Volunteer

We could not do what we do without the help of dedicated volunteers. Short and longer-term opportunities are available. Here are some examples of volunteer assignments:

• Reception: Greet and direct clients and visitors, direct telephone calls, collect client paperwork. Training is provided.
• Ambassadors: Help us spread the word about our work and impact.
• Fundraising: Work with executive staff and agency committees on fundraising events and initiatives.
• Mentors: Provide feedback, suggestions, and support that helps people get and keep jobs and housing.
• Clerical: General office and administrative help.
• Workshop Facilitators: Facilitate skill or recreational workshops at our office. Workshops can be related to your professional or personal skills and interests.
• “Handy” people: Help with building maintenance and repair.

We would like to hear your ideas too!

For more information about getting involved call (518) 463-2124 or email info@hatas.org

Support Our Mission

HATAS is a 501(c)3 charity and your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Donate Now — Network for Good.

Community Builder Society — Community Builders have honored us with multi-year pledges of financial support. These dedicated neighbors have said "We get it, we are with you and you can count on us." Email info@hatas.org or call (518) 463-2124 ext. 229 for more information about the Community Builder Society.

Shop 'Till You Drop for HATAS! Over 600 on-line merchants have agreed to share profits with HATAS if you make your purchase through iGive (www.iGive.com/HATAS). You are probably already patronizing some of these quality merchants (Barnes and Noble, Brookstone, CompUSA, etc.) iGive shopping through this will not add to the cost of your purchase, but it will really help HATAS!

Wish List

• Bus tokens/passes for client travel to treatment and job interviews.
• Children's books, toys, and games.
• Household start-up kits: sheets, towels, utensils, table service for 4, pots and pans.
• Rental apartments for mental health supportive housing, domestic violence victims, adolescents aging out of the children's mental health system.
• Office supplies: printer paper, pens, folders, ink and toner cartridges, etc.
• Office equipment: computer printers, scanner, paper shredders, digital camera, video camera, etc.
• Cell phones for domestic violence emergencies.
• Employment opportunities for program graduates.
• Toiletries and personal hygiene products for clients.
• “Angels” to sponsor staff attendance at workshops and conferences.
• Ramp or lift for better wheelchair access.

You're Invited! Special Events

4th Annual May Day Breakfast

The Homeless and Travelers Aid Society (HATAS) is pleased to announce that our annual May Day Breakfast and Fundraiser will be held on Friday May 1, 2009  at Wolferts Roost Country Club. The May Day event is a free opportunity to learn more about our community’s homeless, mentally challenged, and domestically abused populations. 

In 2008, HATAS served over 1,900 children in need and in order to prevent the children we see today from becoming the adults that we serve tomorrow, your dedicated support is needed. 

If you would like to attend the May Day event a reservation is required.  Please contact Liz Hitt at 518.463.2124 Ext. 229 for more information.  You can also e-mail us at lhitt@hatas.org

HATAS@Home

Join us for a morning of coffee, bagels and HATAS@Home. You're in by 8, out by 9!

Once a month, HATAS opens its doors to host HATAS@Home, a community outreach and educational program designed to spread the word about who we are, what we do, and the impact of HATAS on the community. Come have breakfast with us. You'll see what we do first hand, and learn about some important community issues. This is a free event — not a fund raiser — and there is no solicitation of our guest.

Call (518) 463-2124 or email info@hatas.org for the date and time of our next HATAS@Home.

We can bring HATAS@Home to you!

Want to share your interest in community issues with others? We enjoy coming to staff meetings, faith and community group events, luncheons, or any occasions when people get together to discuss community issues. Whether your group is large or small, we will deliver a compelling program in an hour or less. Give us a date, time, and place and we will be there! Call us at (518) 463-2124 for information and scheduling.