“Together We Make the Difference”
Mission
To reach out into the community, both local and abroad, through outreach programs and community service organizations and provide assistance to persons, families, and employees in need of assistance.
History
For over 30 years, the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority has served the community; not only through transportation and environmental challenges but also through community and charitable efforts. The Employees Charity Club has raised an estimated $600,000 annually from both employee donations and volunteer efforts, making MARTA employees one of the Atlanta's major contributors for both Atlanta and surrounding communities. MARTA’s Employees Charity Club is responsible for linking employees to non-profit organizations and resources that provide goods and services to the socio-economically disadvantaged. The Employees Charity Club prides itself in providing the metro Atlanta community with over 6,000 hours of community service through food and shelter initiatives.
What We Do
The Employees Charity Club host a variety of fund-raising campaigns and activities throughout the year and work in conjunction with the MARTA Payroll Department to offer a convenient resource for employees to make tax-deductible donations. Employee contributions make a big difference too many agencies. Listed below are just a few of the many organizations we are affiliated with:
- United Way of Atlanta, March of Dimes, Lupus, Sickle Cell,
- Breast Cancer, Habitat for Humanity (Atlanta & DeKalb Counties),
- Earth Share, Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics,
- Trees of Atlanta, Georgia Conservationist, Atlanta Union Mission, Georgia Shares,
- Hands on Atlanta, Rape Crisis Center, Employee's Benevolence & Christmas Toy Drive
Together, the Charity Club and MARTA employees can make a tremendous impact on the needs of the communities we serve. Contact a Charity Club representative to learn of fund-raising and different volunteer opportunities.
“Together We Make the Difference”
Officers
- Warren McMichael, Executive Director
- Linda James, Chair
- Phyllis Spencer, Treasurer
- Remeka Turk, Administrator
Office e-mail Address
charityclub@itsmarta.com
How You Can Help
Contact the MARTA Employees Charity Club office to learn of different volunteer and fundraising opportunities that fit your personal interest and lifestyle. Your contrition means a great deal, plus the rewards will positively, astonish you. “Together We Make the Difference”