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All children in Dawson County will have
the opportunity to become successful,
contributing, productive and
self-sustaining adults
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oin our Community Collaborative
Please join us as we work together sharing information and services to help build a strong, vibrant, healthy community. Collaborative meetings are held the first Tuesday of every month at 9am at Dawsonville City Hall. If you can't make it, we are happy to make announcements for you. Contact Nancy Stites at 706-265-1981 if you need more information.
Our next meeting will be September 11, 2018
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Stuff the Bus Success
THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! We so greatly appreciate all who came to KROGER July 28th to our STUFF THE BUS event and made a donation of school supplies. We had quite a haul and we are grateful for every pencil! Over 300 backpacks were distributed to Dawson County students, setting them up for a successful school year!
Special thanks extended to Kroger, Associated Credit Union, Zaxby's and the many volunteers of Mountain Lake Church and Browns Bridge Church who made this event and distribution so successful!
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Stand Up For Children
The last award given at the 2018 ESPY'S was given to the 140 sexual abuse victims, now survivors of USA gymnastics doctor Larry Nasar for their amazing show of COURAGE. One survivor said if
only
ONE
adult had believed and taken action; the hundreds of ladies on the stage would not have been abused.
Be that ONE!
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Call Family Connection to sign up for Darkness to Light's, Stewards of Children child sexual abuse prevention training. 706-265-1981.
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For a short time, training will be available online for
FREE thanks to a partnership between gymnast Aly Raisman and Darkness to Light. (#fliptheswitch) Click here for more information:
https://www.fliptheswitchcampaign.org/
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Support Dawson Foster Families
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On
October 8th from 5:00pm-8:00pm, Zaxby's in Dawsonville
will donate a percentage of all sales to support the wonderful Foster Families of Dawson County!
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In Region 2, which includes Hart, Franklin, Banks, Stephens, Habersham, Rabun, Hall, Forsyth, White, Lumpkin, Dawson, Towns, and Union Counties, there are almost 1000 children in Foster Care. These children are cared for by a combination of Foster Parents, relatives, and Group Homes
all over the state of Georgia. It is DFCS's goal to keep children in their communities and with their siblings but that is not always possible.
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If you are interested in becoming a foster parent. please contact
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We can all help prevent suicide.
The National Suicide Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
1-800-273-8255
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Talking to your child about underage drinking isn't that scary
Be sure your child knows your expectations and the consequences that go along with underage drinking; you can use every day opportunities to talk with them, having lots of small conversations will go a long way.
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August 21- Substance Abuse Task Force Meeting
August 25- Kiawanis Revenuers Run
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September 9- Good Shepherd Clinic Grits & Granola
September 15- Relay for Life Super Hero Fun Run
September 17- Dawson County Chamber Golf Classic
September 25- Georgia Mountain Food Bank Empty Bowl Lunch
October 8- Foster Family Night at Zaxby's
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| Legacy Link Legacy Link is designated by the Georgia Department of Human Services as the Area Agency on Agency (AAA) for the 13 county region including Banks, Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin, Habersham, Hall, Hart, Lumpkin, Rabun, Stephens, Towns, Union and White Counties. The AAA is responsible for advocacy for seniors, planning and administration of programs, coordination and monitoring services in the area. Examples of services offered can be seen below. For more information, visit Legacylink.org or call 770-538-2650.
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Community Care Service Program
CCSP serves low income, frail persons of all ages living within the region. The program assists people to continue living in their homes and communities
For more information call 855-266-4283.
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SOURCE Program
SOURCE provides individuals who meet nursing home level of care and are SSI Medicaid recipients with personal support services.
For more information call 855-266-4283
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Kinship Care
The Kinship Care Program provides information and referrals regarding benefits for children being raised by Grandparents, Aunts or Uncles.
For more information call 770-538-2650
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Promise686 presents...
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Promise 686
Did you know there are 15,000 children in our state who are without a secure place to live?! And many, many of these children are from our cities and neighborhoods.
Churches are filled with people who care-if only they knew how to help. Join the movement of those who are stepping up to respond to the urgent need for more loving homes for children caught in limbo!
For more information; contact Nancy Stites at
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CarePortal
CarePortal is a technological tool utilized in 10 states that has already served 11,000 children. Promise686 is the implementing partner in Georgia. (Currently launched in seven counties.) Via a simple email request, CarePortal provides entry-level opportunities to connect a network of caring people in churches to vetted physical needs of families in their community.
For more information; contact Nancy Stites at
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Georgia Ranks 39th in the Nation for Child
and Family Well-being, Shows Improvement
The Annie E. Casey Foundation released its latest national
KIDS COUNT® Data Book this morning. Georgia ranks 39
th
in the nation for overall child and family well-being-the first time our state has ranked higher than 40
th
since 2012.
Though Georgia's children and families still face challenges, the investments Georgia has made in its children and families over the past decade are poised to pay dividends.
To read full report: click here
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Kiwanis Club of Dawson County
REVENUERS RUN
AUGUST 25, 2018
8:00am
Rock Creek Park
$25.00 entry
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Good Shepherd Clinic
GRITS & GRANOLA
SEPTEMBER 9, 2018
11:00am-2:00pm
The Chimneys at Big Canoe
$50.00 per person
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Relay for Life
SUPER HERO FUN RUN & WALK
SEPTEMBER 15, 2018
8:00am
War Hill Park
$25.00-30.00 or $15.00
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Dawson Chamber of Commerce
GOLF CLASSIC
SEPTEMBER 17, 2018
10:00am Shotgun Start
Chestatee Golf Club
$125.00-$950.00
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Georgia Mountain Food Bank
EMPTY BOWL LUNCH
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018
11:am-1:00pm
First Baptist Church Gainesville
$30.00 per lunch
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No One Alone
North Georgia's Got Talent
OCTOBER 2018
Registration now open
Call 706-375-4260
for more information
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