Homeless Receive Gifts for the Holidays Thanks To Decatur Nonprofit CaringWorks

DECATUR, GA — Families in transitional homes received items from their Christmas wish list last week, thanks to a Decatur-based nonprofit.

CaringWorks is one of the largest providers of supportive housing for those experiencing homelessness in the metropolitan Atlanta area, according to a news release. On Dec. 17 at the Park Vista Apartments, the organizations’ first clients were gifted items from a needs list and wish list through the McKesson Cares program.

“I feel appreciated and like you care,” said CaringWorks client Shelly Brisbon in the release. “Not just giving the gifts, but you actually took the time out of your busy schedule to come and bless us – not just with things, but with your presence.

“I get emotional because sometimes people forget about us because we are going through this journey.”

CaringWorks Director of External Affairs Barbara Peters said they’re grateful to McKesson for fulfilling their client's wishes.

“I had the privilege of watching clients come alive today, and the gifts brought them to tears,” she said. “What they felt was not just the beauty of the items they received, but they felt the love of the community. For people who are living on the edge, that is an incredible blessing.”

People can help fulfill the wishes for the 90 men and women still in need of sponsorship by donating to CaringWorks online and indicating McKesson Cares in the note section of your donation. All amounts are welcome and 100 percent of McKesson Cares Project donations will be used to purchase at least one gift for each of the men and women in CaringWorks programs.