Recipients
**DONATONS WILL BE GOING TO THESE NONPROFITS WHO SERVE LOCAL FAMILIES IN NEED**
SER FAMILIA
https://www.serfamiliakennesaw.com/
Nonprofit in Kennesaw whose ultimate goal is to strengthen, revitalize, and empower the Latino community to develop strong bonds and nourish their potential. From couples counseling and parenting workshops to language proficiency programs and mental health assistance, their resources are free and readily available to Latino households across the area. They also proudly provide aid to domestic violence victims and even have emergency assistance programs for individuals laid off due to the pandemic.
In total we have donated 158 new backpacks full of school supplies to Ser Familia in Kennesaw.
2022 = 75 backpacks given
2021 = 83 backpacks given
CENTER FOR FAMILY RESOURCES
CFR's mission is to reduce childhood homelessness by serving and empowering families through prevention, crisis intervention, housing support, education, and compassionate care management.
In 2022 we donated 35 filled backpacks to the CFR.
LIFESAFE RESOURCES
Serving our community for 100 years, LiveSafe is committed to providing safety and healing to those impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, and elder abuse by offering services, creating awareness and fostering support within our community.
In 2022 we donated 70 filled backpacks to LiveSafe Resources.
CENTER FOR CHILDREN & YOUNG ADULTS
The Center for Children and Young Adults is a transformative, model program whose mission is to provide safe and suitable housing, youth development activities and comprehensive supportive housing services for at-risk homeless youth who have been abandoned, abused, neglected and/or sexually exploited.
2022 = we donated 32 backpacks plus 50 USB drives, non-perishible snacks and residual supplies to CCYA.
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS MARIETTA/COBB COUNTY
Today, CIS is the nation’s largest and most effective organization dedicated to keeping kids in school and helping them succeed in life. Their unique model positions site coordinators inside schools to assess students’ needs and provide resources to help them succeed in the classroom and in life. Whether it’s food, school supplies, health care, counseling, academic assistance or a positive role model, Communities In Schools is there to help.
This is our first year donating to CISMCC
SIMPLE NEEDS OF GA
https://simpleneedsgablog.com/
Simple Needs mission is to meet the simple needs of children, people experiencing homelessness, and others in need, while inspiring our community to do the same.
While agencies focused on these vulnerable populations are doing great work, most focus on the basic needs of food, clothing, shelter and job training. SNGA seeks to “fill in the gaps” by meeting other unmet, but important, needs. It is in these simple acts—bringing a tent to a person living in the woods, or providing birthday gifts to a homeless child—that we help connect people with the services that can improve their lives.
2022 = we donated 55 filled backpacks to Simple Needs of GA.
2021 = we donated 50 filled backpacks to Simple Needs of GA.
COOL KIDS COMMITTEE
https://www.coolkidscommitteeinc.org/
CKC Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that offers mentors, tutors, educational support, community involvement opportunities, physical fitness programs, and much more. Their focus is to empower young people by improving their self confidence and academic success to encourage them to become leaders.
In total we have donated 104 new backpacks plus school supplies to the CKC in the past two years.
2022 = 34 backpacks given to CKC
2021 = 70 backpacks given to CKC