Tis’ the season to give back as the Athens Area Homeless Shelter prepares for its seventh annual event to promote homeless awareness — Harvest for the Homeless.

On November 18 in the Rialto Room at Hotel Indigo, the shelter will host activities for sponsors and participants to take pleasure in. From live music, art, to a raffle drawing and jewelry auction, the shelter hopes to create an ambience of cheer and laughter, all the while shedding light on an important cause.

“The event is time for the community to come together, to recognize our sponsors, get to know each other, and to learn more about our mission in a fun, comfortable atmosphere,” said Meredith Williams, the executive director at the AAHS.

Located on 620 Barber Street, the Athens Area Homeless Shelter has serviced the community since 1986, and will celebrate 25 years of commitment in 2011. The shelter provides assistance to homeless women and children through programs such as JobTREC and Child Care Assistance Service.

To get involved with the Harvest for the Homeless event, participants can donate or pre-order tickets for the reception and the raffle drawing, which includes 52 gifts certificates for the winner to eat at local restaurants once a week for a year.

For more information on the shelter and volunteer opportunities, visit: www.helpathenshomeless.org

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