As an ADVOCATE: Support the cause…
The mission of Initiative for Affordable Housing, Inc. is to provide permanent affordable housing to homeless and low-income families. Initiative is also committed to providing individualized social services and employment to empower families to reach personal goals and achieve independence. In response to the 2009 economic crisis and our clients’ struggles to secure stable employment to support their families, Initiative founded re:loom—weaving a better life, a low-barrier employment program for homeless and low-income individuals in DeKalb County. re:loom provides immediate full-time work with benefits for clients in our homeless services program, refugees from the nearby Clarkston community, and other area residents in need. At re:loom, employees are trained to weave on traditional floor looms, using donated fabrics to produce new home décor and fashion items for retail sale.
Start Supporting re:loom …by simply getting acquainted here:
https://affordablehousingatl.org/our-mission/
As a SHOP: Discover unique merchandise…
re:loom employs and empowers homeless and low-income individuals through weaving beautifully-designed products out of recycled materials. re:loom is a program of Initiative for Affordable Housing (IAH), a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization. This rigorous, holistic social services program enables individuals to reach personal goals and achieve independence. Beautiful merchandise designed and produced by re:loom‘s employees includes: * Area Rugs * Pillows * Placemats * Coasters/Mug Rugs * Coozys * Hammocks * Bags: Clutches/Totes/Messenger/Concert/Jersey,/Portfolio/Beach * iPad Sleeves * Passport Covers * Card Holders * Wine Carriers * Wallets * Bracelets * Keychains * Bike Cuffs * Scarves * Pet Leashes * Pet Bandanas * Weave Kits, and * Gift Certificates. * Custom designs commissioned by clothing, interior, and industrial designers are available.
Support re:loom and the Initiative for Affordable Housing …by simply purchasing your speciality merchandise here:
https://www.reloom.org/shop/
Be a DONOR: Show that you care…
Every donation to Initiative for Affordable Housing and re:loom empowers an individual and reduces homelessness for a family. Donations and proceeds from the sales of our products support the salaries and health benefits for our team of weavers—predominantly women who have not had the education, training, or stable domestic situation to acquire or maintain employment. Donations may be specified for:
- Homeless Services Program: Initiative provides eligible homeless women with children with agency-owned housing for up to 24 months and intensive professional case management to aid in the transition into permanent housing and employment.
- Affordable Housing Program: Initiative owns and operates 355 apartment units in four complexes rented at affordable rates to families and seniors to help ease the critical shortage of affordable housing in metro Atlanta.
- re:loom—weaving a better life: Initiative founded re:loom in 2009 as a low-barrier employment program for clients in our homeless services program, refugees from the nearby Clarkston community, and other area residents in need. Employees are trained to weave on traditional floor looms, using donated fabrics to produce new home décor and fashion items for retail sale and are provided full-time, paid employment with benefits.
Unless otherwise designated, funds will be directed to the programs with the most urgent need. All gifts are tax deductible. On behalf of those we serve, thank you in advance for your generous support.
Donations:
- Donations at specified amounts are designated. Recurring gifts are encouraged. Memorial and Tribute gifts are welcomed.
- Employer Matching Gifts: Many employers offer matching programs for charitable giving, which can double the impact of your gift for families in need. Please check with your employer for details. Corporations interested in creating a matching gift program for Initiative, please contact us.
- Donor-Advised Funds
- Initiative also accepts donations of * stocks * bonds * mutual funds * IRA disbursements, and * planned gifts such as bequests * trusts, and life insurance. Initiative accepts donations of * raw and improved land and * residential and commercial buildings.
- Material Donations:
- Initiative welcomes gifts of working appliances, clean and usable furniture, housewares, books, school supplies, personal care supplies, clothing and shoes.
- re:loom welcomes donations of clean fabric, storage bins, scissors, and sewing supplies. We accept a wide range of textiles, but we are not able to use upholstery fabric.
Volunteer: Join the re:loom movement and help end the cycle of homelessness. We welcome adult and teen volunteers on flexible schedules, from one-time and occasional opportunities to regular weekly shifts. We have a variety of opportunities and activities suiting both individuals and groups. Whether volunteering at the Weavehouse or organizing activities on our behalf, our volunteers are an integral part of our success and our story.
As an individual volunteer at the weavehouse, you may:
- Help cut and sort clothing at the re:loom Weavehouse
- Meet new friends
- Collect textile/clothing/fabric for the weaving process
- Sponsor a private trunk show on or off site
- See the weaving process
- Learn how you can help the re:loom movement grow
Interested in a volunteer opportunity for your group or company?
- Conduct a materials donation drive with your company, school or friends to provide textiles, tools and embellishments for weaving production
- Set up a fabric-cutting demonstration with your friends
- Provide leadership or expertise in design, marketing or social media to the team.
