February 2018     Helping Neighbors in Need in Sandy Springs and Dunwoody Since 1987. 
Take Part in the Food `n Fun Challenge!  
 
Help Stomp out Hunger in our community and participate in the Community Assistance Center's Food `n Fun Challenge, a community-wide food drive competition to help feed local families in the summer! Businesses, schools, clubs, neighborhoods and all organizations are welcome to compete!
- Hold your team's food drive food between March and April.
- Teams may participate in a Sorting Service Day at CAC following their food drive.
- Awards will be given to groups for the most food collected.
Moms Night at il Giallo to Benefit CAC 
 
The popular il Giallo Osteria & Bar in Sandy Springs and Sandy Springs/DunwoodyMacaroni Kid are hosting a
Moms & Martini night with specially priced $5 martinis!
Wednesday, February 28 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
A $5 donation benefits CAC! Preregister now online!
CAC is Hiring!   
 
CAC is seeking to fill two positions. A full-time Food Pantry Coordinator to oversee the daily operations of the CAC Food Pantry, and a full-time Customer Service/Information Coordinator to oversee the daily operations of the CAC front desk and client data/information.  
Join CAC for a 5K Race !  

Join us for the Chattahoochee Road Runners 5K/10K race in Sandy Springs on Saturday, March 3! Register through CAC and get a discount! Limited edition race/CAC sweatshirts also available for purchase!
Taxes Done Free at CAC!  

VITA
Come to CAC to get your incomes taxes prepared and filed for free! The service is available to anyone with an income of up to $55,000 in 2017 through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA)! Trained and certified volunteers prepare tax returns and ensure all eligible tax credits. Appointments are available now! Call (770) 552-4889 Ext 260 or email [email protected].   More info at www.ourcac.org.
Become a CAC Volunteer this Year! 
 
CAC is growing and seeking more volunteers to operate all areas of the Center! Join the hundreds of volunteers who help our neighbors in need. Give your time in one of many areas of CAC such as the food pantry, CAC Boutique, reception desk or as a client interviewer or adult education teacher. Please visit our website for a list of immediate needs. Groups also welcome. Contact Debbie at [email protected] to join our team!
Your Donations Help Families Stay in Homes    
 
When you donate to CAC you help families and individuals in our community who are facing crisis situations and have nowhere else to turn for help.

A single woman with a chronic illness recently reached out to CAC. She was an attorney but illness has prevented her from working. She lost her car insurance and health insurance. Her monthly prescriptions cost more than the insurance did but she couldn't pay for rent/food/utilities and make the health insurance payment, and her family was not willing to help her. CAC is helping her with food and rent to prevent her from becoming homeless while she applies for food stamps and disability benefits.

Your donations help neighbors like this and other local families in crisis seeking help. No amount is too small. Thank you!
A Look Ahead ... 
 
Wed. Feb. 28 Moms Night at il Giallo benefits CAC

Sat. March 3 Chattahoochee Road Runners 5k/10K in Sandy Springs

The CAC Boutique will be closed on Saturdays temporarily. We apologize for the inconvenience!
Contact Us  

Assistance -  Food Pantry  - Business Office  
1130 Hightower Trail, Sandy Springs, GA 30350

CAC Boutique 8607 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30350 
 
Mailing Address PO Box 501298, Atlanta, GA 31150
 
Office 770-552-4889 | Helpline 770-552-4015 | Fax 770-552-4339  
Fulton County
united way

Funding for CAC is provided in part by the City of Sandy Springs, Fulton County Human Services
and the United Way of Greater Atlanta.

The Community Assistance Center (CAC) brings together the Sandy Springs and Dunwoody communities to provide compassionate assistance to neighbors in need by providing financial support, helping to meet basic needs and promoting self-reliance. CAC works to prevent homelessness and hunger locally with the support of 28 congregations of all faiths, public and private grants, civic organizations, schools, businesses and individuals. Supporters provide financial resources, in-kind donations and volunteer manpower.
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