As disciples of Christ, we are called to be of service to all, especially the homeless. The mission of the My Brother's Keeper ministry is to make access to food easier for the homeless and to provide temporary shelter, bikes for transportation and other basic needs in Cobb County.
My Brother's Keeper
Support for the homeless
It all began with a candle in the fall of 2011...Billy, a homeless man, was asked, “What happens when your candle goes out?” He replied, “The rats come.” My Brother’s Keeper Ministry was formed. This weekend we are asking for your donations to help our ministry to the homeless. We provide filled backpacks for homeless veterans, bike program, mobile pantry, warm lunches, Good Samaritan Backpacks, temporary shelter for homeless veterans, women, children and elderly in the Cobb area.
We are called to unconditionally love our brothers and sisters in Christ; to see them with Christ’s eyes and not society’s; to believe that they are someone of value Because God has created and loves them. Please give generously. Thank you for your support.
Contact
Pat Eddlemon
mybrotherskeeper.stann@gmail.com
404-285-0605
Bike program
Bob Hodges
770-722-0474
Good Samaritan bags
Bryan Anderson
770-310-6046
Good Samaritan bag item list
Parish volunteer information
Parent/Guardian consent form
Archdiocesan medical release for minors
(fill out online, download and email to mybrotherskeeper.stann@gmail.com)
To make a financial gift to My Brother's Keeper, please click the "Make a donation" button. From there, you will be taken to the St. Ann Giving page. Select "Special Donations" and scroll to the Fund "My Brother's Keeper" from the drop down menu. Thank you for your generosity.
What we do
What you can do: Good Samaritan bags
My Brother's Keeper offers basic supplies to the homeless in our community. The ministry has bags that are filled with all essential items needed. It is our way of being a good Samaritan and caring for those who live outside ... our brothers and sisters in Christ.
Contact us if you would like a bag. We just ask that you put a $5-10 food gift card (ex: McDonald's) into your bag and keep it in your car to give out to someone in need.
Want to make your own bag? Click here to see a list of items to include.
Access for all: Ministry removes barriers to basic needs
Every other Saturday, a trailer laden with life’s basics rolls out of St. Ann’s parking lot.
Volunteers with My Brother’s Keeper, a St. Ann’s ministry to the homeless, unload the cargo – coffee, tea, hot chocolate, snacks, hats, underwear and more – and set it out on tables so those who live outside have the dignity of shopping. It’s just one part of a multifaceted approach to ministering to some of the most vulnerable among us.
“When I think that it started with collecting candles for the homeless and has grown into this,” said MBK leader Pat Eddlemon, “I smile and hope that God is pleased.”
Indeed, the program that started with candles to keep rats from nibbling on the human beings now includes not only groceries, but bikes, backpacks, shelter and good samaritan bags stuffed with necessities that parishioners can hand out on their own time.
“I must say that it has changed my life,” said Deacon Tom Badger, who has worked with MBK since the early days. “I feel so blessed to be able to work with the homeless, God’s special people.”
Because many homeless people don’t have transportation, bikes are especially coveted. Parishioner Bob Hodges drives all over Georgia following up leads on gently used bike donations.
“The love and gratitude I received was incredible,” he said, “and the homeless got transportation that can help them find jobs, medical care and food.”
If you want to help this life-changing ministry, MBK needs candles and people who can repair bikes or haul a trailer.