Foster homes provide temporary care for cats, kittens, dogs and puppies in their own homes, perfect for those who want to volunteer but may not be able to make it to the shelter regularly.

Some animals need as little as two weeks of care, while others may need care for up to three months. Fostering is flexible enough for most lifestyles, and we will do our best to custom-match the animals to each foster home. By offering your time, energy and home to an animal in need, you prepare the animal for adoption into a permanent home as well as help prevent overcrowding in our shelter. 

Send emails and digital letters to seniors at several A.G. Rhodes

A note from A.G. Rhodes:

Health officials project challenges in the upcoming weeks with increasing COVID-19 cases expected nationwide, and we are taking difficult measures to further minimize risks. We greatly appreciate the outpouring of support, but out of an abundance of caution and to reduce the amount of physical items coming in and out of our building, as well as non-essential personnel coming up to our front door, we request that you NOT send mail, packages or deliveries to the A.G. Rhodes homes at this time. Please understand that we expect this to be a temporary situation, and we will post updates as necessary. Below are ways that you can continue supporting our residents and staff during these trying times. 

One way you can help is by emailing notes, letters and cards of appreciation to residents at A.G. Rhodes. You may mail them to the activities departments of one or all of our three locations listed below, and they will distribute them. 

You can send encouraging pictures, letters and drawings virtually by emailing them to waystohelp@agrhodes.org. We’d also love to see your videos so send us an email and we’ll give you instructions on where to upload your video.

Deliver groceries to food pantry clients who are quarantined or have higher health risks with Concrete Jungle.

Take advantage of social distancing’s best apps (FaceTime, Google Hangouts, Zoom, Facebook, Slack, etc.) and rally around the dinner table to have an important conversation by hosting a virtual Civic Dinner!

In an effort to engage community members of all ages, Hands On Atlanta is teaming up local hospitals and offering a turn-key letter-writing campaign. Take a minute to thank and send gratitude to healthcare professionals working around the clock to keep our city healthy and safe.

How it Works

1. Grab a card, postcard or piece of paper for the letter - don't forget an envelope!

2. Write your letter or letters, there's no limit to how many you can do!

3. Take a video or picture of your letter encouraging others to join and share on social media using #writesomethinggood

4. Mail your letter!

Mail Your Letters

• Grady Health System

  C/O Leigh Reece, Office #1C122 80 Jesse Hill Jr Drive Atlanta, GA 30303

• Northside Hospital

  C/O Imann Ostien, Marketing 1000 Johnson Ferry Road NE Atlanta, Georgia 30342

• Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

  1968 Peachtree Road, NW Building 1984; Human Resources department Atlanta, GA 30309

• Wellstar Foundation

  805 Sandy Plains Road, Suite 100 Marietta, GA 30066

Letter Writing Tips

• Start with a salutation, such as "Dear Healthcare Provider" or "Dear Healthcare Hero".

• Share a personal thank you or gratitude for their work like "Thank you for your service to keep our city healthy" or "We are grateful for your service and hard work".

• Please avoid glitter or additional items in the envelope.

• Please mail all letters to addresses provided above.

• Purchase and print stamps from home or have them delivered from the US Postal Service.

To help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and to support the supply of masks needed throughout the community you can make your own using these easy to follow instructions.

Click here to find locations in Georgia to deliver the masks.

Blood donations are in great need and there are several ways you can help:

• Donate blood through the American Red Cross

• Find the next LifeSouth mobile blood drive near you.