FOR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION:
Monday, January 30, 2023
ATTENTION: “Local Community Advocates To Organize County-Wide Donation Drop Off Dedicated To Carolyn Collins, Founder Of Carolyn’s Giving Closet”
ATLANTA, GA — On Friday, February 3, 2023, and Saturday, February 4th, 2023, Gabrielle Rogers and Shavonda Miles will host a county-wide donation drive at Tucker High school in DeKalb County, in honor of Carolyn Collins, founder of Carolyn’s closet with her daughter Brianna Collins and Principal Eric Parker.
In 2014, Carolyn Collins found two students knocking on Tucker High School’s cafeteria doors. After learning that these students were homeless and living in a car, Carolyn offered these students food and made a powerful act of kindness. She founded “Carolyn’s Giving Closet,” which accepts food donations such as noodles, cookies, Gatorade, and personal items (sanitary pads, deodorant, socks, and new blankets). In honor of Carolyn’s long track record of service, community advocates Gabrielle Rogers and Shavonda Miles will host a donation drive to continue the philanthropic efforts of “Carolyn’s Giving Closet’.
WHAT: “Carolyn’s Giving Closet” Donation Drive dedicated to Carolyn Collins at Tucker High School in DeKalb County.
WHO: Gabrielle Rogers and Shavonda Miles, local community organizations, and stakeholders who want to donate to Carolyn’s Giving Closet.
WHEN: Friday, February 3, 2023, from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. EST
Saturday, February 4, 2023, from 8:00 – 10:00 am EST
WHERE: Tucker High School
About Gabrielle Rogers
A strong community activist and parent advocate, Gabrielle Rogers is known for her Quality Leadership improving the Quality of Life for thousands of families in DeKalb County. She has over 10 years of experience specializing in digital and traditional media, community relations, brand management, and media relations through leading and building teams, transforming and executing projects and strategies for Fortune 500 automotive retailers, nonprofits, the entertainment and hospitality industries, digital agencies, and elected officials.
Gabrielle serves on several civic organizations and community boards in the DeKalb County Community. Most recently, she was elected as the State House District 88 Chair that serves Stone Mountain, Tucker, Lithonia, and Lilburn. Gabrielle currently serves as a proud Executive Committee Member for the Stone Mountain Elementary School PTA. In November 2022, Gabrielle received the Atlanta Business Chronicle 40 under Forty award.
About Shavonda Miles
Vonda Miles is a Georgia native and 15-year media veteran. She previously worked for WarnerMedia (CNN) as a liaison for breaking news and on-air talent. In addition to writing and working as the Senior Editor of the Junior League of Atlanta’s “Peachtree Papers” magazine, she recently worked as the 2022 Deputy Campaign Manager for Representative William K. Boddie. Today Vonda loves to volunteer for community service working with DeKalb leaders. She loves spending time with her son and utilizes her passion as a Communications Consultant as the Founder and CEO of Vonda Mone’ LLC.
PRESS CONTACTS
Gabrielle Rogers Program & Press Manager:
Shavonda Miles
404-771-7452
[email protected]
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