Gifts-In-Kind Truck Provides Nonprofits With Supplies

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HOLLY SPRINGS, GA -- Dozens of residents braved the cold this week and gathered at Holly Springs-based Cherokee FOCUS to take part in an initiative designed to arm local nonprofit organizations with the tools they need to serve local citizens.

The United Way Gifts-in-Kind truck, a quarterly event that supplies nonprofits with much-needed supplies for their offices and services alike, made a stop in Cherokee County on Thursday, Feb. 25.

The United Way Gifts-in-Kind program acts as a “pipeline” for donations to flow from contributors to community agencies, United Way of Greater Atlanta said.

“This is such a great way to connect with Cherokee nonprofits working hard to to create long-term positive impact in the community,” said Catherine Owens, regional director at United Way of Greater Atlanta. “Through Gifts-in-Kind, United Way can show our support and contribute to their efforts.”

Organizations can “shop” the event for items as simple as printer paper to help offset office overhead, or clothes, toiletries and personal care items for populations they directly serve.

Providing a business solution to donors by giving full fair-market value in tax deductions for goods donated, United Way’s Gifts-in-Kind then makes those donations available to member 501(c)(3) organizations to use in their offices or give to clients free of charge.

With Gifts in Kind, nonprofits can make what they have go even further. The next event will be held in May 2016. For more information cherokee@unitedwayatlanta.org.

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Images via United Way of Greater Atlanta