Community Service InvestiGators
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CSI Mission: Investigate needs within our community and help meet those needs through fundraising, volunteering and contributions.
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Current List of Organizations that CSI supports:
1. Bald Ridge Lodge- http://www.baldridgelodge.org/
2. Chestatee Elementary School- http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/chestatee
3. Children's Center for Hope & Healing-
http://www.redandblack.com/marketplace/children-s-center-for-hope-and-healing/business_33632900.html
4. Family Haven- https://forsythcountyfamilyhaven.info
5. Forsyth County Humane Society- http://www.forsythpets.org/
6. Forsyth County Library- http://www.forsythpl.org/
7. Forsyth County Sheriff's Victims Advocate- http://www.forsythsheriff.org/information-2/domestic-violence/
8. Healthy Paws for a Cause- healthypawsforacause.com/
9. Jesse's House- http://www.jesseshouse.org/
10. Meals by Grace- www.mealsbygrace.org
11. Meals on Wheels- http://www.forsythforfamilies.com/tag/meals-on-wheels/
12. Special Olympics- http://www.specialolympicsga.org/
13. Teen MOPS- http://www.creekside.net/teen-mops.html
14. The Place- http://www.theplaceofforsyth.org/tpof/Welcome.html
15. YMCA- http://www.ymcaatlanta.org/fcy/
2. Chestatee Elementary School- http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/chestatee
3. Children's Center for Hope & Healing-
http://www.redandblack.com/marketplace/children-s-center-for-hope-and-healing/business_33632900.html
4. Family Haven- https://forsythcountyfamilyhaven.info
5. Forsyth County Humane Society- http://www.forsythpets.org/
6. Forsyth County Library- http://www.forsythpl.org/
7. Forsyth County Sheriff's Victims Advocate- http://www.forsythsheriff.org/information-2/domestic-violence/
8. Healthy Paws for a Cause- healthypawsforacause.com/
9. Jesse's House- http://www.jesseshouse.org/
10. Meals by Grace- www.mealsbygrace.org
11. Meals on Wheels- http://www.forsythforfamilies.com/tag/meals-on-wheels/
12. Special Olympics- http://www.specialolympicsga.org/
13. Teen MOPS- http://www.creekside.net/teen-mops.html
14. The Place- http://www.theplaceofforsyth.org/tpof/Welcome.html
15. YMCA- http://www.ymcaatlanta.org/fcy/
2019-News
CSI - Tuesday January 8th 10:00 am The Columns
Happy New Year! How wonderful it is to begin the year thinking of ways to best support our community. A special thanks to the Interest groups for their wonderful creations and to the community at large with all the gift certificates or services donated. We can make a difference to many local groups this year and we’re excited to make that happen again. With your support we have been able to do so much more. Thank you for a wonderful year.
At the January luncheon, we’re collecting for “Healthy Paws for a Cause.” They don’t need pet food, but they do appreciate items that will keep their facility clean and supplies for the office. CSI will make a cash contribution as well. Here’s a list:
Computer paper, Canon 128 Cartridge, AA & AA batteries
Bleach, Tide detergent, Dawn (blue) dish detergent (kills fleas)
antibacterial hand soap, Clorox wipes, coin envelopes
New or used leashes and collars Thank you so very much!!!
The Place is now signed up for the Smile.Amazon program! If you shop a lot online through Amazon, please consider using the Smile program – it’s no cost to you but The Place will benefit. There are so many non-profits to choose from, The Place is just one of them. Any charity you choose will appreciate the help. I just think that The Place is pretty awesome! Just go to;
https://smile.amazon.com
The BOX TOPS can will be on the table again this month – so please bring in your Labels for Education and the BOX TOPs labels that you can find on items you use every day. These items may seem small and insignificant, but add up quickly for extra money for the schools.
Did you see the announcement on page 3???? Start collecting! This will be fun!
Our next meeting will be held on January 8th at 10:00 am at the Columns. Everyone is welcome to join us. Call for information or directions.
Happy New Year! How wonderful it is to begin the year thinking of ways to best support our community. A special thanks to the Interest groups for their wonderful creations and to the community at large with all the gift certificates or services donated. We can make a difference to many local groups this year and we’re excited to make that happen again. With your support we have been able to do so much more. Thank you for a wonderful year.
At the January luncheon, we’re collecting for “Healthy Paws for a Cause.” They don’t need pet food, but they do appreciate items that will keep their facility clean and supplies for the office. CSI will make a cash contribution as well. Here’s a list:
Computer paper, Canon 128 Cartridge, AA & AA batteries
Bleach, Tide detergent, Dawn (blue) dish detergent (kills fleas)
antibacterial hand soap, Clorox wipes, coin envelopes
New or used leashes and collars Thank you so very much!!!
The Place is now signed up for the Smile.Amazon program! If you shop a lot online through Amazon, please consider using the Smile program – it’s no cost to you but The Place will benefit. There are so many non-profits to choose from, The Place is just one of them. Any charity you choose will appreciate the help. I just think that The Place is pretty awesome! Just go to;
https://smile.amazon.com
The BOX TOPS can will be on the table again this month – so please bring in your Labels for Education and the BOX TOPs labels that you can find on items you use every day. These items may seem small and insignificant, but add up quickly for extra money for the schools.
Did you see the announcement on page 3???? Start collecting! This will be fun!
Our next meeting will be held on January 8th at 10:00 am at the Columns. Everyone is welcome to join us. Call for information or directions.
2018-News
OUR THANKS!
CSI’s 2018 Silent Auction was a huge success because of generous donations by the following businesses in the area. Our deepest gratitude for your continued support of our community. Together we do make a difference!
CSI’s 2018 Silent Auction was a huge success because of generous donations by the following businesses in the area. Our deepest gratitude for your continued support of our community. Together we do make a difference!
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Big Creek Travel
Brenda Tustian Carraba’s Restaurant Country Land Golf Cumming Playhouse Curves Farm Fresh Beef Ferguson’s meat Market Hampton Golf Village Healthy Paws for a Cause Hollywood Feed Jenny Reed’s Cruise Planners Kearse Law Firm Keller Williams Realty Lance’s Jewelry Lanierland Floral Linda Petty Mak Beauty Institute Marlowe’s Tavern |
Mattress Bliss
Mel Belle Boutique & Gifts Mia’s Restaurant Mr. Rogers’ Cleaners My Mercedes Place Parson’s Pet Resorts Brenda Tustian Pike Nurseries Rosati’s Pizza Sport’s Pub Shelf Genie Sprouts Stars and Strikes Tam’s Backstage Trader Joe’s |
DECEMBER NEWS
This year, we have decided to collect “stocking stuffer” gifts for the Chestatee School “Bravo Bucks” store. The children collect these Bravo bucks for kindness to others, positive behavior, etc. and can be redeemed in the store. Small gifts like yo-yos, hand held calming toys, school supplies, pencil sets, stress balls, etc - let your imagination run wild! Please no food or candy. We’re also collecting children’s books – new or used in good condition for their main or classroom libraries.
The Place Holiday program for needy children this year is already is full swing. CSI decided to be a sponsor at the “Snowflake” level, which means a $500 donation to be used as best needed. This is the second year that “The Place” has offered the Holiday program where qualifying needy families fill out a wish list for toys and clothing. Our CSI members plan to volunteer their time by helping to prepare the toy rooms or helping parents choose gifts for the children. Our next meeting will be held at the Columns on Tuesday, December 11.
Everyone is welcome to join us. Have a wonderful holiday!
This year, we have decided to collect “stocking stuffer” gifts for the Chestatee School “Bravo Bucks” store. The children collect these Bravo bucks for kindness to others, positive behavior, etc. and can be redeemed in the store. Small gifts like yo-yos, hand held calming toys, school supplies, pencil sets, stress balls, etc - let your imagination run wild! Please no food or candy. We’re also collecting children’s books – new or used in good condition for their main or classroom libraries.
The Place Holiday program for needy children this year is already is full swing. CSI decided to be a sponsor at the “Snowflake” level, which means a $500 donation to be used as best needed. This is the second year that “The Place” has offered the Holiday program where qualifying needy families fill out a wish list for toys and clothing. Our CSI members plan to volunteer their time by helping to prepare the toy rooms or helping parents choose gifts for the children. Our next meeting will be held at the Columns on Tuesday, December 11.
Everyone is welcome to join us. Have a wonderful holiday!
NOVEMBER NEWS
CSI – Tuesday November 13th 10:00 am The Columns
The CSI gators are getting excited about the auction! There will be some awesome gifts for the holidays! There will be scrumptious bakery items, a silent auction that had been heavily supported by the community, and a chance to support 2 non-profits directly. These groups are the YMCA and Family Haven. (There will also be a donation basket for CSI in case you would like to make a cash donation to the fundraiser.) Please remember that 100% of the auction proceeds will go directly back into our community. The auction will start promptly at 10:30 and will last one hour before the luncheon begins. We can accept checks (made payable to FCWC – CSI) or cash only. Each section of the Auction will require a separate check or cash: the non-profit table, the bakery and the silent auction, so please be sure to bring multiple checks. Your support is invaluable to us!
Let’s review the Auction procedure. Bids close at 11:30 and will be tabulated during the luncheon and the entertainment. Please do not ask for “early check outs.” The winners will be announced in small groups from the podium and given slips that total your winnings. PLEASE WAIT UNTIL YOUR NAME IS CALLED to avoid confusion at checkout. This group then heads to check-out and after payment, retrieve your items. There will be members at the tables who will ask to see your receipt, help you find your item and locate packaging if needed. Nothing may be removed from the auction without your receipt in hand. With your cooperation this should all move fairly quickly and carefully so everyone gets the right items.
The Gator-aid for Chestatee Elementary was amazing! We collected 945 individual snacks for them as well as 30 pounds of toiletries (15 pounds was pulled out for Family Haven, too). That was quite an accomplishment! The kids and staff at Chestatee were very grateful – and the thanks go to you. Please continue to collect those box tops and labels for education.
Our meeting this month will be held at The Columns at 10:00 am. We’ll be reviewing staffing for the tables, set up, and last minute details to make the auction awesome!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. We all have so much to be thankful for, don’t we?
NOVEMBER NEWS
CSI – Tuesday November 13th 10:00 am The Columns
The CSI gators are getting excited about the auction! There will be some awesome gifts for the holidays! There will be scrumptious bakery items, a silent auction that had been heavily supported by the community, and a chance to support 2 non-profits directly. These groups are the YMCA and Family Haven. (There will also be a donation basket for CSI in case you would like to make a cash donation to the fundraiser.) Please remember that 100% of the auction proceeds will go directly back into our community. The auction will start promptly at 10:30 and will last one hour before the luncheon begins. We can accept checks (made payable to FCWC – CSI) or cash only. Each section of the Auction will require a separate check or cash: the non-profit table, the bakery and the silent auction, so please be sure to bring multiple checks. Your support is invaluable to us!
Let’s review the Auction procedure. Bids close at 11:30 and will be tabulated during the luncheon and the entertainment. Please do not ask for “early check outs.” The winners will be announced in small groups from the podium and given slips that total your winnings. PLEASE WAIT UNTIL YOUR NAME IS CALLED to avoid confusion at checkout. This group then heads to check-out and after payment, retrieve your items. There will be members at the tables who will ask to see your receipt, help you find your item and locate packaging if needed. Nothing may be removed from the auction without your receipt in hand. With your cooperation this should all move fairly quickly and carefully so everyone gets the right items.
The Gator-aid for Chestatee Elementary was amazing! We collected 945 individual snacks for them as well as 30 pounds of toiletries (15 pounds was pulled out for Family Haven, too). That was quite an accomplishment! The kids and staff at Chestatee were very grateful – and the thanks go to you. Please continue to collect those box tops and labels for education.
Our meeting this month will be held at The Columns at 10:00 am. We’ll be reviewing staffing for the tables, set up, and last minute details to make the auction awesome!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. We all have so much to be thankful for, don’t we?
OCTOBER NEWS
CSI – October 9, 10:00 am The Columns Clubhouse
Our plans for the CSI 9th annual fundraiser are underway! (Check out the flyer in the newsletter) You’ll be able to bid on those items you love, donate to some very worthy charities and find an assortment of goodies to temp you! If you have a nice item that you would like to donate, please give me a call or send me a note and we’ll make arrangements for pickup. What a pleasure to have the space at Polo to stage this event, again!!
At the luncheon this month, CSI will be collecting canned goods and other non-perishable foods for Food for Thought (the one that uses the orange bags.) Many of the banks are a little depleted at this time of the year so let’s try to help fill those shelves! Items such as canned vegetables meats, peanut butter, cereals, pasta, pasta sauce, canned fruits and vegetables and dry cereals are good choices. Please bring your donations to the luncheon – you can’t miss the orange bags! Thank you!
Please bring along any empty laundry jugs, egg cartons and Boxtops/Labels for Education you have collected and put them on the table with the canned food.
NOTE! Publix will no longer be accepting the key fobs October 1st!
In order to continue helping Chestatee School, you must go to the Publix website and sign up for an account. It will guide you through the process for school signups. When you’re at the store, you’ll type in your telephone number.
Our meeting this month will be held at the Columns Clubhouse at 10:00 am. Agendas are mailed the weekend before, so please let me know if you plan to attend. We’d love to have you join us!
CSI – October 9, 10:00 am The Columns Clubhouse
Our plans for the CSI 9th annual fundraiser are underway! (Check out the flyer in the newsletter) You’ll be able to bid on those items you love, donate to some very worthy charities and find an assortment of goodies to temp you! If you have a nice item that you would like to donate, please give me a call or send me a note and we’ll make arrangements for pickup. What a pleasure to have the space at Polo to stage this event, again!!
At the luncheon this month, CSI will be collecting canned goods and other non-perishable foods for Food for Thought (the one that uses the orange bags.) Many of the banks are a little depleted at this time of the year so let’s try to help fill those shelves! Items such as canned vegetables meats, peanut butter, cereals, pasta, pasta sauce, canned fruits and vegetables and dry cereals are good choices. Please bring your donations to the luncheon – you can’t miss the orange bags! Thank you!
Please bring along any empty laundry jugs, egg cartons and Boxtops/Labels for Education you have collected and put them on the table with the canned food.
NOTE! Publix will no longer be accepting the key fobs October 1st!
In order to continue helping Chestatee School, you must go to the Publix website and sign up for an account. It will guide you through the process for school signups. When you’re at the store, you’ll type in your telephone number.
Our meeting this month will be held at the Columns Clubhouse at 10:00 am. Agendas are mailed the weekend before, so please let me know if you plan to attend. We’d love to have you join us!
SEPTEMBER NEWS
CSI – Tuesday Sept 11 10:00 am The Columns Clubhouse
Welcome back! I hope you have had a wonderful summer.
September is the month we give the teachers at our “adopted” school, Chestatee Elementary, a helping hand. They often buy snacks for their students on their own, so we will help by collecting donations of Healthy snacks. Some suggestions are: Pretzels, gold fish, graham crackers, teddy grahams, Cheezits, Ritz Bits with cheese and fruit snacks. We need to stay away from peanut products due to allergies. If you would like to help, please bring them along to the luncheon this month. ALSO – if you have extra hotel toiletries from visits this summer, Chestatee can put those to good use as well.
Don’t forget to bring your Box Tops and Labels for Education! Each coupon is worth a dime. Look for the Box Tops can at our table. We will also have the Publix key fobs available for you to pick up to use whenever you shop. If you have been saving egg cartons or plastic laundry jugs, please bring those as well.
At this time, the November fundraiser is still on track and we would welcome your donations. And a surprise is coming for the spring……!
Please join us for our meeting on Tuesday, Sept 11th at 10:00 am at The Columns Clubhouse. It is the organizational and informational meeting for the year. The address is 2090 Columns Dr., Cumming 30041. Please call me or send an email if you can attend or need directions. Everyone is welcome to join us!
The CSI mission is to “investigate the needs within our community and to help meet those needs through fundraising, volunteering, and contributions.“
CSI – Tuesday Sept 11 10:00 am The Columns Clubhouse
Welcome back! I hope you have had a wonderful summer.
September is the month we give the teachers at our “adopted” school, Chestatee Elementary, a helping hand. They often buy snacks for their students on their own, so we will help by collecting donations of Healthy snacks. Some suggestions are: Pretzels, gold fish, graham crackers, teddy grahams, Cheezits, Ritz Bits with cheese and fruit snacks. We need to stay away from peanut products due to allergies. If you would like to help, please bring them along to the luncheon this month. ALSO – if you have extra hotel toiletries from visits this summer, Chestatee can put those to good use as well.
Don’t forget to bring your Box Tops and Labels for Education! Each coupon is worth a dime. Look for the Box Tops can at our table. We will also have the Publix key fobs available for you to pick up to use whenever you shop. If you have been saving egg cartons or plastic laundry jugs, please bring those as well.
At this time, the November fundraiser is still on track and we would welcome your donations. And a surprise is coming for the spring……!
Please join us for our meeting on Tuesday, Sept 11th at 10:00 am at The Columns Clubhouse. It is the organizational and informational meeting for the year. The address is 2090 Columns Dr., Cumming 30041. Please call me or send an email if you can attend or need directions. Everyone is welcome to join us!
The CSI mission is to “investigate the needs within our community and to help meet those needs through fundraising, volunteering, and contributions.“
AUGUST NEWS
I hope everyone is finding some ways to enjoy these summer months. It sure has been a hot, muggy one! Please keep saving those BOX TOPS and Labels for Education for us as well as your empty laundry jugs, egg cartons and plastic containers. Collections are ongoing through the summer..
Keep us in mind for the fall auction and let us know if there is something you would like to donate. As you know, the November fundraiser is when CSI raises the funding that will be used for all those various non-profits that we support.
CSI will not be meeting this month but we’ll see you September at The Columns. It’s all been renovated and ready for us to use! We look forward to seeing you all again, to renewing our friendships and meeting new members.
This month we will be collecting food for The Place. Please bring along your items to the luncheon and look for The Place’s truck. Just drop it off before you come into the building. So easy! The food banks are very low at this time so thank you for your support.
I hope everyone is finding some ways to enjoy these summer months. It sure has been a hot, muggy one! Please keep saving those BOX TOPS and Labels for Education for us as well as your empty laundry jugs, egg cartons and plastic containers. Collections are ongoing through the summer..
Keep us in mind for the fall auction and let us know if there is something you would like to donate. As you know, the November fundraiser is when CSI raises the funding that will be used for all those various non-profits that we support.
CSI will not be meeting this month but we’ll see you September at The Columns. It’s all been renovated and ready for us to use! We look forward to seeing you all again, to renewing our friendships and meeting new members.
This month we will be collecting food for The Place. Please bring along your items to the luncheon and look for The Place’s truck. Just drop it off before you come into the building. So easy! The food banks are very low at this time so thank you for your support.
JULY NEWS
We’re doing a summer “Gator Aid” collection at the luncheon this month for the children who are staying with their mom’s at Family Haven. We’re excited to have donated funds to them to send them all to
The Place summer program at Chattahoochee School. As school rolls around it seems like the children need new socks and backpacks the most. If you would like to help, please bring in socks or a backpack to offer these kids. Ages range from elementary to high school. They will love it. Thank you.
Just a reminder to please keep saving your BOX TOPS and the Labels for Education for Chestatee Elementary. Use your Publix key fobs when you shop so a portion will go to Chestatee Elementary as well. Meals by Grace needs your empty detergent bottles, egg cartons and large plastic containers. Just bring them to the luncheons and Mary Negrilla will pick them up.
There will be no formal meeting for CSI this month. Please contact me with any questions you have about this group. In the meantime, please enjoy your summer.
We’re doing a summer “Gator Aid” collection at the luncheon this month for the children who are staying with their mom’s at Family Haven. We’re excited to have donated funds to them to send them all to
The Place summer program at Chattahoochee School. As school rolls around it seems like the children need new socks and backpacks the most. If you would like to help, please bring in socks or a backpack to offer these kids. Ages range from elementary to high school. They will love it. Thank you.
Just a reminder to please keep saving your BOX TOPS and the Labels for Education for Chestatee Elementary. Use your Publix key fobs when you shop so a portion will go to Chestatee Elementary as well. Meals by Grace needs your empty detergent bottles, egg cartons and large plastic containers. Just bring them to the luncheons and Mary Negrilla will pick them up.
There will be no formal meeting for CSI this month. Please contact me with any questions you have about this group. In the meantime, please enjoy your summer.
June Donation Requests
CSI will not be holding formal meetings during the summer months of June, July, and August. However, we decided to go ahead and collect donations all during the summer months. This month, we will be collecting Walmart gift cards for the boys at Bald Ridge Lodge. Look for the donation box on the table.
Last month, CSI assembled 100 food bags for the children of families supported by the Meals by Grace program in lieu of our last CSI meeting. We purchased the remaining food needed (after your TREMENDOUS HELP) and then stocked the bags with enough food for breakfast, lunch, and snacks for one week. The bags were furnished by a grant from Publix. After bagging up the food, we relaxed with lunch at Marie’s Italian Deli. What a great way to end our year! Your help in this drive was very appreciated.
Over the summer, please continue to use your Publix key fobs to help Chestatee School and save the BoxTops and Labels for Education. And, please keep bringing in those rinsed laundry jugs, egg cartons, and one pint containers/lids. We’ll gather them all summer long. Thank you!
This month, as we close out our calendar year, we were able to do so much with the money raised from the fundraiser. Jesse’s House received $300 in gift cards from Payless Shoes and $300 from Old Navy to buy shoes and jeans. Each girl received a $30 card from each. Another $600 was given to Family Haven so that they could send the children in residence to the Place summer campership program at Chattahoochee School. The Place Educational fund, Meals on Wheels, and Bald Ridge Lodge each received $500 each. Some funds will carry over in the fall, earmarked for Wreaths Across America and the Place Holiday House gifts.
CSI will not be holding formal meetings during the summer months of June, July, and August. However, we decided to go ahead and collect donations all during the summer months. This month, we will be collecting Walmart gift cards for the boys at Bald Ridge Lodge. Look for the donation box on the table.
Last month, CSI assembled 100 food bags for the children of families supported by the Meals by Grace program in lieu of our last CSI meeting. We purchased the remaining food needed (after your TREMENDOUS HELP) and then stocked the bags with enough food for breakfast, lunch, and snacks for one week. The bags were furnished by a grant from Publix. After bagging up the food, we relaxed with lunch at Marie’s Italian Deli. What a great way to end our year! Your help in this drive was very appreciated.
Over the summer, please continue to use your Publix key fobs to help Chestatee School and save the BoxTops and Labels for Education. And, please keep bringing in those rinsed laundry jugs, egg cartons, and one pint containers/lids. We’ll gather them all summer long. Thank you!
This month, as we close out our calendar year, we were able to do so much with the money raised from the fundraiser. Jesse’s House received $300 in gift cards from Payless Shoes and $300 from Old Navy to buy shoes and jeans. Each girl received a $30 card from each. Another $600 was given to Family Haven so that they could send the children in residence to the Place summer campership program at Chattahoochee School. The Place Educational fund, Meals on Wheels, and Bald Ridge Lodge each received $500 each. Some funds will carry over in the fall, earmarked for Wreaths Across America and the Place Holiday House gifts.
May News and Donation Requests
CSI – Monday 9:30 am May 14 - Meals by Grace Food Bank
Our Gator aid this month will go to Family Haven, which shelters women and children who have experienced domestic violence or abuse. This month we will be collecting cleaning supplies, bleach, toilet paper and paper towels for them. Families cycle in and out every 120 days and they go through a lot of supplies.
Please take the time to check all your food items for BOX TOPS or Labels for Education! Each one is worth a dime and it adds up quickly, helping the school with some extra money for needed books and supplies. Please bring them to the luncheon this month and keep saving them over the summer for us. We appreciate your help. Also if you’re traveling this summer and don’t use those hotel toiletries, save them for us! Mary Negrilla will also take those off your hands.
As this year closes, it is a good time to reflect on what we have been able to accomplish this year with your donations. We call these donations “Gator-Aid,” and it helped send Chestatee School 858 healthy snacks in September; 852 cans of food to the Place in November; $475 in cash, fast food cards and checks to Family Haven in December; over 120 lbs. of pet food for the Humane Society food bank in January; 20 jugs of detergent, 18 boxes of dryer sheets and 44 towels for Family Promise in February, 225 food items to Jesse’s House in March; food to support the Bags of Love for Meals by Grace in April and support for Family Haven this month. I have no idea what kind of dollar amount this translates to, but it sizeable and it does make a difference.
We also have a lot of fun with our volunteering this year – Special Olympics, the Holiday program, wrapping 130 pairs of socks for a nursing home, a gift wrapping project, the Bags of Love program and year three of the reading program at Chestatee Elementary.
No formal meeting this month as we will be meeting at the Meals by Grace food bank center at 9:30 am on Monday May 14 at 432-A Canton Rd., Cumming 30040 location. We will be assembling the food collected last month for the Bags of Love program. These bags will provide a child with 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 healthy snacks for the week. Afterwards, CSI members will be meeting at Maries’s Italian Deli for brunch. Want to join us? If you’re new to the Club, this is a great way to get to know our group. Give me a call or send an email. Everyone is welcome to take part.
Lisa
Our Gator aid this month will go to Family Haven, which shelters women and children who have experienced domestic violence or abuse. This month we will be collecting cleaning supplies, bleach, toilet paper and paper towels for them. Families cycle in and out every 120 days and they go through a lot of supplies.
Please take the time to check all your food items for BOX TOPS or Labels for Education! Each one is worth a dime and it adds up quickly, helping the school with some extra money for needed books and supplies. Please bring them to the luncheon this month and keep saving them over the summer for us. We appreciate your help. Also if you’re traveling this summer and don’t use those hotel toiletries, save them for us! Mary Negrilla will also take those off your hands.
As this year closes, it is a good time to reflect on what we have been able to accomplish this year with your donations. We call these donations “Gator-Aid,” and it helped send Chestatee School 858 healthy snacks in September; 852 cans of food to the Place in November; $475 in cash, fast food cards and checks to Family Haven in December; over 120 lbs. of pet food for the Humane Society food bank in January; 20 jugs of detergent, 18 boxes of dryer sheets and 44 towels for Family Promise in February, 225 food items to Jesse’s House in March; food to support the Bags of Love for Meals by Grace in April and support for Family Haven this month. I have no idea what kind of dollar amount this translates to, but it sizeable and it does make a difference.
We also have a lot of fun with our volunteering this year – Special Olympics, the Holiday program, wrapping 130 pairs of socks for a nursing home, a gift wrapping project, the Bags of Love program and year three of the reading program at Chestatee Elementary.
No formal meeting this month as we will be meeting at the Meals by Grace food bank center at 9:30 am on Monday May 14 at 432-A Canton Rd., Cumming 30040 location. We will be assembling the food collected last month for the Bags of Love program. These bags will provide a child with 5 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 5 healthy snacks for the week. Afterwards, CSI members will be meeting at Maries’s Italian Deli for brunch. Want to join us? If you’re new to the Club, this is a great way to get to know our group. Give me a call or send an email. Everyone is welcome to take part.
Lisa
Donation Opportunity for April
This month, we will be collecting for another of our favorite projects! Meals by Grace provides “Bags of Love” to send home each week of the summer for the families of children who will not be receiving meals through the school system.
These bags contain a week’s worth of food for 100 or more children. CSI has signed up for one week out of 10. We will assemble the bags in May. If you have extra reusable cloth store bags that you would like to donate, we would love as many as you can give us! Each child’s food will be packaged in such a bag. Here’s what we need:
Plastic jars of jelly, qt. size shelf stable milk, pkgs. ramen noodles, canned soup, fabric store bags - 100 of each!
A check to cover the cost of 100 new books was delivered to Chestatee School. It’s the first new books that the library has received in a very long time. The library/media center is getting a face lift from the community and will have an open house later this spring upon its completion. The FCWC will be given a plaque in the library for our contribution.
Please keep collecting those plastic containers, laundry jugs, egg containers, Box Tops and Labels for Education and bring them to the luncheons.
At the end of May, the school will be sending in their last collection of the school year, so let’s make it a big one! That way the extra funds will be there to start off in the fall. Thank you very much!!
Our next meeting will be held at The Columns at 10:00 am April 10. We have invited Shandra Dawkins, the director of Family Haven, to speak with us about the program. You are all welcome to join us. Please email lisa.schiendler@me.com if you would like to attend.
These bags contain a week’s worth of food for 100 or more children. CSI has signed up for one week out of 10. We will assemble the bags in May. If you have extra reusable cloth store bags that you would like to donate, we would love as many as you can give us! Each child’s food will be packaged in such a bag. Here’s what we need:
Plastic jars of jelly, qt. size shelf stable milk, pkgs. ramen noodles, canned soup, fabric store bags - 100 of each!
A check to cover the cost of 100 new books was delivered to Chestatee School. It’s the first new books that the library has received in a very long time. The library/media center is getting a face lift from the community and will have an open house later this spring upon its completion. The FCWC will be given a plaque in the library for our contribution.
Please keep collecting those plastic containers, laundry jugs, egg containers, Box Tops and Labels for Education and bring them to the luncheons.
At the end of May, the school will be sending in their last collection of the school year, so let’s make it a big one! That way the extra funds will be there to start off in the fall. Thank you very much!!
Our next meeting will be held at The Columns at 10:00 am April 10. We have invited Shandra Dawkins, the director of Family Haven, to speak with us about the program. You are all welcome to join us. Please email lisa.schiendler@me.com if you would like to attend.
March Luncheon Donation Opportunity
We’ve been busy planning how to put our funds and your donations to work. We have lots of ideas in mind, one being to help replenish the library at Chestatee School.
We are also in contact with other groups like Jesse’s House, The Bald Ridge Lodge, Teen MOPS, etc. Keep you posted. Our Reading project with Chestatee started out well, but we’ve put it on the back burner until later this spring and the flu season passes.
We are excited about the changes this year: we are helping in the K, 1st and 2nd grades doing specific activities with each child. This year we’re part of the CHAMPS reading program which is very structured and it’s organization gives targeted students additional reading experience and practice. It’s a lot of fun and the children love the attention!
This month at the luncheon, we are directing our efforts in helping the girls at Jesse’s House. Seems like their food pantry is running very low on supplies and we’d like to give them some support. The following items are what they need the most. We hope you can help us out!
Pinto Beans, Kidney Beans, Baked Beans Seasoned Collard Greens or Mixed Greens Canned Diced Tomatoes Kraft Macaroni and Cheese Soups (Cream of Chicken, Cream of Mushroom, Chicken Noodle) Pancake Mix, Syrup Breakfast Cereal, Breakfast Bars, Granola Bars Strawberry or Grape Jam, Ranch or Italian Dressing, Ketchup.
Our next meeting will be held at the Columns, Freedom Parkway, at 10:00 am, March 13. We’d love to have you join us. Just send an email to lisa.schiendler@me.com
Everyone is welcome.
We are also in contact with other groups like Jesse’s House, The Bald Ridge Lodge, Teen MOPS, etc. Keep you posted. Our Reading project with Chestatee started out well, but we’ve put it on the back burner until later this spring and the flu season passes.
We are excited about the changes this year: we are helping in the K, 1st and 2nd grades doing specific activities with each child. This year we’re part of the CHAMPS reading program which is very structured and it’s organization gives targeted students additional reading experience and practice. It’s a lot of fun and the children love the attention!
This month at the luncheon, we are directing our efforts in helping the girls at Jesse’s House. Seems like their food pantry is running very low on supplies and we’d like to give them some support. The following items are what they need the most. We hope you can help us out!
Pinto Beans, Kidney Beans, Baked Beans Seasoned Collard Greens or Mixed Greens Canned Diced Tomatoes Kraft Macaroni and Cheese Soups (Cream of Chicken, Cream of Mushroom, Chicken Noodle) Pancake Mix, Syrup Breakfast Cereal, Breakfast Bars, Granola Bars Strawberry or Grape Jam, Ranch or Italian Dressing, Ketchup.
Our next meeting will be held at the Columns, Freedom Parkway, at 10:00 am, March 13. We’d love to have you join us. Just send an email to lisa.schiendler@me.com
Everyone is welcome.
February 13, 10:00 am, The Columns Clubhouse on Freedom Parkway
First of all, a GREAT BIG THANK YOU to all of you who contributed gift cards for Family Haven. We collected $475 in gift cards, cash, and checks – and they were all very pleased with our donation. Family Haven has a wonderful facility – and I enjoyed the tour with the director, Shandra Dawkins. I am hoping to have her come and speak at one of our meetings. Please continue to bring in your Box Tops and Labels for Education to the luncheons and put them in the BOX TOPS can at the CSI table or at Check-in. These turn into real money for Chestatee School which will be used in various ways.
Remember to use your Publix Key fob whenever you shop at Publix (they are in the BOX TOPS can). Just give it to the cashier at checkout and Publix will donate a portion to Chestatee School at no expense to you. If you shop at Kroger’s and have their card, you can go to your online account and list Chestatee or any number of charities to receive a portion of your transaction. It makes giving so easy. We will be collecting new or gently used towels, laundry detergent, and boxes of dryer sheets for the families working though the Family Promise program. This non-profit serves families who are experiencing homelessness and through the cooperation of local churches, provides a safe place to stay, meals and programs to get them to regain sustainable independence.
Our meeting this month will be held at The Columns on Freedom Parkway at 10:00 am. Please call or email me if you plan to attend or need directions. New members are always welcome and we’d love to have you join us.
First of all, a GREAT BIG THANK YOU to all of you who contributed gift cards for Family Haven. We collected $475 in gift cards, cash, and checks – and they were all very pleased with our donation. Family Haven has a wonderful facility – and I enjoyed the tour with the director, Shandra Dawkins. I am hoping to have her come and speak at one of our meetings. Please continue to bring in your Box Tops and Labels for Education to the luncheons and put them in the BOX TOPS can at the CSI table or at Check-in. These turn into real money for Chestatee School which will be used in various ways.
Remember to use your Publix Key fob whenever you shop at Publix (they are in the BOX TOPS can). Just give it to the cashier at checkout and Publix will donate a portion to Chestatee School at no expense to you. If you shop at Kroger’s and have their card, you can go to your online account and list Chestatee or any number of charities to receive a portion of your transaction. It makes giving so easy. We will be collecting new or gently used towels, laundry detergent, and boxes of dryer sheets for the families working though the Family Promise program. This non-profit serves families who are experiencing homelessness and through the cooperation of local churches, provides a safe place to stay, meals and programs to get them to regain sustainable independence.
Our meeting this month will be held at The Columns on Freedom Parkway at 10:00 am. Please call or email me if you plan to attend or need directions. New members are always welcome and we’d love to have you join us.
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Past Events
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CSi Volunteers at The Place Fund Raiser.
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CSI members with school Counselor Kerry Bryant (second from left) and Principal Polly Tennies (standing on right)
Jim Yarborough is the director here and the rest are some of the seniors who agreed to have their picture taken. Fun!
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Chestatee Elementary School Receptionist
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Items collected on St. Patrick's Day
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