Your Support Makes a Difference
While we recognize we cannot meet every need we can start by providing relief where we can, one family at a time.
Our Mission
Our goal is to raise money through various fundraising activities; donations of cash or services, benefit dinners, silent auctions, solicitations and distribute them to people who have excessive needs greater than they are able to meet. We will be seeking partnerships with patrons and other benefactors who are willing to support us in this endeavor. We plan to partner with several different churches to help us locate and identify families. While we recognize we cannot meet every need- we can start by providing relief where we can, one family at a time.
Our Focus
The idea to establish the OneCall Foundation was born out of a desire to assist a family that lives close to me. This family has 2 terminally ill children, and had recently been denied Katie Beckett gap funds from the State of Georgia. On a “good month,” this family spends over $1,000 out of pocket on co-payments for medication.
Several women that lived my neighborhood wanted to raise money to assist them. A benefit dinner was planned and these ladies solicited items needed for consumption. Many local businesses (Publix, Sam’s Club, Home Depot) were contacted. Each of these businesses made donations that were invaluable. As a result of the dinner and silent auction, over $5,000 was raised for the family. Over 125 meals were served that evening.
Several businesses, however, were unable to assist our efforts due to the fact that the organizing party had no Tax ID number. Many businesses had company policies which precluded them from helping anyone not organized as a 501 (3) C. Establishing an organization such as the OneCall Foundation, Incorporated resolves this issue and will assist future efforts to raise money goods and services for other families with similar needs.
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Volunteer your energy, talents and resources to bring inspiration and hope to those who need it.
