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CAC Opens Dunwoody Office, Opening Event Feb. 28
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New and returning volunteers are giving their time at the Dunwoody office!
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CAC's new branch office in Dunwoody is now open! Join us for a grand opening event on Friday, February 28 at 9 a.m. with Dunwoody Mayor Lynn Deutsch. CAC's Dunwoody office is located at 5 Dunwoody Park South, Building 5, Suite 113, Dunwoody GA 30338. The office offers access to families who live in that area, particularly those with no car, to CAC services. CAC expects to serve about 400 families a year at the new office.
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Taxes Done Free - VITA Volunteers Needed - Free Training!
CAC offers free tax return preparation and filing to moderate-to-low income households. The service is available to any household in the Atlanta area earning up to $55,000 in 2019. Meet with our team of trained and certified volunteer tax preparers available through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. CAC VITA volunteers ensure the use of all eligible tax credits for maximum refunds and proper filing with Uncle Sam! Appointments are required and available Jan. 27 - April 15, email
VITA@ourcac.org or call (770) 552-4889 ext 241.
CAC is seeking volunteer tax preparers, online training is free!
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Clients Show that Sharing is Caring
It was a typical Wednesday at CAC. The day started slow, probably because it was very cold. But suddenly, at 11 am, the front door opened and twelve people walked in simply saying, "We're in a recovery program and we were sent here because we were told that you can help us with food and clothing."
CAC does give food and clothing to individuals in recovery programs in our service area with ID and a letter of residency from the program. When the last two gentlemen approached the reception desk, one had his letter of residency but the other did not. Before our volunteer had a chance to say anything, the client who had his letter simply said, "If I get food, then we get food together. I will share."
The good news is that we were able to get the documentation needed so both got food and clothing vouchers. But what really resonated with us was that a gentleman who had nothing was willing to share what little he had with his friend who also had nothing. One doesn't have to have a lot to make a difference in the lives of our neighbors in need.
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Take the 2020 Food `n Fun Challenge!
The Food `n Fun Challenge is a community-wide food drive with the goal of providing food to local families and children in the summer months. Enter a team from your business, school, congregation, neighborhood, civic group or club to collect food for CAC! Groups are encouraged to schedule a "Food Sorting Service Day" at CAC. Awards are presented to groups that collect the most food! Schedule your
Food `n Fun Challenge food drive any time to be completed by April 27, 2020. This year's award event is tentatively scheduled for May 1, 2020.
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Walk or Run in the
Chattahoochee Road Runners 5K/10K in Sandy Springs and Support CAC!
Saturday, March 7, 2020 This is one
the fastest 5K & 10K races in Georgia with a downhill finish and a great Peachtree Road Race seeded qualifier.
Make a $30 donation to CAC when you register and receive 2 passes to The Springs Cinema and Tap House! A portion of race proceeds will be donated to CAC.
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MLK Jr. Day of Service at CAC
CAC is grateful for the volunteers who gave their time on MLK Jr Day! CAC welcomed families from the Jack and Jill Dunwoody chapter, other volunteers from the Dunwoody community, and 20 members of the North Springs High School baseball team. They completed various projects around CAC from working in the food pantry to painting. If you would like to bring a group to volunteer at CAC contact Nolan at
volunteer@ourcac.org.
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Assistance - Adult Education - Business Office
1130 Hightower Trail, Sandy Springs, GA 30350
Food Pantry
- CAC Upscale Thrift
8607 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30350
Branch Offices
120 Northwood Drive, Suite 234, Sandy Springs, GA 30342
5 Dunwoody Park South, Bldg 5 Suite 113 Dunwoody, GA 30338
Mailing Address PO Box 501298, Atlanta, GA 31150
Office 770-552-4889 | Helpline 770-552-4015 | Fax 770-552-4339
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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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