The Center for Family Resources Blog http://thecfr.org Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:28:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.3 The Center for Family Resources Recognizes Staff Milestone Anniversaries http://thecfr.org/the-center-for-family-resources-recognizes-staff-milestone-anniversaries/ http://thecfr.org/the-center-for-family-resources-recognizes-staff-milestone-anniversaries/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:02:53 +0000 Susie http://thecfr.org/?p=1644 Marietta, Ga. (January 25, 2012) — On Monday, January 23, The Center for Family Resources (CFR) hosted its annual dinner celebration honoring CFR board, donors, volunteers and staff.  During the program, eight CFR staff members received recognition for meeting milestone anniversaries. 

 Lee Freeman, Project Director and Deborah Black, Facilities Services, were recognized for 15 years of service. Gail Franklin, GED Instructor, was recognized for 10 years of service.  Pam Brems, Mansour Center Director, Jennifer Cain, Development and Volunteer Coordinator, Mandy Crimens, Direct Services Case Manager, Tiffany Grant, Housing Services Case Manager and Marion Taylor, Evening Receptionist were also recognized for five years of service.

 “It is such an honor to recognize the years of service provided by these staff members,” said Jeri Barr, CEO of The Center for Family Resources. “We are honored to have a staff full of individuals who believe in their work and the mission of the organization. Their commitment empowers the families we serve and impacts the strength of the community in which we live and work.” 

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Marietta, Ga. (January 25, 2012) — On Monday, January 23, The Center for Family Resources (CFR) hosted its annual dinner celebration honoring CFR board, donors, volunteers and staff. 

 The annual dinner celebration also included recognition of donors and volunteers who made a difference to CFR in 2011. The “Helping Hand” Volunteer of the Year awarded was presented to Kristin Hanfland and Penny Warren. The “So Kind for In-Kind” Award was presented to Pollock Paper Distributing. The F.I.R.S.T. Award was presented to Northwest Exterminating. The “Count on Me” Award was presented to Kathy Mooney. The “Save the Day” Award was presented to Attic Self Storage and the “Meet the Need” Award was presented to North River Church of Christ and TerraGo Technologies.

 “Our volunteers continued to be the life-blood of the organization,” said Jeri Barr, CEO of The Center for Family Resources. “From board leadership to GED tutors, and apartment set-ups to food drives, our volunteers make what we do possible. We are proud to honor their support.”  

 During 2011, More than 500 volunteers gave nearly 7,000 hours of time to CFR.  That is a dollar value of nearly $147,000.

 

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From left: Bryan Burns and Lorna Reddicks from TerraGo Technologies stand with Jeri Barr, Cheryl Musial and Bob Kiser to receive the “Meet the Need” Award, recognizing their support of Thanks for Giving and the CFR Housing Program.

 

A representative from North River Church of Christ was present to receive the “Meet the Need” Award in recognition of the church’s partnership with CFR.
From left: Jeri Barr, CEO stands with volunteer Kathy Mooney and Cheryl Musial as Mooney is honored with the “Count on Me” Award. Mooney has volunteered in the CFR Job Lab since 2005.
Pollock Distributing Branch Manager Ray Millet and Angela Bay were honored with the “So Kind for In-Kind” Award for their support of Thanks for Giving 2011. The company provided 1,400 new boxes for packing food and supplies for the Mansour Center.

From right: Toni and Steve Phillips stand with Jeri Barr to receive the F.I.R.S.T. Award, presented to Northwest Exterminating for their monetary and pest control services support provided to CFR and the Mansour Center during 2011.

From left, volunteer Penny Warren stands with Jeri Barr, CEO, Cheryl Musial, Board Chair and volunteer Kristin Hanfland. Warren and Hanfland received the “Helping Hand” Volunteer of the Year Award for their continued support of CFR’s Thanks for Giving food distribution.

 

]]> http://thecfr.org/cfr-announces-annual-awards-donors-and-volunteers-recognized-for-support-during-2011/feed/ 0 The Center for Family Resources Announces New Board Members and Officers for 2012 http://thecfr.org/the-center-for-family-resources-announces-new-board-members-and-officers-for-2012/ http://thecfr.org/the-center-for-family-resources-announces-new-board-members-and-officers-for-2012/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:58:37 +0000 Susie http://thecfr.org/?p=1637
From left: New board members Amelia Johnson, Pat Newman, Lisa Hamilton and Randy Cook stand with Bob Kiser, Past Chair and Cheryl Musial, Chair for the official installation performed by Dr. Bill Ross, senior pastor, First Baptist Church of Marietta.

Marietta, Ga. (January 25, 2012) — On Monday, January 23, The Center for Family Resources (CFR) hosted its annual dinner celebration honoring CFR board, donors, volunteers and staff.  The evening included the installation of new Board members and officers for 2012. Dr. Bill Ross, senior pastor of First Baptist Church of Marietta offered the invocation for the event and performed the installation.

New board members include John Aberg, Peach State Health Plan; Allison Carter, ex-officio, Junior League of Cobb/Marietta; Randy Cook, WellStar Cobb Hospital; Lisa Hamilton, Genuine Parts Company; Amelia Johnson, Federal Reserve Bank; and Pat Newman, Walton Communities. 

Officers for 2011 include Cheryl Musial, Chair, MopDog Creative + Strategy; Brian Noyes, Chair-Elect, Brock Clay Government and Public Affairs; Kevin Moore, Member-at-Large, Moore, Ingram, Johnson, and Steele; Ben Phelps, Treasurer, BB&T and Bob Kiser, Past Chair, Moore Colson.

Other board members include Dave Baukema, Flagstar Bank; Tonya Boga, The Boga & Edwards Law Group; Terri Bunten Guthrie, First Landmark Bank; Deonne Decker, CBeyond; Ken Deere, Fifth Third Bank; Jack Knox, R.F. Knox Company; Jim Lawrence, Wells Fargo; Bob Lewis, Marietta Board of Lights and Water; Al Martin, Georgia Power; Kevin Moore, Moore, Ingram, Johnson and Steele; Rick Ramsey, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company; Lyric Resmondo, Williams Residential Management; Misty Saldi, Deloitte LLP; Troy Saunders, The Home Depot; Ron Sumpter, Cobb EMC; Larry Terry, Croy Engineering and Michael Wall, Comcast Cable Communications. 

“CFR is fortunate to have the hardest-working, most dedicated board members and officers,” said Jeri Barr, CEO of The Center for Family Resources. “Our Board actively makes a difference in this community. Their leadership is what CFR needs to make it through tough times and continue to make the families in this community stronger.”  

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Gala Fundraiser Benefits The Center for Family Resources

 

(Atlanta, Ga.—December 1, 2011) – On Sunday, February 26, 2012 The Center for Family Resources (CFR) will host Atlanta’s only officially-sanctioned Oscar Night® America party.  During the event, the organization will present the 2012 Founders’ Award to Lynda Teague Ausburn, in recognition of decades of committed work to her community.  An annual recognition, the Center for Family Resources Founders’ Award was established to recognize a company, organization or individual who best exemplifies the work and mission of The Center for Family Resources, as well as the spirit and vision of founders Fred Bentley, Sr., Howard Ector, and Harry Holliday.

 “We are thrilled to honor Lynda with our 2012 Founders’ Award,” said Jeri Barr, CEO of The Center for Family Resources. “She has been a true friend and supporter of the organization. She is the embodiment of what this award stands for and a true star in our eyes, so we are so proud to honor her on this night.”

 Ausburn is a native Atlantan who has enjoyed a long career in property management and development. She is a partner in Walton Communities, an Atlanta-based company with 3,800 apartments in the Metro area and Augusta. Through the business of Walton, Lynda has been able to honor God through service to others. Walton Communities’ core purpose is to develop homes and communities that impact this generation, as well as the next generation. This is accomplished through unique programs and services that are offered to residents and team members alike.

 In addition, Lynda has enjoyed serving the community through involvement with organizations like the Center for Family Resources, Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb, Parents with a Purpose, the Atlanta Youth Project, the Ferst Foundation, Cobb Senior Services, Food Security for America, as well as her home church, First Baptist of Marietta. Lynda is married to Marshall Ausburn. They have two daughters and six grandchildren.

The fundraiser will return to Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre with all proceeds supporting the mission and work of CFR.   The 2011 event raised more than $277,000 for the CFR and was attended by more than 700 guests. 

 The Atlanta event is one of 50 official parties sanctioned by the Academy that will be held across the country on Oscar Night.  The evening’s program will be emceed by WSB-TV’s Jovita Moore.  Co-chaired by Ron and Claire Francis and John and Robin Moore, the fundraiser marks the eleventh consecutive year the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science has given CFR the honor of hosting Atlanta’s only official Oscar® party.   

 Since 1960, CFR has helped thousands of low-income families with employment, education, and housing services; leadership development programs; mentoring opportunities; and temporary financial and food assistance. Guided by organizational values of Family, Integrity, Results, Service and Teamwork, the staff at CFR is committed to breaking the cycle of poverty by helping families acquire the resources they need to become independent and self-sufficient.  For more information, please contact Susie Ivy, Communications Manager at (770) 428-2601, ext. 232. Interested sponsors can contact Gayle Popham at GaylePopham@TheCFR.org or (770) 428-2601, ext. 253. 

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Marietta, Ga. (November 21, 2011) –  The Center for Family Resources’ 26th annual Thanks for Giving food distribution program provided enough food and support for nearly 1,500 Cobb County families in need. 

Thanks to the generous support from local schools, businesses, volunteers, individuals, and civic organizations, the effort raised more than $67,000, ensured that each family received a $15 grocery gift card, and was supported by 137 food drives, including 53 schools.  Also, 400 volunteers gave their time and energy to make it all happen.  The generosity of this community helped ensure that as many families as possible spent time together and without worry about how to provide food on the table.  Additionally, the boxes were filled with other items like cereal and pasta and rice, helping families not only for one meal, but for meals throughout the holiday while children are home from school over the holiday week.

The effort would not have been possible without the support of the local schools from the City of Marietta and Cobb County.  The winning schools for largest food drives were Ford Elementary School  – overall winner; Simpson Middle School – largest food drive at a middle school; and Harrison High School – largest food drive at a high school.  Ford Elementary School is a new title holder, edging out two-time repeat winner, Harrison High School.  For their achievement, Ford will receive a gold barrel in recognition of their efforts.  Honorable mention goes to Belmont Hills Elementary School.

Sponsors of Thanks for Giving 2011 included Lockheed Martin at the Great Gatherer level.  Sponsors at the Bountiful Benefactor level included Balfour Beatty Construction, Jim R. Miller Park, Marietta Daily Journal and Vinings Bank.  For a full list of sponsors, click here.

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  Thanks for Giving 2011 featured in Atlanta Journal – Constitution

See Thanks for Giving 2011 featured on CBSAtlanta, Channel 46!

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Special Thanks to the Cobb Diaper Day Committee and to all the supporters of the Third Annual Diaper Day!

This month, CFR was honored to once again be one of five beneficiary organizations to receive donated diapers.  Other beneficiary organizations included C.A.M.P., MUST Ministries, Reconnecting Families and the YWCA of Northwest Georgia.  The effort raised more than 60,000 diapers and will help organizations better serve low income families. 

 

Thank you again see you next year! 

4th Annual Diaper Day

Monday, October 29, 2012

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Marietta, Ga. (October 11, 2011)  On Monday, October 10, The Center for Family Resources, in partnership with Kennesaw State University’s Homelessness Awareness Week, hosted a screening of award-winning documentary, “On the Edge.” 

Produced by Diane Nilan and directed by Laura Vazquez, the 60-minute film chronicles seven struggling women as they step from the shadow of shame to shed light on poverty, domestic violence and homelessness in America. Their stories give new meaning to life “on the edge.”

More than 60 community members, nonprofit representatives and others attended the screening.  “On the Edge” producer, Diane Nilan was present to introduce the film and offered commentary after the screening.  Also, Lana Wachniak, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Criminal Justice and Sociology at Kennesaw State University as well as Katheryn Preston, executive director of the Georgia Alliance to End Homelessness, attended the screening and offered comments about the state of homelessness in our area and the state of Georgia. 

“The Center for Family Resources is proud to partner once again with Kennesaw State University as part of Homelessness Awareness Week,” said Jeri Barr, CEO for The Center for Family Resources.  “The women in this film have powerful stories to tell and highlight an issue that is a reality for many of our neighbors in Cobb County.  We were honored to welcome members of this community to the screening of this important, eye-opening film.”

For more information about the documentary, visit http://ontheedge.niu.edu/story.html

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Special Thanks to Harry’s and to all the shoppers who supported Community Giving Day on Sep. 21!  CFR was honored to be selected as the beneficiary organization!   

 On Wednesday, September 21, Harry’s Farmers Market, located at 70 Powers Ferry Road in Marietta, hosted “Five Percent Day” to benefit CFR.   Five percent of the day’s sales will be donated to CFR!

Special Thanks to Harry’s for their support!

]]> http://thecfr.org/cfr-selected-as-beneficiary-of-harrys-5-percent-day/feed/ 0 Help for the Holidays: The Center for Family Resources Thanks for Giving 2011 http://thecfr.org/help-for-the-holidays-the-center-for-family-resources-thanks-for-giving-2011/ http://thecfr.org/help-for-the-holidays-the-center-for-family-resources-thanks-for-giving-2011/#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:15:14 +0000 Susie http://thecfr.org/?p=1342 Thanks to the generous support from local schools, businesses, volunteers, individuals and civic organizations, Thanksgiving food boxes were provided to nearly 1,500 Cobb County families in need. There were 137 separate food drives, including 53 schools, held in support of the 26th annual Thanks for Giving program. CFR is proud to announce the winning school food drives:

OVERALL WINNER and Largest Elementary School Food Drive

Ford Elementary School

 

Largest Middle School Food Drive

Simpson Middle School

 

Largest High School Food Drive

Harrison High School

Honorable Mention

Belmont Hills Elementary School

 

 

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR 2011 THANKS FOR GIVING SPONSORS!  CLICK HERE TO SEE A FULL LIST!

 

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On Sunday, February 26, 2012,  Oscar Night® America- Atlanta benefiting The Center for Family Resources will return to Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.  Co-chaired by Ron and Claire Francis and John and Robin Moore, the event will once again welcome more than 700 guests and will feature a sponsors dinner, live and silent auctions, DJ and dance floor and more! 

Viewing party tickets are $30 and are currently on sale at http://atlantaredcarpet.charityhappenings.org/.

SEE LIST OF OSCAR NIGHT® AMERICA – ATLANTA SPONSORS

Lynda Teague Ausburn to be honored with 2012 Founders’ Award

Visit the Oscar Night® site for more information

 

Oscar Night® Deals!

Make a night of it!

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The deals above at Embassy Suites Atlanta Galleria are only valid for Sunday, February 26, 2012.

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