Family Connections April Newsletter
Announcements, Community, Non Profit, Press Release April 20, 2021
April 19, 2021
CORONAVIRUS UPDATES AND RESOURCES – links to DPH, CDC and other statewide resources and information https://gafcp.org/coronavirus/
FERST READERS OF PICKENS COUNTY is looking for children under the age of 5 to register for the free FERST program! If you are hosting an event, please contact Sue Appleton at [email protected] so she can attend to register children in person. Registration is also available on-line at www.ferstreaders.org.
CARES is available for food pickup on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00AM-12:00PM. Right now all you have to do is be a Pickens County resident and be in need to pick up a box of food once every 7 days. Bring your ID. Volunteers are needed, please email if you would like to help. They are hosting a dedication to the new addition of the awning on May 6, 2021 at 6:00PM. The 1st annual golf tournament is May 17th, 2021 at Crystal Falls, volunteers are needed. If you can help, please email Beverly at [email protected].
PICKENS COUNTY SCHOOLS has started Kindergarten Registration for the 21-22 year. The link to register is on the school website, www.pickens.k12.ga.us . Pickens County Schools is also excited to announce that Graduation for the Class of 2021 will be on Friday, May 21, 2021 and a traditional graduation ceremony is being planned.
NORTH GEORGIA FAMILY PARTNERS has kicked off their Blue Dress Campaign to raise awareness about protecting children from abuse. If you are interested in helping in any way, please call June at 706.253.6488. They will also be hosting a Pinwheelin- for Prevention Jeep Ride on May 2nd, 2021.
Please visit www.northgeorgiafamilypartners.org for more information.
ACES is selling raffle tickets for Mother’s Day. The prize will be for Practically Perfect Day Spa in Canton. Tickets are $1.00 each. Contact Erin if you would like any, [email protected].
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB is hosting a fundraising event on May 14-15th, 2021. It will be a Jeep Ride and Show. The Show n’ Shine will be on May 14, followed by a Jeep Ride on May 15, 2021. There will be music, food trucks, raffles and prizes. Contact the Club for more information at 706.253.2582.
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COOL SPRINGS BAPTIST is continuing free groceries the 2nd Thursday of each month. The next date will be May 13, 2021. Their Hope for the Hungry Food Ministry is a drive thru event and there is no ID required. Families will be given a box of non-perishable food at no cost. Talking Rock First Baptist also offers the same Hope for the Hungry Food Ministry the 1st Thursday of each month as well.
GEORGIA CENTER FOR CHILD ADVOCACY and Region 1 Family Connection have partnered to offer FREE screenings of the movie Resilience, a documentary film about Childhood Adversity, toxic stress, and long-term health. Please register to attend https://bit.ly/Resilience1_April The next virtual screening is April 27, 2021 at 11:00AM.
The 2021 Mardi Gras Charity Gala Committee would like to ask for your support
Community, News March 31, 2021
Dear Supporter:
The 2021 Mardi Gras Charity Gala Committee would like to ask for your support. On April 24, 2021, The Ellijay and Jasper Councils of the Knights of Columbus, Georgia Mountains Hospice, Inc. and The Rotary Club of Jasper will co-host Mardi ions of helping those less fortunate by meeting the needs of people in our own communities. Mardi Gras in the Mountains, “A Night Full of Unexpected Surprises” The partnership of these three organizations will enable us to continue our mission.
Georgia Mountains Hospice is a not for profit agency that cares for those people facing a limited life expectancy, serving a ten county area in northwest Georgia for the past 28 years. GMH provides patients and their families with a highly skilled and compassionate team of professionals who address their physical, emotional and spiritual needs. No hospice appropriate patient is declined services for lack of a funding source.
The Knights of Columbus is a charitable organization. They help meet the needs of organizations such as C.A.R.E.S., St. Vincent de Paul, Gilmer Pregnancy Center , The Boys and Girls Club, Habitat for Humanity and Gilmer Food Pantry but most of all they assist people and families who are in financial need.
The Rotary Club of Jasper was formed in 1989 by a group of local business people and professionals who dedicated themselves to “service above self”. The club strives to work for a better community by helping various charities such as The Boys and Girls Club of North GA, HOPE House, and Ferst Foundation.
Levels of sponsorship are:
Royal Supporter $2500.00 Includes premium table at gala and plaque recognition night of the event, recognition in printed material
Gala Supporter $1000.00 Includes 4 persons to gala and plaque recognition night of the event, recognition in printed material
Platinum Supporter $500.00 Includes 2 persons to gala, recognition in printed material
Gold Supporter $250.00, recognition in printed material
Silver Supporter $100.00, recognition in printed material
Bronze Supporter $50.00, recognition in printed material
Gift/In Kind Donation for Raffle
All sponsorships include recognition of support on all appropriate event material
If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Gina Pendley at 800-692-7199 or 706-253-4100.
Georgia Mountains Hospice is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, EIN 582051326, your donation is tax deductible.