Caring For Others

10/07/2026

This month, we're proud to celebrate nearly three decades of serving our community!

Dr. Richmond-Shockley had just $25, a heart full of love, and a vision she couldn’t walk away from. When a true mission drives you, you make a way where there isn't one. Look at what this movement has become since then.

Share this to remind others that you don't need a fortune to start making a real difference. Every great harvest starts with one tiny seed.

10/01/2026

This has been an expensive year. Groceries are up. Gas is up. Rent is up. And now the holidays are creeping around the corner, bringing a whole different kind of pressure with them.

We hear it every week from the moms and grandmothers who walk through our doors. Nobody should have to pick between the light bill and a Thanksgiving meal. That's exactly why we do this work, and it's why we need this community more than ever heading into the season.

If you're able to give this year, we'd be grateful for it. If you need a hand up instead, that's what we're here for. "Give, and it will be given to you" (Luke 6:38). We've watched that play out over and over in our community.

09/23/2026

Between rising grocery bills and fast-growing kids, we know the heavy weight our mamas and grandmothers carry every day.

Sometimes when a child walks into school hungry, they aren't just carrying a backpack they’re carrying the quiet worry of where their next meal is coming from. Needs always show up in our classrooms first. That is why a school-based pantry, like the Ray of Hope Pantry at Crawford W. Long Middle School in Southwest Atlanta, makes food available every week this school year.

Having groceries right inside the building gives parents peace of mind and lets our babies focus on learning and dreaming big.

09/18/2026

As we head into a new season, we’ve been thinking about the people who make this work possible.

Every box packed. Every pair of new shoes placed on a child’s feet. Behind each moment is someone who decided to care.

You volunteered your time. You gave what you could. You donated goods. You shared our mission with someone else. And together, those individual acts of kindness became something much bigger.

To everyone who continues to stand alongside Caring For Others this fall: thank you. We’re grateful to serve with you.

09/14/2026

Atlanta rain, we see you. 👀🌧️

So this year… Christmas in September is moving to October. 🎄😂

We thought about calling it “Christmas in October,” but at this point, we’re keeping the name and ignoring the calendar like that one auntie who starts playing Christmas music before Halloween.

Here’s what matters: the JOY isn’t going anywhere. ❤️

🎁 Same toys.
❤️ Same mission to give families a hand up when they need it most.

It’s all still coming — just a little later and, hopefully, a whole lot less soggy. Christmas in September may be showing up in October…but trust us, it’ll be worth the wait. 🎄✨

09/10/2026

👟💛 Take a look at these bright smiles from our last No Bare Soles events.

There is so much dignity in stepping out in a fresh, quality pair of shoes. When our kids feel good about how they step out into the world, their confidence skyrockets. Whether they’re walking into a new classroom or stepping onto the playground. We don’t give away anything we wouldn't want for our own children, because love always gives its best.

As we look toward the fall and winter months, we’re getting ready to do it all over again with warm coats, winter shoes, and holiday support. Thank you to every volunteer and donor who helps us put these shoes on feet and joy in hearts. We couldn't do this without our village! https://www.caring4others.org/our-programs/no-bare-soles

09/07/2026

Hurricane season in the South hits hard, and severe summer storms can turn a family’s life upside down in the blink of an eye.

When disaster strikes, we don’t wait around. We clear out the warehouse and send trucks loaded with fresh water, food, and personal care items straight to the hardest-hit neighborhoods. We live by the rule of giving what we’d want to receive. That means we only give brand-new, quality items because there is true dignity in how you lift a neighbor up during their darkest hours.

Please keep any family navigating storm recovery in your prayers this hurricane season. We are staying right beside them to provide a true hand up.

09/04/2026

ICYMI: We want to send a heartfelt thank you to Focus Atlanta on CBS Atlanta for featuring Caring For Others and allowing our COO, Jesse Webb, to highlight the many ways we serve families locally and globally.

Whether it's giving your time as a volunteer at our distributions, offering your talents, or joining us as a corporate partner, every single effort helps us restore hope and dignity to individuals in need.

We are so thankful to Focus Atlanta for helping us spread the word.

Head over to YouTube to watch the full interview and see how you can get involved today!

We learn about local non-profit, Caring For Others.

09/01/2026

Back in 2001, Caring For Others started with just $25, a tiny rented space, and a big calling from above. Today, God has allowed us to serve thousands of families across metro Atlanta, Georgia and around the globe—all because people like YOU decided to join hands with us! 🙏🌾

As we enter this beautiful late-summer and fall season, our workload is growing. Between expanding our school food pantries, preparing for Christmas in September, and gearing up for our fall and winter distributions, we need our village now more than ever.

Whether you can give an hour of your time to volunteer, donate new toys or food, or sponsor a family’s holiday season, every single action makes a difference. Let’s finish this year strong, lifting each other up with grace, love, and dignity.

Visit our website to see how you can get involved today!
caring4others.org

08/27/2026

To all our young people stepping onto college campuses and stepping into fall interviews - we are so proud of you!

Starting a new chapter or entering the professional world can be overwhelming, especially when trying to secure the right wardrobe on a budget. That’s why our 1st Impression program ensures our metro Atlanta youth have access to brand-new, high-quality business attire.

When you walk into the boardroom, the courtroom, or that dream interview, we want you to hold your head high, knowing you look the part and that a whole community is standing right behind you, cheering you on.

Help us keep our young leaders dressed for success as they build their futures! https://www.caring4others.org/our-programs/1st-impression