Ah, Thanksgiving, such an amazing time of year that rounds out the end of fall and ushers in the Christmas season! Friends at TFJG gathered together for a special way of giving thanks.  

The HR Department organized a Thanksgiving potluck for the team members in the corporate office to enjoy. Everyone brought a dish to the party and the day was spent enjoying the food and being thankful for each other.

Spring Water in Virginia Beach, VA had a special pre-thanksgiving. The party consisted of lots of delicious food and fun. Community Manager, Gabrielle Baldwin said "The Spring Water Team is thankful for each other and their incredible culinary skills".

Gables Court apartments in Peachtree City had a special way of giving "thanks" to their residents. The team raffled off five turkeys! During this time of thanks, they were able to get two sponsors: Deborah Clemons from XFinity and Maryann Groves of Braelinn World Travel Services. Deborah sponsored two family gift baskets including everything to feed a family of four members and Maryann donated a cookie basket and a gift card. Gables Court mentioned how thankful they are for each and everyone of their residents.

It is not happy people who are thankful; it is thankful people who are happy!

The Franklin Johnston Group was a proud sponsor at the 2015 Virginia Governor's Housing Conference (VGHC) in Hampton, VA. The conference was filled with plenary sessions that help prepare for today's challenges, tomorrow's opportunities, and the future's creation of healthy communities.

Bobby Justice, resident of North Pointe Apartments in Danville, VA received this year's Outstanding Youth Award at the VA Housing Awards Luncheon at VGHC. Justice was selected due to his exemplary commitment and service to his community, including his participation in school, church, and volunteer activities. Justice has balanced these activities while also being supportive of his family, including helping to raise his younger brother while his single mother was fighting multiple sclerosis.

Congratulations, Bobby Justice for going beyond the ordinary.

Equi-Kids hosted their biggest fundraising event of the year on November 21st called the "Stall Ball". Our team members volunteered the night before the event to get the barn and arena transformed.

Melissa Pullin enjoyed volunteering. She said, "It was great to know that helping setup for their biggest fundraising event would assist in the impact that the organization has on the community and children's live. In helping, what typically would take well over a day's work, they were able to be finished that same day. It was pretty awesome to see the horses and to interact with them while decorating the stables."

Founded in 1989, Equi-Kids Therapeutic Riding Program has grown to become one of the largest accredited equine riding programs in the country benefiting the special needs community. Their therapeutic riding program enables their students to experience a world without disabilities. 
 

Melissa Pullin, Danielle Marko, Stephanie Bertucci, Tonia Kovach