East Cobb Community Service Archives

Marietta Golden K Kiwanis Club donates $12K to local charities

November 22, 2021 3:18 PM by Wendy Parker

Marietta Golden K Kiwanis

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On November 18th, 2021 The Kiwanis Club of Marietta Golden K presented $12,000.00 to sixteen local charity group leader representatives. Recipients of the awarded checks and the groups they represent are as follows:

• ACE Open Hearts Program, Lainey Gaines
• Bert’s Big Adventure, Sheridan Smith
• Camp Twin Lakes, Anna Hutchins
• Empower Cherokee, Amy Vogler, Devon Shay

• Family Promise of Cobb County, Katherine Cullom
• Goshen Valley Boys Ranch, Kevin Scott
• Kate’s Club, Inc., Courtney Parsons
• Mountain Top Boys Home, Donnis Steele
• Murphy-Harpst Children’s Centers, Channel Strange
• MUST Ministries, Don Crampton
• Next Step Ministries, Leigh Johnson
• North Georgia Angel House, Susan Worsley
• Path to Shine, Lisa Jordan
• Rally Foundation, Sydney Sanchez
• Restore Place, Brian Caims
• Scout Troop 444, Wayne Marcinko

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Ex-Commissioner Bob Ott named East Cobb Citizen of the Year

November 18, 2021 12:07 PM by Wendy Parker

Bob Ott East Cobb Citizen of the Year — *Bob Ott flanked by Cobb Chamber President/CEO Sharon Mason and Chamber Chairman John Loud. Photo Courtesy Cobb Chamber of Commerce*

The East Cobb Area Council of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce has named former Cobb Commissioner Bob Ott its 2021 Citizen of the Year.

Ott was honored at a breakfast Thursday at Indian Hills Country Club for his public service, including 12 years on the Cobb Board of Commissioners and citizen activism beginning with the East Cobb Civic Association on zoning and planning matters.

Ott, a Republican who lives in the Powers Ferry-Terrell Mill area, served three terms representing District 2, which stretches from Vinings, Cumberland and Smyrna to much of East Cobb, until retiring in 2020.

(See previous ECN story here as Ott prepared to leave public office.)

The Chamber also noted his role in helping bring the Atlanta Braves to Cobb County, promoting other development in the Cumberland area and helping secure land for the expansion of East Cobb Park (previous ECN story here).

During the COVID-19 crisis, “Ott was vigilant in helping small businesses stay open, working alongside SelectCobb to propose that $50 million of the county’s federal CARES Act funding would be dedicated to developing grants for small business owners,” the Chamber said in a release.

“His term started with catastrophic floods that devastated East and South Cobb County and ended with a pandemic that crippled the nation. Ott worked tirelessly through those terrible events during his term and has remained a faithful servant to his community.”

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Temple Kol Emeth to hold Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service virtually

November 13, 2021 3:15 PMNovember 13, 2021 2:19 PM by Wendy Parker

The East Cobb synagogue Temple Kol Emeth is having its 17th annual Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service in virtual form this year.

The service takes place next Thursday, Nov. 18, starting at 6:45 p.m. with music, followed by the service at 7 p.m.,

A livestream will be available at this link.

The service features music and messages from a variety of faiths and faith communities, including Chestnut Ridge Christian Church, Congregation Etz Chaim, the East Cobb Islamic Center, Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Emerison Unitarian Universalist Congregation, St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church, Transfiguration Catholic Church and Unity North Atlanta Church.

The theme of this year’s service is “Rebuilding Hope Together.”

Each year the service collects donations for its Give-A-Gobble program, which purchases Thanksgiving turkeys and food for those in need.

This year’s recipient is East Cobb-based United Military Care, a non-profit that supports veterans in crisis.

Among the speaks is United Military Care founder and president Kim Scofi.

If you’re interested in donating, you can do so by clicking here.

More information on the Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service can be found here.

Sprayberry PTSA Craft Show returns Nov. 20-21

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Birrell to speak at East Cobb Area Council Chamber breakfast

November 13, 2021 1:32 PMNovember 13, 2021 8:23 AM by Wendy Parker

Cobb Commissioner JoAnn Birrell is the featured speaker at the East Cobb Area Council breakfast of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Nov. 18. Commissioner Birrell recognized

The breakfast takes place from 8-9:30 a.m. at Indian Hills Country Club (4001 Clubland Drive).

The event will also include the announcement of the East Cobb Citizen of the Year for 2021.

Birrell, a Republican from District 3 that includes Northeast Cobb, is in her third term on the Cobb Board of Commissioners.

Registration is open until November 15 at https://bit.ly/3ohdAQR. Tickets are $25 for Cobb Chamber members and $30 for general admission.

More information on the event, including COVID-19 protocols, can be found by clicking here.

East Cobb teen holds basketball clinic for special needs kids

November 6, 2021 4:18 PM by Wendy Parker

East Cobb teen special needs basketball clinic

As he has done for the last four years, Trevor Goldenberg, an East Cobb teenager, took timeout on Election Day to hold a basketball camp for special needs kids.

We profiled him three years ago when he conducted the clinic at Mt. Bethel Christian Academy.

Trevor started the “For Threeee” clinic when he was at Dodgen Middle School. Now, he’s a 16-year-old junior at Walton High School.

His mother Donna sent the following information and photos about the 5th annual “For Threeee” clinic, which was held in conjunction with East Marietta Basketball:

“Participants went through stations with their assigned volunteer and improved their overall skills.They even played some small games with other participants. But most importantly, they had a great time, participants had smiles on their faces and did not want to leave. Thanks to East Marietta Basketball and East Lake Chick-Fil-A for sponsoring this fantastic event.”

East Cobb teen special needs basketball clinic

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Cobb dentist collecting candy for ‘Operation Troop Treats’

October 31, 2021 1:19 PM by Wendy Parker

Cobb dentist Operation Troop Treats

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From November 1-6, Franklin Dental will be participating in the 9th annual Operation Troop Treats campaign where children can bring in Halloween candy in exchange for a toy. The collected candy, along with dental kits and other goodies, will be used to fill care packages for deployed troops, local military units, veterans, and first responders. Not only does this program promote healthy smiles for kids, but it is also a great cause to support the men and women who serve our country and communities.

This year, Franklin Dental in Smyrna is hoping to beat their record of 556 lbs of candy donated to troops and first responders. Operation Troop Treats program is sponsored by Benevis, a national dental services organization, and not only does it promote healthy smiles for kids, but it is also a great cause to support the men and women who serve our country and communities.

Franklin Dental began participating in Operation Troop Treats in 2012 to say thank you to those who serve our country each day. Many of their patients’ families, doctors, and staff are current or former service members, so this program provides a meaningful way for the practice to give back. Here are a few additional points which make this story special to our community:

Here are a few additional points which make this story special to our community:

The Franklin Dental office in Smyrna (2900 South Cobb Drive) is minutes from Dobbins Airforce Base and much of the candy collected will donated locally to say thanks to friends and neighbors in the armed forces

Since 2012, Franklin Dental in Smyrna has collected over 1,072 lbs of candy to support Operation Troop Treats

Do you have leftover Halloween candy? Donate it to our local armed forces members

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Basketball legend Dr. J to speak at Salvation Army Marietta event

October 25, 2021 12:44 PMOctober 25, 2021 9:32 AM by Wendy Parker

Submitted information and photo: Julius Erving, Salvation Army Marietta Corps

Former professional basketball player Julius Erving is scheduled to be the featured speaker at The Salvation Army Marietta Corps’ Red Kettle kick-off on Nov. 6 at Marietta Corps beginning at 11 a.m.

Internationally recognized as “Dr. J,” Erving was a dominant basketball player of his era having scored more than 30K points in his 16-year professional career with the American Basketball Association and National Basketball Association.

“Money raised through these kettles in Cobb County provides much needed funding for The Salvation Army’s programs and services in our area,” said Jose Valentin, co-commander of the Marietta Corps that serves Cobb and Douglas counties.

The Red Kettle kick-off, which will be held at 202 Waterman St. in Marietta, is free and open to the public. Following the one-hour event, tours of the facility are available.

Following the kick-off, the red kettles will be available in front of Cobb businesses from Nov. 8 through Dec. 24. Donations will also be accepted online at salvationarmyatlanta.org/Marietta.

In addition, checks can be mailed to The Salvation Army Marietta, 202 Waterman St., Marietta, GA, 30060.

For more information, please contact David Nutt, event co-chair, at nutt_d@bellsouth.net or 678-409-5229.

Special Needs Cobb golf tournament fundraiser nets $45K

October 20, 2021 1:47 PMOctober 20, 2021 11:46 AM by Wendy Parker

Special Needs Cobb fundraiser

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Special Needs Cobb, a local non-profit that provides respite, residential and resources for special needs people and their families, hosted its 23rd annual Golf Invitational fundraiser on Oct. 11, 2021, at Dogwood Golf Club in Austell, Ga. The organization raised nearly $45,000, a first-time record for them.

The golf invitational is the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year, and it was unfortunately cancelled last year for the first time in more than two decades due to COVID-19. The impact to the organization was multiplied as SNC closed Cobb’s only facilities-based weekend respite house during the pandemic, eliminating the fees that typically support much-needed operational expenses.

“The funds we raise at the annual Golf Invitational are used to maintain and operate our weekend respite program, which is dedicated to special needs children and adults, as well as our 23 adult group homes,” said Debbie Day, executive director. “Our service and reach in Cobb County is unique. Up to 40 percent of our residents are orphans or have no family connection, and the work we do ensures they have a safe, loving home right in the community.”

The “Play Your Way, Golf All Day” event ran from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. with food, prizes, a raffle and goody bags provided. Sponsors included Cobb EMC Foundation, Butler Creek Animal Hospital, Nadler Biernath: Special Needs and Elder Law, Alterman Commercial Real Estate, Robert McLean DDS, Blad & Associates, WatchtheDeer.com and more than 20 hole sponsors.

In addition to money raised for Resources, Respite and Residential services in Cobb County, the golf fundraiser attracted 100 new donors, 72 golfers and 105 attendees. Approximately $10,000 in prizes were awarded.

Special Needs Cobb fundraiser

Mt. Bethel UMC accepting collections for Cobb Diaper Day

October 11, 2021 1:38 PM by Wendy Parker

Following on our story about Cobb Diaper Day, we were provided the flyer below about collection efforts related to that drive by Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church.

They’re continuing to accept your purchases at the church’s welcome center for the next two weeks, including a food truck event next Friday.

Mt. Bethel UMC Diaper Day

East Cobb man raises $20K in ‘mega’ swim for 9/11 aid group

October 2, 2021 2:04 PM by Wendy Parker

East Cobb man mega swim 9/11

An update to the story we ran in late August about James Whitcomb, who was preparing for a 10-mile “mega” swim at the Mountain View Aquatic Center to raise funds for a 9/11 organization:

He reports that his “Swim2Help” the Tunnel to Towers non-profit on Sept. 10 raised $20,601, from 119 donors.

Here’s his report—dated Sept. 11—and some photos from the pool:

The 10-mile MEGA swim was accomplished yesterday at 12:47 p.m. EDT. (I began swimming at 6:14 a.m.)

To this moment collectively 105 supporters have contributed $19,017.00. Wow! Well done! Thank you!

It was a great day to swim with wonderful encouragement all throughout.

We had a very precise lap counter and time keeper in Suresh Sharma. Swim time was 5 hours and 48 minutes. I took 3 breaks which totaled 45 minutes.

My wife and our eldest, Philip, set up and kept everything operating pool side.

The Japan American Society of Georgia hosted the live stream. Many have commented that Yoshi Domoto should be a newscaster – he’s got the looks and voice. Go Yoshi-san! You can see a replay at https://youtu.be/C2U6rNsH65M.

Support swimmers (Natalie, Stephen and Jim Reed) provided me much needed motivation to keep swimming despite cramping and general fatigue.

As always, the staff at Mountain View Aquatic Center were phenomenally supportive. From setting up and breaking down to lifeguarding and sharing food with hungry supporters!

Many people stopped in to cheer and keep spirits high.

Each of you played a very important role by sharing your resources. Your time, money donation, sweat and good cheer is very much appreciated. Our vets, first responders and their families will be helped and I know are grateful.

In closing, I sincerely thank each of you for your support of T2T (www.t2t.org) via my MEGA swim. Many hands do make light work and your hands helped make this task easy.

East Cobb man mega swim 9/11

Cobb Interfaith Habitat Coalition dedicates 21st home

September 25, 2021 11:29 AMSeptember 25, 2021 9:23 AM by Wendy Parker

Cobb Interfaith Habitat Coalition

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On Sunday September 19, Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta and the Cobb Interfaith Habitat Coalition (CIHC) dedicated the coalition’s 21stHabitat home in Austell. The house was the first build started in 2021.

Future Homeowner Rachel Coates has built alongside coalition volunteers for nine weeks and is looking forward to moving into her own home with her children. Rachel is a 47-year-old single mom to Jeremy (13), and Polleen (12), and she works as a caregiver at Arbor Terrace at Burnt Hickory.

The Kenya native has lived in Cobb County for 13 years. Their family currently lives in a two-bedroom apartment in Marietta, which has become too small for them. She is very grateful for the opportunity to partner with Habitat and is excited about her future prospects of finally owning her own home.

The 2021 Coalition includes 12 religious organizations and four corporate members.

Faith partners include:

First Presbyterian Church of Marietta

St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church

Unity North Atlanta Church

Covenant United Methodist

McEachern United Methodist

Due West United Methodist

Smyrna First United Methodist

Bethany United Methodist

Temple Kol Emeth

Log Cabin Community Church

St. Catherine’s Episcopal

East Cobb Islamic Center

West Cobb Islamic Center

Corporate sponsors include:

Moore Colson CPAs and Advisors

Pinkerton & Laws

Truist (BB&T)

Atlanta West Carpets

The annual coalition uses the motto, “We Build to Coexist, We Coexist to Build.”

“For 21 years, this faithful, cross-denominational coalition has represented the best of our county, and always finds a way to build, no matter the challenges,” said Coalition co-chair and Habitat board member, Henry Hene. “It was very rewarding to again be building side by side with this special homeowner who worked so hard to make a better life for the next generation.”

“For more than two decades, this coalition has been a light in this community and a shining example of what people can do when they come together to improve lives,” said Jessica Gill, CEO, Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta. “We are grateful for their unwavering dedication to our mission and bettering our community though stable and sustainable housing.”

Cobb Interfaith Habitat Coalition

Cobb Diaper Day to be held virtually with October collections

September 23, 2021 12:29 PMSeptember 23, 2021 9:23 AM by Wendy Parker

Cobb Diaper Day

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The Cobb Diaper Day Committee announces that it is holding its 13th Annual Diaper Day virtually, due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The annual community-wide effort to collect diapers for low-income families is occurring throughout September and October. All diaper donations will be given to the Cobb Douglas Public Health Teen Pregnancy Program, Communities in Schools of Georgia in Marietta/Cobb County, LiveSafe Resources, MUST Ministries, Ser Familia, Simple Needs GA, South Cobb United, Sweetwater Mission and The Center for Family Resources for distribution to help ease some of the burdens of the thousands of families in critical need.

Organizations, companies and individuals are encouraged to donate to the Barbara Hickey Children’s Fund (managed by Cobb Community Foundation), purchase diapers through their Amazon Wish-list and hold diaper drives, especially during Diaper Need Awareness Week, being held September 27 – October 3, 2021. Also, community-wide collection dates are October 13 from 8 am to 4 pm and October 27 from 4 pm to 6 pm at Cobb EMC Solar Flower Garden in Marietta, Georgia.

Through the efforts of the Cobb Diaper Day Committee, founded by the late Barbara Hickey, more than have been donated to assist low-income families in Cobb County. The goal this year is to donate more than 100,000 diapers.

Low-income families often have the daily stress of choosing between food and diapers. Prolonged wearing of a wet diaper causes diaper rash, and a crying baby leads to more stress in the home. Low-income families also face the facts that:

Food stamps do not include hygiene products, such as diapers.

On average, the cost to purchase diapers is approximately $100/month.

Daycare centers require parents to provide their own diapers.

Barbara Hickey reminded us all that, oftentimes, it is the little things in our lives that make the biggest difference, when she envisioned the community coming together to support local families in need.

Donations are being accepted online at www.cobbdiaperday.com.

Blood drive event to honor Lassiter students with leukemia

September 16, 2021 3:49 PM by Wendy Parker

The Lassiter High School community has been rallying around students Sam Lucas and Luc Mire, both of whom are battling leukemia.

This Saturday several events will be taking place at the Paradise Grill (3605 Sandy Plains Road) in their honor, as September is also Leukemia Awareness Month.

There will be a blood donation station from 10-3, bone marrow swabbing from 10-5 and live music from 6-9, with 10 percent of all sales being donated to the Ronald McDonald House.

Details are in the flyer below, including QR Code/registration information.

Lassiter leukemia students blood drive

East Cobb Civitan Club brings back Wine and Vine fundraiser

September 16, 2021 1:31 PM by Wendy Parker

The East Cobb Civitan Club’s Wine & Vine fundraiser was among the many event casualties in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

This year the civic group is bringing the event back to the Olde Towne Athletic Club, but with a twist.

Next Thursday, Sept. 23, the auction that raises funds for various local charities is being conducted poolside—hence the “Wine & Vine Poolside” title.

There will be food and wine, live music and the auction starting at 6 p.m. The cost is $30 a person and VIP tickets are $150 per couple.

Here’s an online order form that includes sponsorships and additional donations.

EC Civitan Wine & Vine

After 3.7M meals, Cobb Community Food Fleet program ends

September 7, 2021 10:52 AM by Wendy Parker

Cobb Community Food Fleet ends — *Cars lined up at Mosaic Church in Marietta to pick up food boxes being delivered by the Cobb Community Food Fleet.*

Submitted information and photos:

On September 16, 2021, after fifteen months, the operations of the Cobb Community Food Fleet will come to an end.

Since the end of May of 2020, a group of nonprofits, churches, businesses and government entities has been responsible for the receipt and distribution of 168,000 boxes of food being received and distributed throughout Cobb County and beyond. That equates to 4.4 million pounds of fresh produce and proteins, the equivalent of nearly 3.7 million meals. The group that has become known as the “Cobb Community Food Fleet” includes fourteen organizations that picked up the food from Truist Park, the Galleria, the Cobb Energy Centre and Sweetwater Mission, subsequently delivering it to over 50 other fleet members (primarily churches and other nonprofits) throughout the county. Thanks to S.A. White and Mobilized Fuels who provided the diesel needed to run the trailers, refrigeration was never lacking.

The effort has been a joint initiative of Cobb Community Foundation and Noonday Association of Churches. Costs were largely underwritten by the Atlanta Braves, who also contributed the use of the stadium’s massive refrigerator and loading docks as the first distribution center. Cobb County’s Board of Commissioners provided CARES Act and ARP Act funding of $540,000 to purchase food boxes, but the vast majority of the food was provided through the USDA’s Farmers to Families program. What made Cobb such an attractive partner for the program’s food distributors was having a central distribution center at easily accessible facilities with subsequent deliveries throughout the entire county being handled by others. In this case, a “fleet” of nonprofits.

The need for a centralized distribution center went away when the USDA’s Farmers to Families program ended, but the need for food remains. Cobb Community Foundation took this issue to the Cobb Board of Commissioners earlier this year. The Board of Commissioners ultimately allocated $1.5 million of American Rescue Plan funding for the purchase of food by Cobb nonprofits.

Says Shari Martin, President and CEO of Cobb Community Foundation, “We will continue to work to ensure that food remains available when needed and where needed.” To that end, Noonday Association of Churches, the Atlanta Community Food Bank and Cobb Community Foundation are working on an upcoming event for all nonprofit food providers at which attendees will be presented with census tract-level data on food insecurity to explore opportunities for collaboration.

East Cobb 2021 Citizen of the Year nominations accepted

September 2, 2021 12:43 PMSeptember 2, 2021 10:35 AM by Wendy Parker

East Cobb Citizen of the Year, Mitch Rhoden — *The East Cobb Citizen of the Year for 2020 was Mitch Rhoden. File*

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The Cobb Chamber is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Citizen of the Year Awards. The Citizen of the Year Awards, created by Cobb County civic clubs and cosponsored by the Cobb Chamber Area Councils and Cobb County business associations, have been presented annually to extraordinary individuals for the work they have done in Cobb County.

Awards are given to deserving individuals based on nine local area nominations: Acworth, Austell, East Cobb, Kennesaw, Mableton, Marietta, Powder Springs, Smyrna and West Cobb. Given to honor an individual whose impact through the years will be recognized and regarded with pride throughout the area as a role model, these outstanding citizens are chosen for their definable, exceptional deeds, with which he or she has made their community a better place to live.

Nominations are now open through Friday, September 24 at www.cobbchamber.org. For more information on the Citizen of the Year Awards, contact Katie Guice at 770-859-2334 or kguice@cobbchamber.org.

Mitch Rhoden named 2020 East Cobb Citizen of the Year

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East Cobb resident takes up swimming challenge for 9/11 organization

September 1, 2021 4:32 PMAugust 31, 2021 4:08 PM by Wendy Parker

East Cobb resident 9/11 swimming challenge — *“I’m not really a swimmer,” said Jim Whitcomb, who’s taking part in a 10-mile swim Sept. 10 to help the Tunnel to Towers “in my own little way.”*

It’s been nearly a year since East Cobb resident James Whitcomb learned about the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, a non-profit set up after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks to provide seriously injured first responders and military veterans with mortgage-free homes and other housing assistance.

“I thought, ‘What a great foundation? What can I do to help to in my own little way?’ ” Whitcomb said.

To mark the 20th anniversary of 9/11, Tunnel to Towers has organized a “Swim2Help” campaign to encourage donations.

Whitcomb, who splashed in the many lakes of his native Minnesota as a young boy and has lived in East Cobb for 20 years, admits that “I’m not really a swimmer.”

But for several months now, he’s been building up his endurance with weekday swims at the Mountain View Aquatic Center.

On Saturday, he logged seven miles, his longest swim yet, in about four hours, to get ready for the climax to his “Swim to Help” effort that’s been underway in other respects.

Next Friday, Sept. 10, he’s undertaking a 10-mile swim at the Mountain View pool, with some rest and hydration breaks, to get over a substantial fundraising goal he set for himself

Whitcomb has raised nearly $15,000 of a targeted $25,000, mostly through word-of-mouth efforts.

“I’m not a social media guy,” he said, adding that a flyer he posted on Facebook didn’t generate much of a response.

He has created his own website to explain what he’s doing, and why, with some video footage here, here and here.

He’s broken down what he calls his “mega” swim like this: 52,800 feet, or 17,600 yards, or 352 laps in a 25-yard pool.

Whitcomb is inviting the public to come cheer him on, and “make sure I’m still afloat.”

The swim begins at 6 a.m. sharp, and he estimated it will take 6-7 hours with those breaks.

Donations can be made at this link anytime, and many of the donations range between $25-$100.

Whitcomb, a finance executive with J.P. Morgan Chase, said donors can offer any amount they wish.

Wrote one donor: “I work hard to swim ONE mile at Mt. View Aquatic center. You’re awesome. We support T2T also. Good luck.”

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.

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