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

Home Sweet Gingerbread Home

Crossgates Mall
Saturday, November 8, 2008
11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m

Enjoy the sweet aroma of gingerbread, and displays of festive gingerbread dream-houses. Come see the judging featuring our esteemed panel and pick your favorite!

Join us at the family friendly Cookie Creation Station which features “Cookies with the Tulip Queen and her Court” from 1-3 p.m. — fun for all ages!

Download one of the forms below and enter today:

Culinary Professional Entry Form and Official Rules

Corporate Team Form and Official Rules

Community Team Form and Official Rules

Culinary Art Student Form and Official Rules

Winter Gingerland Evening

Ft. Orange Club
Thursday, November 13, 2008
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Start the Holiday Season off right by joining with a special someone, friends and colleagues for the Awards Ceremony and Silent Auction of the Gingerbread House creations. Fine company, hors d'oeurvres, and spirits will get us in the mood while helping those in our community that are less fortunate.

For tickets contact Kathy Fuller (518) 463-2124 or kfuller@hatas.org.

Thanks to our Home Sweet Gingerbread Home Sponsors:

Platinum Sponsors:

SEFCU

Times Union

Gold Sponsors:

CDPHP

KeyBank

Morgan Stanley

Mosmen & Manning Realty USA

National Grid

OMNI Development Company, Inc.

Spotlight Newspapers

Bert & Debbie Trombly

Silver Sponsors:

George & Sophie Danes

E. Stewart Jones Law Firm

MetLife

M&T Bank

Timothy & Jessica Meigher

Michael & Patrice Zimmerman

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.

2nd Annual Home Sweet Gingerbread Home

Thank you for your support in the 2007 Home Sweet Gingerbread Home event.

The 2nd Annual Home Sweet Gingerbread Home fundraiser was filled with the smell of gingerbread and the sounds of enthusiasm. Thanks to everyone for their support in making this event a success.

Special thanks to:

• Crossgates Mall
• Newkirk Products, Inc.
• Greater Capital Association of Realtors
• SEFCU
• Times Union
• Hiscock & Barclay
• Price Chopper

Please check back later for details about our 2008 Home Sweet Gingerbread Home fundraiser and to view photos of the 2007 event. For more information e-mail info@hatas.org.