June 2022 • Helping Neighbors in Need in Sandy Springs & Dunwoody Since 1987 |
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At a time of crisis, CAC is there to help |
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Inflation in Atlanta is at 10.8%, higher than the national average of 8%. Our families are being hit harder than most. The prediction is that inflation will continue to rise. In short – it will get worse before it gets better. That is bad news for us all, but it is devastating news for our neighbors who are barely making ends meet already.
Gas, groceries, utilities, rent: all costs are going up. One of our clients recently saw her rent increase by $400 per month. It is too much for her to absorb. The number of families taking advantage of our food pantries has steadily risen this year, and was 39% higher in May than January. That is 87 additional families that find themselves in need of help to provide food for their family.
Your support can help CAC be there when families in need turn to us. We cannot do it without you. Our donors have been so very faithful, and thousands have been helped because of it. Thank you. Can you help us, help a few more? Your donation will go directly to helping families in Sandy Springs and Dunwoody keep a roof over their head and food on the table.
Stop by for coffee, anytime.
Francis, CEO
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Some of our neighbors are hanging on by a thread - a thread that continues stretching and thinning as inflation rises and costs increase. Help us weave our threads into a lifeline and pull our neighbors out of a dire situation. |
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A dozen jobseekers gathered on June 20 to get hands-on, expert training on how to write a resume. A professional trainer from Goodwill of North Georgia provided a framework, real-life examples, and individualized help on writing a resume. In addition, attendees received access to Goodwill's resume-writing software, which produces an industry-specific, formatted resume with YOUR information.
Want to get access to all of the jobseeker tools available? Contact the Career Center! And, don't miss out on the next FREE workshop - on Wednesday, July 13 from 11:00am-12:00pm, we'll be discussing interviews, how to prepare , what to expect, and more! Everyone is welcome. You'll:
- Understand the different types of interview questions and how to prepare to answer them.
- Learn the most effective ways to prepare for an interview, including how to present yourself professionally.
- Learn professional next steps after an interview.
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See you at the Dunwoody 4th of July Parade - bring food donations! |
We'll be walking the Dunwoody 4th of July parade on Monday with Boy Scout Troop 764, collecting food donations for our food pantry! Enjoy the biggest Independence Day parade in Georgia and help your neighbors with your donations of non-perishable items. See you there! |
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HOW many pounds of food?! |
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In May 2022, CAC distributed over 49,500 pounds of food! This year, CAC has helped our neighbors by providing 228,215 pounds of supplemental food to over 1,420 visitors. Over 84,600 pounds of distributed food is fresh food - dairy, meat, prepared meals, and fresh veggies & fruit. |
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Not only does our food pantry put food on the tables of those that need it the most, it also frees up room in their budget to pay for other necessities (i.e. toiletries, diapers, the phone bill).
CAC has connections that allow us to buy food in bulk for discounts or at-cost. Food donations AND monetary donations are key to helping our neighbors!
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A few hours of your time makes a lifetime of difference for those in need. |
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CAC is a volunteer-driven operation, with more than 230 volunteers a month that help greet clients, assist with client intake, sort food or clothing, and more.
Your contribution of a few hours a week or a month can make the difference in how many people CAC can help. Try a shift today and see the impact you can make in your community!
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More than 1000 children receive summer lunches and school supplies from CAC |
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CAC has put together 22,000 easy-to-prepare summer meals for kids in our community! We have almost 500 kids registered for our Tools for School program, where students receive a full set of school supplies and a new backpack for the upcoming school year. Your support of CAC helps more than 2300 children in Sandy Springs and Dunwoody each year. |
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Summer Lunches
5 easy-to-prepare lunches per week, per child, throughout the summer, distributed through all three food pantries
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Tools for School
Free backpacks with grade-appropriate supplies at the beginning of the school year for students from Pre-K to high school
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Congratulations to our 110 ESOL graduates! |
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110 ESOL graduates who participated in seven levels of instruction had a potluck at Morgan Falls Overlook Park on Tuesday, May 31 to celebrate their graduation. See the pictures here! |
New ESOL classes begin in July, and registration is open now! Contact education@ourcac.org for more information.
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Vintage Affair 2022 - Oktoberfest Celebration |
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Don't miss out on Vintage Affair, an amazing gala benefitting CAC's mission! We'll be hosting an Oktoberfest party on Saturday, October 22 at Mercedes Benz Headquarters, with food, drink, silent & live auctions, and more!
Tickets go on sale in July, so mark your calendars. If you'd like to show your support of CAC and become a host (4-ticket package available now), contact development@ourcac.org.
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HOURS:
Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
The first 3 Saturdays of the month,
9:30 am - 12:30 pm
ADDRESS:
8607 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30350
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July 15 is FABULOUS FRIDAY
25% OFF FURNITURE • 50% OFF EVERYTHING ELSE
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SPIN-TO-WIN MONDAYS
Try your luck at the wheel every Monday. Spin the wheel for your chance at discounts on your purchase!
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TWO-FOR-TUESDAYS
Each Tuesday features different 'buy one, get one free' deals. Come by on Tuesdays and see what's on sale!
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Kids can fundraise for CAC through Kids Boost! |
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Kids Boost empowers kids ages 8-14 to use their own passions, talents, and ideas to raise awareness and funds for causes that are important to them - like CAC! Kids Boost provides each child with $100 start-up money, resources, and a one-on-one coach to support them throughout their fundraising project. Kids Boost is a 100 percent kid-driven process, and a great way to give back to the community while learning important skills like communication, budgeting, and philanthropy. |
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Self-Choice Mini Market Food Pantry
Upscale Thrift Store
8607 Roswell Rd, Sandy Springs, GA 30350
Adult Education
Career Center
1130 Hightower Trail, Sandy Springs, GA 30350
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South Sandy Springs Office
120 Northwood Drive, Suite 150 & 160
Sandy Springs, GA 30342
Dunwoody Office
5 Dunwoody Park South, Bldg 5, Suite 113, Dunwoody, GA 30338
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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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Help today: Shop • Donate • Volunteer |
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