transition to their own homes, and we provide easy access to food for any who need it. Intown Cares is defined by persistence. The people we employ, the process we follow, and the perspective we share are all guided by a single, unifying idea: solving hunger and homelessness requires imagination, flexibility, and a willingness to take the extra step. For more information about Intown Cares , visit intowncares.org . Also, connect with Intown on social media: @IntownCares on Instagram and Facebook For media inquiries and interviews , contact communications@intowncares.org To support Intown’s mission through financial contribution , visit intowncares.org/donate , or reach out to Tanya Frazee, Senior Director of Development at tanya.frazee@intowncares.org . To get involved, sign up to volunteer on our portal , or contact food@intowncares.org for information on group volunteer activities or food drives.

ATLANTA - January 19, 2022 - INTOWN COLLABORATIVE MINISTRIES announces it is launching new partnerships this month with both MIDTOWN ALLIANCE and THE CHURCH OF THE COMMON GROUND to combat homelessness in Midtown and Downtown Atlanta. Both new partnerships will embed an Intown Homeless Outreach Case Manager within a geographic neighborhood. The Midtown Alliance partnership will involve an Intown Case Manager working alongside the MIDTOWN BLUE team in the Midtown Improvement District. The Common Ground partnership will involve an Intown Case Manager working with parishioners of the Church of The Common Ground in Downtown Atlanta. “Midtown Alliance is known for creating partnerships that address quality of life issues impacting the Midtown Improvement District, including homeless outreach,” says Midtown Alliance Director of Public Safety Marcus Neville. “Our expanded effort with Intown Collaborative Ministries removes barriers and brings more resources to help people experiencing homelessness who spend time here. This new investment in a dedicated case manager working on the ground daily with our Midtown Blue personnel carries the immediate potential to improve the lives of people in need and strengthen the Midtown community.” These partnerships are a new model for Atlanta – bringing a case manager into a particular community for an extended period of time. In the first year of these partnerships, Intown anticipates each of these case managers will: engage with at least 40 individuals, enroll at least 25 clients, and navigate at least 15 clients to “document ready”. Georgia State Senator and Vicar of Church of the Common Ground, Reverend Kim Jackson, shares, “We are thrilled to begin this new partnership with Intown! For over a decade, Church of the Common Ground has worked to meet the spiritual needs of people who live on the streets of Atlanta. This partnership enables us to continue that mission, while also providing our parishioners with additional services that they so desperately need.” About Intown Collaborative Ministries Intown Collaborative Ministries has been a leader in ending homelessness in Atlanta since 2016. The team of 14 Case Managers operates around the city in high priority areas, working to connect clients with resources that lead to permanent housing solutions.  Intown’s model of “Engage, Enroll, Navigate, House” is now considered best practice by the City of Atlanta’s Homeless Services providers and continuum of care. Over the past five years, Intown has helped to navigate over 560 clients from experiences of homelessness into permanent housing solutions. “In the course of our work, we have seen that homelessness is often neighborhood-centric. Many individuals don’t leave the area where they sleep to seek services elsewhere. Part of what makes the Intown team successful is that we go to where folks are sleeping, rather than asking them to come to our office to access services,” says Brad Schweers, Executive Director of Intown Collaborative Ministries. About Midtown Alliance Midtown Alliance is a non-profit membership organization and a coalition of leading business and community leaders – united in our commitment to Midtown as a premier destination for commerce, culture, education and living. Guided by a visionary master plan – Blueprint Midtown – and in partnership with the Midtown Improvement District, our mission is to improve and sustain the quality of life for those who live, work and play here. Midtown Alliance accomplishes this goal through a comprehensive approach to planning and development that includes initiatives to enhance public safety, improve the physical environment, and strengthen the urban amenities which give the area its unique character. About Church of the Common Ground The Church of the Common Ground is a worshiping community of the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. We are a “church without walls” on the streets of Atlanta, providing support for the pastoral and spiritual needs of women, men and youth who live on the margins of our city. We welcome people of all faith backgrounds, and those who seek a new connection to faith. Common Ground aims to be a faithful, consistent presence and a witness to Christ’s love for all people. We work to share the good news with the un-housed, the urban poor and other underserved people that they are God’s beloved. We offer comfort and relationship through pastoral, social and health care connections and referrals.

New name and identity represent the local nonprofit’s evolution over the past 13 years to implement unique program models to address homelessness and hunger—two of the most pressing social challenges in our city Local nonprofit organization Intown Collaborative Ministries, a leader in addressing homelessness and hunger in Atlanta, announced it is changing its name to Intown Cares and has unveiled a new visual identity. The launch follows a months-long rebrand process that included input from key stakeholders to capture the organization’s evolution and its focus looking ahead. “We are thrilled to be Intown Cares. Our new name and visual identity better reflect how our organization has grown over the past 13 years and who we are today, and helps us boldly communicate the essence and impact of the work we do every day to help our neighbors experiencing homelessness and hunger navigate the journey to housing and food,” said Brad Schweers, executive director of Intown Cares. “We’re still Intown, but we are repositioning the organization to be more relatable, easily distinguishable, and embraced, in line with the expansion of our mission.” The rebrand was officially introduced with a video announcement from Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, which aired at the organization’s 10th annual Heart and Home gala fundraiser, held April 29 at Georgia Aquarium. The Heart and Home event, presented by Acadia Shutters, raised over $310,000 in support of programs and services provided by Intown Cares and honored Georgia State Senator Rev. Kim Jackson with the Beloved Community Award. Jackson is vicar of Church of the Common Ground, one of Intown’s key partners on homeless services. A longtime champion and ally to intown Atlantans in great need, the organization was founded in 2010 as Intown Collaborative Ministries, a cohort of congregations that provided and operated a food pantry. Over the years the mission of Intown expanded to include homeless services to help many who have lived on Atlanta’s streets find permanent housing. Among Atlanta organizations serving people experiencing homelessness, Intown provides navigation and outreach. The organization does not operate shelters or manage housing, nor provide treatment or job training. Intown’s approach is to help individuals get into housing first. This federally approved, Atlanta-embraced “Housing First” model is a proven-effective way to help people move into permanent housing and thrive—allowing other personal obstacles to be addressed after the person is housed and not as a precondition to housing. Intown is a member of the Atlanta Continuum of Care, a group of direct service providers, government entities, businesses and community stakeholders who promote community-wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness in the City of Atlanta. Today, Intown Cares still receives vital support from the original congregations, as well as from government grants, foundations, businesses, individual donors, and community partners. It has one of the largest, most innovative low-barrier food pantries in Atlanta, operating every Tuesday and Saturday and serving over 500 unique households each month. There are no requirements for ID, proof of citizenship, or pay stubs, and no limits on how often people can come to the pantry. Through a partnership with Amazon, Intown launched a grocery delivery service in 2021 for people who could not travel to the pantry. In 2022, 337 families were served via the delivery service. Through its dual programs, Intown serves neighbors who face the greatest obstacles, including chronic homelessness (unhoused for at least a year) and/or a disabling condition, and an increasing number of people in need of food due to inflation. “What distinguishes us most is our commitment to do all we can to succeed at finding a way to solve the complexity of homelessness and hunger in Atlanta,” Schweers said. “Last year, Intown housed 49% of all people experiencing chronic homelessness in Atlanta. And, as food prices remain high, especially for healthy fresh food, Intown has eliminated the worry of accessing food and created food security for many Atlantans by providing food for over 290,867 meals in the last year. This all results from the persistence of our teams and our unique approach to work effectively – as part of Atlanta’s ecosystem and in collaboration with partners – to deliver innovative solutions in a smart, compassionate, dignity-affirming way.” To support the work of Intown Cares, donate to fund Food and Homeless Services programs, and volunteer to get involved in the mission to overcome homelessness and hunger in Intown Atlanta. ### About Intown Cares Intown Cares is the nonprofit that goes the extra mile to help intown Atlantans meet their most essential human needs, food and housing. We specialize in serving those who have the hardest time getting housing make the transition to their own homes; and we provide easy access to food for any who need it. Intown Cares is defined by persistence. The people we employ, the process we follow, and the perspective we share are all guided by a single, unifying idea: solving hunger and homelessness requires imagination, flexibility, and a willingness to take the extra step. Learn more: intowncares.org

Trans Housing Coalition (THC) is an Atlanta-based trans-led and founded organization that helps transgender and gender non-conforming people, particularly Black trans women, experiencing chronic homelessness transition to long-term housing. Intown’s partnership with THC dates back to 2020 and was established to help connect Atlanta’s unhoused trans residents with safe, accessible housing resources. Since the partnership was launched, over 40 clients have been served. Our mission to solve homelessness and hunger requires advocating for the end of the discrimination and violence faced by LGBTQ+ and gender-non-conforming people. Members of the LGBTQ+ community often face discrimination in many areas of their lives, especially regarding housing — leading to housing instability and homelessness. LGBTQ+ individuals, especially youth, are highly overrepresented in the homeless population and are 120% more likely to experience homelessness than non-LGBTQ+ youth. About eight percent of Intown’s Homeless Services clients identify as transgender. Last year, 14 clients moved into a housing solution with the support of Homeless Services Case Manager Ricardo (they/them), and there are currently 12 clients working toward housing. Ricardo works as part of the THC team to provide intensive, person-centered outreach, navigation, and housing support to trans neighbors. They are proud to be able to support the trans community with culturally competent, identity-affirming housing case management and services.

Partnership collaboratively funded by Atlanta City Council members Liliana Bakhtiari and Matt Westmoreland, the City of Atlanta administration, and East Atlanta Community Association  ATLANTA   – October 11, 2023   –  Local nonprofit organization Intown Cares, a leader in addressing homelessness and hunger in Atlanta, today announced a new partnership to combat homelessness in the East Atlanta community. The partnership, which began on October 1, is collaboratively funded by Atlanta City Council members Liliana Bakhtiari (District 5) and Matt Westmoreland (Post 2 At Large), the City of Atlanta administration, and the East Atlanta Community Association (EACA). Initial discussions about targeted homeless services support started in the summer between Intown Cares, Councilmember Bakhtiari, EACA President Chase Miller, and community member Ishita Chordia.   “Our communities face unprecedented challenges. Between the housing affordability crisis, soaring costs of living, and pervasive drug epidemic, supportive health services are being pushed to the brink,” said Councilmember Bakhtiari. “Rather than assigning blame or holding onto hope, we’re taking concrete steps by introducing a dedicated case manager to East Atlanta for a reliable, consistent presence to assist our most at-risk and vulnerable community members. I thank all of my partners in this effort: Councilmember Matt Westmoreland, Mayor Andre Dickens’ Office, Intown Cares, East Atlanta Community Association, and all of those who played a role in realizing this first-of-its-kind intervention in Atlanta.”  “We’re so proud of how our community has stepped up to support this amazing initiative,” said Miller. “Over $10,000 of the funding was raised from members of the community just in the past two weeks, in addition to a generous donation of $10,000 from the East Atlanta Strut. We see this as a first step toward tackling homelessness in our community and are excited for what will come next.”   Chordia, the East Atlanta resident who brought the necessary parties to the table to make this happen is thrilled that the community is experimenting with compassionate ways to support the local unhoused population. “Homelessness is a huge challenge and it’s critical that neighborhoods start playing a larger role in finding solutions,” said Chordia.   Intown Cares Homeless Services Team Leader Michael Nolan has been assigned as the dedicated case manager for the community. Nolan has been providing support to neighbors experiencing homelessness in East Atlanta a couple of days a week since February.  “This is groundbreaking stuff. I can’t remember another time when citizens, community groups, businesses, and government all came together to make a partnership happen on this scale,” said Nolan. “I’m excited to bring Intown’s unmatched outreach and support to a part of Atlanta that’s very important to me. East Atlanta isn’t just the neighborhood I serve, it’s the neighborhood I call home.”   A trauma specialist, Forensic Addiction Counselor, and harm reductionist, Nolan teaches verbal crisis intervention and de-escalation for the National Anger Management Association and maintains addiction and behavioral health certifications. Occupying office space at Eastside Church, he will spend 40 hours per week in and around East Atlanta, utilizing Intown’s five-step model structured to help unhoused neighbors navigate a complex journey to housing.   In addition to the on-the-ground support Nolan will provide, East Atlanta businesses and residents will be able to ask questions and share concerns through a direct number (and voicemail during off hours).   “There will be several trainings for residents offered throughout the year on topics such as harm reduction, useful ways to support unhoused neighbors, and how to connect a neighbor in crisis with the appropriate resources,” said Intown Cares Executive Director Brad Schweers. “We are confident that this partnership will bring tremendous impact to the East Atlanta community.”  Founded in 2010, Intown Cares operates one of the largest, most innovative low-barrier food distribution programs in the Atlanta area. The organization also deploys one of the largest, most effective Homeless Services teams in the city that supports individuals experiencing chronic homelessness in navigating the journey to permanent housing solutions. Since 2016, Intown Cares has supported more than 1,000 individuals in moving into permanent housing solutions.   ###  About Intown Cares  Intown Cares is the nonprofit that goes the extra mile to help intown Atlantans meet their most essential human needs, food and housing. We specialize in serving those who have the hardest time getting housing make the transition to their own homes; and we provide easy access to food for any who need it. Intown Cares is defined by persistence. The people we employ, the process we follow, and the perspective we share are all guided by a single, unifying idea: solving hunger and homelessness requires imagination, flexibility, and a willingness to take the extra step.   Learn more:  intowncares.org    Connect on social media:  @intowncares   MEDIA CONTACT:  communications@intowncares.org

New directors bring strong operational, financial, and social impact leadership experience from major industries ATLANTA – November 2, 2023 – Local nonprofit organization Intown Cares, a leader in addressing homelessness and hunger in Atlanta, today announced five new appointments to its Board of Directors: Alexandra Kirk, Vice President of Development and Construction, Jamestown; Rob Shields, Owner, Acadia Shutters; Kelly Goldston, Chief Digital Officer, Spanx; Lindsey Barranco, PhD, Behavioral Scientist, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and Dara Simmons, Assistant to the Head of School, Paideia School. The directors, all of whom bring significant experience in operational excellence and driving financial performance and social impact, have each been appointed to serve a three-year term, with an optional term renewal. “We are honored to welcome these extraordinary leaders as new colleagues on the Intown Cares Board,” said Intown Cares Board Chair Joanna Genser. “Each of these new directors brings a unique perspective and expertise from across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors that will add tremendous value to the organization.” Founded in 2010, Intown Cares operates one of the largest, most innovative low-barrier food distribution programs in the Atlanta area. The organization also deploys one of the largest, most effective Homeless Services teams in the city that supports individuals experiencing chronic homelessness in navigating the journey to permanent housing solutions. “As we continue to serve neighbors who face the greatest obstacles through our dual programs, I look forward to the collective energy and dedication to our mission of preventing and reversing homelessness and hunger these leaders will contribute,” said Intown Cares Executive Director Brad Schweers. About Alexandra Kirk Based in Jamestown’s Atlanta office, Kirk currently manages development, overseeing each project’s vision, providing financial analysis, securing entitlements, and hiring and managing design teams through project completion. Previously, she worked in Skanska USA Commercial Development’s Boston Office on several of the company’s multifamily projects, and as a project designer for Gensler in Washington, D.C. Kirk earned a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Syracuse University’s School of Architecture, and an MBA specializing in Real Estate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Business. About Rob Shields Rob Shields founded Acadia Shutters, Inc., a specialty retailer of window treatments serving Atlanta, Charlotte, and Nashville, in 2003. Acadia Shutters has won numerous awards for providing excellent customer service and was named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the US in 2014, 2017, and 2018. Prior to his current role, Shields worked for CheckFree, now Fiserv, as the Senior Product Manager for New Products. He also served in Business Development roles at various tech startups. Shields began his career as an Associate at the Boston Consulting Group’s Atlanta Office. About Kelly Goldston Since joining Spanx in 2020, Goldston oversees all performance marketing, ecommerce, and digital product for SPANX.com . Previously, she led digital marketing for two consumer-facing brands acquired by Walmart and Amazon. Most recently Goldston served as the VP of Performance Marketing at ELOQUII (women’s fashion, sizes 12-28) overseeing acquisition, retention, and customer analytics teams. Prior to ELOQUII, she led customer acquisition for Diapers.com , the flagship ecommerce company of Quidsi Inc., an Amazon company. Goldston holds an MBA from New York University Stern School of Business, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Columbia College of Chicago. About Lindsey Barranco As Associate Chief of Program in the Prevention Practice and Translation Branch within the Division of Violence Prevention at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Barranco provides leadership and technical assistance around implementation science, adaptation and evaluation. In her role she also helps to develop tools and resources to support the implementation of evidence-informed violence prevention strategies. Prior to her current role, she provided technical assistance to states and local communities addressing homelessness, and before that worked at the Georgia Housing Trust Fund for the Homeless. Barranco received her Ph.D. in Clinical-Community Psychology from the University of South Carolina where her dissertation explored different models of Permanent Supportive Housing. About Dara Simmons A volunteer with organizations working to alleviate hunger and homelessness in Atlanta for over 30 years, Simmons enjoys front-line contact with those in need, but has also served on several fundraising teams to ensure support for various causes. She previously served on the board of the Atlanta Day Shelter for Women and Children and was also a trustee at Paideia School, where she is currently the Assistant to the Head of School. Simmons is a graduate of Emory College and University of Michigan. The new appointees will join the following existing members: Joanna Genser (Board Chair), Aaron Chaiken (Board Vice Chair), Melanie Palumbo (Board Secretary), Sunil Ghatnekar (Board Treasurer), Bill Humphries (Immediate Past Board Chair), Brad Schweers (ex officio), Randall Allen, Roman Arman, Ashley Carter, Mayuri Joshi, Timothy Lee, Alex Romeo, and Rebecca Wallace. ### About Intown Cares Intown Cares is the nonprofit that goes the extra mile to help intown Atlantans meet their most essential human needs, food and housing. We specialize in serving those who have the hardest time getting housing make the transition to their own homes; and we provide easy access to food for any who need it. Intown Cares is defined by persistence. The people we employ, the process we follow, and the perspective we share are all guided by a single, unifying idea: solving hunger and homelessness requires imagination, flexibility, and a willingness to take the extra step. Learn more: intowncares.org Connect on social media: @intowncares MEDIA CONTACT: communications@intowncares.org

Awarded by SAMHSA, the grant funds services for people with serious mental illness experiencing homelessness ATLANTA – February 21, 2024 – Local nonprofit organization Intown Cares, a leader in addressing homelessness and hunger in Atlanta, today announced it has been awarded a $280,000 Projects for Assistance in Transition (PATH) grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The PATH grant funds services for people with serious mental illness experiencing homelessness. Designated a “Path Provider,” Intown Cares will receive the funding over a five-year term. Supported services for the PATH grant include outreach, community mental health, housing services, and referrals for primary health care, job training, educational services, and housing. “As we continue to serve neighbors who face the greatest obstacles to housing, we are grateful to receive this funding from SAMHSA,” said Brad Schweers, Executive Director of Intown Cares. “Most of our clients are experiencing chronic homelessness, meaning they have a diagnosed disabling condition, such as mental illness, and have been unhoused for at least a year. The PATH grant will allow us to provide focused support and additional services to clients with mental illness.” Funding will be used to: Allocate a program manager and two homeless services case managers Provide outreach and navigation services for increasing numbers of clients with mental illness experiencing chronic homelessness Founded in 2010, Intown Cares deploys one of the largest, most effective Homeless Services teams in Atlanta that supports individuals experiencing homelessness in navigating the journey to permanent housing solutions. Since 2016, Intown has assisted more than 1,000 neighbors in moving into permanent housing. ### About Intown Cares Intown Cares is the nonprofit that goes the extra mile to help intown Atlantans meet their most essential human needs, food and housing. We specialize in serving those who have the hardest time getting housing make the transition to their own homes; and we provide easy access to food for any who need it. Intown Cares is defined by persistence. The people we employ, the process we follow, and the perspective we share are all guided by a single, unifying idea: solving hunger and homelessness requires imagination, flexibility, and a willingness to take the extra step. For more information about Intown Cares , visit www.intowncares.org . Also, connect with Intown on social media: @IntownCares on Instagram and Facebook For media inquiries and interviews , contact communications@intowncares.org To support Intown’s mission through contribution , visit https://intowncares.org/donate , or reach out to Katie Farmer, Director of Development at katie.farmer@intowncares.org .

Mayor Andre Dickens reaffirms his administration’s commitment to provide support and solutions around two of Atlanta’s most pressing challenges in remarks at the event ATLANTA – May 21, 2024 – Local nonprofit organization Intown Cares, a leader in addressing homelessness and hunger in Atlanta, honored Bill Bolling with the Community Impact Award and raised $547,000 in support of programs and services at the 11th annual Heart & Home gala. Presented by Acadia Shutters and Iconex, Heart & Home was held on May 4 at the Oceans Ballroom, Georgia Aquarium. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens delivered remarks at the event, reaffirming his commitment to affordable housing and supporting Atlantans who are unhoused or challenged with food insecurity. Almost 500 guests attended Heart & Home, including Georgia state representatives Betsy Holland, District 54, and Saira Draper, District 90; and Jason Dozier, Atlanta City Councilmember, District 4. “We were thrilled to honor Bill Bolling at Heart & Home for his tremendous service to make Atlanta a better place to live for everyone,” said Brad Schweers, Executive Director of Intown Cares. “The success of Heart & Home this year represents the connection and collaboration taking place around the complexity of homelessness and food insecurity. Solving these issues requires people from all walks of life serving – with head, heart, and hands – to make Atlanta the best city for all our neighbors. We are so grateful for our community of supporters and the dedication and partnership of Mayor Dickens and the City of Atlanta.” A leader synonymous with advancing initiatives to help Atlantans prosper, Bolling is co-founder, board chair, and senior advisor of Food Well Alliance, a collaborative network of local leaders working together to build thriving community gardens and urban farms across metro Atlanta. Before co-founding Food Well Alliance, Bolling founded the Atlanta Community Food Bank in 1979 and served as its executive director for 36 years. He is also the founder and moderator of the Atlanta Regional Housing Forum, a quarterly gathering of affordable housing stakeholders established to inspire action in advocates and concerned citizens to increase the region’s ability to produce more affordable housing. Dollars raised at Heart & Home will help support Intown’s approach of removing as many barriers as possible for neighbors who face some of the greatest obstacles to housing and food security. That includes deploying one of the most effective homeless services teams and operating one of the most innovative low-barrier food distribution programs in the Atlanta area. Intown executes its proven models to address chronic homelessness and food insecurity in collaboration with community partners, including Trans Housing Coalition, Clifton Sanctuary Ministries, Second Helpings, and Goodr. Since 2016, Intown has assisted more than 1,000 neighbors in navigating the journey to permanent housing and distributed food for more than 1,000,000 meals. The Heart & Home Committee was chaired by Kelly Goldston, Intown Cares Board Director and Chief Digital Officer of Spanx. Heart & Home sponsors include: Presenting Sponsors – Acadia Shutters and Iconex Changemaker Sponsor – Atlas Holdings Sustainer Sponsors – Amazon, Dorsey Alston Realtors/Stephanie Marinac and Harvin Greene/Jeanne Stickler, First Fidelity Financial Group of Atlanta/Kent Balch, Mary and Jane Kirkpatrick, Slappey & Sadd, Spanx, and The Home Depot Foundation. Neighbor Sponsors – Atlanta Medical Aesthetics, MJ Impastato and Chris Dawson, King & Spalding, Meta, Perennial Properties, Robin and Mark Pollack, and WPromote.  ### About Intown Cares Intown Cares is the nonprofit that goes the extra mile to help Intown Atlantans meet their most essential human needs, food and housing. We specialize in serving those who have the hardest time getting housing make the transition to their own homes; and we provide easy access to food for any who need it. Intown Cares is defined by persistence. The people we employ, the process we follow, and the perspective we share are all guided by a single, unifying idea: solving hunger and homelessness requires imagination, flexibility, and a willingness to take the extra step. For more information about Intown Cares , visit www.intowncares.org . Also, connect with Intown on social media: @IntownCares on Instagram and Facebook   For media inquiries and interviews , contact communications@intowncares.org To support Intown’s mission through contribution , visit https://intowncares.org/donate , or reach out to Brad Schweers, Executive Director at brad@intowncares.org . To get involved, sign up to volunteer https://intowncares.volunteerhub.com/vv2/ , or contact Laura Sakamaki, Director of Food Programs at laura.sakamaki@intowncares.org for information on group activities or food drives.

Grant funds will support the expansion of the organization’s neighborhood-based   homeless services initiative that focuses on solving homelessness in Intown Atlanta  ATLANTA – October 1, 2024 – Local nonprofit organization Intown Cares, a leader in addressing homelessness and hunger in Atlanta, today announced a $225,000 grant award from the William Josef Foundation. Grant funds will be used to help expand the organization’s neighborhood-based initiative that provides dedicated homeless services to support unhoused neighbors in communities across the city. Intown Cares will receive the funding over a two-year term. “We are grateful for this grant as we work to help unhoused neighbors who face the greatest obstacles in our local neighborhoods move into housing,” said Brad Schweers, Executive Director of Intown Cares. “Housing stability is a critical priority in Atlanta, and we are invigorated to work alongside partners like William Josef Foundation that are committed to expanding access and reducing barriers to affordable housing for individuals experiencing homelessness and housing insecurity in our area.” Last year, Intown Cares launched the neighborhood-based initiative in partnership with citizens, businesses, community leaders, and the City of Atlanta to support unhoused neighbors in East Atlanta Village. The organization has begun replicating the support model in Mechanicsville, with plans to launch in other Atlanta neighborhoods, including Virginia-Highland, Little Five Points, and Kirkwood. Founded in 2010, Intown Cares deploys one of the most effective Homeless Services teams in Atlanta that supports individuals experiencing homelessness in navigating the journey to permanent housing solutions. Since 2016, the organization has assisted more than 1,000 neighbors in moving into permanent housing. ### About Intown Cares Intown Cares is the nonprofit that goes the extra mile to help Intown Atlantans meet their most essential human needs – housing and food. We specialize in serving those who have the hardest time getting housing make the transition to their own homes, and we provide easy access to food for any who need it. Intown Cares is defined by persistence. The people we employ, the process we follow, and the perspective we share are all guided by a single, unifying idea: solving hunger and homelessness requires imagination, flexibility, and a willingness to take the extra step. For more information about Intown Cares , visit intowncares.org Also, connect with Intown on social media: @IntownCares on Instagram and Facebook For media inquiries and interviews , contact communications@intowncares.org To support Intown’s mission through contribution , visit intowncares.org/donate , or reach out to Tanya Frazee, Senior Director of Development at tanya.frazee@intowncares.org . To get involved, sign up to volunteer on our portal , or contact Laura Sakamaki, Director of Food Programs at laura.sakamaki@intowncares.org for information on group volunteer activities or food drives.

Tanya Frazee joins the leadership team to spearhead organizational fundraising ATLANTA   – July 16, 2024   –  Local nonprofit organization Intown Cares, a leader in addressing homelessness and hunger in Atlanta, today announced the appointment of Tanya Frazee as Senior Director of Development. Frazee will lead the organization’s fundraising and mission-advancement strategy. "We are delighted to have Tanya join us at this time in our organization’s growth and expansion,” said Brad Schweers, Executive Director of Intown Cares. “Tanya’s extensive experience and passion for building relationships with stakeholders will allow us to increase support for our work to serve our neighbors.” Frazee has worked to raise funds for worthy nonprofit missions since 2015, including in her most recent role as Director of Individual Giving at Girls on the Run International. “I am incredibly honored to embark on this new chapter with Intown Cares and grateful for the opportunity to join this outstanding team,” said Frazee. “Intown’s mission, particularly the clear focus on dignity and relationship, inspires me deeply and aligns with my community-based approach for social impact.” A graduate of the University of Georgia, Frazee holds a bachelor’s degree in English Education. She volunteers with and serves as a leader of various organizations, including Decatur Performs and St. Thomas More Catholic Church. About Intown Cares Intown Cares is the nonprofit that goes the extra mile to help Intown Atlantans meet their most essential human needs – food and housing. We specialize in serving those who have the hardest time getting housing make the transition to their own homes, and we provide easy access to food for any who need it. Intown Cares is defined by persistence. The people we employ, the process we follow, and the perspective we share are all guided by a single, unifying idea: solving hunger and homelessness requires imagination, flexibility, and a willingness to take the extra step. For more information about Intown Cares , visit www.intowncares.org . Also, connect with Intown on social media: @IntownCares on Instagram  and Facebook For media inquiries and interviews , contact communications@intowncares.org To support Intown’s mission through contribution , visit https://intowncares.org/donate , or reach out to Brad Schweers, Executive Director at brad@intowncares.org To get involved, sign up to volunteer   https://intowncares.volunteerhub.com/vv2/,or contact Laura Sakamaki, Director of Food Programs at laura.sakamaki@intowncares.org  for information on group activities or food drives