children in the metro Atlanta area with gifts for the holiday season. Founded
in 1927 by the late James B. Nevin, editor of the Atlanta Georgian, The Empty
Stocking Fund is one of the oldest charities in the metro Atlanta area.
In 1931, The Atlanta Georgian joined forces with the Atlanta Junior Chamber
of Commerce (Jaycees), who took on the responsibility of conducting the
annual drive for funds.
In 1932 at WSB Radio, the "Unorganized Cheerful Givers" began providing
gifts to needy children and they were supported by the Atlanta Journal. Then,
in 1939 the Atlanta Georgian merged with The Atlanta Journal, and the group
again grew larger as the "Unorganized Cheerful Givers" joined forces with
The Journal's Empty Stocking Fund.
Four years later, in 1943, The Empty Stocking Fund opened its first "toy store"
where parents could "shop," at no cost to them, for their children's Christmas
gifts.
Through the hard work of metro Atlanta individuals and corporations, The
Empty Stocking Fund has grown to be one of the largest charitable
organizations of its kind in the Southeast.
Moving forward, this generous support will continue to enable the Empty
Stocking Fund to brighten the holidays for as many needy families as we can
reach.
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