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Kroger 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…
Read MoreNew Recipes for Java Cats Cafe
Java Cats Cafe is opening in Atlanta. Their mission is, “To bring the citizens of Atlanta joy through the love of an adoptable cat, coffee and food provided by homeless locals in the process of getting back on their feet.” We are proud that founder, Hadyn Hilton, plans to utilize Gathering Industries to provide food for…
Read MoreWe Have Arrived!
We are officially moved into our new home! We feel so blessed to be able to work in this new kitchen and have a more permanent location that is conducive to working with the men from Atlanta Mission. We are excited to share that we are in an inspected kitchen. This is an extra step that opens…
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