HWPL Georgia Branch Resumed Local Volunteer Activities in the New Year
The HWPL Georgia Branch carried out volunteer activities in Clarkson several times throughout 2024. Clarkson is a preferred settlement area for many immigrants and refugees, and 50% of its residents are refugees who were not born in the United States. The HWPL Georgia Branch has been consistently donating hygiene products, food and clothing to those who have been forced to find new homes due to war or unforeseen circumstances.
The branch members decided to make a clothing drive their first activity of the year. They worked together with Georgia State University IPYG volunteers and chose the Christopher Woods Complex located in the heart of Clarkson as the location for the project. The Georgia State University IPYG club volunteers who were interested in volunteering helped with planning and preparation, and altogether, the figures, organizations, and members of HWPL collected about 1,200 pieces of clothing.
On the day of the clothing drive, HWPL volunteers set up a booth in the middle of the Christopher Woods Apartment Complex and distributed flyers to local residents to inform them about the donation activity. As a result, a total of 88 local residents received clothing donations. Children who participated in the event had a meaningful time enjoying sports activities with the volunteers.
The effort was completed much sooner than expected, with volunteers saying that the clothing was delivered quickly because the Christopher Woods Apartment Complex is home to more refugees than in other areas.
Local residents expressed their gratitude to HWPL for their efforts in carrying out the volunteer activity and said that they would continue to show interest in their future activities. Kimberly Mahmud, who also participated in the activity, praised HWPL’s efforts in meeting the needs of local residents and promised to participate in future volunteer work.
The HWPL Georgia Branch is planning to conduct more than 10 donation volunteer activities this year, and will carry them out with the help of partner organizations, individuals, and members.
