At the dedication event on Wednesday, April 13 at 4 p.m., Herbalife CEO Michael O. Johnson will present a check to ACS Executive Director Dr. Jacqueline Brown. Atlanta Children's Shelter is located at 607 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta. The collaboration with ACS is among the first of several Casa Herbalife programs that the HFF plans to launch around the world in the upcoming year to be sure children are being fed healthy and nutritious meals. The HFF will partner with existing charities serving children. This new children's nutrition program is modeled after Casa Herbalife, an orphanage the HFF built in Brazil in 1998.
"Herbalife is committed to bringing a positive change to people's lives through good nutrition and Casa Herbalife lets us help the kids who need it most," said Michael O. Johnson, Herbalife CEO.
The Atlanta Children's Shelter offers the only free childcare and comprehensive social services for homeless families in the City of Atlanta. They care for families by providing:
- Quality instructions and activities that are tailored to the particular needs of homeless children;
- Tasty, nutritional and balanced breakfasts, lunches and snacks daily;
- Cultural and enrichment activities, including trips to Zoo Atlanta, area theaters and other fun kids' places;
- Assistance in finding safe, affordable housing; and
- Case management, planning and counseling.
Since opening in 1986, the Atlanta Children's Shelter has cared for more than 7,650 children. ACS is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. ACS is a 501 ( c ) (3) nonprofit organization.
Since 1994, the HFF has donated more than $6 million to help children in need in more than 25 countries by offering support in overcoming life's most basic challenges, from escaping poverty, hunger and abuse to receiving adequate medical care and education. The HFF is a non-profit organization supported by Herbalife International, Inc., and its independent distributors and employees to help children at risk around the world.
For more information contact:
Herbalife Family Foundation, George Fischer, 310-309-7576
Atlanta Children's Shelter, Dr. Jacqueline Brown, 404-892-3713
