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Cobb community service organizations continue COVID outreach

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We noted previously that the Cobb Community Foundation has begun a Community Response Fund that’s raising funds and issuing grants to a number of community service organizations specifically dealing with the effects of the Coronavirus crisis for vulnerable populations.

They’re also letting donors know that many of those organizations can receive direct support, including the delivery of health care services:Center for Family Resources

For food, especially students who are now out of school for the rest of the year:

Financial assistance for low-income families and individuals:

And for cancer patients and the elderly who are among the more vulnerable groups to contract the virus:

For those dealing with domestic violence and abuse:

And organizations treating those with addictions and who are in recovery:

The Center for Family Resources has received a $10,000 charitable grant to support the financial needs of families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

It’s part of a larger effort by CFR, now in its 60th year, which has launched a 60 in 60 program to raise $60,000 in 60 days to provide emergency financial assistance.

More about those non-profits and what they do at the Cobb Community Connection.

Also getting $10,000 grants from the CCF are the Cobb Schools Foundation, which has identified 1,000 students and families needing digital devices for distance learning at home, and Ser Familia, that works with the Latino community.

MUST Ministries is continuing its Food Rapid Response initiative to help feed those in need, including students who depend on school-provided breakfast and lunch. Also pitching in that effort are two large East Cobb congregations, Johnson Ferry Baptist Church and Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church.

Some more resources, provided in the bullet points below by the office of Cobb commissioner JoAnn Birrell:

  • Cobb Senior Services is working hard to help its at-risk clients. As the COVID-19 outbreak continues for the unforeseen future, the list of needed donations has been updated to include toiletries. These seniors have no family or other community support to help them get the necessary items. To view the listed of donation suggestions, click here. Please call Merline Tippens at 770-528-5355 with questions and to make arrangements for your delivery to the Senior Services administrative offices at 1150 Powder Springs St, Marietta.
  • Cobb County Community Services Board (CCCSB), Behavioral Health Crisis Center (BHCC), located at 1758 County Services Parkway, is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week for those experiencing a behavioral health crisis. For more information about Cobb County Community Services Board, please visit www.cobbcsb.com.

Any organizations delivering meals or otherwise providing food should contact Cobb Community Foundation at 770-859-2366 or email CCFTeam@cobbfoundation.org.

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More details about Cobb Senior Services membership program

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Cobb Senior Services membership program
The East Cobb Senior Center celebrated its 22nd anniversary in August. (East Cobb News file photo)

The Cobb Board of Commissioners voted on Nov. 15 to create a membership fee structure for use of Cobb Senior Services, including centers such as the East Cobb Senior Center (previous East Cobb News post here).

The charges go into effect on Feb. 1, 2018, and will be implemented for spring 2018 class registration (but not winter, which is still going on. Here’s also a schedule of December and holiday activities at the East Cobb Senior Center, 3332 Sandy Plains Road).

Here’s what the county sent out earlier today, with more details and contact information about the new membership program:

Membership Fees

  • Cobb residents: $60/year
  • Non-residents: $90/year

You may create your yearly membership online at CobbSeniors.org or by visiting any senior center. Cash, check and credit cards (MasterCard/Visa/American Express) are acceptable forms of payment.

  • Included in the yearly membership are free, evidence-based health programs (Cooking Matters, Matter of Balance, etc.), access to workout facilities and free coffee.
  • If you can’t afford the membership fee, call 770-528-5355 to discuss possible options. You must be within the federal poverty guidelines for consideration.

Class Registration

Registration for winter 2018 classes will begin Monday, Jan. 22, for everyone. Both in-person registration and online registration will start at 9 a.m. Although class fees will remain the same for winter 2018 classes, the new fee structure will be in place for spring registration beginning in April. You must have a valid 2018 Senior Services membership BEFORE you register for any spring 2018 and beyond classes.

The fee schedule is available at each senior center. To view a question-and-answer fact sheet on the new membership program, click here.

Please call 770-528-5355 with questions not addressed above.

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