Saturday, April 13, 2013
Volunteers will come together to serve thousands of poor in the community, Saturday, May 4. Can you help out?
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Saturday, April 13
With at least ten percent of Roswell families living at or below the poverty line, local churches are coming together to bring doctors, food and hope to those who need it most during the annual Roswell Day of Hope, Saturday May 4 at Mimosa Elementary School. Families can get free checkups from doctors and dentists, while volunteers serve more than three thousand hot dogs and sandwiches. As a new feature this year, a thousand pairs of shoes will be given away courtesy of the charity organization, Samaritan’s Feet. Haircuts will be available as well as information for those seeking employment. Perhaps most important to organizers is the prayer tent. "While new shoes, haircuts and medical evaluations are important, it’s not what truly meets …
Friday, January 25, 2013
You can still stop by to adopt a pet, even in freezing rain.
The weather in North Georgia can be unpredictable, even leading to the closing of several local school districts when icy precipitation is feared. But the threat of a winter ice storm doesn't slow down the daily activities at the Atlanta Humane Society-Mansell Campus, or their volunteers. Karla Slocumb, the center's marketing manager, took a moment to share with Patch a bit of how AHS handles winter weather. Patch: How does weather affect your operations? Slocumb: Sometimes we see a decrease in foot traffic, as people might be less likely to get out in the pouring rain or freezing cold. But as far as taking care of the animals, the weather never stops us from making sure they get outside to go potty! P: Does freezing rain keep volunteers …
Friday, November 23, 2012
Volunteers pitched in to help the pack clean up Hembree Springs and Elkins Pointe recently.
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Friday, November 23, 2012
The grounds of Hembree Springs Elementary School received a facelift on Saturday, Nov. 10. About 35 children and 20 adults from Cub Scout Pack 985 donated more than 120 work hours and 60 bales of pine-straw to the beautification project. Along with adult helpers, siblings, and friends the Cub Scouts, made up of students from Hembree Springs ES, spent their Saturday morning cleaning, weeding, trimming, and spreading pine-straw on the grounds of Hembree Springs Elementary School. Their effort was coordinated with the Elkins Point Middle School Dad's Club beautification project. Between Hembree Springs ES and Elkins Point MS several 30-gallon bags of trash were also collected. The primary area of focus for the Hembree Springs beautification…
Friday, November 2, 2012
Flying Doctors of America brings medical and dental care to people throughout the world in developing countries.
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Friday, November 2, 2012
Northside Facial Cosmetic Surgery recently donated a portion of the proceeds from the practice’s Evening of True Beauty to support the Atlanta Chapter of Flying Doctors of America, said Northside Director Dr. Mike Majmundar. Flying Doctors of America is a volunteer charitable organization that brings together physicians, dentists, physicians' assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, pharmacists, and other non-medical volunteers who give medical and dental care to people in developing countries throughout the world. Majmundar, a double-board certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon who was named 2011& 2012 Top Doctor in Atlanta by Atlanta Magazine and a 2011 & 2012 National Top Doctor by U.S. News & World Report, …
Friday, September 28, 2012
The Volunteers are a 14-point underdog heading into Athens Saturday, Sept. 29.
"Perhaps no SEC program has blindsided Mark Richt's Georgia teams more viciously than Tennessee," David Ching writes for ESPN.com's DawgNation blog. Which is why the No. 5 Bulldogs won't be overlooking the visiting Volunteers this weekend, though the 3-1 Vols are a 14-point underdog. Ching's preview dredges up painful 2004 and 2007 defeats in which Tennessee helped deprive Georgia of SEC championships. 2009 wasn't so great, either. "If series history has proven anything, it's that Tennessee -- even when a decided underdog -- has a habit of delivering unsettling losses to unfocused Georgia teams," Ching writes. Threat or no, third-year Tennessee coach Derek Dooley finds himself under a lot of scrutiny in Knoxville. Dooley, 14-15 overall, …
Friday, June 1, 2012
The 2012 Agency Hands in the Community Award gives $1,000 grants to the charitable organizations where local agents volunteer.
Several Allstate agents recently received the company's 2012 Agency Hands in the Community Award for their commitment to helping others. The winners included: “The Agency Hands in the Community Award celebrates the spirit of service and commitment to communities where we live, work and do business.” said Allstate’s Southeast Region Field Senior Vice President Bob Holden. “With support from The Allstate Foundation, these gentlemen are making our hometown a stronger, safer place." Each of the awards came with $1,000 grants from The Allstate Foundation for the organizations with which the winners volunteer. Allstate agents and employees have a proud history of putting their good hands to work in supporting Georgia communities, promoting …
Monday, May 28, 2012
The local non-profit food pantry recently elected its new officers and directors; as well as recognized a retiring board member.
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Monday, May 28, 2012
North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC), whose mission it is to build self-sufficiency and prevent homelessness and hunger in the North Fulton community, recently elected several new officers and directors, as well as also welcoming four new board members. The newly elected officers include: The four new board members include: The organization also recognized retiring board member, Jeff Hamling, a Roswell attorney, who has served on the board in many roles including Vice-President, Executive Committee and providing legal advice for 14 years. Hamling co-chaired the $3 million Capital Campaign that paid off the facility at Elkins Road and made NFCC’s recent expansion and growth possible. The board named Jeff Hamling, Board Member Emeritus. …
Monday, April 30, 2012
Relay for Life of Roswell was held Friday, April 27-28.
Roswell Relay for Life participants met at Roswell High School Friday night, April 27 and despite a thunderstorm the group raised funds to fight cancer. Relay - a 12-hour event - supports cancer research, while celebrating cancer survivors and remembering those lost to the disease. As of Sunday, April 29, the event had raised $174,000, just $7,000 shy of its $181,000 goal. Event organizers have until the end of August to raise and turn in funds toward this year's goal.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
The event raises funds for special needs education and care.
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Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Inspiration and celebration were the hallmarks of the evening Saturday, March 10 as enAble of Georgia, a nonprofit organization serving individuals with special needs and their families, held its 24th Annual “Dare to Dream” Gala at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia in Dunwoody. More than 500 guests enjoyed dinner, dancing to the music of Atlanta Beat and the chance to bid on a host of items in silent and live auctions. “Metamorphosis” was the Gala theme, reflecting enAble’s mission to transform the lives of the persons the organization serves, providing opportunities for them to live as fulfilled, productive members of their communities. The guest of honor at this year’s event was the first-ever enAble of Georgia Foundation Special Education …
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Monday, March 12, 2012
The retail giant will honoring more than 2,200 youth, ages six to 18, who have made a positive impact on their communities with more than $440,000 in scholarships and prizes; top winners receive $10,000 each.
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Monday, March 12, 2012
Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program will award more than $420,000 in scholarships and prizes, to hundreds of students who've made a positive impact on their community; and some of those kids will come from Roswell. The program promises more than 2,200 young volunteers will receive prizes ranging from $50 Kohl’s gift cards to $10,000 scholarships. “Through the Kohl’s CaresScholarship Program, Kohl’s recognizes young volunteers who dedicate their time, energy and passion to helping others and bettering the communities we live in,” said Julie Gardner, Kohl’s executive vice president and chief marketing officer. “During a time of economic uncertainty and high tuition costs, it’s important to support extraordinary kids by investing in their future…
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12:16 am on Friday, November 23, 2012
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