The Whitewater High School Orchestra in Fayette County is paying it forward to an organization that helped one of its own while dealing with a life-threatening illness.
The Orchestra is scheduled to perform at the Give Kids the World Village in Kissimmee, FL on April 2. Give Kids the World is a nonprofit organization that provides memorable, magical, cost-free experiences to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families by arranging visits to the Central Florida attractions. Children and their families stay at the Give Kids the World Village during their visit.
Back in 2004, one of the orchestra’s families was granted a wish by the organization. They and their child, who was diagnosed with leukemia, stayed at the village and visited Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom and Universal Studios, all at no cost to the family. Fortunately, this child’s story has a happy ending.
“The young man’s leukemia is in remission. Now it is our turn to repay the gift,” says orchestra teacher Darilyn Esterline.
The orchestra would like to give the nonprofit a sizable donation from the community immediately following their performance. Anyone interested in helping is asked to write a check, payable to Give Kids the World, and bring or mail it to Whitewater High School, 100 Wildcat Way, Fayetteville, GA 30215.
The orchestra leaves for Florida on March 31, so donations need to be at the school prior to their departure. More information about Give Kids the World is available on the organization’s website, www. gktw.org. Interested persons can also contact orchestra teacher Darilyn Esterline at 770-460-3935, ext. 219 or by email at esterline.darilyn@fcboe.org.
Another way to help is to provide items and supplies needed for the day-to-day operations of the Give Kids the World Village. A copy of a wish list is posted on the GKTW website, click on the “how to help” tab at the top. The school will collect these items as well to present along with monetary donations.
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Monday, November 01, 2010
City of Fayetteville Participating in Mayor’s Christmas Motorcade
The City of Fayetteville will be doing its part to make the holiday season special for residents of the state’s mental health and retardation hospitals.
For 52 years, cities across Georgia have brought the joy of the holiday season to patients at Georgia’s seven regional mental health and retardation hospitals through the Mayors’ Christmas Motorcade.
The program, begun by the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) in cooperation with Governor Ernest Vandiver, relies on citizen participation in each city to donate gifts for the patients, many of who would not receive gifts or be recognized without the Mayor’s Christmas Motorcade. According to hospital staff, many of the patients at these hospitals have lived there most of their lives and have little, if any, support or contact with friends and family.
Donated items from the City of Fayetteville will be delivered to West Central Georgia Regional Hospital in Columbus, Ga. on December 2, 2010. Civic organizations, businesses, churches, schools, scout troops and individual citizens are encouraged to help with the collection of gifts for the Mayors’ Christmas Motorcade. For more information on how groups can participate, please call Anne Barnard at 770-719-4159.
Based in Atlanta, GMA is a voluntary, non-profit organization that provides legislative advocacy, educational, employee benefit and technical consulting services to its 512 member cities.
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For 52 years, cities across Georgia have brought the joy of the holiday season to patients at Georgia’s seven regional mental health and retardation hospitals through the Mayors’ Christmas Motorcade.
The program, begun by the Georgia Municipal Association (GMA) in cooperation with Governor Ernest Vandiver, relies on citizen participation in each city to donate gifts for the patients, many of who would not receive gifts or be recognized without the Mayor’s Christmas Motorcade. According to hospital staff, many of the patients at these hospitals have lived there most of their lives and have little, if any, support or contact with friends and family.
Donated items from the City of Fayetteville will be delivered to West Central Georgia Regional Hospital in Columbus, Ga. on December 2, 2010. Civic organizations, businesses, churches, schools, scout troops and individual citizens are encouraged to help with the collection of gifts for the Mayors’ Christmas Motorcade. For more information on how groups can participate, please call Anne Barnard at 770-719-4159.
Based in Atlanta, GMA is a voluntary, non-profit organization that provides legislative advocacy, educational, employee benefit and technical consulting services to its 512 member cities.
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Friday, May 07, 2010
Letter Carriers to Help 'Stamp Out Hunger' With Food Drive Saturday in All 50 States
/PRNewswire/ -- Letter carriers across the country will collect non-perishable food donations Saturday (May 8) as they deliver mail along their postal routes in the nation's largest one-day effort to Stamp Out Hunger.
Donations will be collected along postal routes in more than 10,000 cities and towns in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and the District of Columbia.
The 18th annual Letter Carriers' National Food Drive is being conducted by the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) with the assistance of rural letter carriers and other postal employees and volunteers. The postal union is seeking to exceed last year's record 73.4 million pounds of food delivered to community food banks and pantries. It also anticipates breaking the one billion-pound mark in total donations since the humanitarian effort began in 1993.
NALC President Fredric V. Rolando said the donations from postal customers will help millions of American families who have been hurt by the nation's lingering economic difficulties. The drive is especially important at this time for families with children who rely on school lunch programs for nutrition, since most of them are suspended during the summer months.
"Food banks and pantries are in dire need this year as more and more families seek assistance to provide sufficient food for their dinner table," Rolando said. "Many are working families who find that their income simply will not stretch enough to meet all their housing, clothing, medical and nutritional needs."
The public should leave non-perishable food donations - such as canned meat and fish, soup, cereals, pasta and rice - in a bag near their mailbox on Saturday before their letter carrier arrives. Glass containers and items with expired dates should be avoided. (In New York City, residents are asked to take their donations to their local post office).
Over 126 million postcards, sponsored by the Campbell Soup Company and the U.S. Postal Service's Priority Mail, have been mailed to postal customers to remind them of the drive. Other national partners are the National Rural Letter Carriers' Association, Valpak, United Way Worldwide, the AFL-CIO and the Feeding America food bank network.
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Donations will be collected along postal routes in more than 10,000 cities and towns in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Guam and the District of Columbia.
The 18th annual Letter Carriers' National Food Drive is being conducted by the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) with the assistance of rural letter carriers and other postal employees and volunteers. The postal union is seeking to exceed last year's record 73.4 million pounds of food delivered to community food banks and pantries. It also anticipates breaking the one billion-pound mark in total donations since the humanitarian effort began in 1993.
NALC President Fredric V. Rolando said the donations from postal customers will help millions of American families who have been hurt by the nation's lingering economic difficulties. The drive is especially important at this time for families with children who rely on school lunch programs for nutrition, since most of them are suspended during the summer months.
"Food banks and pantries are in dire need this year as more and more families seek assistance to provide sufficient food for their dinner table," Rolando said. "Many are working families who find that their income simply will not stretch enough to meet all their housing, clothing, medical and nutritional needs."
The public should leave non-perishable food donations - such as canned meat and fish, soup, cereals, pasta and rice - in a bag near their mailbox on Saturday before their letter carrier arrives. Glass containers and items with expired dates should be avoided. (In New York City, residents are asked to take their donations to their local post office).
Over 126 million postcards, sponsored by the Campbell Soup Company and the U.S. Postal Service's Priority Mail, have been mailed to postal customers to remind them of the drive. Other national partners are the National Rural Letter Carriers' Association, Valpak, United Way Worldwide, the AFL-CIO and the Feeding America food bank network.
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Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Amerigroup Foundation Supports Empty Stocking Fund
/PRNewswire/ -- The Amerigroup Foundation announced today that it is awarding a grant of $10,000 to the Empty Stocking Fund, Inc.
For more than 80 years, the Empty Stocking Fund has brought holiday cheer to underprivileged children in the Atlanta area. Through contributions received from Atlanta citizens, local businesses and foundations, the Empty Stocking Fund provides gifts for tens of thousands of children from birth to 13 years of age in nine Georgia counties -- Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale counties. During the 2008 holiday season, the Empty Stocking Fund distributed more than 210,000 items to over 52,000 children. The organization was able to coordinate their efforts with the participation of two full-time employees and more than 4,000 volunteers.
"Each year, the Empty Stocking Fund helps many children see their holiday wishes come true," said John E. Littel, Chairman of the Amerigroup Foundation. "We at Amerigroup support and admire the organization's mission to empower parents and guardians of children living at or below the poverty level by providing them with an opportunity to give their children gifts during the holidays."
"The Empty Stocking Fund sincerely appreciates the generous grant from the Amerigroup Foundation and the volunteer support of the Atlanta office of Amerigroup, which will greatly assist our efforts to provide toys and gifts to over 50,000 underprivileged children during the 2009 Christmas holiday season," said Don Crawford, Executive Director of the Empty Stocking Fund.
The Amerigroup Foundation periodically awards grants to vital community organizations, including community health centers, service organizations, and local programs that have made a significant difference in the communities served by its corporate underwriter, Amerigroup Corporation. Through its subsidiaries, Amerigroup Corporation administers publicly funded health care programs such as Medicaid and Medicare for state and federal governments. Amerigroup Community Care of Georgia currently brings health care services to 236,000 Georgia citizens enrolled in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
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For more than 80 years, the Empty Stocking Fund has brought holiday cheer to underprivileged children in the Atlanta area. Through contributions received from Atlanta citizens, local businesses and foundations, the Empty Stocking Fund provides gifts for tens of thousands of children from birth to 13 years of age in nine Georgia counties -- Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale counties. During the 2008 holiday season, the Empty Stocking Fund distributed more than 210,000 items to over 52,000 children. The organization was able to coordinate their efforts with the participation of two full-time employees and more than 4,000 volunteers.
"Each year, the Empty Stocking Fund helps many children see their holiday wishes come true," said John E. Littel, Chairman of the Amerigroup Foundation. "We at Amerigroup support and admire the organization's mission to empower parents and guardians of children living at or below the poverty level by providing them with an opportunity to give their children gifts during the holidays."
"The Empty Stocking Fund sincerely appreciates the generous grant from the Amerigroup Foundation and the volunteer support of the Atlanta office of Amerigroup, which will greatly assist our efforts to provide toys and gifts to over 50,000 underprivileged children during the 2009 Christmas holiday season," said Don Crawford, Executive Director of the Empty Stocking Fund.
The Amerigroup Foundation periodically awards grants to vital community organizations, including community health centers, service organizations, and local programs that have made a significant difference in the communities served by its corporate underwriter, Amerigroup Corporation. Through its subsidiaries, Amerigroup Corporation administers publicly funded health care programs such as Medicaid and Medicare for state and federal governments. Amerigroup Community Care of Georgia currently brings health care services to 236,000 Georgia citizens enrolled in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Fayette County Student Helps Others Through Fundraising
Pictured (l-r) are JC Booth Middle School Students Ashila Jiwani and Razeena Moosa.Arshila Jiwani, a 13 year-old middle school student, raised over $2,000 to contribute to the funds raised at Atlanta Partnership Run/Walk that will take place on Sunday, October 25, 2009 at Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta. On top of her extracurricular activities, Arshila developed ideas to raise money for Aga Khan Foundation USA (AKF USA) and reached out to fellow students like Rozina Mossa, Gohar Llalani and Simren Dhani for help with fundraising.
Arshila first began fundraising for the Partnership Run/Walk and reaching out to the community by passing out flyers at school and texting her friends information about the Foundation. With the help of her school principal, Ted Lombard, Arshila expanded her fundraising and outreach activities to organize candy fundraisers, position informational posters around the school, arrange student and teacher fundraising activities and speak on the school’s morning announcements, urging kids to participate in the Partnership Run/Walk and fundraising activities. Recently, Arshila expanded her fundraising efforts to local businesses including the Panda Express in Peachtree City and Bruster’s Ice Cream. At the Panda Express, Arshila was able to raise over $230 by asking the manager to donate 15% of the profits earned in one evening at the eatery to the Foundation.
100% of funds raised at Partnership Run/Walk go directly to the projects supported by the Foundation. The cost of organizing the Run/Walk is completely underwritten by AKF USA and in-kind contributors. No contributions are used for administrative costs. Since 1995, PartnershipsInAction events have attracted over 280,000 participants, raising $32 million.
AKF USA, established in 1981, is a private, non-denominational, non-profit international development organization committed to alleviating poverty, hunger, disease and illiteracy. AKF USA is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (www.akdn.org), a network of private, non-denominational, development agencies around the world, established by His Highness the Aga Khan to empower communities and individuals, often in disadvantaged circumstances, improve living conditions and opportunities.
Last year, over 6,800 youth, families, businesses and community leaders participated in the 2008 Atlanta Partnership Walk, which raised over a million dollars for Aga Khan Foundation U.S.A. projects in the developing world. Encourage your friends, family, co-workers and neighbors to hit the pavement for the 2009 Partnership Run/Walk and show their support for ending global
poverty.
To register for the Partnership Run/Walk please visit http://www.PartnershipsInAction.org/5k
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Friday, August 21, 2009
The Avenue Peachtree City Collects Over $1,100 for CARE
The Avenue Marketing Manager Kim Tanalgo-Minshew (first row far left) and The Avenue Peachtree City Merchant Relations Coordinator Lisa Hernandez (first row far right) present the donation check to CARE Coordinator Karen Spangler (center front row) and school counselors (back row L-R) Leslie Fear, Inman Elementary, and Oriska Griggs, Spring Hill Elementary.Generous moviegoers donated over $1,100 to benefit the Fayette County Public School System’s CARE (Children at Risk in Education) program.
Thanks to The Avenue Peachtree City, the CARE program will be able to offer more After School Program (ASP) scholarships to families who need a safe place for their children to stay after the school day ends but are struggling to make ends meet. The scholarships pay for a portion of the ASP tuition for a limited number of weeks. Parents have to pay the other portion of the tuition in order to receive the scholarship.
The Avenue Peachtree City raised the donations through the Movies in the Park event on August 6 that featured “Night at the Museum 2.” Although the event was free, The Avenue Peachtree City allowed patrons to make monetary donations to benefit the school system’s CARE program.
“We are very grateful to The Avenue for their continued support of our CARE program. This donation will make a positive difference in the lives of our students and their families. Many parents who have been able to afford after school care in the past are now having difficulties providing for their families. The scholarships are a way we can take one worry off their plate about where their children are going to be after the school day ends,” says CARE Coordinator Karen Spangler.
The Avenue Peachtree City has other events planned for this year during which the shopping center will collect donations for CARE. Visit www.shoptheavenue.com for more information. In addition to ASP scholarships, CARE also provides other assistance to working families in need such as tutoring scholarships, school supplies and other programs or services to help meet the educational needs of children.
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Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Help Fund Fayette County Classrooms And Save Money; Enjoy the City Books Half Price
Everyone is looking for ways to save money in today’s tough economy. Now Fayette County residents can save on costs for food and services they purchase everyday while helping teachers bring innovative academic lessons and projects to Fayette County students.
The community has already been enjoying the many discounts and buy one, get one free deals offered by local businesses through the Enjoy the City coupon book. Starting now, residents can purchase the books for $10, half off the cover price.
For every book purchased, 100 percent of the proceeds will go directly to the Fayette County Education Foundation to help fund grants for teachers of the Fayette County School System. The books are on sale at the board of education office as long as quantities last.
Since 2002, hundreds of teachers have received grants to implement dynamic lessons and projects such as cooking food in chemistry labs to demonstrate chemical reactions, sewing literary quilts to reinforce a theme or point made by a famous author and sponsoring American Sign Language classes before and after school to help students better understand and interact with deaf and hard of hearing classmates. Projects such as these open the doors to learning for many students by capturing their attention, appealing to their interests and tying what they learn to real life.
These lessons have all occurred in Fayette’s classrooms and are just a sampling of the educational innovation happening throughout the county, but none of these projects would have been possible without the support of the Fayette County Education Foundation.
For more information about the Enjoy the City coupon books or the Fayette County Education Foundation, contact Melinda Berry-Dreisbach, 770-460-3535.
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The community has already been enjoying the many discounts and buy one, get one free deals offered by local businesses through the Enjoy the City coupon book. Starting now, residents can purchase the books for $10, half off the cover price.
For every book purchased, 100 percent of the proceeds will go directly to the Fayette County Education Foundation to help fund grants for teachers of the Fayette County School System. The books are on sale at the board of education office as long as quantities last.
Since 2002, hundreds of teachers have received grants to implement dynamic lessons and projects such as cooking food in chemistry labs to demonstrate chemical reactions, sewing literary quilts to reinforce a theme or point made by a famous author and sponsoring American Sign Language classes before and after school to help students better understand and interact with deaf and hard of hearing classmates. Projects such as these open the doors to learning for many students by capturing their attention, appealing to their interests and tying what they learn to real life.
These lessons have all occurred in Fayette’s classrooms and are just a sampling of the educational innovation happening throughout the county, but none of these projects would have been possible without the support of the Fayette County Education Foundation.
For more information about the Enjoy the City coupon books or the Fayette County Education Foundation, contact Melinda Berry-Dreisbach, 770-460-3535.
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Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Eric Boulton and Garnet Exelby Named 2009 Gilner-Reeves Community Service Award Winners
Atlanta Thrashers forward Eric Boulton and defenseman Garnet Exelby have been named the 2009 recipients of the Gilner-Reeves Community Service Award, according to Executive Vice President and General Manager Don Waddell. Boulton and Exelby will receive the award during an on-ice ceremony prior to this evening’s game against the Washington Capitals at 7 p.m.
The award, presented annually since the Thrashers’ 1999-2000 inaugural season, is named in honor of Stephen Gilner and Steve Reeves, two Cobb County police officers killed in the line of duty in 1999. It is given to the Thrashers player who not only has made an impact on the Atlanta community, but is willing to commit his efforts and talents above and beyond the call of duty.
Gilner's wife, Elisa, daughter, Nikki, and his sister, Vicky, will be joined by Waddell to present the award. In recognition of the award, the Atlanta Thrashers Foundation will also contribute $10,000 in the players’ names to a Georgia children’s charity.
During the course of the 2008-09 season, Boulton and Exelby participated in numerous team-related community outreach programs throughout the Atlanta area. Earlier this year, both players and their teammates visited Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to spread some holiday cheer to kids by distributing Thrashers gifts and signing autographs. Boulton and Exelby also sponsored families from the Traveler’s Aid Adopt-A-Family program, which provides low-income families with new clothes, toys and food during the holiday season. They also have served as instructors in local youth hockey events, including the Atlanta Thrashers Summer Hockey Camp. In addition to their joint efforts, both take part in several individual projects as well.
Boulton is actively involved in Garth Brooks’ Teammates for Kids Foundation, where NHL players donate money for specific statistics that they accumulate, including goals, assists, shots and sometimes penalty minutes. In February, Boulton took part in the opening of the Child Life Zone, a state-of-the-art educational and therapeutic environment, at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. He also devoted his time to the Agape Community Center, an organization aimed at building a community and strengthening local families. He helped distribute backpacks filled with school supplies to children and present a $10,000 check in support of the center’s GOGIRLGO! program. On April 15, he will be hosting a Wii Party at the Zone at Children’s Healthcare, where he will play video games and spend time with the children.
Exelby recently offered cooking classes to local children at the Young Chefs Academy to promote healthy eating and encourage discovery and creativity. He also took part in Right to Play, an international humanitarian organization that uses sport and play programs to improve health, develop life skills, and foster peace for children and communities in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the world. Exelby made monetary contributions to the organization based on his minutes played in a game. Additionally, he has represented the Thrashers at several youth functions, including their Youth Hockey Banquet.
Tickets for all regular-season Thrashers games at Philips Arena can be purchased by visiting atlantathrashers.com, calling (800) 326-4000, or by visiting the Philips Arena Box Office or any Ticketmaster Ticket Outlet.
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The award, presented annually since the Thrashers’ 1999-2000 inaugural season, is named in honor of Stephen Gilner and Steve Reeves, two Cobb County police officers killed in the line of duty in 1999. It is given to the Thrashers player who not only has made an impact on the Atlanta community, but is willing to commit his efforts and talents above and beyond the call of duty.
Gilner's wife, Elisa, daughter, Nikki, and his sister, Vicky, will be joined by Waddell to present the award. In recognition of the award, the Atlanta Thrashers Foundation will also contribute $10,000 in the players’ names to a Georgia children’s charity.
During the course of the 2008-09 season, Boulton and Exelby participated in numerous team-related community outreach programs throughout the Atlanta area. Earlier this year, both players and their teammates visited Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta to spread some holiday cheer to kids by distributing Thrashers gifts and signing autographs. Boulton and Exelby also sponsored families from the Traveler’s Aid Adopt-A-Family program, which provides low-income families with new clothes, toys and food during the holiday season. They also have served as instructors in local youth hockey events, including the Atlanta Thrashers Summer Hockey Camp. In addition to their joint efforts, both take part in several individual projects as well.
Boulton is actively involved in Garth Brooks’ Teammates for Kids Foundation, where NHL players donate money for specific statistics that they accumulate, including goals, assists, shots and sometimes penalty minutes. In February, Boulton took part in the opening of the Child Life Zone, a state-of-the-art educational and therapeutic environment, at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. He also devoted his time to the Agape Community Center, an organization aimed at building a community and strengthening local families. He helped distribute backpacks filled with school supplies to children and present a $10,000 check in support of the center’s GOGIRLGO! program. On April 15, he will be hosting a Wii Party at the Zone at Children’s Healthcare, where he will play video games and spend time with the children.
Exelby recently offered cooking classes to local children at the Young Chefs Academy to promote healthy eating and encourage discovery and creativity. He also took part in Right to Play, an international humanitarian organization that uses sport and play programs to improve health, develop life skills, and foster peace for children and communities in some of the most disadvantaged areas of the world. Exelby made monetary contributions to the organization based on his minutes played in a game. Additionally, he has represented the Thrashers at several youth functions, including their Youth Hockey Banquet.
Tickets for all regular-season Thrashers games at Philips Arena can be purchased by visiting atlantathrashers.com, calling (800) 326-4000, or by visiting the Philips Arena Box Office or any Ticketmaster Ticket Outlet.
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Ashworth College supports March of Dimes
Ashworth College announced today that it will continue its community service endeavors through its supports of the March of Dimes. Throughout the month of April, Ashworth College administration and staff will accept monetary donations in the form of coins, cash and checks.
“A number of Ashworth students are working mothers balancing careers, family and education, so this is a particularly relevant cause,” said Melissa Maddox, Business Services Manager. “This is reflected in several of our current initiatives, including Ashworth Moms Challenge and Project Working Mom…and Dads, Too!”
Among Ashworth College’s most popular programs are Early Childhood Education and Childhood Career Skills. Ashworth also offers a range of health care, technology, and business programs.
Throughout the year, Ashworth makes a concentrated effort to support worthwhile causes to include Dress for Success Atlanta, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), the American Cancer Society, the American Red Cross, The Salvation Army, and March of Dimes.
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“A number of Ashworth students are working mothers balancing careers, family and education, so this is a particularly relevant cause,” said Melissa Maddox, Business Services Manager. “This is reflected in several of our current initiatives, including Ashworth Moms Challenge and Project Working Mom…and Dads, Too!”
Among Ashworth College’s most popular programs are Early Childhood Education and Childhood Career Skills. Ashworth also offers a range of health care, technology, and business programs.
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Sunday, April 05, 2009
Collin Raye Partners with Operation Kids to Raise Money for Children Facing Extraordinary Medical Expenses
Country music star Collin Raye and Operation Kids have teamed up to offer a free download of Collin’s new song, “She’s With Me,” to anyone who donates $5 or more to Operation Kids to help children facing extraordinary medical expenses through their website (http://operationkids.org/collinraye/).
After making the donation online, fans will be directed to click through to a special page where they will be able to download the track before it is available anywhere else. “She’s With Me” was recorded for Raye’s forthcoming album, Never Going Back (released April 28th on Time Life), and is an intensely personal, poignant song of unconditional love written by Raye for his severely neurologically ill granddaughter. This free download offer will run through May 10th.
Operation Kids is a non-profit organization that matches caring donors with qualified children’s charities and programs in the areas of health, education, safety and well-being. Operation Kids seeks to measurably improve the lives of children by identifying charities and programs most effectively addressing key issues.
Operation Kids will reward the metropolitan area that raises the most money during the campaign by contributing a portion of the proceeds to a local children’s health charity or program to help children in their own community.
“Operation Kids is an amazing charity in that they benefit SO MANY and in such different circumstances, not just limiting to one thing or another” says Raye. “And the lengths they go to to be accountable, assuring the donors of where the money goes and to whom,” he continues, “that in itself makes Operation Kids very special. Through them, so many children are helped. It’s a true honor and privilege to be associated with Operation Kids.”
“The song deeply touches everyone that hears it and from the beginning we wanted to work with Collin to bring Operation Kids some help for all their great work,” said Mike Jason, Time Life Senior Vice President Audio & Video Retail.
Collin Raye is one of country music’s most beloved stars, with four #1 Billboard country singles, 21 Top 10, four platinum albums, three AC hits, several CMA and ACM nominations and years of sold out tours. He will appear on the Today Show, the CBS Early Show and a number of other programs in early May to promote the release of Never Going Back. On his new album, Raye mixes up the laid back rock and folk of mid-seventies Southern California with country and rock n’ roll, creating a sophisticated and diverse album. Never Going Back evokes the spirit of the day when an artist could record an album and perform it just as it sounds in a smoky club or on a stadium stage. Recorded in Alabama’s historic Muscle Shoals, the album feels guided by the ghosts of the country, rock, blues and pop albums that the region cultivated throughout the 70s.
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After making the donation online, fans will be directed to click through to a special page where they will be able to download the track before it is available anywhere else. “She’s With Me” was recorded for Raye’s forthcoming album, Never Going Back (released April 28th on Time Life), and is an intensely personal, poignant song of unconditional love written by Raye for his severely neurologically ill granddaughter. This free download offer will run through May 10th.
Operation Kids is a non-profit organization that matches caring donors with qualified children’s charities and programs in the areas of health, education, safety and well-being. Operation Kids seeks to measurably improve the lives of children by identifying charities and programs most effectively addressing key issues.
Operation Kids will reward the metropolitan area that raises the most money during the campaign by contributing a portion of the proceeds to a local children’s health charity or program to help children in their own community.
“Operation Kids is an amazing charity in that they benefit SO MANY and in such different circumstances, not just limiting to one thing or another” says Raye. “And the lengths they go to to be accountable, assuring the donors of where the money goes and to whom,” he continues, “that in itself makes Operation Kids very special. Through them, so many children are helped. It’s a true honor and privilege to be associated with Operation Kids.”
“The song deeply touches everyone that hears it and from the beginning we wanted to work with Collin to bring Operation Kids some help for all their great work,” said Mike Jason, Time Life Senior Vice President Audio & Video Retail.
Collin Raye is one of country music’s most beloved stars, with four #1 Billboard country singles, 21 Top 10, four platinum albums, three AC hits, several CMA and ACM nominations and years of sold out tours. He will appear on the Today Show, the CBS Early Show and a number of other programs in early May to promote the release of Never Going Back. On his new album, Raye mixes up the laid back rock and folk of mid-seventies Southern California with country and rock n’ roll, creating a sophisticated and diverse album. Never Going Back evokes the spirit of the day when an artist could record an album and perform it just as it sounds in a smoky club or on a stadium stage. Recorded in Alabama’s historic Muscle Shoals, the album feels guided by the ghosts of the country, rock, blues and pop albums that the region cultivated throughout the 70s.
About Operation Kids
Operation Kids is a trademarked d.b.a. of the OK Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to more effective giving. We manage donations that serve the needs of the Whole Child – their education, health, safety and well-being. Founded in 1999, the mission of Operation Kids is to support a community of children’s issues through qualified and measurably effective charities and programs. The “OK Charity” designation means donors can give with confidence and expect accountability and results. 100% of all donations go directly to programs. More at www.operationkids.org.
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Time Life and the Time Life logo are registered trademarks of Time Warner Inc. and affiliated companies, used under license by Direct Holdings Americas Inc., which is not affiliated with Time Warner Inc. or Time Inc. Headquartered in Fairfax VA, Direct Holdings Americas Inc.'s history began in 1961 as Time Life a direct marketing division of Time Incorporated specializing in music and books. The business has been operated as a separate company since the mid-1970s when it relocated to Virginia, and has since grown to become one of the world’s largest direct marketers of audio and video products throughout North America, Europe and Australia. The Company has set the standard in the direct response industry by pioneering direct marketing techniques and building one of the most trusted and recognized brands in commerce. The Company now also sells its products through major traditional and non-traditional retailers around the world as well as via the Internet. The Company was sold in 2003 to private investors.
Time Life and the Time Life logo are registered trademarks of Time Warner Inc. and affiliated companies, used under license by Direct Holdings Americas Inc., which is not affiliated with Time Warner Inc. or Time Inc. Headquartered in Fairfax VA, Direct Holdings Americas Inc.'s history began in 1961 as Time Life a direct marketing division of Time Incorporated specializing in music and books. The business has been operated as a separate company since the mid-1970s when it relocated to Virginia, and has since grown to become one of the world’s largest direct marketers of audio and video products throughout North America, Europe and Australia. The Company has set the standard in the direct response industry by pioneering direct marketing techniques and building one of the most trusted and recognized brands in commerce. The Company now also sells its products through major traditional and non-traditional retailers around the world as well as via the Internet. The Company was sold in 2003 to private investors.
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Fayette Senior Services Seeking Volunteers to Serve on Advocacy Council
Fayette Senior Services, Inc. is seeking qualified volunteers to serve on the Senior Advocacy Council of Fayette County. Under the auspices of Fayette Senior Services, members of the Council will serve as a positive voice for the senior community and will advocate for the common good and general welfare of Fayette County’s senior citizens. The Council will align itself with the mission of Fayette Senior Services, Inc. to promote the emotional, social, and physical well-being of older adults through a variety of life-enhancing programs and services that help seniors improve their quality of life and maintain their independence.
Applications are available at www.fayss.org or at Fayette Senior Services Life Enrichment Center located at 4 Center Drive in Fayetteville. For more information contact Susan Landais, Program and Operations Manager, at 770-461-0813 ext. 115.
Founded in 1978, Fayette Senior Services is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that offers older adults the opportunity to be involved in a variety of social, leisure, recreation, and educational activities at its Life Enrichment Center. The agency also helps seniors improve their quality of life and remain independent through programs such as Meals on Wheels, Adult Day Referral Service, Information & Assistance, Transportation, In-Home/Personal Services, and Case Management.
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Applications are available at www.fayss.org or at Fayette Senior Services Life Enrichment Center located at 4 Center Drive in Fayetteville. For more information contact Susan Landais, Program and Operations Manager, at 770-461-0813 ext. 115.
Founded in 1978, Fayette Senior Services is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that offers older adults the opportunity to be involved in a variety of social, leisure, recreation, and educational activities at its Life Enrichment Center. The agency also helps seniors improve their quality of life and remain independent through programs such as Meals on Wheels, Adult Day Referral Service, Information & Assistance, Transportation, In-Home/Personal Services, and Case Management.
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Saturday, April 04, 2009
Belk Spring Charity Sale on May 2 Benefits Local Charities and Schools
Belk’s Spring Charity Sale on May 2, 2009, will once again benefit local charities, schools and nonprofit organizations throughout the company’s 16-state market area. Belk’s previous Charity Sale, held November 15, 2008, raised more than $4.5 million for hundreds of participating nonprofit organizations.
The four-hour, in-store shopping event offers an excellent fundraising opportunity for participating organizations and a chance for customers to support worthwhile charities and take advantage of special discounts on purchases made during the event.
In return for a $5 donation, customers receive a ticket admitting them to the Charity Sale on May 2 from 6 to 10 a.m. and entitling them to merchandise discounts ranging from 20 to 50 percent on purchases throughout the store. Customers also receive $5 off their first purchase of $5 or more at the event, and Belk cardholders will receive double points for card purchases.
Participating local charities will sell the Charity Sale tickets in advance of the event and the proceeds from each $5 ticket will be retained by the charity. Beginning Friday, April 24, tickets may also be purchased at the store with all donations divided among the participating charities and schools. There is no limit to the number of tickets charities can sell, and no limit to the amount of money that can be raised. Belk provides tickets and collateral material at no cost to the participating nonprofit organizations.
Charity representatives interested in taking part in this one-of-a-kind fundraising event should contact their local Belk store manager for more information. In order to participate in the Belk Charity Sale, organizations must have an IRS 501(c)(3) designation.
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The four-hour, in-store shopping event offers an excellent fundraising opportunity for participating organizations and a chance for customers to support worthwhile charities and take advantage of special discounts on purchases made during the event.
In return for a $5 donation, customers receive a ticket admitting them to the Charity Sale on May 2 from 6 to 10 a.m. and entitling them to merchandise discounts ranging from 20 to 50 percent on purchases throughout the store. Customers also receive $5 off their first purchase of $5 or more at the event, and Belk cardholders will receive double points for card purchases.
Participating local charities will sell the Charity Sale tickets in advance of the event and the proceeds from each $5 ticket will be retained by the charity. Beginning Friday, April 24, tickets may also be purchased at the store with all donations divided among the participating charities and schools. There is no limit to the number of tickets charities can sell, and no limit to the amount of money that can be raised. Belk provides tickets and collateral material at no cost to the participating nonprofit organizations.
Charity representatives interested in taking part in this one-of-a-kind fundraising event should contact their local Belk store manager for more information. In order to participate in the Belk Charity Sale, organizations must have an IRS 501(c)(3) designation.
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Thursday, April 02, 2009
Gov. Perdue Declares Apr 19-25 Toastmasters Week in GA
In an effort to inform the public of the importance of public speaking skills, Georgia Governor, Sonny Perdue declares April 19-25, 2009 as Toastmasters Week in Georgia. Toastmasters Week is proclaimed in an effort to inform the public of the importance of public speaking and the benefits of improving speaking skills.
The fear of public speaking is one of people's biggest fears. In today's job market, companies seek employees who possess good communications skills. For over 80 years, Toastmasters International has worked to help thousands overcome the fear of public speaking thus enabling these people to achieve their career and personal goals.
Toastmasters Week in Georgia culminates with the District 14 Spring Conference to be held April 24-25, 2009 at the Atlanta Marriott Century Center. The conference features the Georgia Champion Speaker contest, Toastmaster of the Year award, and the Communication and Leadership award presented to a non-Toastmaster who exemplifies outstanding communication and leadership skills. Further information about the Spring Conference may be found on the District 14’swebsite, www.gatoastmasters.org.
Toastmasters International is a worldwide, nonprofit organization teaching skills in public speaking and leadership. Georgia is the home of 260 individual Toastmasters clubs. To locate a club near you visit www.gatoastmasters.org. For information about Toastmasters International visit www.toastmasters.org
Photo L-R: Carol Lunsford, Public Relations Officer Division A District 14; Theresa Spralling, District 14 Toastmasters International Lieutenant Governor Education; Governor Perdue; Cindy Cannon, District 14 Governor Toastmasters International; Kene Iloenyosi, District 14 Toastmasters International Public Relations Officer
The fear of public speaking is one of people's biggest fears. In today's job market, companies seek employees who possess good communications skills. For over 80 years, Toastmasters International has worked to help thousands overcome the fear of public speaking thus enabling these people to achieve their career and personal goals.
Toastmasters Week in Georgia culminates with the District 14 Spring Conference to be held April 24-25, 2009 at the Atlanta Marriott Century Center. The conference features the Georgia Champion Speaker contest, Toastmaster of the Year award, and the Communication and Leadership award presented to a non-Toastmaster who exemplifies outstanding communication and leadership skills. Further information about the Spring Conference may be found on the District 14’swebsite, www.gatoastmasters.org.
Toastmasters International is a worldwide, nonprofit organization teaching skills in public speaking and leadership. Georgia is the home of 260 individual Toastmasters clubs. To locate a club near you visit www.gatoastmasters.org. For information about Toastmasters International visit www.toastmasters.org
Photo L-R: Carol Lunsford, Public Relations Officer Division A District 14; Theresa Spralling, District 14 Toastmasters International Lieutenant Governor Education; Governor Perdue; Cindy Cannon, District 14 Governor Toastmasters International; Kene Iloenyosi, District 14 Toastmasters International Public Relations Officer
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Wednesday, April 01, 2009
2009 Georgia Planned Giving Council Greater Good Award will go to Emory Schwall
The Georgia Planned Giving Council (GPGC) will award Emory Schwall with the fifth annual GPGC Greater Good Award at a noon luncheon on Thursday, April 30th at the InterContinental Buckhead. Last year’s award winner, Zoe Hicks, will deliver the keynote speech at the luncheon. The Greater Good Award Program begins with an educational session on planned giving from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. presented by Larry Stelter of the Stelter Company.
The Greater Good Award will then be presented to Mr. Schwall during the noon luncheon program.
Phyllis Silverstein, President of the Georgia Planned Giving Council, remarked “The Georgia Planned Giving Council created the Greater Good Award to recognize exemplary career-long work by an individual on behalf of philanthropy in Georgia. It is a great pleasure for us to present the 2009 GPGC Greater Good Award to Emory Schwall. As one of our most respected attorneys in Georgia for over fifty years, Emory is known as an exceptional advocate for his clients and charitable organizations throughout the community."
Ty Tippett, Director of Planned Giving for the Shepherd Center Foundation, remarked “Emory
has donated countless hours of his personal time, as well as his considerable legal expertise, in making the consummation of philanthropic transactions for the benefit of charitable organizations in Georgia possible.”
SunTrust Bank is the luncheon sponsor for the Greater Good Award. The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta is the award sponsor and will grant $2,000 to the charity selected by the Greater Good Award recipient, half of which will come from the Berman Greater Good Award Endowment established by past recipient, Steve Berman, and his wife Candy, and half from The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta.
Emory Schwall, a native Georgian, born in Moultrie, has lived in Atlanta since 1945. He attended Georgia Institute of Technology, Woodrow Wilson Law School and Emory University Law School. He has practiced law in Atlanta for over 50 years, is a Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Georgia representing the Insurance Commission, a certified Estate Planner, a member of the Atlanta Estate Planning Council, Atlanta Bar Association, Georgia Bar Association and the American Bar Association. He has represented Hillside Truth Center International for years. He is a member of the Emory Law School Council, is Vice-President and a Director of Shepherd Center, Inc. and a Trustee of Shepherd Center Foundation, Inc.
He is a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church where he has served as a Deacon. He is a member and former President of Cherokee Town & Country Club. He has been active in numerous charitable and civic organizations, including the American Heart Association and Arthritis Foundation. He is on the Piedmont Hospital Foundation Gift Planning Council, President of Atlanta Medical Heritage, which operated the Academy of Medicine. Last year, under his guidance, Atlanta Medical Heritage donated the Academy of Medicine building (designated as a Historical Landmark) to the Georgia Tech Foundation in order to assure preservation of the building. He has served on the Board of Trustees of Georgia Women of Achievement.
He is on the Advisory Board of Presbyterian Homes and is a member of the Board of Governors 1 Alive Community Service Awards. He was married to the late Peggy McCready Schwall, who was active in numerous charities. They had three sons, two of whom live in Atlanta and one lives in Omaha. He has four grandsons.
The GPGC Greater Good Award is an annual award to recognize exemplary service among Georgia's charitable advisors. Nominees have served at least ten years in the field of planned giving and uphold superior standards in the field, increasing the quality and quantity of planned gifts to charities in Georgia. In choosing the winner, the selection committee cited Mr. Schwall’s work helping his clients meet their charitable goals and benefiting scores of Georgia charities in the process. Past award winners include Ben White in 2005, Henry Bowden in 2006, Stephen M. Berman in 2007 and Zoe Hicks in 2008.
The Georgia Planned Giving Council is the statewide affiliate of the National Committee on Planned Giving, now known as the Partnership for Philanthropic Planning. Its membership consists of non-profit professionals, professional advisors and others throughout Georgia committed to promoting planned giving to charitable organizations. For more information on the Greater Good Award and to register for the event, please visit www.gpgconline.org or contact the Georgia Planned Giving Council office at 770-433-4137 or info@gpgconline.org.
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The Greater Good Award will then be presented to Mr. Schwall during the noon luncheon program.
Phyllis Silverstein, President of the Georgia Planned Giving Council, remarked “The Georgia Planned Giving Council created the Greater Good Award to recognize exemplary career-long work by an individual on behalf of philanthropy in Georgia. It is a great pleasure for us to present the 2009 GPGC Greater Good Award to Emory Schwall. As one of our most respected attorneys in Georgia for over fifty years, Emory is known as an exceptional advocate for his clients and charitable organizations throughout the community."
Ty Tippett, Director of Planned Giving for the Shepherd Center Foundation, remarked “Emory
has donated countless hours of his personal time, as well as his considerable legal expertise, in making the consummation of philanthropic transactions for the benefit of charitable organizations in Georgia possible.”
SunTrust Bank is the luncheon sponsor for the Greater Good Award. The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta is the award sponsor and will grant $2,000 to the charity selected by the Greater Good Award recipient, half of which will come from the Berman Greater Good Award Endowment established by past recipient, Steve Berman, and his wife Candy, and half from The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta.
Emory Schwall, a native Georgian, born in Moultrie, has lived in Atlanta since 1945. He attended Georgia Institute of Technology, Woodrow Wilson Law School and Emory University Law School. He has practiced law in Atlanta for over 50 years, is a Special Assistant Attorney General for the State of Georgia representing the Insurance Commission, a certified Estate Planner, a member of the Atlanta Estate Planning Council, Atlanta Bar Association, Georgia Bar Association and the American Bar Association. He has represented Hillside Truth Center International for years. He is a member of the Emory Law School Council, is Vice-President and a Director of Shepherd Center, Inc. and a Trustee of Shepherd Center Foundation, Inc.
He is a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church where he has served as a Deacon. He is a member and former President of Cherokee Town & Country Club. He has been active in numerous charitable and civic organizations, including the American Heart Association and Arthritis Foundation. He is on the Piedmont Hospital Foundation Gift Planning Council, President of Atlanta Medical Heritage, which operated the Academy of Medicine. Last year, under his guidance, Atlanta Medical Heritage donated the Academy of Medicine building (designated as a Historical Landmark) to the Georgia Tech Foundation in order to assure preservation of the building. He has served on the Board of Trustees of Georgia Women of Achievement.
He is on the Advisory Board of Presbyterian Homes and is a member of the Board of Governors 1 Alive Community Service Awards. He was married to the late Peggy McCready Schwall, who was active in numerous charities. They had three sons, two of whom live in Atlanta and one lives in Omaha. He has four grandsons.
The GPGC Greater Good Award is an annual award to recognize exemplary service among Georgia's charitable advisors. Nominees have served at least ten years in the field of planned giving and uphold superior standards in the field, increasing the quality and quantity of planned gifts to charities in Georgia. In choosing the winner, the selection committee cited Mr. Schwall’s work helping his clients meet their charitable goals and benefiting scores of Georgia charities in the process. Past award winners include Ben White in 2005, Henry Bowden in 2006, Stephen M. Berman in 2007 and Zoe Hicks in 2008.
The Georgia Planned Giving Council is the statewide affiliate of the National Committee on Planned Giving, now known as the Partnership for Philanthropic Planning. Its membership consists of non-profit professionals, professional advisors and others throughout Georgia committed to promoting planned giving to charitable organizations. For more information on the Greater Good Award and to register for the event, please visit www.gpgconline.org or contact the Georgia Planned Giving Council office at 770-433-4137 or info@gpgconline.org.
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Monday, March 30, 2009
Fayette: Free Caregiver Conference – You Are Not Alone
One of the most difficult aspects of being a family caregiver is the feeling of isolation as you, and your loved one, struggle with a debilitating illness. One of the most comforting things a caregiver can hear is “you are not alone’ but quite often caregivers feel so overwhelmed that they don’t know where to turn for help.
To address these challenges, Fayette Senior Services will host a Caregivers Conference on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at their Life Enrichment Center located at 4 Center Drive in Fayetteville. Attendees will hear from experts in the field of aging who will share valuable tips on how to ease the stress of caregiving. Doors will open at 8 a.m. for check-in followed by the conference from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided free of charge to all registrants courtesy of Wesley Woods Newnan-Peachtree City.
To register, call 770-461-0813. You must pre-register for the event by April 15, 2009.
Guests will hear from a panel of distinguished experts including, Beverly Fochtman, CSA (Certified Senior Advisor) Home Instead Senior Care; Mary Lynn Kirby, J.D., Kirby, Palmer, Farrell, Nix; Albert Capogrossi, CR,CGR,CAPS,CGP, Concept Creators; Ann Garzia, Owner/Director, Sarah’s Adult Day Services; Nathalie White-Faulkner, Director of Marketing, Towne Club of Peachtree City; Ellen Werner, M.Ed./Owner, The Alzheimer’s Store; Mark L. Warner, AIA/Author, The Complete Guide to Alzheimer's-Proofing Your Home and In Search of the Alzheimer's Wanderer; Linda, Pirog, M.Ed/Owner, Senior Helpers, Peachtree City; Mary Ann Neureiter, Owner, Cambridge House Adult Day Care Center; Mary Lou Vergara, M.Div., ARC Area Agency on Aging; Nell Robinson, Case Manager, Center for the Visually Impaired; Susan Landais, MS Gerontology, Program and Operations Manager, Fayette Senior Services, Inc.; and Suzanne Chrispen, LCSW, Case Management Supervisor, Fayette Senior Services, Inc.
The panel will address a wide variety of relevant topics that include: The importance of early diagnosis, tips on how to create a safe and user friendly environment for people with disabilities, information on community support for in-home services, community respite options through adult day care, senior housing options from independent to full support, how to care for yourself while you care for others, and spiritual perspectives on your caregiver journey.
Respite care will be available at Sarah Adult Day Care, 286 Highway 138 in Riverdale and at Cambridge House Enrichment Center, 2687 Highway 154 in Newnan. The cost for a full day of respite is just $20 and you may register for respite care when you register for the conference.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for Nursing Home Administrators and Social Workers for an administrative fee of $10.
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To address these challenges, Fayette Senior Services will host a Caregivers Conference on Saturday, April 18, 2009 at their Life Enrichment Center located at 4 Center Drive in Fayetteville. Attendees will hear from experts in the field of aging who will share valuable tips on how to ease the stress of caregiving. Doors will open at 8 a.m. for check-in followed by the conference from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided free of charge to all registrants courtesy of Wesley Woods Newnan-Peachtree City.
To register, call 770-461-0813. You must pre-register for the event by April 15, 2009.
Guests will hear from a panel of distinguished experts including, Beverly Fochtman, CSA (Certified Senior Advisor) Home Instead Senior Care; Mary Lynn Kirby, J.D., Kirby, Palmer, Farrell, Nix; Albert Capogrossi, CR,CGR,CAPS,CGP, Concept Creators; Ann Garzia, Owner/Director, Sarah’s Adult Day Services; Nathalie White-Faulkner, Director of Marketing, Towne Club of Peachtree City; Ellen Werner, M.Ed./Owner, The Alzheimer’s Store; Mark L. Warner, AIA/Author, The Complete Guide to Alzheimer's-Proofing Your Home and In Search of the Alzheimer's Wanderer; Linda, Pirog, M.Ed/Owner, Senior Helpers, Peachtree City; Mary Ann Neureiter, Owner, Cambridge House Adult Day Care Center; Mary Lou Vergara, M.Div., ARC Area Agency on Aging; Nell Robinson, Case Manager, Center for the Visually Impaired; Susan Landais, MS Gerontology, Program and Operations Manager, Fayette Senior Services, Inc.; and Suzanne Chrispen, LCSW, Case Management Supervisor, Fayette Senior Services, Inc.
The panel will address a wide variety of relevant topics that include: The importance of early diagnosis, tips on how to create a safe and user friendly environment for people with disabilities, information on community support for in-home services, community respite options through adult day care, senior housing options from independent to full support, how to care for yourself while you care for others, and spiritual perspectives on your caregiver journey.
Respite care will be available at Sarah Adult Day Care, 286 Highway 138 in Riverdale and at Cambridge House Enrichment Center, 2687 Highway 154 in Newnan. The cost for a full day of respite is just $20 and you may register for respite care when you register for the conference.
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) are available for Nursing Home Administrators and Social Workers for an administrative fee of $10.
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Comprehensive Analysis of Georgia Nonprofit Sector
Georgians Give More on Average than Donors Nationally Charitable Activity Varies Widely Across the State
Note: This information was released three months ago. However, we just came across it and thought it was so interesting we had to share! We've always known that Georgians had a big hearts!
Collaboration between Georgia State University and the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University has resulted in the most comprehensive analysis ever made of Georgia's nonprofit sector and the giving patterns of Georgians.
Funded by grants from the Wilbur and Hilda Glenn Family Foundation, and coordinated by Atlanta fund raising firm Alexander Haas, these two studies - Georgia Gives and Nonprofit Georgia - examined giving patterns throughout the state, as well as comparative analysis of giving in Atlanta and other urban, suburban and rural areas of the state.
"Georgians have always been generous, and these two studies provide evidence that the tradition continues today," said David H. King, president of Alexander Haas. "Individuals in Georgia gave an estimated $5.58 billion in 2007 to meet vital needs and improve the quality of life in our communities and rural areas throughout the state and gave more than the national averages," he said.
Among the key findings of Georgia Gives:
Georgia's total charitable giving by individuals, foundations and corporations in 2007 is estimated to be nearly $6.7 billion.
Individual donors statewide ($2,381) and in Atlanta ($2,492) gave more on average than donors nationally ($2,247) in 2007
60 percent of household donations in 2007 came from the Atlanta Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes 54 percent of the state's population.
86 percent of Atlantans reported making gifts to charity in 2007, compared with 70.2 percent nationally and 68 percent in the rest of the state.
55.5 percent of household donations in 2007 went to religious organizations, which is slightly lower than the national level of 61 percent.
The next largest share of Georgia household contributions (14 percent) was given to public-society benefit organizations such as United Way, compared to 10 percent of contributions nationally.
In 2007, corporate giving in Georgia is was estimated at $503 million.
"The Georgia Gives report shows that individuals, foundations and corporations all play a critical role in supporting Georgia's thriving nonprofit sector," said Patrick M. Rooney, interim executive director of the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. "Georgia's more than 1,400 independent, operating and community foundations gave an estimated total of $615.8 million to charity in 2006," he added.
Among the key findings of Nonprofit Georgia:
Georgia's Public Charities
7,119 public charities in Georgia filed with the IRS in 2005. Total revenues in these charities amounted to $24.7 billion, up 36 percent in inflation-adjusted dollars from 2000.
Fulton and DeKalb counties had a combined 2,429 charities.
There were 12 counties with no reporting charities, and over one-third of all Georgia counties had fewer than five.
The "urban-rural" divide in nonprofit resources is different than the "haves and have not" divide primarily because the lowest poverty rates in the state are in suburban counties. The 40 counties in Georgia with the highest poverty rates had an average $460 in public support per capita, while the 40 counties with the lowest poverty rates had $127. Similarly, the 40 counties with the highest poverty rates had an average $357 in government grants per capita, while the 40 with the lowest poverty rates had $41.
On various, commonly accepted measures of financial health, public charities in rural counties appeared to be somewhat healthier than those in urban counties. This suggests that although there are fewer nonprofit organizations and revenues in rural areas, the nonprofits that are operating there are sound, and are relatively good risks for philanthropic investment.
Georgia's Foundation Grant-Making
Georgia foundations are largely clustered around core urban areas in the state. While Fulton and DeKalb counties combined had 722, or 46 percent, of Georgia's foundations in 2005, 53 of Georgia's 159 counties-most of them rural-had no foundations.
The majority (more than 70 percent) of grant dollars from Georgia-based foundations remain in the state of Georgia.
Georgia foundations tend to give to the communities closest to their headquarters. The majority of grant dollars that go to rural counties originate in rural counties and the majority of grant dollars that go to urban counties originate in urban counties.
According to Dennis R. Young, Bernard B. and Eugenia A. Ramsey Professor of Private Enterprise, and Director of the Nonprofit Studies Program, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University: "Georgia's nonprofit sector has a powerful potential to transform the social and economic landscape of Georgia, but little is known about the capacity of the sector and the nature of its impact. Our Nonprofit Georgia study is intended to contribute to that understanding."
Complete information on the Georgia Gives study can be accessed on the web at www.georgiagives.com and more information on The Center on Philanthropy at www.philanthropy.iupui.edu.
Nonprofit Georgia study information can be accessed on the website of the Nonprofit Studies Program of Georgia State University at www.aysps.gsu.edu/nonprofit.
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Note: This information was released three months ago. However, we just came across it and thought it was so interesting we had to share! We've always known that Georgians had a big hearts!
Collaboration between Georgia State University and the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University has resulted in the most comprehensive analysis ever made of Georgia's nonprofit sector and the giving patterns of Georgians.
Funded by grants from the Wilbur and Hilda Glenn Family Foundation, and coordinated by Atlanta fund raising firm Alexander Haas, these two studies - Georgia Gives and Nonprofit Georgia - examined giving patterns throughout the state, as well as comparative analysis of giving in Atlanta and other urban, suburban and rural areas of the state.
"Georgians have always been generous, and these two studies provide evidence that the tradition continues today," said David H. King, president of Alexander Haas. "Individuals in Georgia gave an estimated $5.58 billion in 2007 to meet vital needs and improve the quality of life in our communities and rural areas throughout the state and gave more than the national averages," he said.
Among the key findings of Georgia Gives:
Georgia's total charitable giving by individuals, foundations and corporations in 2007 is estimated to be nearly $6.7 billion.
Individual donors statewide ($2,381) and in Atlanta ($2,492) gave more on average than donors nationally ($2,247) in 2007
60 percent of household donations in 2007 came from the Atlanta Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes 54 percent of the state's population.
86 percent of Atlantans reported making gifts to charity in 2007, compared with 70.2 percent nationally and 68 percent in the rest of the state.
55.5 percent of household donations in 2007 went to religious organizations, which is slightly lower than the national level of 61 percent.
The next largest share of Georgia household contributions (14 percent) was given to public-society benefit organizations such as United Way, compared to 10 percent of contributions nationally.
In 2007, corporate giving in Georgia is was estimated at $503 million.
"The Georgia Gives report shows that individuals, foundations and corporations all play a critical role in supporting Georgia's thriving nonprofit sector," said Patrick M. Rooney, interim executive director of the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University. "Georgia's more than 1,400 independent, operating and community foundations gave an estimated total of $615.8 million to charity in 2006," he added.
Among the key findings of Nonprofit Georgia:
Georgia's Public Charities
7,119 public charities in Georgia filed with the IRS in 2005. Total revenues in these charities amounted to $24.7 billion, up 36 percent in inflation-adjusted dollars from 2000.
Fulton and DeKalb counties had a combined 2,429 charities.
There were 12 counties with no reporting charities, and over one-third of all Georgia counties had fewer than five.
The "urban-rural" divide in nonprofit resources is different than the "haves and have not" divide primarily because the lowest poverty rates in the state are in suburban counties. The 40 counties in Georgia with the highest poverty rates had an average $460 in public support per capita, while the 40 counties with the lowest poverty rates had $127. Similarly, the 40 counties with the highest poverty rates had an average $357 in government grants per capita, while the 40 with the lowest poverty rates had $41.
On various, commonly accepted measures of financial health, public charities in rural counties appeared to be somewhat healthier than those in urban counties. This suggests that although there are fewer nonprofit organizations and revenues in rural areas, the nonprofits that are operating there are sound, and are relatively good risks for philanthropic investment.
Georgia's Foundation Grant-Making
Georgia foundations are largely clustered around core urban areas in the state. While Fulton and DeKalb counties combined had 722, or 46 percent, of Georgia's foundations in 2005, 53 of Georgia's 159 counties-most of them rural-had no foundations.
The majority (more than 70 percent) of grant dollars from Georgia-based foundations remain in the state of Georgia.
Georgia foundations tend to give to the communities closest to their headquarters. The majority of grant dollars that go to rural counties originate in rural counties and the majority of grant dollars that go to urban counties originate in urban counties.
According to Dennis R. Young, Bernard B. and Eugenia A. Ramsey Professor of Private Enterprise, and Director of the Nonprofit Studies Program, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies, Georgia State University: "Georgia's nonprofit sector has a powerful potential to transform the social and economic landscape of Georgia, but little is known about the capacity of the sector and the nature of its impact. Our Nonprofit Georgia study is intended to contribute to that understanding."
Complete information on the Georgia Gives study can be accessed on the web at www.georgiagives.com and more information on The Center on Philanthropy at www.philanthropy.iupui.edu.
Nonprofit Georgia study information can be accessed on the website of the Nonprofit Studies Program of Georgia State University at www.aysps.gsu.edu/nonprofit.
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Toastmasters International Presence in Georgia Expanding
Providing Communication and Leadership Training to Hundreds
With two hundred sixty-eight Toastmasters International clubs in fifty-four of her cities and towns Georgia is a separate district (District 14) within the Toastmasters International organization. Through the hard work of its Division and Area Governors, District 14 opened nineteen new clubs since July 1, 2008. This number is growing daily.
Each club, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit educational organization, can provide the following resources to their communities: Youth Leadership Programs where upper elementary, middle-school, and high school students are trained in communication (written and oral) and leadership skills; Speechcraft programs where the community at large can partake in communication training; and the Georgia Toastmaster Speakers Bureau which connects companies and organizations with public speakers knowledgeable in a wide range of topics including Leadership, Building Successful Teams, Creative Thinking and Innovation, Motivational and Inspirational, Coaching, Management Skills Training, and Time Management. A goal of District 14 Toastmasters is to bring its educational program to all parts of the state.
District 14 Toastmaster clubs consist of corporate clubs and community clubs. Corporate clubs are open to company employees. Community clubs are open to any member of the community age eighteen and over. Toastmasters International is the world’s largest educational organization devoted to the improvement of communication and leadership skills. The Toastmasters program is a unique self-paced program helping individuals develop communication and leadership skills in a mutually supportive environment. To find a club nearby visit www.gatoastmasters.org.
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With two hundred sixty-eight Toastmasters International clubs in fifty-four of her cities and towns Georgia is a separate district (District 14) within the Toastmasters International organization. Through the hard work of its Division and Area Governors, District 14 opened nineteen new clubs since July 1, 2008. This number is growing daily.
Each club, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit educational organization, can provide the following resources to their communities: Youth Leadership Programs where upper elementary, middle-school, and high school students are trained in communication (written and oral) and leadership skills; Speechcraft programs where the community at large can partake in communication training; and the Georgia Toastmaster Speakers Bureau which connects companies and organizations with public speakers knowledgeable in a wide range of topics including Leadership, Building Successful Teams, Creative Thinking and Innovation, Motivational and Inspirational, Coaching, Management Skills Training, and Time Management. A goal of District 14 Toastmasters is to bring its educational program to all parts of the state.
District 14 Toastmaster clubs consist of corporate clubs and community clubs. Corporate clubs are open to company employees. Community clubs are open to any member of the community age eighteen and over. Toastmasters International is the world’s largest educational organization devoted to the improvement of communication and leadership skills. The Toastmasters program is a unique self-paced program helping individuals develop communication and leadership skills in a mutually supportive environment. To find a club nearby visit www.gatoastmasters.org.
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Fayette Care Clinic's Dancing with the Stars a Success
Recently, Fayette Care Clinic hosted its 4th annual fundraiser, Dancing with the Stars, at Glendalough Manor in Tyrone. The 172 “stars,” including community leaders, and supporters of the clinic, enjoyed a night of dining, dancing, and auction prizes donated by generous sponsors. The evening was a great success raising $30,000 for the clinic.
Glendalough Manor, as they have for four years, donated the food, drinks, and elegant rooms for the evening. A raffle was held for a stunning sapphire necklace donated by The Queen’s Jewels. Among the items auctioned were a heated massage bed from Relax the Back, vacations in Destin, Costa Rica, and Georgia mountains, a night at the Ritz Carlton, a dinner party prepared by Call Me Your Chef. There was also a silent auction.
Since 2005 Fayette Care Clinic has provided health and dental care, vision care, education, prevention and limited referrals to uninsured and working poor residents in Fayette County. These patients do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare, and have a maximum household income of 200% above the federal poverty guideline. By most recent census, nearly 18% of Fayette county residents meet these criteria. Currently, the clinic serves 40 medical and 12 dental patients weekly. All health care providers, technical assistants, and reception staff are volunteers.
Fayette Care Clinic has partnered with Piedmont Fayette Community Hospital, OutPatient Imaging, and Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation. Even so, new patients have a 2-3 week wait for a first appointment, and 12 months for new dental patients.
Appointment waiting times are increasing as the economic downturn continues and more residents join the ranks of the uninsured. Doctors, physician’s assistants, nurses, dentists, and dental assistants are needed. Contributions are being sought as Fayette Care Clinic attempts the necessary expansion to serve the growing needs in our community.
For more information on the Fayette Care Clinic, visit their website at www.FayetteCareClinic.com, or call the office, 770-487-4778.
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Glendalough Manor, as they have for four years, donated the food, drinks, and elegant rooms for the evening. A raffle was held for a stunning sapphire necklace donated by The Queen’s Jewels. Among the items auctioned were a heated massage bed from Relax the Back, vacations in Destin, Costa Rica, and Georgia mountains, a night at the Ritz Carlton, a dinner party prepared by Call Me Your Chef. There was also a silent auction.
Since 2005 Fayette Care Clinic has provided health and dental care, vision care, education, prevention and limited referrals to uninsured and working poor residents in Fayette County. These patients do not qualify for Medicaid or Medicare, and have a maximum household income of 200% above the federal poverty guideline. By most recent census, nearly 18% of Fayette county residents meet these criteria. Currently, the clinic serves 40 medical and 12 dental patients weekly. All health care providers, technical assistants, and reception staff are volunteers.
Fayette Care Clinic has partnered with Piedmont Fayette Community Hospital, OutPatient Imaging, and Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation. Even so, new patients have a 2-3 week wait for a first appointment, and 12 months for new dental patients.
Appointment waiting times are increasing as the economic downturn continues and more residents join the ranks of the uninsured. Doctors, physician’s assistants, nurses, dentists, and dental assistants are needed. Contributions are being sought as Fayette Care Clinic attempts the necessary expansion to serve the growing needs in our community.
For more information on the Fayette Care Clinic, visit their website at www.FayetteCareClinic.com, or call the office, 770-487-4778.
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Sunday, March 22, 2009
DHR Invites Public Comment on Babies Can't Wait Early Intervention Grant Application
The Babies Can't Wait (BCW) Program is Georgia’s statewide early intervention system for infants and toddlers with special needs, ages birth to three, and their families.
The Georgia Department of Human Resource (DHR) Division of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency for administration of the BCW system.
DHR has developed a new federal grant application for Babies Can't Wait that will be effective July 1, 2009 upon approval.
BCW invites interested persons to participate in a 60-day public review period that will run from March 20, 2009 - May 20, 2009. The public may review the grant application online (http://health.state.ga.us) or at Babies Can't Wait offices throughout the state and comment in three ways:
(1) Written comments will be received from March 20, 2009 - April 21, 2009: Babies Can't Wait 2 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 11-203 Atlanta, GA 30303-3186);
(2) Email comments will be received from March 20, 2009 - April 21, 2009: pturner@dhr.state.ga.us
(3) Facsimile comments will be received from March 20, 2009 - April 21, 2009: State BCW Office Fax: (404-657-2763)
Written, email, and facsimile comments will be received March 20, 2009 - April 21, 2009 and should be sent to: Phyllis Turner, Acting Part C Coordinator 2 Peachtree Street NW, #11-203 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3186
Email: pturner@dhr.state.ga.us
Facsimile: (404) 657-2763
More information about Georgia’s BCW early intervention program is available at http://health.state.ga.us/programs/bcw. A list of BC Wearly intervention programs throughout the state where the grant may be reviewed is available at: http://www.health.state.ga.us/pdfs/familyhealth/csncoordinator.pdf
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The Georgia Department of Human Resource (DHR) Division of Public Health (DPH) is the lead agency for administration of the BCW system.
DHR has developed a new federal grant application for Babies Can't Wait that will be effective July 1, 2009 upon approval.
BCW invites interested persons to participate in a 60-day public review period that will run from March 20, 2009 - May 20, 2009. The public may review the grant application online (http://health.state.ga.us) or at Babies Can't Wait offices throughout the state and comment in three ways:
(1) Written comments will be received from March 20, 2009 - April 21, 2009: Babies Can't Wait 2 Peachtree Street NW, Suite 11-203 Atlanta, GA 30303-3186);
(2) Email comments will be received from March 20, 2009 - April 21, 2009: pturner@dhr.state.ga.us
(3) Facsimile comments will be received from March 20, 2009 - April 21, 2009: State BCW Office Fax: (404-657-2763)
Written, email, and facsimile comments will be received March 20, 2009 - April 21, 2009 and should be sent to: Phyllis Turner, Acting Part C Coordinator 2 Peachtree Street NW, #11-203 Atlanta, Georgia 30303-3186
Email: pturner@dhr.state.ga.us
Facsimile: (404) 657-2763
More information about Georgia’s BCW early intervention program is available at http://health.state.ga.us/programs/bcw. A list of BC Wearly intervention programs throughout the state where the grant may be reviewed is available at: http://www.health.state.ga.us/pdfs/familyhealth/csncoordinator.pdf
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Sunday, March 15, 2009
Unlock the Waiting Lists Action Alert
I have great news…The House and Senate agreed to restore the 135 MRWP slots back into the FY09 budget!
Go to http://www.unlockthewaitinglists.com/advocate.html for a fact sheet and more information...
Our focus now shifts to the FY2010 budget covering services that will be available from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010. There are a few issues at play this year that are important for you to understand. Please help me forward this action alert.
THE BAD NEWS
Because Georgia's economy is following national trends, on March 3rd Governor Perdue lowered his FY2010 Budget revenue estimate by $1.6 billion. Having less money to work with, the Senate and House will have to cut the overall budget by a substantial amount. They are now reviewing a revised budget offered by the Governor. Instead of naming specific programs to cut, the Governor simply included a $3M cut to Developmental Disability programs in DHR and then left it up to legislators.
Go to http://www.unlockthewaitinglists.com/advocate.html to see a summary of cuts.
THE GOOD NEWS
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) was passed by Congress and signed by President Obama and will offer over $600M of relief for Medicaid services. This relief is offered through an enhancement of Georgia’s Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.1% to 74.82%. This increased FMAP simply means that before the ARRA, it used to take around 35 cents to get a dollar of disability services in Georgia, and now it only takes only ONE QUARTER to get a dollars worth of supports!
THE BOTTOM LINE: GEORGIA NOW HAS A CHOICE!
Georgia can use this enhanced Medicaid match from the ARRA to invest in services for people with disabilities - OR - they agree with the Governor and make cuts to disability supports while withdrawing or borrowing much needed state money to send to other Governmental programs. This makes no sense when we have over 7,000 people with disabilities waiting for much needed help!!
Please ask your legislator not to move $42,743,523 out of DHR’s Developmental Disability program accounts and over $450 million from DCH’s Medicaid accounts until they expand disability supports to Unlock Georgia’s Waiting Lists for services. THERE ARE OVER 7,000 people waiting who are depending on their decision!
We are asking them to:
· Add funds for 2,000 MRWP services in the DHR budget
· Add funds for 630 ICWP slots in the DCH budget
· Add funds for $6M in Family Supports in the DHR budget
· Restore funds for 135 vacant MRWP services
· Add funds for a 3% rate increase for disability providers in the DHR and DCH budgets
· Protect the funds for 150 MRWP services and 100 ICWP slots for the Money Follows the Person programs in the DHR and DCH budgets
Go to http://www.unlockthewaitinglists.com/advocate.html to ACT NOW!
Go to the Georgia Budget and Policy Insitute website for analysis on current legislation being considered that could reduces state revenue even further. http://www.gbpi.org
Dave Blanchard
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Go to http://www.unlockthewaitinglists.com/advocate.html for a fact sheet and more information...
Our focus now shifts to the FY2010 budget covering services that will be available from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010. There are a few issues at play this year that are important for you to understand. Please help me forward this action alert.
THE BAD NEWS
Because Georgia's economy is following national trends, on March 3rd Governor Perdue lowered his FY2010 Budget revenue estimate by $1.6 billion. Having less money to work with, the Senate and House will have to cut the overall budget by a substantial amount. They are now reviewing a revised budget offered by the Governor. Instead of naming specific programs to cut, the Governor simply included a $3M cut to Developmental Disability programs in DHR and then left it up to legislators.
Go to http://www.unlockthewaitinglists.com/advocate.html to see a summary of cuts.
THE GOOD NEWS
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) was passed by Congress and signed by President Obama and will offer over $600M of relief for Medicaid services. This relief is offered through an enhancement of Georgia’s Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) from 65.1% to 74.82%. This increased FMAP simply means that before the ARRA, it used to take around 35 cents to get a dollar of disability services in Georgia, and now it only takes only ONE QUARTER to get a dollars worth of supports!
THE BOTTOM LINE: GEORGIA NOW HAS A CHOICE!
Georgia can use this enhanced Medicaid match from the ARRA to invest in services for people with disabilities - OR - they agree with the Governor and make cuts to disability supports while withdrawing or borrowing much needed state money to send to other Governmental programs. This makes no sense when we have over 7,000 people with disabilities waiting for much needed help!!
Please ask your legislator not to move $42,743,523 out of DHR’s Developmental Disability program accounts and over $450 million from DCH’s Medicaid accounts until they expand disability supports to Unlock Georgia’s Waiting Lists for services. THERE ARE OVER 7,000 people waiting who are depending on their decision!
We are asking them to:
· Add funds for 2,000 MRWP services in the DHR budget
· Add funds for 630 ICWP slots in the DCH budget
· Add funds for $6M in Family Supports in the DHR budget
· Restore funds for 135 vacant MRWP services
· Add funds for a 3% rate increase for disability providers in the DHR and DCH budgets
· Protect the funds for 150 MRWP services and 100 ICWP slots for the Money Follows the Person programs in the DHR and DCH budgets
Go to http://www.unlockthewaitinglists.com/advocate.html to ACT NOW!
Go to the Georgia Budget and Policy Insitute website for analysis on current legislation being considered that could reduces state revenue even further. http://www.gbpi.org
Dave Blanchard
www.unlockthewaitinglists.com
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