Intown Cares Announces New Senior Director of Development

Tanya Frazee joins the leadership team to spearhead organizational fundraising

ATLANTA – July 16, 2024 – Local nonprofit organization Intown Cares, a leader in addressing homelessness and hunger in Atlanta, today announced the appointment of Tanya Frazee as Senior Director of Development. Frazee will lead the organization’s fundraising and mission-advancement strategy.

"We are delighted to have Tanya join us at this time in our organization’s growth and expansion,” said Brad Schweers, Executive Director of Intown Cares. “Tanya’s extensive experience and passion for building relationships with stakeholders will allow us to increase support for our work to serve our neighbors.”

Frazee has worked to raise funds for worthy nonprofit missions since 2015, including in her most recent role as Director of Individual Giving at Girls on the Run International.

“I am incredibly honored to embark on this new chapter with Intown Cares and grateful for the opportunity to join this outstanding team,” said Frazee. “Intown’s mission, particularly the clear focus on dignity and relationship, inspires me deeply and aligns with my community-based approach for social impact.”

A graduate of the University of Georgia, Frazee holds a bachelor’s degree in English Education. She volunteers with and serves as a leader of various organizations, including Decatur Performs and St. Thomas More Catholic Church.

About Intown Cares

Intown Cares is the nonprofit that goes the extra mile to help Intown Atlantans meet their most essential human needs – food and housing. We specialize in serving those who have the hardest time getting housing make the transition to their own homes, and we provide easy access to food for any who need it. Intown Cares is defined by persistence. The people we employ, the process we follow, and the perspective we share are all guided by a single, unifying idea: solving hunger and homelessness requires imagination, flexibility, and a willingness to take the extra step.

For more information about Intown Cares, visit www.intowncares.org. Also, connect with Intown on social media: @IntownCares on Instagram and Facebook

For media inquiries and interviews, contact communications@intowncares.org

To support Intown’s mission through contribution, visit https://intowncares.org/donate, or reach out to Brad Schweers, Executive Director at brad@intowncares.org

To get involved, sign up to volunteer https://intowncares.volunteerhub.com/vv2/,or contact Laura Sakamaki, Director of Food Programs at laura.sakamaki@intowncares.org for information on group activities or food drives