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From Incarceration to Inspiration: Jerry Smiley’s Story of Hope and Transformation
At Gathering Industries, we believe in the power of second chances. Our mission is to provide individuals experiencing homelessness or hardship with the tools they need to rebuild their lives through culinary training and meaningful support. Today, we are honored to spotlight Jerry Smiley, whose remarkable journey embodies resilience, hope, and transformation. A Journey of…
Read MoreChef Alex Reetof: Culinary Training as a Beacon of Hope
Our Journey Together At Gathering Industries, we transform culinary training into life-changing opportunities for individuals experiencing homelessness. Thanks to your unwavering support, numerous stories of hope and success have unfolded right before our eyes. The Power of Your Voice Your voice is a powerful tool in our quest to extend our reach and impact. Sharing…
Read MoreKroger Community Rewards makes donating easy
Did you know that you can easily support Gathering Industries while doing your regular grocery shopping at Kroger? It’s true! By linking your Kroger Shoppers Card to the Community Rewards program, you can make a difference with every purchase you make. Here’s how it works: STEP 1: Sign up: Visit kroger.com or the mobile app…
Read MoreDonate Today
Make a direct donation to Gathering Industries as we settle into our new kitchen space. Your generosity helps us continue our mission of serving those experiencing homelessness by providing high-level job training in the culinary arts and feeding our community. We need specific equipment to help us set up our space and provide the best learning environment for our program…
Read MoreNew Doors Are Opening
PRESS RELEASE Gathering Industries Expanding Services; Renovating Kitchen Space at 458EdgewoodHomeAid Atlanta brought Skanska and H.J. Russell & Company to help Gathering Industries complete kitchen renovations ATLANTA, July 13, 2021 – Gathering Industries, a nonprofit organization that strives to end homelessness one culinary job at a time, is renovating the commercial-grade kitchen space in the…
Read MoreA New Partnership
If you’ve ever had any question about our mission or vision, then we hope the following information helps. We’ve recently partnered with Emory University to present our model to a class called, “Catalyzing Social Impact”. They are planning to help us with some ideas as we grow. We provided all of the basics (which you…
Read MoreA Banner Year
Gathering Industries had a banner year in 2017. Since January, God provided a kitchen that made it easier for the men from Atlanta Mission to commute, and we partnered with Java Cats Cafe which allowed us to train more individuals from Atlanta Mission. Our commitment to advocating for the homeless, and helping to rehabilitate those…
Read MoreCan I Try Again Please
Dear Friend, Have you ever done anything in your life that prompted you to say “Can I try again please?” I know I have. I have asked for a second chance many times. That’s what we do at Gathering Industries. This question “Can I try again please?” is asked by every person who shows up at our…
Read MoreGratitude
Many of you have heard about Java Cats Cafe– they are getting amazing press, but we’ve also mentioned them in the past. Prior to their opening, we mentioned that they planned to partner with us by selling pre-packaged food made by the homeless individuals who are training with us at Gathering Industries. We wanted to…
Read MoreSociety that Offers a Second Chance
A copy of our most recent newsletter appears below (click here and sign up if you’d like to subscribe to our newsletter to get updates) : A business friend recently asked me why we aren’t a profitable operation. Surprised, I responded that we are working with people who are seeking a second chance. Even though…
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