Crates and Cartons

Charity Description and Goals for 2025
Crates & Cartons Charity Inc.
Crates & Cartons Charity Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Newnan, Georgia, dedicated to providing hope, relief, and support to those who need it most. We focus on serving homeless veterans and LGBTQ+ young adults, ensuring that no one is left behind, especially during the holidays and cold winter months.

Our Mission:
We believe small acts of kindness can transform lives. What began as donations of crates and cartons filled with food, clothing, and essentials has grown into a community movement of compassion. Every crate and carton we deliver carries dignity, comfort, and joy to those in need.

Programs & Events:

The Haunted Forest Fundraiser – October: A family-friendly Halloween experience running throughout the month of October, powered by volunteers—including veterans and LGBTQ+ community members. Proceeds support our holiday programs, winter food drives, and warm clothing initiatives.

Home for the Holidays – November 1st through Thanksgiving: Throughout November, we raise funds and accept donations to provide homeless veterans with flights, hotel stays, Warm clothing, toiletries, and gift baskets for Thanksgiving so they can spend the holiday with their families with dignity. The gift basket allows them to feel like they are contributing to the meal. Flights depart on November 26th with a two-night hotel stay, returning November 29th. Each veteran goes home with clean clothes and essentials.

Winter Wonderland & Fundraising – December 1st–22nd: A festive community event supporting our “Cozy for Christmas” campaign. We accept donations of food, warm clothing, and funds help provide holiday support for members of our homeless community. *Any food donated and not used for our events is given to local shelters to help their ongoing efforts.

Cozy for Christmas Campaign – December 24th–26th: Each year, we hope to provide members of our homeless community with a safe, warm hotel stay on Christmas Eve, complete with a festive dinner. On Christmas morning, guests enjoy breakfast, open gifts provided by us—including a warm set of clothes, a jacket, toiletries, and a gift card—and, when available, gifts from family members. They can also video chat with loved ones, experiencing the holidays with dignity, love, and respect.

Who We Serve
Homeless and at-risk veterans

LGBTQ+ young adults seeking shelter, warmth, and belonging

Our Impact:
Every donation, volunteer hour, and in-kind contribution directly supports programs that provide food, clothing, holiday gifts, and moments of joy for those who would otherwise go without. Our work is made possible entirely through the generosity of donors, local businesses, and volunteers.

Get Involved:
You can make a difference! Donate, volunteer, or fundraise to help us deliver essentials, holiday cheer, and critical support to those in need. Every contribution—big or small—helps us reach more people, more effectively.

Our Vision:
We envision a community where no veteran is left without shelter, and LGBTQ+ youth can find safety and support. By uniting neighbors, organizations, and volunteers, we create lasting change through kindness, inclusion, and shared humanity.

Crates & Cartons Charity is more than a nonprofit—we are a movement of compassion, powered by everyday people making a difference, one crate, one carton, and one act of kindness at a time.

We currently do not have a website, you can stay updated on our Facebook page.