HOMESTRETCH APT 109
The Rotary Club of Alpharetta vision this year was to "Go Deep Not Wide" invest our thinking, time, talent, and treasures with those we support. As a Club we made a decision to resource a project that supported a serious need in North Fulton--housing for the working poor. We wanted the program to be one that was a hand up not a hand out. Homestretch was selected. At Homestretch we are able to go deep. We funded a year for a resident in apartment 109B. We painted, furnished, decorated and provided the initial inventory of non-perishable and perishable food. Alpharetta Rotarians have volunteered to serve as a life and financial mentor for the resident of the apartment. Over 15% of the Club invested their time to the project and we're not done yet. The impact Homestretch has on the community is not measurable and our impact on the family will be viewed as a success if they stay one month or for the full program. The work Homestretch does for those in our community makes for a better community. It allows families that have faced challenges to have a second chance to reintegrate back into independent living. In addition, we encourage other NF Club to join us in this project. John Creek supplied all the non-perishable breakfast foods and Sandy Springs supplied the pillows and light vacuum. Great to have Rotary Partners.
A Decorator's Touch
Alpharetta Rotarian Cookie Haynes, our resident Decorator put the finishing touches on the Living Room with bright pillows and wall art.
A nice touch!
Books, towels and a little art complete the hallway shelves. Thanks to the special effort to Cathy Shanley.
Cleaned and finished!
Alpharetta Rotarians Steve Corder, Karen Williams and Cathy Shanley made sure the bath was functional and supplied. Great job.
Decorating Team
Alpharetta Rotarian, our very own decorator getting it right.....this piece has got to go!!
Final Touches Maybe???
Sometimes things just don't work out. Heading to the door with the final vac...oops not this time.
Heavy Cleaning Team
Alpharetta Rotarian Mary Ulich and friend Deb making the kitchen shine.
Homestretch Apt 109
President Karen Nolan and Director of Community Service Taking Ownership of Apartment at Homestretch
Homestretch Deliveries
President Bev Miller of Rotary Club of Johns Creek bring supplies from Johns Creek Rotarians to the apartment. Rotary Clubs of Johns Creek and Sandy Springs both made contributions to the Apartment.
Homestretch Moving In Day
Alpharetta Rotarian Shawn Allen, daughter Harper and President Karen, husband Ted Richardson getting ready to unload the trailer.
The Master Suite
Alpharetta Rotarians brightened up the master suite. Cheerful colors and comfortable bed for restful nights.
The Painting Team
Did we mentioned ....we painted too. Alpharetta Rotarians can do it all!
The Supervising Team
Alpharetta Rotarian Steve Corder with his trustee aid Rotarian Karen Williams getting the handy work done.
The Wonder Women
Alpharetta Cathy Shanley lead the way on ensuring the apartment inventory was complete right down to the laundry basket.