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May 2023 • Helping Neighbors in Need in Sandy Springs and Dunwoody Since 1987

All CAC locations will be closed on Monday, May 29 for Memorial Day.

Give, save, and repeat at Upscale Thrift store!

HOURS: Monday - Friday, 9:30am-3:00pm and

the first 3 Saturdays of the month, 9:30am-12:30pm

ADDRESS: 8607 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30350

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 is that all proceeds from Upscale Thrift help fund CAC's emergency services programs.

Giving back to the community is as easy as picking up a new designer purse or finding the right glassware for your next holiday party. When you shop at Upscale Thrift, the whole community benefits. We also take donations of like-new items, so go ahead and pick through your closet, come and donate, and then browse through the racks to find your next favorite outfit!

Learn More about Upscale Thrift

Friday, June 16 is FABULOUS FRIDAY!

25% OFF FURNITURE • 50% OFF EVERYTHING ELSE

SPIN-TO-WIN MONDAYS: Try your luck at the wheel every Monday. Spin the wheel for your chance at discounts on your purchase!

Most needed donations:

Sheets
Comforters
Towels
Men's Shoes
Athletic Shoes (all sizes) for Men, Women, and Children

Donations are accepted during our store hours, above. Every donation helps our community. Thank you for your support!

Upscale Thrift does more than sell clothes - they serve as a source of essential household items for our clients. Expert volunteers (a HUGE 'thank you' to Bill Ware and Pete Carpenter!) evaluate computer donations, make repairs, replace parts, and produce working home computers for CAC's adult education students, making sure that clients have the tools they need to continue to learn and get themselves to more stable financial footing. To date, CAC has refurbished and donated more than 80 computers to neighbors in need.

Demand for CAC Services is Up 47% Over Last Year

Costs for essentials like food and rent are still rising, and families whose budget was already tight are in dire need of CAC's help. Please consider donating at this time to our emergency services fund to prevent hunger and homelessness for our neighbors.

Give to the Emergency Services Fund

Donate Food to our Pantries

See How CAC Helps

Tools for School helps 1000+ students succeed

At the start of each school year, CAC's Tools for School Program provides each student in need with a new backpack filled with grade-appropriate school supplies. We're starting to collect donations, both supplies and funds, to make sure every student in our community starts the school year on even footing. Help us provide for 1000+ children this year by donating today!

See List of Needed Items

Donate to Tools for School

Please arrange for dropoff of physical donations to our headquarters (1130 Hightower Trail, Sandy Springs, GA 30338) by emailing schoolsupplies@ourcac.org.

CAC is looking for a bilingual Branch Manager

You know how great CAC is - now's your chance to join the staff! CAC has an opening for a full-time, bilingual (English/Spanish) Branch Manager to oversee our satellite locations. Candidates must have managerial experience and be comfortable working independently, running reports, providing support to volunteers, interviewing clients, and going out into the community to talk about CAC.

The full job description can be found here. If interested, please email your resume and cover letter to ceo@ourcac.org.

Adult Education classes build strong communities

All classes are free and open to the community! Registration required.

Registration for the next ESOL semester begins June 1! Email education@ourcac.org to learn more and register.

CAC Celebrates Graduation of Over 130 Adult English Learners

Individuals from all over the Atlanta metro area – and from all over the world – came together to celebrate completing another semester of ESOL (English as a Second or Other Language) classes at CAC with a multicultural potluck at Morgan Falls Overlook Park.

Browse the picture gallery

Learn more about Adult Education

'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.

MFG Class Schedule

Make our community better - volunteer today!

South Sandy Springs on Wednesdays and Fridays: please help us with Welcoming Clients, Food Pantry Assistance, Check Out, and Client Interviewing.
8607 Food Pantry on Tuesdays and Fridays: shifts available in Food Sorting, Check In/Out. Friday afternoons: Food Processing and Preparation for the next day.
Dunwoody on Tuesdays and Thursdays: Client Interviewer needed.
8607 Thrift Store any day Mondays-Fridays: Cashier on Monday afternoons, Tuesday mornings or afternoons. Floor Merchandiser on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays. Accessories Pricer on Thursdays. Household Pricer on Fridays. Donation Sorter on Mondays, Thursdays, or Fridays. Toy Pricer on Thursdays.
Hightower any day Monday-Friday: Client Interviewers needed.
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.

The need for CAC's services is increasing rapidly! Any time you can spare makes a difference in preventing hunger and homelessness in our community.

Pick Up a Shift at a Food Pantry

See All Our Locations & Hours

See Volunteer Role Descriptions

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.

Become a Host

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!

Inquire About Sponsorship

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!

Get help in your job search

Food That Rocks is two weeks away!

ONE NIGHT ONLY • Thursday, June 8 • 6:00-10:00pm

Use code 'CAC' and $5 will be donated to CAC; bring food to donate

Community Assistance Center • volunteers@ourcac.org • www.ourcac.org

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