Special to the WJH
The Okefenokee Alliance for the Homeless, Inc. (OATH) is staging its annual Hearts for the Homeless fundraising campaign throughout February.
The campaign culminates in a “lunch and learn” session from noon to 1:30 p.m., Friday, February 28 at the C.C. McCray City Auditorium, 865 Pendelton Street.
All local church leaders, church groups, civic clubs, individuals and groups working to make a difference in our community are invited to attend to and learn about OATH’s efforts to address homelessness in the Okefenokee region, volunteer opportunities and ongoing initiatives.
Participants are encouraged to engage in discussions and interactive exhibits designed to shed light on the challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness.
Speakers will include individuals with lived experiences and local advocates who are passionate about making a change.
To attend the Hearts for the Homeless luncheon, RSVP at www.oathnsega.org by 2/21/25. There is no fee to register.
To make a donation to OATH, mail your check to Okefenokee Alliance for the Homeless, P.O. Box 2088, Waycross, 31502 or use Venmo @OATHinSEGA.
A donation of $50 buys five showers or 10 loads of laundry, $100 buys 10 showers or 20 loads of laundry, $250 buys 10 birth certificates, $500 buys 20 doctor visit copays, $1,000 pays for a deposit and first month rent for housing, $5,000 places five families in housing for one month, $10,000 pays for one month of operational costs for the OATH day center.
OATH is located at 115 Albany Avenue.
For information, call (912) 8164399 or email [email protected].
