Parker’s Kitchen helps women experiencing homelessness

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Parker’s Kitchen is making a big difference for women experiencing homelessness.

The company presented a round up campaign check for over $200,000 to Parker’s House for Women Monday.

The donation was made possible through a customer round-up campaign, with Parker’s Kitchen matching 25% of all donations.

Team members also donated clothing and toiletries to the facility.

Since opening in September of 2022, Parker’s House has served more than 800 women with over 500 of those clients have moved into stable, long-term housing.

“When you see someone dealing with the issues they’ve been dealing with and to be able to help them be successful it is very satisfying, gratifying, to know you helped make a difference for them. That is what Parker’s House does. It is trying to help those who have fallen on their feet and get up and live prosperous lives,” said President and CEO of Union Mission, Michael Traynor.

Parker’s House for Women is the only emergency housing program along the I-95 corridor from Florida to South Carolina dedicated solely to unaccompanied women experiencing homelessness.