Thanks to Virginia Douglas, co-VP of the Kell Bands Booster Association, for the information and flyer below about the recycling fundraiser the organization is having on Saturday:
“Safely dispose of your old paints, electronics (computers, laptops, phones), metals (BBQ grills, lawn furniture, lawn equipment, scrap), as well as larger items (refrigerators, stoves, furniture, mattresses) this Saturday, 9 am to 1 pm, at Kell High School, 4770 Lee Waters Rd, Marietta. We will also have secure, while you watch paper/document shredding onsite. This event supports Kell High’s Band Program!”
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Tommy Nobis Center, a Marietta-based nonprofit that helps individuals with disabilities enter or return to employment, will hold its 23rd annual Galaxy of Stars event online on Friday, April 23, 2021, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM.
This year’s event theme is “Stars Among Us.” It will be an inspiring time of celebrating the success of Tommy Nobis Center participants and honoring the community champions who empower people with disabilities. Honorees include Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Dr. Ike Reighard, President & CEO of MUST Ministries and Senior Pastor of Piedmont Church; Family Member Advocate Award Winner, Lucy Cusick, Executive Director Emeritus of FOCUS + Fragile Kids; Community Champion Award Winner, Jay Cunningham, Owner and President of Superior Plumbing Services, Inc.; and Tommy Nobis Rising Star Award Winner, former program participant Destiny Adamson. The event is sponsored by Cobb EMC Community Foundation, WSB-TV, Wellstar Health System, and the Atlanta Falcons.
This year’s Galaxy Committee Chair is Tommy Nobis Center board member and daughter of Tommy and Lynn Nobis, Devon Jackoniski. “I am honored to serve as chair of the 2021 Galaxy of Stars,” said Devon. “I share the same enthusiasm for the mission of Tommy Nobis Center as my father did.”
Even during a pandemic, Tommy Nobis Center has continued to serve the most vulnerable among us. Funds raised through this event directly support programs and services for youth and adults with disabilities. Community members can participate by donating to the event directly online or via mail, during the virtual event, or through the online silent auction that will run from April 21 until April 26. To learn more, visit https://avlaunch.me/tnc.
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The Center for Family Resources (CFR) has announced its First Annual Parade of Playhouses. Replacing the organization’s traditional Annual Gala, the event will stand as the main fundraiser of the year. It will also be a great vehicle to showcase the CFR Board’s vision of preventing childhood homelessness before it even happens.
The Parade of Playhouses brings together local design and construction teams to create unique children’s playhouses that will be showcased April 19-30 at Town Center at Cobb. Each playhouse is a one-of-a-kind, fully functional piece of art brought to life by our volunteer build teams. Playhouses will be auctioned and raffled off on Sunday, May 2. Auction winners can choose to purchase the playhouse for themselves or gift the house to one of the CFR’s nonprofit partners. This year’s nonprofit recipients are Make-A-Wish Georgia, liveSAFE Resources, Sheltering Arms and Calvary Children’s Home.
“Due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 public health emergency, we have decided to replace our Annual Gala with an event that, in a fun and safe manner, brings together our community in support of the CFR’s mission,” said Melanie Kagan, CEO for the Center for Family Resources. “This year’s Parade of Playhouses will help raise critical funds to support our organization but also has the potential to benefit some of our partner agencies. Allowing auction winners to gift their playhouse to another agency makes the gift a double donation,” she continued.
Individuals interested in supporting the fundraiser can participate by sponsoring, making a charitable contribution and purchasing raffle tickets for a chance to win one of the stunning masterpieces. For more information, please visit the Parade of Playhouses page on our website.
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On Thursday, March 25th, The Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team held an appreciation barbeque lunch to honor local police, firemen, EMT’s and military personnel. The Capital City Home Loans grilling food truck grilled up burgers and hotdogs with a variety of sides sponsored by other local partners.
Attendees were welcome to use the “social distancing patio” to enjoy their meal or take it on the road. Event sponsors and members of the Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team were able to socialize and meet all of the local first responder and military attendees and thank them for what they do day-to-day. There were also puppies available for adoption at the event.
Additional sponsors for the event included: Arrow Exterminators, Amerispec Home Inspection, Straight Line Roofing and Restoration, JG Artisan Painting, Aroma Ridge Coffee, The Hathaway Agency Insurance, 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty, Chick-fil-A East Lake, Panera Bread and Perrie & Associates.
Local Cobb County and surrounding area first responders, police, fire, detective units and military were all invited. Lunch was also packed up and delivered to Cobb County 911 dispatch by The Hathaway Agency Insurance. For more information on community events at the Janice Overbeck Team office, visit: www.JaniceOverbeck.com.
David Perrie of Perrie and Associates Law Firm, Nathalie Jegg of Cobb County Police, and Janice Overbeck of the Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team.Kristen, an agent of the Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team, along with Bryan of Arrow Exterminators (a sponsor of the event).Jermaine and Janay of JG Artisan Painting (sponsors of the event) along with Imarii, Veterans Outreach Coordinator at Emory Healthcare Veterans Program.A local police officer spending time with one of the puppies up for adoption.
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If you’ve got recyclables you want to get rid of, Saturday’s the day.
The location has been changed from the Pope High School parking lot due to COVID-19 restrictions and will take place between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Northeast Cobb YMCA (3010 Johnson Ferry Road).
The hotlink can be found here, along with a complete list of what you can bring by—and what they’re not accepting. The per-car donation is $10, and there are additional fees for paint.
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Wednesday was PTA Founder’s Day, and in Marietta, those behind the Birney Memorial Rose Garden, which honors the work of Alice Birney, one of the co-founders of the national organization, had their own celebration.
The Marietta Daisies Garden Club, which looks after the Garden, is seeking donations, and sent along the following information about the work they do:
“The Birney Memorial Rose Garden, originally named ‘The Sun Court,’ was dedicated in 1942 to honor Alice Birney as the co-founder of National PTA. This historic garden is situated on the, now, Marietta Middle School campus. At the center of the court there is a sun dial and it is surrounded by square, stone slabs representing each of the 50 state PTAs. Outlining the courtyard are garden beds showcasing 40 varieties of roses.
“The Birney Memorial Rose Garden is maintained by Marietta Daisies Garden Club volunteers, known as the ‘Daisy Darlings.’ Collectively, the Daisy Darlings donate more than 130 man-hours/year to prune, plant, and nurture this community treasure.
“ ‘Our members are extremely dedicated to preserving the memory of our Marietta PTA legacy — Alice McLellan Birney,’ states Carol Fey, Marietta Daisies president. ‘Our membership has a passion for gardening, but also education. Many of our members are former/current teachers and PTA members.’
“Donations are accepted to help with the maintenance and repair cost. Most recently, Daisy Darling/artist, Melissa Snyder, created a beautiful illustration which has been made into notecards and will also be sold as a limited-edition print to help offset expenses of stone replacement. Notecards are available for sale through Marietta retailers, White Rabbit Cottage and Market with a B.
“Founded in 2015, the Marietta Daisies Garden Club is an organization of women committed to beautification, education, service and leadership in our community. The organization is a member of the Laurel District, within the Marietta Garden Council, Inc, which is overseen by the Garden Club of Georgia.
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Eagle Scouts (l-r): Ryan Dean, Austin Jordan, Brooks Hess, Marlowe Elmiger, and Dominic Krueger. Bob Ott, Chartered Org Representative, introduced the Eagle Candidates and helped to present the Eagle Awards, along with Scoutmaster Jim Flowers (not pictured).
Thanks to Janis Hylton of the Cobb Master Gardeners and the Wright Environmental Education Center, for the information and photo:
The Master Gardeners and Volunteers at Wright Environmental Education Center are proud of and grateful to the recently-awarded Eagle Scouts who accomplished their Eagle projects on the property. Ryan Dean, Brooks Hess, and Dominic Krueger received their Eagle Awards at the Boy Scout Troop 1011 Court of Honor at Mt. Bethel UMC on Sunday, January 31, along with Marlowe Elmiger and Austin Jordan. All completed very meaningful projects.
The Eagle projects at Wright Center are:
Ryan Dean expanded the Frog Pond and installed a new liner. His team caught the frogs and tadpoles, drained the pond, excavated a new section and replaced the old liner with a new one. New pond plants were added along with a ton of large rocks laid around the perimeter on which the frogs can sun themselves. The project helps facilitate the growth of the frog population.
Brooks Hess and his team built a Plant Jail – four walls rising above a raised platform floor with bars installed in two of the walls. The structure is an invasive plant exhibit designed as a display area for the “dirty dozen” most prevalent invasive plants at Wright and to teach others about the damage that invasive plants do.
Dominic Krueger made several improvements at Wright. He built and installed rustic benches and a swing to provide convenient seating on the front porch of the education center. He and his team also planted native plants.
Judy Beard, Master Gardener Chair at Wright Center, and MG Janis Hylton attended the ceremony to honor the Scouts and their families.
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The Silver Pen Award is presented by the Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K to an elementary school student in Cobb County for completing and submitting a creative writing response to a writing prompt. The 2020 Silver Pen winner is Jeremiah Perry from Rocky Mount Elementary School with the Cobb County School District in Marietta, GA. Jeremiah won the award last year when he was a 4th grader, but the pandemic delayed the recognition ceremony until February 2021.
As explained by Jim Perry, Past President of the Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K (no relation to the winner), “The Silver Pen Award is designed to encourage creative writing.” Students read the beginning of an interesting short story, create an engaging end to the story, then submit it to their 4th grade teacher for review. Each homeroom teacher selects the top three entries from the class and the Assistant Principal chooses one finalist from each class. The four finalists are given “a numbered score” by former educators who are now members of the Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K. All the stories are submitted without names throughout the selection process, so the judges do not know which student wrote the story.
Jeremiah received the following special gifts: A Kiwanis Club Pen, a Silver Pen, twenty one-dollar coins, and an engraved plaque from the Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K recognizing Jeremiah for his writing accomplishment.
Jim Perry spoke for all present (at the socially-distanced, outside awards ceremony on February 10, 2021) when he told Jeremiah, “We hope you will take that writing skill and put it to use throughout your life, because our whole purpose is to encourage good writers to be better writers. You did well.” Assistant Principal Dr. Sage Doolittle added, “Rocky Mount is so proud of Jeremiah! We are thrilled that he has embraced a love for creative writing and that writing passion will serve him well in the future.”
Pictured above representing the Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K are: Jim Perry (Past President), Jim Farley (Past Kiwanis District 15 Lt. Governor), Aimee Mendel (President-elect), Margy Rogers (President), and Gene Schumacher (Committee Co-chair). Also pictured are: Dr. Sage Doolittle (Assistant Principal at Rocky Mount Elementary); Shani Childress (Jeremiah’s Teacher at Rocky Mount Elementary) and Marika Perry (Jeremiah’s mother). Not pictured is John Kone (Club Vice President).
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From the Cobb NAACP, information on its Black History Month events, virtual and in-person, including a Profiles in Black and General Membership meeting on Feb. 23 at The Strand Theatre in Marietta:
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KIDS CARE, a Marietta based nonprofit who creates, supports & implements youth community service projects, is hosting a FOOD DRIVE NOW – FEB 13, 2021. Non-perishable food items are being collected to distribute to people who are homeless & food insecure in Cobb County.
All donated food that is collected will be given to Cobb Senior Service, Center for Family Resources, The Salvation Army, and M.U.S.T. Ministries. These organizations, and many others in Cobb County, are graciously feeding the many people in our community who are food insecure.
Donations can be made in three ways. 1. In kind donations can be dropped off at the one time Drive Thru Drop Off . 2. In kind donations can be dropped at Drop Off Boxes located around town. 3. Monetary donations can be made directly to the KIDS CARE food drive-this money will be directly used to purchase food which will then be donated to the above organizations. https://kids-care2018.org/donate-1
DRIVE THRU DROP OFF: FEB 13th 11 am – 3 pm @ Marietta High School Performing Arts Center Parking Lot. Please use the Manning Rd. entrance/exit.
DROP OFF BOXES are now available during business hours now thru Feb. 13, 2021 at:
West Cobb School of Rock (West Cobb – Kennesaw)
Hawg and Ale Smokehouse (Marietta Square)
Medalyn Salon & Med Spa (Wholefoods plaza Kennesaw)
Families, youth, schools, churches, gyms & individuals are encouraged to help us in this community service mission & provide food for those in need. Please help us gather donations from friends/family/co-workers and deliver them to our Drive Thru or Drop off locations. We will then pass your food donations onto those in need in Cobb County. THANK YOU FOR HELPING US HELP OTHERS!
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East Cobb realtor Janice Overbeck with Tom Gonter of MUST Ministries.
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On February 18, 2021, The Atlanta Business Chronicle will hold their virtual ceremony recognizing Janice Overbeck as the 2021 Leadership in Corporate Citizenship “Rising Star” recipient. According to The Atlanta Business Chronicle, this program recognizes individuals who have found the perfect intersection of social good and corporate success by integrating relevant societal concerns into their core operating strategies and embracing them as positive for businesses, customers, employees and the metro Atlanta community. This award was only presented to three recipients including Overbeck.
She will be recognized for her efforts to support animal activism, raising funds and awareness for Emory ALS Research Center, serving as a Child Ambassador for World Vision, serving on the boards of Fix GA Pets, Georgia Pet Foundation, Keep Cobb Beautiful, and The German School of Atlanta. Much of her charitable work is done through the Janice Overbeck Real Estate Team charity JO Gives, Inc. which was founded in 2016 and is a non-profit organization.
Janice believes deeply that her company operates first and foremost as a community center that just so happens to sell real estate. In an interview with Atlanta Business Chronicle Janice stated,
“As business leaders, we have a duty to corporate social responsibility. If you do what is right and go above and beyond to give back locally and make your local community a little brighter, then, at some point, you will likely be seen and recognized for your work. Although you should initially do these things altruistically (and probably because it makes you feel good to do so), others will see the good. I strive to live by this quote from Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, “If you want to be a true professional, you will do something outside yourself, something to repair tears in your community, something to make life a little better for people less fortunate than you. That’s what I think a meaningful life is — living not for oneself, but for one’s community.”
The Janice Overbeck Real Estate team holds over fifty events a year such as poker nights, wine tastings, art shows, pet adoptions, low-cost vaccination clinics, and more to raise money for various programs including the Homeless Pets Foundation, Emory University, Chin Up Foundation, and Project Mexico.
The team was also named the 2020 Stewardship Partner of the Year with Cobb County in honor of their environmental and sustainability practices. “It is very important to me as a business owner to reduce our carbon footprint as much as possible here at the business and also conserve water and reduce single use plastic” said Janice Overbeck. The team places a heavy emphasis on setting achievable monthly goals that turn into big yearly goals and ultimately result in reaching their biggest goals.
JO Gives, Inc. is focused on low-cost pet vaccination clinics in which they have raised over $100,000 for animals in need since 2016. Since April 2019, JO Gives, Inc. has been working to spay and neuter over 2,000 cats and dogs by the end of 2020. JO Gives, Inc. also works in conjunction with a local veterinarian to build after-school programs that teach humane education of animals to children.
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This past Wednesday, the East Cobb Rotary club distributed free face masks and hand sanitizers to many of our local charities and service organizations. Rotary club member Guy Gebhardt is seen delivering nearly 2,000 KN95 masks and hand sanitizers to the Cobb Police and Fire precincts on Lower Roswell Road.
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From L to R: Maz Islam , owner of the Windy City Grill US Flag Canon and Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K members Margy Rogers, Jim Farley, Mike Kaplan and Jan Williams.
The Kiwanas Club of Marietta Golden K branch—which is made up of retirees and is based at the Tim D. Lee Senior Center in East Cobb—has had many virtual and Zoom meetings in recent months due to COVID-19.
After one such recent meeting, several of the members met for an outdoor lunch at the Windy City Grill on Canton Road. The group is called the “lunch bunch” and Golden K publicity volunteer John Kone relays what happened next:
While having lunch, Kiwanis Club member Jan Williams noticed that the US flag being flown was in a “rough and tattered” shape. It was old and needed to be replaced. She obtained a new flag from US Flag Maker Inc., which was later presented to Maz Islam, owner of the Windy City Grill.
Jan requested just one thing, “I just want the ‘canon’ from the old one.” The canon is the blue part of the flag with the stars on it. “I am what is known as a ‘star maker’ … I cut out the stars from the old flag and then, the stars are presented to US vererans. The rest of the flag is given to the Scouts for proper disposal”, she added.
So, next time you stop by for something to eat at Windy City Grill, rest assured that the previously flown old “Old Glory” has now been replaced with a new “Old Glory.”
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Since the summer the Atlanta Community Food Bank has coordinated a drive-through food pantry at the Stratton Library in Marietta. This coming Wednesday, that’s going to take place at the Cobb Civic Center (548 South Marietta Parkway), and is being organized by the Cobb Public Library system and the Cobb Parks and Recreation department and other county agencies
The hours are from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (or while supplies last), and anyone who drives up gets a package of up to 20 pounds of produce and shelf-stable items on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Out of an abundance of concern for public health, the PBPA Recycling Event scheduled for this Saturday, January 16, has been canceled.
Numbers and spread in our community at an all-time high, and we could not in good conscience risk the health of our volunteers or our donors.
Thank you so much for your support, and please help spread the word. Looking at the bright side, this just gives us more time to gather a good collection for our March 27 event! Mark your calendars now!
Thank you for supporting the Pope Band and the environment.
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The Sprayberry Community Group, which formed during the pandemic to help those in need with food, is having a free bread and pastry giveaway to anyone in the public on Sunday.
The event lasts from 2-4 p.m. in the parking lot of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church (2922 Sandy Plains Road), and they say they have a lot to give away:
This is for ANYONE in the Community!!! This is for anyone (regardless of what their income or status is) who would like to take home a special treat for the family or an extra loaf of bread (rolls, bagels, muffins count) for themselves or their kiddos. If you don’t need anything but someone in your neighborhood or community needs something COME GET SOME FREE FOOD!!!
Please SHARE this everywhere as we have TONS (almost literally) of food that needs a home!
Masks required and if there’s a crowd we will be forming a line or asking people to wait in their cars to keep things safe and socially distanced for everyone. Send a representative to pick up for a few families at the same time if you can!! COME GET FREE FOOD and we will be very happy to give it to you!!!!!!!!!
The Sprayberry Community Group updates its activities on its Facebook page.
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The COVID-19 pandemic and shutdowns stemming from it prompted a response from community, civic, business and governmental organizations like never before in 2020.
Even those groups in Cobb County whose work involves helping those most in need were stretched far beyond what they’re accustomed to doing.
MUST Ministries, a Marietta-based non-profit that serves the homeless and others in need in several metro Atlanta counties, was challenged in unprecedented ways.
Federal CARES Act funding received by Cobb County government was distributed to a number of non-profit and community organizations for broad-based needs, including food, rental assistance, and to help them stay operational.
Among those efforts was a joint response by the Cobb Chamber of Commerce and the Cobb Community Foundation, which launched Operation Meal Plan.
CCF later estimated that county non-profits delivered 8.3 million pounds of food since the pandemic began in March, and those needs will continue for months to come.
At the end of the year, CCF named Howard Koepka of the Noonday Association of Churches as the recipient of its James L. Rhoden Jr. Visionary Philanthropist Award, after the East Cobb resident who founded CCF and has long been involved in non-profit community service in the county.
Other efforts to aid those on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis include people took it upon themselves to lend a helping hand. Among them is Kirsten Glaser, a new East Cobb resident who’s been serving up “lasagna love” to health care workers, first responders, teacher and others.
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Georgia Credit Union employees Jessica Namynanik and Heather Bulloch.
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Credit Union of Georgia helped kick-off the Salvation Army’s Bellringing season during the 2020 Red Kettle Kick Off at the Salvation Army location on Waterman Street. Although things look a little different this year it did not stop the excitement for another season of bellringing with a new donation option! Credit Union of Georgia has proudly supported the Salvation Army throughout the years and is excited to continue to get more involved by having their own kettle this year. Credit Union of Georgia was proud to present a check of $1,250 to support the cause. Additionally, Credit Union of Georgia employees volunteered to ring the bell for their very own sponsored kettle at Kroger on Cherokee Street this month. Due to the ongoing economic impacts of COVID-19, the need of thousands of local families is even greater this holiday season. The Salvation Army of Metro Atlanta is expecting a 155% increase in requests for assistance this holiday season. Because of this, the Virtual Red Kettle has been created so everyone has the ability to rally around our community. Credit Union of Georgia not only donates each year, but fundraises throughout the year for The Salvation Army as well as other local nonprofits. Vice President of Information Technology, Tom McNutt is currently serving on the Board of Directors for The Salvation Army Marietta Corps. Employees at the Credit Union are excited to not only continue fundraising for charities within the branches, but also volunteer to be a bellringer for The Salvation Army. “Growing up I loved being able to drop my coins in the red kettles during the holiday season- it felt so good to give back! I’m proud to be a part of an organization that values giving back to the community and allows me to volunteer,” said Kathy Winiarczyk, Business Development Representative. Make sure to stop by the red kettles within the community this season – swipe your card or drop coins and bills into the kettle to donate. Donations collected directly impact more than 57,000 people in metro Atlanta each year through homeless services, youth enrichment and anti-trafficking programs. Credit Union of Georgia works hard throughout the year fundraising for local charities. To learn more how you can give back to your community with Credit Union of Georgia follow along on social media and www.CUofGA.org for their latest fundraising efforts.
Georgia Credit Union Tom McNutt accepts a donation from a girl.
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While restaurants have been hit hard by pandemic-related closings, two in East Cobb have teamed up to help those in need with their holiday meals.
Paradise Grille (3605 Sandy Plains Road) and Lucia’s Italian Restaurant (4705 Woodstock Road) have organized what they’re calling “feed a family” food trees at both restaurants, with the proceeds benefitting those served by MUST Ministries.
Here’s MUST explaining how the process works:
“Each tree is covered with $50 gift certificates that will pay for a family meal for 6. Every Family Meal gift card will be delivered to MUST Ministries before Christmas Day to distribute among our families.”
So when you purchase a gift certificate, the restaurants will then put together the meals as indicated in the flyers above. In addition to helping needy families enjoy a Christmas dinner, you’ll also be helping the restaurants.
Here’s more from the restaurants:
Purchase a gift certificate and we will display your family name, on your star, on the walls beside our trees.
Let’s fill our walls with Stars and help Must take care of less fortunate friends this holiday season
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It’s a faith-based organization in Atlanta that assists those who are homeless and dealing with addictions.
Sunday’s donation collection, Joy tells us, included a “truckload of food, hygiene items, blankets, clothes, diapers, cleaning supplies, jackets, and more.”
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