June 2023 • Bringing community together since 1987 | |
All CAC locations will be closed on Tuesday, July 4 for Independence Day.
Join us for the Dunwoody 4th of July parade and bring your nonperishable items to donate! See our most-needed list; canned meats, rice, dried beans, and pasta are always appreciated!
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Quiz: What city has the largest Fourth of July parade in all of Georgia? It was too easy – Dunwoody, of course! Independence Day is just around the corner, and CAC will be marching with Boy Scout Troop 764, who is doing a food drive for CAC! They will be pushing grocery carts the length of the parade, collecting nonperishable food for our three Mini-Market locations. How cool is that?
The number of people coming to our food pantries is up 57% so far this year over last. Need is still great, and you can help. Come on out and bring food stuffs with you from our most-needed foods.
Here is a look at the impact the CAC community had on neighbors’ needs last year:
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We need you, our community, to remain faithful to the task of helping our neighbors. Your contributions make a difference every day.
- Francis, CEO of CAC
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Opportunity to help: Tools for School program | |
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Are you interested in helping us get over 1000 kids in need ready for school? We'll be packing brand-new backpacks with age-appropriate school supplies and distributing them during July and early August. Help us put kids on even footing for this school year!
Give your time: contact schoolsupplies@ourcac.org to let us know you're interested in helping pack backpacks or distributing them in our community.
Give items/funds: donate directly or donate school supplies (see our most-needed list). For just $50, we can use our wholesale contacts to source a new backpack and all needed school supplies for a child in need.
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All extra supplies not used will help stock our Teacher's Supply Closet, used by teachers to provide materials for kids and projects through the school year. | |
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Summer Lunches program: keeping kids fed over the summer
"The choices [available] are so much better than before! We're really grateful."
- Summer Lunches participant
We've been feeding over 600 kids every week since the beginning of June at our three Mini-Market locations, providing key foods like milk, fruit cups, and easy-to-prepare meals - as well as access to choose from the rest of the store, too! Kids that usually receive free or reduced lunch at school are covered over the break with our Summer Lunches program.
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You can help keep families in their homes | |
"What does my home mean to me? My home means a place where I can feel safe and secure, because I know my family is there to protect me. A place where I feel loved by everyone one around me, my family and friends and my pets. A place where I can share laughter with everyone around me. And a place where I can be myself."
– Daphne, Age 8
Last year, CAC helped prevent 636 evictions - and the need for financial assistance keeps rising. With your help, we can prevent hundreds more and keep kids like Daphne in their homes. Join us at CAC in helping our neighbors in need; please consider donating to our emergency fund today.
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Single and couples tickets go on sale July 5!
We hope to see your at our 'party with a purpose' for an amazing night filled with CAC's successes, French food & drinks, cafe-style music, silent & live auctions, and more! Questions? Email us at vintageaffair@ourcac.org.
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Reserve your seat and join the Host Committee | Enjoy an elegant, fun-filled evening while supporting a great cause! Host Committee members lead the charge in making our biggest fundraiser of the year a success. You'll receive four tickets to the gala, will be listed in all Vintage Affair communications, and will be helping to prevent hunger and homelessness in Dunwoody and Sandy Springs. | |  |
Sponsor our event as a company or individual | Show your support at the highest level: become a Vintage Affair sponsor! Your donation will help keep families in their homes, plus you'll get tickets to the event and brand exposure in our wonderful local community. Sponsors help us make our fundraiser a success, allowing us to raise even more funds for our mission. Many sponsorship levels are available; send us an email and learn more! |
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Find your own community - volunteer today! | |
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South Sandy Springs on Wednesdays and Fridays: please help us with Welcoming Clients, Food Pantry Assistance, Check Out, and Client Interviewing.
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8607 Food Pantry on Thursdays and Fridays: shifts available in Food Sorting, Check In/Out. Monday-Friday: Food Processing and Preparation for the next day (short late shift, 1:30-3:00pm).
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Dunwoody on Tuesdays and Thursdays: Client Interviewer needed.
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8607 Thrift Store Merchandisers/Sales Associates (any day); Household Pricers on Thursday and Friday.
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Hightower any day Monday-Friday: Client Interviewers needed.
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Remote opportunity to help make our largest fundraiser of the year a success: join a fun team and help secure auction items for Vintage Affair.
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Remote opportunity to follow up with our clients and see how they're doing via phone and email. Flexible days and hours, either out of Hightower office or remote.
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OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Monday-Friday, 9:30 am-3:00 pm and
the first 3 Saturdays of the month,9:30 am-12:30 pm
ADDRESS: 8607 Roswell Road,
Sandy Springs, GA 30350
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Friday, July 21 is FABULOUS FRIDAY!
25% OFF FURNITURE • 50% OFF EVERYTHING ELSE
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SPIN-TO-WIN MONDAYS:
Try your luck at the wheel every Monday. Spin the wheel for your chance at discounts on your purchase!
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Most needed donations:
- Sheets
- Comforters
- Towels
- Men's Shoes
- Athletic Shoes (all sizes) for Men, Women, and Children
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Give, save, and repeat at Upscale Thrift store!
Learn about the best-kept secret in Sandy Springs - the CAC's Upscale Thrift Store! Like-new clothing, accessories, and household goods can be found at thrift store prices. The best part?
All proceeds help fund CAC's emergency services programs.
SHOP • DONATE • VOLUNTEER
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Adult Education classes build strong communities
All classes are free and open to the community! Registration required.
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Computer Classes
CAC is offering classes on Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in five-class series in July-September, as well as Computer Basics classes on demand.
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'My Financial Goals' Classes
These classes teach basic financial tools at two levels, from making a budget to understanding how to save for the future. Register by emailing us.
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CAC Career Center helps jobseekers find great careers | |
Pssst... the CAC Career Center now offers access to 50+ virtual jobseeker workshops a month! See the highlights on our online calendar (or access Goodwill's Career Connector for the full schedule). | |
Need help with switching careers? The Career Center helps you build skills, write your resume, interview better, and more! | | | | |
