The Center for Family Resources Annual Thanks for Giving Food Distribution Program Helps Families in Need
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 [...]
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3rd Annual Diaper Day Raises More than 60,000 Diapers, CFR Among Beneficiary Organizations
Throughout October, the Cobb Diaper Day Committee is asking for help to collect more than 100,000 diapers to support low-income families with infants and young children in Cobb County. The Center for Family Resources is proud to once again be one of the beneficiary organizations of the effort.
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CFR Hosts “On the Edge” Documentary Screening at Mansour Center
On Monday, October 10, The Center for Family Resources, in partnership with Kennesaw State University’s Homelessness Awareness Week, will host a screening of award-winning documentary, “On the Edge.”
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CFR Benefits from Harry’s Farmers Market 5 Percent Day
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!
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Help for the Holidays: The Center for Family Resources Thanks for Giving 2011
The Center for Family Resources has been providing Thanksgiving boxes to families in need in Cobb County for 26 years. Help us serve 1,500 families in need this Thanksgiving!
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The Center for Family Resources 3rd Annual 10 Pin Challenge Raises $13,000!
The 3rd Annual 10 Pin Challenge has wrapped and The Center for Family Resources would like to thank our sponsors and bowlers for their support! We raised $13,000!
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Jeri Barr honored by Cobb Executive Women with the 2011 Glass Ceiling Award
Marietta, Ga. (May 2, 2011) — On Monday, May 2, Jeri Barr, CEO of The Center for Family Resources, was honored by Cobb Executive Women with the 2011 Glass Ceiling Award for her service and career-long dedication to helping women achieve their highest potential. Under Barr’s leadership as CEO, CFR has grown from a small financial [...]
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Oscar Night® America – Atlanta Raises $277,000 for The Center for Family Resources
(Atlanta, Ga.—March 8, 2011) – On Sunday, February 27, The Center for Family Resources (CFR) hosted Atlanta’s only officially-sanctioned Oscar Night® America party, an annual fundraiser event that raised more than $277,000 with all proceeds supporting the mission and work of CFR. The 2011 event returned to the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre and welcomed [...]
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The Center for Family Resources Among 50 Charities/Cities to Host Oscar Night® America Parties
OSCAR NIGHT® AMERICA 2011 TO BENEFIT CHARITIES NATIONWIDE Beverly Hills, CA — On Sunday, February 27, charities in 50 cities will host official Oscar® viewing parties during the 83rd Academy Awards® ceremony as part of Oscar Night America (ONA), the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ grassroots outreach program. The Academy sanctions [...]
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New Board Members and Officers Installed at CFR’s Annual Dinner Celebration
From left: The Honorable Tain Kell, Cobb County Superior Court, performs the installation of new board members Terri Bunten, Jim Lawrence and Lyric Resmondo. (Not pictured: Jack Knox and Ron Sumpter) Marietta, Ga. (January 26, 2011) — On Tuesday, January 25, The Center for Family Resources (CFR) hosted its annual dinner celebration honoring CFR [...]
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