Hey + Happy New Year!
Since 2020 I've been doing something special to celebrate my mama's heavenly birthday who I lost to ovarian cancer in 2016. You can read about the previous celebrations here and here. What started out as a passion project is now a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
This year on January 19, my mom would have turned 64 and to celebrate her birthday, The Susie Amin Foundation (SAF) partnered with the Georgia Division of Children and Family Services for The Susie Amin Children Essentials Drive.
There are two reasons why I decided to celebrate her life with a children's drive. My mama loved children. She regularly helped kids by feeding them at our family restaurant and when they were of age to work, she offered them their first job.
Secondly, I have a 1-year-old and my eyes opened up about the daily essentials children lack after speaking with DCFS Director Kirston Brown. For a child to not have the basics such as diapers, wipes, and pajamas, especially with the cold weather in Atlanta lately, bothered me. No child deserves that and the children's essential drive was born. This event aligns perfectly with my mama's passion, the community needs, and supports the foundation mission.
Starting January 2-18 we're accepting donations to purchase the following items:
DiapersÂ
Pull-upsÂ
UnderwearÂ
Baby Wipes
Diaper Cream
PajamasÂ
SocksÂ
You can also purchase items and ship them to ATTN: Susie Amin Foundation | 503 E. Broadway Street Griffin, Ga 30223.
Your support is greatly appreciated as we continue to impact the underserved communities and create a ripple effect of giving.
Much love,
soqweenly
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