Project Infinity, Inc is working to help guide those needing housing assistance and has a resource link on their website with a wealth of pertinent information.

Additionally, Cobb County Government's Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program web page has valuable information and links to help those in need.

Cobb Collaborative has a goal of installing 21 Little Free Libraries across Cobb County in 2021. On July 26, number 6 was dedicated in Smyrna and is sponsored by BNI Smyrna Business Exchange. On July 30, number 7 was dedicated at Sanders Elementary School in Austell.

Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, says “Any community benefits from the addition of a Little Free Library, but we have an intentional focus on under-resourced neighborhoods because we know that children in low-income households have approximately one book per 300 children versus middle income households who enjoy approximately 13 titles per child.”

With more LFL dedications planned in the near future, we are excited to be moving toward our 21 in 2021 goal and even more thrilled to have more books accessible to the communities we serve.

Nonprofits are welcome to submit a 3-5 min video using link below – cell phone videos are great! Any nonprofit or community group that has an idea to address a homeless issue serving in one or more of these counties - Cherokee, Cobb, Douglas, Paulding. Awards will be given in amounts up to $20,000. Visit 2021 Northwest Region SPARK Prize Video Gallery (wishpond.com) to apply or find out more from the FAQs.

We are constantly adding new events to our calendar! Be sure to check out our website for a full list of upcoming programming.

The New York Times recently reported interviews with mental health providers and data from hospitals across the country reveal that while providers are continuing to see a surge in teenagers visiting the emergency room for mental health problems, the number of children in crisis under the age of 13 is also on the rise, and has been for years.

As this school year begins, we are bringing insights and resources from local experts to our families. The importance of basic health practices like proper sleep, hydration, nutrition and exercise are an important piece of keeping children healthy - both physically and mentally.

Look for an article from Briahnna Villegas, RN, BSN, Behavioral Health Manager with Good Samaritan Health Centers, in the August edition of our Mind Your Mind newsletter that will explore these areas in more detail.

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