July 2023 • Bringing community together since 1987 | |
Getting 1,000 students the tools they need to succeed | |
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I remember as a child getting ready for the start of the school year. A couple of No. 2 pencils and a notebook was all I needed...
Times have changed, and the supply list for students has grown. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the average cost of school supplies for middle school students is $270.76 per child!
Because of our generous donors, we are able to provide 1000 children with backpacks full of needed supplies for free. And not just any supplies - each backpack is packed with items from either a list supplied by the specific school they attend, or customized to their grade level.
No matter the income level of the family or crisis they are in the middle of, the kids go to school with the same supplies as everyone else. This is a huge confidence booster for the students and a critical supplement to family incomes that are already strained. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of these children.
We have several other special programs through the end of the year you can participate in also: coats for kids, holiday food at Thanksgiving, Adopt-a-Family holiday gift program in winter. These youth programs help blunt the impacts of financial insecurity on some of our most vulnerable neighbors - our community's children. Your help brings joy and hope to families in our community.
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Dunwoody 4th of July Parade Brings Rain AND Food Donations | | |
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CAC and Boy Scout Troop 764 collected over 200 pounds of food donations while walking the Dunwoody 4th of July Parade. We had a great time getting to see our neighbors and celebrate the holiday with them! | |
CAC provided over 80,000 pounds of food to families in need in June alone | |
Demand for CAC's supplemental food program continues to increase
Demand for CAC's food program is up almost 60% since this time last year. So far, we've kept pace, distributing over 400,000 pounds of food since the beginning of the year. Our Mini-Markets provide a supermarket-like shopping experience, providing a choice of fresh produce, meat, dairy, bakery goods, and shelf-stable items. We're on pace to distribute more than 825,000 pounds of food this year to keep food on the table for our neighbors.
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Summer Lunches program: keeping kids fed over the summer
We have over 735 children participating in our Summer Lunches program! Each week, we provide key foods like milk, fruit cups, and easy-to-prepare meals, available at any of our three Mini-Market locations on a weekly basis. Kids that usually receive free or reduced lunch at school are covered over the break with our Summer Lunches program. We've distributed around 12,000 additional pounds of food, totaling 16,110 summer meals, to kids in our community so far this summer, and will continue until school starts!
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Boosting neighbors onto better financial footing with job search counseling
"I love the process of helping people figure out what their next step is or should be and then assisting towards that goal... I really feel I have found a place where I can both help others and just as important, feel like I have grown in the process."
- Holly, CAC Career Advocate
Career Advocates are a gamechanger in the job search process. These volunteers are professionals in their own fields who give insight into how to find a job for individuals that have great skills, but can't figure out how to step onto a career path. Since the beginning of the year, Career Advocates have helped (or are helping) over 50 jobseekers find a higher-paying job with good benefits and room for growth, forever changing their family's financial health.
If this sounds like a role for you, please reach out to our Career Center to learn more!
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Single and couples tickets are available now!
We hope to see your at our 'party with a purpose' for an amazing night filled with CAC's successes, French food & drinks, café-style music, silent & live auctions, and more!
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Learn more about our annual fundraising gala at vintageaffair.org.
Questions? Email us at vintageaffair@ourcac.org.
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CAC is made possible by over 300 individuals who donate their time each month | |
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All of CAC's programs, from our food pantries to our ESOL classes, are made possible by the generous individuals that donate their time each month. CAC volunteers not only directly prevent hunger and homelessness in our community, they find a network of neighbors that care just as much as they do. CAC is where community is forged.
If you want to be a part of an established organization that knows how to make a difference, we're waiting for you!
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We would love to answer any questions you have about volunteering; please reach out to us at volunteers@ourcac.org. | |
Open Role Spotlight: Front Desk at South Sandy Springs
If you love to talk to new people and help get them settled in, this is the role for you! We're looking for a friendly neighbor to help greet clients at our South Sandy Springs location. You'll be checking IDs, giving basic directions, and helping families in need feel welcome as they wait for their financial interview or their turn in the Mini-Market. Shifts are available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred but not required; a kind heart is a must.
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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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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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Friday, August 18 is FABULOUS FRIDAY!
25% OFF FURNITURE • 50% OFF EVERYTHING ELSE
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SAVE THE DATE:
National Thrift Day on August 17
Celebrate National Thrift Shop Day with us by shopping on Thursday, August 17!
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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:
- King sheets
- King and queen comforters
- Lamps
- Curtains
- Athletic shoes all sizes
- Men’s jeans
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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 families increase their budgets and thrive | Need help with switching careers? The Career Center helps you build skills, write your resume, interview better, and more! | 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). | |
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