Two organizations have made it their mission to help the metro Atlanta homeless population. On Christmas Eve, they handed out hot meals and clothes to anyone in need.
Bethesda Ministries served the food and handed out gifts on Cheshire Bridge Road near Lavista Road Sunday afternoon. Meanwhile, the Elizabeth Foundation gave away the clothes and cosmetics.
Marjorie Speers, a volunteer with the Elizabeth Foundation, said it doesn’t matter whether it’s a holiday. She said they show up outside the Tara Theatre every Sunday to feed and clothe the homeless.
“It’s Christmas Eve. But in some sense, this Sunday is just like every other Sunday, they still have a need to eat, and be clothed and get the services they need,” Speers told FOX 5.
Minister Darren Brown said their goal was to make sure the homeless community felt cared for on a holiday when many of them aren’t able to …