East Cobb Community Service Archives

East Cobb-based tutoring group to hold Red Cross blood drive

August 30, 2021 1:23 PM by Wendy Parker

East Cobb tutoring group blood drive

Walton High School students Abhishek and Abhinav Kona reached out to pass along the word that the tutoring group they helped co-found, the American Assimilation Helpline, will be holding a blood drive over the weekend.

They and Elly Kang of the Marist School started the non-profit in 2017 to provide free, virtual, one-on-one academic assistance to students from low income, immigrant and refugee backgrounds. Since then, they estimate they’ve connected with more than 750 students with the help of more than 400 tutors (some of whom are seen in the photo above).

The AAH also has been getting involved in community efforts closer to home, including the Cobb Adopt-A-Mile Program, CPR training and blood drives.

Their next blood drive event in conjunction with the American Red Cross will take place on Sunday, Sept. 5, from 2-7 p.m. at the Lutheran Church of the Incarnation (1200 Indian Hills Parkway).

As for the ongoing tutoring program with AAH, Abhishek and Abhinav report that the subjects include English, Math, Science and Social Studies, as well as Computer Science.

“The unique setup of pairing the student and tutor for a focused 1hr tutoring session provides a significant opportunity for the student and tutor to freely work on individual needs and help with better understanding of the subject. Today, AAH! has students from all over the United States and countries across the globe, including South Korea, Japan, India, Brazil, and Romania.

“AAH! Founders and tutors from different backgrounds and believe in ‘Knowledge is power and knowledge shared power multiplied’ and teaching is rewarding experience. AAH looks forward to reaching out to students in need of help while providing an opportunity for those wanting to reduce educational gaps between marginalized and privileged students.”

Atlanta Country Club fundraiser nets $118K for Habitat home

August 12, 2021 1:28 PMAugust 12, 2021 9:22 AM by Wendy Parker

Atlanta Country Club Habitat fundraiser

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With 300 people under the stars for a festive night of beautiful music, Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Metro Atlanta raised $118,000 at its inaugural fundraising concert, Harmonies for Homes. The event was held on the 18th green of Atlanta Country Club on Monday, August 9. The concert was produced by local event production company, Moon Crush, and featured music from artists Edwin McCain, Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls, and Clay Cook of Zac Brown Band, with accompaniment by Faye Petree on fiddle.

The money raised will be used for a full house build for a future waitlisted Habitat homeowner in 2022.

The concert was part of the affiliate’s yearlong 35th anniversary celebration. The fundraiser’s Presenting Sponsor was local custom home builder, Bercher Homes. The Gieryn Family Foundation, Young Contracting Foundation and an anonymous sponsor were Habitat Hero Sponsors. Genuine Parts Company, S.A. White Oil Company, Inc., The Walker School, Keybank, London and Jerry Andes, and Alayne and George Sertl were Hope Giver Sponsors.

Innovative Construction, Jan-Pro, Stadium Spot, LLC, George and Donna MacConnell, and Ann and Sheldon Taylor were Helping Hand Sponsors. Mauldin & Jenkins, Elemica, Dr. Eric Brown, Sandy Cooper, Meredith and Ed Houseworth, the Leech family, Kelly and Sean Sullivan, and Jonathan Tibus were Heart-to-Heart sponsors.

NW Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity to hold fundraising concert

August 2, 2021 4:03 PM by Wendy Parker

Submitted information: NW Metro Atlanta Habitat Humanity fundraising concert

Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Metro Atlanta is pleased to announce its inaugural fundraising concert, Harmonies for Homes, to be held on the 18th green of Atlanta Country Club on Monday, August 9 at 7:30 p.m. The concert is produced by event production company, Moon Crush, and will feature music from artists Edwin McCain, Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls, and Clay Cook of Zac Brown Band, with accompaniment by Faye Petree on fiddle. The event is nearly sold out, with remaining tickets available at http://www.habitatnwma.org/concert.

Funds raised by the event will benefit Habitat for Humanity Northwest Metro Atlanta, to build and repair homes for families in need in Cobb, Douglas, and Paulding counties.

The concert is a part of the affiliate’s 35th anniversary celebration. The fundraiser’s Presenting Sponsor is local custom home builder, Bercher Homes. The Gieryn Family Foundation, Young Contracting Foundation and an anonymous sponsorare Habitat Hero Sponsors. Genuine Parts Company, S.A. White Oil Company, Inc., The Walker School, Keybank, London and Jerry Andes, and Alayne and George Sertl are Hope Giver Sponsors.

Innovative Construction, Jan-Pro, Stadium Spot, LLC,George and Donna MacConnell, and Ann and Sheldon Taylor are Helping Hand Sponsors.

Mauldin & Jenkins, Dr. Eric Brown, Sandy Cooper, Meredith and Ed Houseworth, the Leech family, Kelly and Sean Sullivan, and Jonathan Tibus are Heart-to-Heart sponsors. For more information, contact Christine Morris at cmorris@habitatnwma.org.

East Cobb Rotary Club presents quarterly police officer’s award

July 31, 2021 1:19 PMJuly 31, 2021 8:14 AM by Wendy Parker

East Cobb Rotary Police Officer Award

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The East Cobb Rotary Club recently awarded its 2nd Quarter Police Officer’s Award from the County’s 2nd district to Officer Rene Maestre. Also looking on is his superior, Major Batterton, who recommended officer Maestre.

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Rotary Club of East Cobb’s Dog Days Run returns in 2021

July 25, 2021 1:11 PM by Wendy Parker

Dog Days Run

A little less than two weeks out (Saturday, Aug. 7), the Rotary Club of East Cobb is staging its Dog Days Run this year after cancelling due to COVID-19 concerns.

Registration continues for the 16th annual event, which once again starts and ends at the McCleskey Family-East Cobb YMCA (1055 E. Piedmont Road).

Here’s more from the Rotary announcement about what’s in store, and a link to the sign up page (and we thank the club for their sponsored post on our newsletter as well):

This 16th year is a special treat – we’re back in action, in person. All participants–young/old, runners/non-runners, local/worldwide–will band together to raise money for local Cobb charities.

Our “Dog Days” 5K honors the heat and humidity of summer. Over the years, the Rotary Club of East Cobb has donated more than $500,000 from race proceeds to local and international service projects!

https://dogdaysrun.com/

Ga. Secretary of State to speak to Rotary Club of East Cobb

July 19, 2021 1:13 PM by Wendy Parker

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is the guest speaker at the Wednesday breakfast meeting of the Rotary Club of East Cobb. Georgia recount presidential race, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger

The meeting is from 7-8 a.m. at the Indian Hills Country Club (4001 Clubland Drive).

There’s limited in-person attendance but the event also can be seen online. Registration is required and you can sign up by clicking here.

Raffensperger is a Republican from Johns Creek who is in his first term, and he has announced he will be seeking re-election in 2022.

He has been in the national spotlight since the presidential election last year, when former President Donald Trump’s campaign made accusations of voter fraud in Georgia, which current President Joe Biden won by fewer than 12,000 votes.

Raffensperger ordered a manual recount before the Trump campaign requested an automated recounts, both of which confirmed Biden as the winner of Georgia’s 16 electoral votes.

In a piece for The Wall Street Journal on in December, Raffensperger wrote that Trump was using the “same playbook” as Stacey Abrams, a Democratic former legislator who lost to Brian Kemp in the 2018 Georgia governor’s race but never conceded.

Trump has vowed to work against Raffensperger’s re-election, and supports U.S. Rep. Jody Hice, who is seeking the GOP nomination for Secretary of State.

This past weekend, Abrams held a voting rights roundtable in Atlanta that included Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota.

On Monday morning, Raffensperger tweeted that Klobuchar, who ran for president in 2020, “has pushed the lie that Stacey Abrams’ election was stolen to support the elections takeover. She must be held accountable.”

Golden K Kiwanis Club serves BBQ lunch to first responders

July 10, 2021 1:26 PM by Wendy Parker

Golden K Kiwanis BBQ lunch — *Marietta Police Officer Sgt. Foster is served by Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K members Aimee Mendel and Randy Pettit.*

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For the past 18 years the Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K has served the city of Marietta 1st Responders a BBQ lunch on the “Fourth of July.” Due to the Covid 19 epidemic, the event did not take place last year, however, the Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K resumed the tradition this year. First Responders of the City of Marietta enjoyed a delicious “4th of July” BBQ lunch, with all the trimmings, on the 3rd of July served at Atherton Square in front of the Marietta Welcome Center.

In addition to the 1st responders, a special guest was treated to a BBQ lunch. Miss Georgia’s Teen, Megan Wright stopped by to have lunch with the First Responders.

Golden K Kiwanis BBQ lunch

KIDS CARE, Cobb Police team up for school supply drive

July 10, 2021 1:05 PMJuly 10, 2021 9:54 AM by Wendy Parker

KIDS CARE Cobb Police school supply drive

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KIDS CARE & the Cobb County Police Department present our team effort called “Backing the Need.” We are requesting and accepting new backpacks, non perishable snacks & new school supply donations for elementary, middle & high school aged students. These donations will be given for use for the 2021/22 school year. Monetary Donations are also being collected for direct purchase of school supplies at: https://kids-care2018.org/%24-donations

Drive by & Drop off your donations at the Cobb County Civic Center on July 17th and July 23rd from 8 am – 12 pm. All donations received will be given to students in need in the Cobb County area.

DROP BOXES: New school supplies can also be donated & dropped off July 9th – 23rd during business hours at the following locations:

LOCAL BUSINESS DROP OFF BOXES:
*The School Box: 425 Ernest W Barrett Pkwy NW, Kennesaw
*West Cobb School of Rock: 1600 Kennesaw Due West Rd NW, Kennesaw
*Burn Boot Camp: 1000 Whitlock Ave NW, Marietta
*Burn Boot Camp: 2851 Cobb Pkwy NW, Kennesaw

COBB COUNTY POLICE PRECINCTS DROP BOXES:
*Precinct 1: 2380 Cobb Parkway NW, Kennesaw
*Precinct 2: 4700 Austell Rd, Austell
*Precinct 3: 1901 Cumberland Parkway SE, Atlanta
*Precinct 4: 4400 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta
*Precinct 5: 4640 Dallas Hwy, Powder Springs
*Headquarters: 545 South Fairground St, Marietta

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE on July 17th & July 23rd at the Cobb County Civic Center. To RSVP a volunteer spot please email: kc2018org@gmail.com.

For a list of recommended donations look here: https://kids–care2018.org/in-kind-donation-list. Additional information can be found at: www.kids-care2018.org.

KIDS CARE, a Marietta based Nonprofit creating, supporting & implementing youth community service projects.

Delta Credit Union announces philanthropic fund program call

July 4, 2021 2:01 PM by Wendy Parker

Delta Credit Union philanthropic program — *The Georgia Council on Economic Education is one of 20 nonprofits that received a 2021 Delta Community grant. It was awarded $10,000 to train K-12 educators to better teach financial literacy.*

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Delta Community Credit Union (www.DeltaCommunityCU.com), Georgia’s largest credit union with $8.5 billion in assets, will accept applications for its 2022 Philanthropic Fund grant program beginning July 1, 2021.

Throughout 2022, the program will distribute a total of $125,000 to non-profit organizations committed to the health and well-being of young people and financial literacy and education, including programs focused on science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEM/STEAM).

“Our Philanthropic Fund is part of our commitment to community investment and a means for Delta Community to broaden its impact,” said Hank Halter, chief executive officer. “The program has enabled us to support the worthwhile missions and efforts of more than 165 organizations that work alongside the credit union to enhance the quality of life and opportunities available in the communities where we are privileged to operate.”

Since making its first distributions in 2014, the Delta Community Philanthropic Fund has invested more than $750,000 in non-profit organizations that offer education, career training, and health and human services to tens of thousands of people in metro Atlanta.

The application window for the 2022 Delta Community Philanthropic Fund opens July 1, 2021 and closes Aug. 31, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Applications must be submitted via the online portal at www.DeltaCommunityCU.com/PhilanthropicFund.

In addition to its Philanthropic Fund, Delta Community invests in local communities through school sponsorships, scholarship programs, and support of chambers of commerce, industry partners and civic organizations.

Cobb firefighter recognized by Rotary Club of East Cobb

June 16, 2021 1:41 PM by Wendy Parker

East Cobb Rotary recognizes firefighter

The Rotary Club of East Cobb recently recognized Cobb firefighter Shane Belden as its quarterly award recipient.

He was recommended by his superior, Capt. Jeff Robinson, for his work in the community on behalf of needy school children.

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Northeast Cobb Business Association to hold 5K-9 event

June 7, 2021 8:05 AM by Wendy Parker

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The North Cobb Business Association is proud to present the 6th annual 5K-9 Race and introduce The Barking Lot street market! This great fundraiser is a pet friendly, socially distanced event which raises money to purchase a service animal for Cobb County Students and Residents. The event will take place at Piedmont Church, 570 Piedmont Church, Marietta.

The race was founded when the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office lost one of its beloved canines. NCBA wanted to start a fundraiser to aid the purchase of a service dog for the Sheriff’s Office. Thus, the 5K-9 Race was born. Since its founding, the 5K-9 event has raised money to provide service and support dogs for the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office, the Cobb County Police Department, US Military Veteran, a student with autism, and most recently, the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office.

This year, for the first time in the event’s history, TWO service dogs will be placed with residents. The first recipient is a Cobb County student who struggles with autism. The second is a young woman living in Cobb County who has suffered multiple car accidents leaving her with partial paralysis.

Join us in supporting this very worthwhile fundraising event on June 12. For Race Sponsorship, click here. For Runner Registration, click here. For Barking Lot Registration, click here.

For more information, visit northeastcobbba.com/events.

NCBA K5-9

Cobb non-profits team up to provide COVID-19 prevention kits

June 6, 2021 1:57 PM by Wendy Parker

Cobb non-profits COVID prevention kits

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Tommy Nobis Center, a Marietta-based nonprofit that helps individuals with disabilities enter or return to employment, produced 10,000 COVID prevention kits over the course of the last nine months. Kits containing masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, and COVID education materials were provided to neighboring partner nonprofits to distribute to individuals they serve who were significantly impacted by the pandemic. This included senior citizens, homeless persons, families in poverty, adults with disabilities, women and children experiencing abuse and/or neglect, and individuals in recovery from substance abuse.

Nonprofit organizations that received the kits included liveSAFE Resources, Sweetwater Mission, Special Needs Cobb, Ser Familia, Walton Communities, The Center for Family Resources, The Zone, Freedom Church, and Next Step Ministries.

The initiative which was made possible by the generous support from the Cobb County Community Development Block Grant created employment opportunities for people with disabilities that Tommy Nobis Center serves.

“We are thankful for Cobb County CDBG’s investment in our local community,” says Dave Ward, President and CEO of Tommy Nobis Center. “This project put people to work while helping Cobb County’s most vulnerable stay safe.”

Gritters Library to hold free vision screenings for children

June 5, 2021 2:21 PMJune 5, 2021 12:15 PM by Wendy Parker

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The Vision To Learn mobile clinic will visit Gritters Library, 880 Shaw Park Road, on June 14, June 15, and June 16. Clinic hours are 9:30 am – 3:30 pm.

Vision To Learn is a national nonprofit that provides free vision screenings, eye exams and free glasses for children in need. The 2021 summer break clinic visits will operate under health and safety protocols of Vision To Learn and Cobb County. Registration is required and space is limited.

For the VTL at Gritters registration forms, visit www.cobbcounty.org/library/news/vision-learn-back-register-now-free-eye-exams-and-glasses-space-limited.

The generosity of Vision To Learn and VTL supporters has resulted in more than 900 eye exams in Cobb County with over 600 children receiving free glasses. Vision To Learn has provided mobile clinic visits at Cobb libraries since mid-2018.

The VTL events at Cobb Libraries’ are part of collaboration with Learn4Life, Metro Atlanta Regional Education Partnership to make our region a more equitable and prosperous community.

For information on Gritters Library programs, visit cobbcounty.org/library or call 770-528-2524.

Cobb schools to continue summer meal kit distribution service

June 5, 2021 2:15 PMJune 5, 2021 9:14 AM by Wendy Parker

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School may be out for the summer, but Cobb Schools will continue to dish out food for students through July 21. Just as they did during the school year, Cobb’s Food & Nutrition Services (FNS) team will provide meal kits for students at no charge, thanks to waivers from the USDA.

Families will be able to pick up the meal kits for children ages 0-18 on Wednesdays from 9-11 a.m. at one of six school locations. Check here on pick-up day to verify the location and time and make sure your location is still available.

Cobb Schools Summer Meal Kit Pick Up Locations, which are subject to change:

Clarkdale Elementary School

Clay Harmony Leland Elementary School

Daniell Middle School

King Springs Elementary School

North Cobb High School

Smitha Middle School

Meal kits will include food for breakfast and lunch to help fuel student success on the go. When families arrive at one of the six designated school locations, they will tell the Cobb Schools FNS team member how many meal kits are needed, and the team member will place the meal kits in the trunk or backseat of the car. The FNS team is proud to offer meal kits with items that can be reheated at home. Reheating instructions and a menu will be provided in meal kits for appropriate consumption of meals.

Summer Meal Kit Reminders:

Meal Kits are available at no charge to all children ages 0-18.

Children do not need to be enrolled in the Cobb County School District, Summer School, or Summer Learning Quest to receive Meal Kits at no charge.

Check back here on pickup day to ensure your location is still available as a pickup location.

The last day of the Cobb Schools Summer Meal Kits pickups will be July 21st.

Families may pick up meal kits for children at one location.

Children do not need to be present in the car.

For students that are enrolled in Summer School:

Meals will be provided on-site at no charge.

Additional drink and snack items will be available for purchase in school cafés.

Families with additional questions can email Meals@cobbk12.org or call the Cobb Schools FNS team at 770-426-3380.

Golden K Kiwanis honors 2021 Silver Pen Award winners

June 3, 2021 2:35 PMJune 3, 2021 9:30 AM by Wendy Parker

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May of 2021 was the month to honor fourth graders from three elementary schools in Cobb County. Talented fourth grade students from Rocky Mount, Acworth, and Tritt Elementary Schools received the now prestigious Silver Pen Award.

The Silver Pen Awards, now statewide programs, were presented by Jim Perry, past president of the Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K and Co-Chair of the Silver Pen program as the officers of the Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K were in attendance for the presentations.

As explained by Jim Perry, “Over 25 years ago, Jack Boone started what was called ‘The Silver Pen Award for fourth graders and all the elementary schools could participate. We gave the kids either a story or an essay question to write about. Each classroom had a winner, and the winning entries were sent to the administration. The administration would then forward them to the Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K, where a panel of judges, including educators, made the final selection for the school-wide winner.” Each Silver Pen Award winner received a bag containing: a Silver Pen, a roll of 25 one dollar golden coins, and a special engraved plaque that reads: Silver Pen Writing Award presented by The Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K.

This year’s Silver Pen writing winners are: Aubrey Smothers from Acworth Elementary School, Anna Raciborski from Rocky Mount Elementary School, and Adriana Fernandez from Tritt Elementary School.

Each school as well as parents are very proud of this year’s Silver Pen Award winners, since many exceptional entries were submitted and competition was tough!

Congratulations to all the winners and everyone sincerely hopes that the winning students will continue on with their writing skills.

Cobb libraries holding free summer food service events

May 31, 2021 3:32 PMMay 31, 2021 11:28 AM by Wendy Parker

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The Cobb County Public Library System is teaming up with Georgia Educational Resources (GER) to host free Summer Food Service Program distribution events in June and July for children ages 18 and younger.

Children will receive seven days of breakfast and lunch emergency meals on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. Distribution will take place in library parking lots at six locations across the county. Recipients will remain in their cars.

The Cobb library continues to seek ways to partner with community agencies to help address food insecurity in Cobb County, said Terri Tresp, Division Director of Branch Services.

“We’re a learning organization and children struggle to learn when they are hungry,” Tresp said. “We worked with GER last summer at one library location. This year, we’re thrilled to be able to expand service to more residents.”

Libraries offering the food events on Tuesdays in June include:

Mountain View Regional Library, 3320 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta: 10 am-11 am Tuesdays, June 8-29. 770-509-2725

Gritters Library, 880 Shaw Park Road, Marietta: Noon to 1 pm Tuesdays, June 8-29. 770-528-2524

Sewell Mill Library & Cultural Center, 2051 Lower Roswell Road, Marietta: 2-3 pm, Tuesdays, June 8-29. 770-509-2711

Cobb Libraries hosting the drive-through food events in June and July include:

Switzer Library, 266 Roswell Street, Marietta: 10 am-noon Thursdays, June 10-July 29. 770-528-2320

Stratton Library, 1100 Powder Springs Road, Marietta: 1:30-3:30 pm Thursdays, June 10-July 29. 770-528-2522

South Cobb Regional Library, 805 Clay Road, Mableton: Fridays, June 11-July 30, 10 am to noon. 678-398-5828

Georgia Educational Resources, a children and family social service agency based in Mableton, is a certified SFSP sponsor which provides food to distribution sites. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Service Program has helped feed children since 1975. The program is administered locally by the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning.

For information on Cobb library programs and resources, visit cobbcounty.org/library.

NW Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity marks 35th anniversary

May 15, 2021 3:03 PMMay 15, 2021 8:54 AM by Wendy Parker

NW Metro Atlanta Habitat Humanity anniversary — *Construction begins on the first Habitat home in Cobb County in 1987.*

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Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Metro Atlanta is celebrating its 35^thAnniversary this month. From humble beginnings born out of Marietta resident Chrys Street’s idea to bring the Habitat model to Cobb County in 1986; to today, the mission to provide a hand up to those in need of decent shelter has remained the same.

Since its humble founding in the basement of a local church, the affiliate has built, renovated, or repaired more than 600 homes in Cobb, Douglas, and Paulding counties.

In 2020, the affiliate embarked on a $2.5 million Sweetwater Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative in Austell, Georgia. The project includes the construction of eight new homes, the rehabilitation of eight existing homes and critical repairs of 12 homes. In 2021, the non-profit built and dedicated its first two-story house in the neighborhood.

“We celebrate this milestone because 600 families in our community overcame generational poverty and raised children in secure homes because of the work of our donors, sponsors and volunteers over the last 35 years. Below are just a few of our milestones through the years,” said Jessica Gill, CEO.

1986 – Affiliate incorporates, and becomes a 501(c)(3) nonprofit

1987 – First two houses are built, by the building and construction classes of Marietta and South Cobb High Schools

1988 – Two houses are dedicated

1990 – Original Habitat Thrift Store opens

1993 – First subdivision is built, in Powder Springs and named “Chrys Street,” and the “Riverside Revival” happens, the first remodeling of six homes

1996 – First Neighborhood Revitalization Project happens, on Roosevelt Circle in Marietta

2008 – Service area expands to Douglas and Paulding counties

2014 – Affiliate reaches 40 sponsors, 3,000 volunteers, and 15 houses in one year

2016 – Habitat ReStore has grand opening in Smyrn

2018 – All-military neighborhood, Veterans Place, breaks ground in Douglasville, and first Women’s Build takes place

2020– The next Neighborhood Revitalization Project begins in the Sweetwater neighborhood in Austell, GA

2021 – First two-story house is dedicated, sponsored by the Cobb Catholic Coalition

Cobb Collaborative gets $100K to expand mental health initiative

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Aloha to Aging to hold fundraising concert and gameday event

May 12, 2021 2:55 PMMay 12, 2021 12:45 PM by Wendy Parker

On Sunday the East Cobb-based Aloha to Aging, a non-profit serving seniors and their caregivers, is holding an outdoor fundraiser at the Burnt Hickory Brewery (260 Moon Station Court, Kennesaw) from 2-6 p.m.

The “Getting Better With Age” event will help support Aloha to Aging programs:

Impactful, hands-on Educational and Simulation Programs for the community dealing with age-related health or cognitive changes.
Support groups for families dealing with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Age-related illnesses.
Specialty Programs virtual and in-person like Game Days, Staying Sharp, Technology Training, Caregivers and Chronic Disease Management, “Getting Better With Age” Educational Classes.
Aloha Day Club, our therapeutically structured program for those 50+ who have mainly stopped driving. Re-starting soon both virtually and in-person.

For Details go to ConcertandCornholeForACause.

Aloha to Aging fundraiser

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Cobb Collaborative gets $100K to expand mental health initiative

May 8, 2021 12:30 PMMay 8, 2021 9:25 AM by Wendy Parker

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Cobb Collaborative, a local partner of the Georgia Family Connection Partnership that provides support, training and organizational development services to Cobb County nonprofits and affiliated agencies, is pleased to announce the expansion of its Mind Your Mind mental health initiative, after receiving a $100,000 grant from Resilient Georgia. The initiative helps to raise awareness, promote resiliency and reduce stigma around mental health issues, particularly in light of the burdens created by COVID-19 as it continues to impact children and families.

“We are honored to be awarded this grant to support the vital trauma-informed training, resources and programming to expand our Mind Your Mind initiative that launched in late 2019,” said Irene Barton, Cobb Collaborative Executive Director. “Mental illness affects 1 in 5 Americans, and yet so many individuals are hesitant to get help or are unaware of available resources. Now more than ever, it is critical to connect our community with knowledge and resources to help improve positive outcomes for Cobb county children and families,” she continued.

The two-year Trauma-Informed Community Grant from Resilient Georgia will fund resources that have a regional emphasis on trauma-informed awareness, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and child sexual abuse prevention training as a basis to transform systems and procedures crossing both public and private sectors.

Since its inception in 2019, the Mind Your Mind mental health initiative has continued to receive support from agencies like CareSource Foundation, Cobb & Douglas Public Health and Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning. The partnership with Resilient Georgia will help ensure that mental health resources are continuing to be provided in Cobb County.

For more information about the mental health initiative and other work at Cobb Collaborative, visit cobbcollaborative.com or contact Irene Barton at ibarton@cobbcollaborative.org.

Kettle Krush 5K to benefit Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary

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Kettle Krush 5K to benefit Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary

May 1, 2021 1:43 PM by Wendy Parker

Kettle Krush 5K, Brad Nitz emcee

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On your mark, get set, go! While that’s usually how a real road race starts, this annual fundraiser hosted by the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary on May 15 will once again be a Kettle Krush 5K “Race in Place” with no running or walking even required.

Brad Nitz, an East Cobb resident and meteorologist with WSB-TV, will serve as emcee for this Facebook Live broadcast beginning at 9 a.m. on May 15.

“While The Salvation Army of metro Atlanta has been here to support our community for 131 years, that need has never been greater during the COVID-19 pandemic and still today,” said Dawn Menear, event co-chair with Cindy Theiler, both East Cobb residents. “Our auxiliary knows requests for food and financial emergency assistance from The Salvation Army continue to remain higher than pre-pandemic. That’s why SAWA’s support for this event is critical.”

The purpose of the event is to help “krush” poverty, homelessness, and sex trafficking, and support veterans and youth enrichment.

“With a Race in Place, all participants are eligible to win the race awards and special, donated giveaway prizes,” said Theiler, who is one of 30+ East Cobb auxiliary members. “We’re pleased to have Mt. Bethel UMC as our title sponsor again and hope East Cobb residents will join us for this creative fundraiser.”

To sign up for this event and be eligible for awards and prizes, go to https://www.active.com/running/virtual-events-kettle-krush-5k-2021. A drawing will be held for top overall and top masters males and females as well as individual awards in 16 age brackets from 10 and under to 80 and over. All participants will be entered into a drawing for special, donated giveaway prizes.

This year the team competition is expanded to include three categories for prizes- business, church, and individual. Special prizes will be given to the top teams with the most participants (a minimum of 10 participants are needed to be eligible). All participants will receive a special commemorative Kettle Krush 5K “Race in Place” short-sleeve T-shirt.

To view this event on May 15, click on www.Facebook.com/KKAtlanta5K.

Entry fee is $30 if received by May 5 at 5 p.m. and $35 through May 11 at 5 p.m. Donations are always welcome. Please make your check payable to The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary, and write Kettle Krush on the bottom “for” line of your check and mail to PRRC, P.O. Box 81777, Atlanta, GA 30366.

For more information, contact Dawn Menear at dgmenear@gmail.com or Cindy Theiler at cindy.theiler1@gmail.com.

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