Promise Place Holds Volunteer Orientation at Library

Promise Place, the council on domestic violence that serves over 1,000 women and children each year in Fayette, Spalding, Pike and Upson counties is in need of volunteers. A volunteer orientation will be held on Saturday, June 28th from 10am-1pm at the Flint River Library in Griffin located at 800 Memorial Drive.

There are many different ways that you can help support our mission and keep our organization thriving; helping with fundraisers, working one-on-one with victims who need support, childcare while the mothers are in classes or support groups, helping in the office, being involved with the youth education programs about teen dating violence, giving support to the clients while in court, providing transportation for the shelter residents to their appointments locally, helping to maintain the shelter and much more.

For more information or to register call the Volunteer Coordinator at 770-719-3486. For more information about Promise Place and their programs for victims of domestic violence call 770-460-1604.

Mucklow's Supports Promise Place with Mother's Day Jewelry

PHOTO: left to right back row: Robert Mucklow, owner of Mucklow's Fine Jewelry presents a check to Promise Place's Executive Director, Sonja Strickland, Shelter Director, Vanessa Motley and Board of Director's President, Lance Gauntt. front row: Local children who made handcrafted jewelry for a Mother's Day surprise: Matthew Mitchell, Ava Whiteley, Katherine Mitchell.

Mucklow's Fine Jewelry of Peachtree City recently presented Promise Place, the council on domestic violence, with a check for over $1,800. Much to the delight of local moms, the money was raised by children who lovingly handcrafted a piece of silver jewelry to present to them on Mother's Day.

With the help of owner Robert Mucklow, his staff, and many dads, 189 bracelets and necklaces were created. Mr. Mucklow, made the gifts even more meaningful by donating $10 from each piece to help victims of domestic violence in our community. He expressed, "I felt it would be appropriate to support Promise Place, a worthy organization that helps mothers and children who are in need. This is a great experience for children to be able to give something that they make with love. They learn a new respect for handcrafting and help make a difference for those less fortunate."

Promise Place serves over 1,000 women, children and men in Fayette, Spalding, Pike and Upson counties. For more information on Promise Place and their programs, to volunteer or make a donation call 770-460-1604.