The Bank of America Charitable Foundation recently announced $134,000 in grants to nine nonprofits in metro Atlanta addressing critical needs, such as hunger, shelter and long-term solutions that promote financial wellness through access to benefits and resources.

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation recently announced $134,000 in grants to nine nonprofits in metro Atlanta addressing critical needs, such as hunger, shelter and long-term solutions that promote financial wellness through access to benefits and resources.

“We’re committed to supporting our local community and look to make investments that are responding to the greatest needs of the people that live here,” said Geri Thomas, Georgia president, Bank of America. “These grants will assist nonprofits addressing metro Atlanta’s immediate needs while also supporting integrated services that will help people get back on their feet.”

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s funding is part of the company’s intensified philanthropic focus on three core issues vital to the economic health of communities: housing, jobs and hunger. Funding opportunities represent an important component of Bank of America’s lending, investing and giving activities to help advance local economies.

Our House was most fortunate to receive a $25,000 Critical Needs grant in FY 2013 to support our programs and services to homeless children and families. We are most grateful for the support of the Bank of America Foundation. This support enables us to provide homeless children with the bright start they deserve while helping their parents to achieve stability and independence.

Thank you, Bank of America Foundation for your continued investment in the lives of children and families throughout metro Atlanta.

Dear Friends,

Our House is happy to report that we have finalized our updated Strategic Plan.

Our Board and staff worked very hard over the last several months to develop a new three-year strategic plan for the organization. The goal of the strategic planning process was to identify the local needs which Our House could address, to determine the most effective course of action, and to decide on important initiatives to ensure the ongoing success of the organization.

As a result of the comprehensive process, we have identified the following priorities for the next three years:

• Deepen program impact and identify avenues for growth and expansion
• Increase community awareness about Our House and about issues facing homeless families
• Increase and diversify financial resources to ensure long-term sustainability
• Enhance data processes to more effectively track, measure and report program success

We want to thank you for your support as we continue on this journey.  Because of your continued giving, Our House has been able to expand our facilities, double the number of children and families we serve, increase staff capacity from a team of 14 to 24, and start an endowment to ensure the long-term sustainability of our programs and services.

We look forward to keeping you informed about our progress as we move into our 25^thanniversary year of service to Metro Atlanta’s homeless children and families.