MMMPact, Morris, Manning & Martin’s corporate social responsibility outreach, chose Our House as its annual Atlanta Nonprofit Partner. Our House provides a pathway to stability and independence for families experiencing homelessness. Its interrelated programs – including physical and mental health care, accredited early childhood education, housing, employment training and other services – address the root causes of homelessness and ensure that families have the tools they need for lasting self-sufficiency.
The year-long partnership means that MMM lawyers and staff members will provide financial, legal and hands-on assistance throughout the coming 12 months.
“Our House’s partnership with Morris, Manning and Martin’s MMMPact initiative underscores our shared commitment to making a positive impact on ending the cycle of family homelessness,” said Our House President and CEO Tyese Lawyer. “The financial gift from the firm, combined with invaluable fundraising, volunteer, marketing and PR support, will empower us to expand our reach and provide vital services to even more families experiencing homelessness in greater Atlanta.”
Matt Flower, a partner in MMM’s Corporate, Investment Funds, Mergers & Acquisitions and Hospitality practices, co-chairs the nonprofit’s board. He first volunteered with the group six years ago, when it primarily served families with infants under six months old.
“It brought me back to when my daughters were born and I can’t imagine not having a home to bring them to,” Flower said. “That really resonated with me.”
In recent years, Our House expanded its mission to serve families experiencing homelessness who have at least one child under five years old. It is one of the few organizations of its kind that allow family members to stay together either in dormitory-style rooms – most with private bathrooms – or in permanent housing.
MMM’s assistance will include everything from legal work to rocking babies,…
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