Sunday, May 5, 2013
North Fulton residents can participate by leaving out a bag of non-perishable food items by their mailboxes on Saturday, May 11.
The National Association of Letter Carriers' 21st annual "Stamp Out Hunger" food drive is coming up and North Fulton residents who participate will be making a big difference locally, say North Fulton Community Charities leaders. Letter carriers will collect non-perishable donations as they deliver mail along their postal routes on Saturday, May 11. The campaign is the nation's largest single-day food drive and North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) is the local recipient. "Every year the number of families that come to NFCC increases in the summer months by five percent to 10 percent," said NFCC Food Pantry Coordinator Kevin Tracy. "During the summer our usual sources of food collections - schools, faith communities, businesses, civic …
Monday, January 21, 2013
A 28-day campaign seeks to raise money and awareness for the Roswell-based organization.
North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) is launching their 2nd Annual Have A Heart for NFCC campaign in February, according to a press release. The initiative is supported by Alpharetta Mayor David Belle Isle, Johns Creek Mayor Mike Bodker, Milton Mayor Joe Lockwood, Mountain Park Mayor Jim Still and Roswell Mayor Jere Woods. The local leaders each signed a joint proclamation recognizing February as Have A Heart for NFCC month and “calling upon the citizens to join in the celebration by making a contribution in support of the great work that NFCC is doing to enhance the quality of life in our city,” stated the release. The purpose of this 28-day campaign is to raise awareness and much needed funding for the programs and services offered …
Sunday, December 2, 2012
Several supporters and volunteers were honored at the special breakfast in November.
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Sunday, December 2, 2012
Hundreds of supporters, including representatives of the civic, faith, and business communities, attended North Fulton Community Charities’ Annual Community Breakfast on Nov. 14. The event celebrates the generosity of those who provide their time, talent and treasure to support low-income North Fulton families in crisis. The breakfast provides information on upcoming holiday projects and fundraising events; as well as updates on the need in our community, and the impact of NFCC support on the 15,000 individuals who receive support to help them return to self-sufficiency. The NFCC Annual Community Breakfast opened with a welcome from the Board President Guy Kriske. A recipient was the featured speaker who shared how she has benefited from …
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Hundreds of turkeys and other food items were handed out for Thanksgiving by North Fulton Community Charities volunteers.
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Saturday, December 1, 2012
As a result of the community’s generosity, 780 families and 150 seniors were provided food, gift cards, turkeys, and pumpkin bread by North Fulton Community Charities just in time for Thanksgiving. Over 400 volunteers helped to collect, sort, fill and distribute the food items. Families began lining up in the early morning hours the night before at the distribution site. Smiles, sore backs, tired eyes and thankful tears were all part of the special service event. “We are so blessed to live in a community that recognizes and responds to the needs of those less fortunate. During his Presidency, Ronald Reagan said ‘We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.’ There are a lot of people NFCC sees everyday living in North Fulton …
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
North Fulton Community Charities distributed the warm coats donated by locals recently.
Just in time for the cold front we're currently experiencing, North Fulton Community Charities distributed 1,228 warm coats and jackets to families this past Saturday, Oct. 27. Over 300 volunteers helped sort, hang and act as personal shoppers for the event, which drew 274 families who began lining up at 7:30 p.m. on Friday evening. Nimble Fingers and Hooks & Sticks hand knitted 1,500 caps and mittens, which were distributed as well. And Jim Waddell's Chic-fil-A store provided lunch, while the Malon D Mimms Company provided the space for the distribution site. The coats and jackets were donated by local families during recent weeks.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Coats and accessories can be dropped off on Oct. 25-26.
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Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Fall is here and the winter months are fast approaching. For many families who are without winter clothing, this can be a challenge while waiting at the bus stop, waiting on public transportation, or walking to school and work. North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) is reaching out to the North Fulton community asking everyone to support its 2012 Warm Coat Drive. NFCC is collecting new and gently used coats and accessories for adults and children. Last year the charity was able to provide some 300 families living in North Fulton with coats, jackets, scarves, mittens and caps for every member of the family. New and gently used coats, jackets and accessories can be dropped off at the NFCC Holiday Distribution Site, 1425 Market Blvd., …
Wednesday, September 5, 2012
North Fulton Community Charities and The Cottage School will team up to host a family fun run in September.
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Wednesday, September 5, 2012
North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) and The Cottage School (TCS) are partnering to host the 6th Annual “Rise ‘N Run” 5K/1K race during September. The purpose of the event is to support enrichment programs and other services provided by NFCC and TCS via a family fun style race to take place at Hembree Springs Elementary on Saturday, Sept. 8. "Our enrichment programs empower adults to take control of their future and their circumstances," said Eden Purdy, program director at NFCC. "The life-skill classes we provide range from GED test tutoring, Job and Career Coaching, to ESOL. Like the Cottage School, we believe that everyone can become a productive contributing member of our community. We are proud to partner with them to support our …
Friday, July 13, 2012
The chamber's week-long food drive turned into a party Thursday night with 'Summer Jam,' a chance for members to make food donations and socialize.
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Friday, July 13, 2012
North Fulton Community Charities' (NFCC) food pantry is a little fuller today, thanks to the "Summer Jam" party held by the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Thursday night, which required a food donation "cover charge" from each attendee. The chamber offices were overflowing with the crowd, most coming straight from their own offices to the event, or perhaps with a quick stop at a local grocery store for something to donate. This event was part of the chamber's week-long food drive for NFCC. The food drive culminated with an active push today to fill the charity's truck that was parked at the chamber offices off Haynes Bridge Road at Rainwater Drive. Businesses that have been drop-off points for the food drive in Alpharetta, Milton…
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
The North Fulton Chamber of Commerce hosts a Summer Jam on Thursday during its week-long food drive, and a food donation is all it costs to attend.
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Tuesday, July 10, 2012
The week-long Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Food Drive is in its second day, as the business organization works to stock the shelves of a local food pantry. Everybody thinks of those struggling to survive the weak economy with no jobs or low-income positions during the cooler winter months near the holidays. But during the summer, it's easy to forget the need. "Their need grows during the summer months as children are home from school," the chamber's release on the food drive said. School children receive reduced cost or free breakfast and lunch during the school year, but not in the summer. The chamber's food drive helps stock the shelves of North Fulton Community Charities, which in turn provides food to a growing number of …
The Roswell charity will hold its annual golf tournament event on Monday, July 23, at Country Club of the South in Johns Creek.
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Tuesday, July 10, 2012
“Tee up” for the community as North Fulton Community Charities prepares for its 4th Annual “Swing into Action with NFCC” Golf Tournament, July 23. NFCC’s mission is to build self-sufficiency and prevent homelessness and hunger in our community by providing emergency assistance and enrichment programs. The annual golf event is a great opportunity for corporate, civic, and faith based groups or individuals to support families living in the North Fulton community. Currently, NFCC sees an average of 100 families per day and provides nine tons of food per week. In 2011, they assisted over 5,000 families and provided $1.2 million in financial assistance. As one single mother said in a heartfelt letter: “Together with NFCC, I was able to raise …
