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Our Annual Gala

Step into a night of wonder, rhythm, and purpose at Under the Serengeti Sky, The Center for Family Resources’ annual Gala on May 9, 2026, at the stunning and newly renovated Cobb Galleria Center. Inspired by the richness and spirit of Africa, this unforgettable evening will be filled with vibrant entertainment, dinner, dancing, and powerful stories of resilience.

Inspired by the richness and spirit of Africa, join our chairwoman Tahnicia Phillips and the 2026 Gala Committee in supporting The CFR because every light matters under the Serengeti sky. 

If you would like to be a part of our mission to keep children housed, one family at time, please reach out to MelanieKagan@TheCFR.org.

To sponsor or purchase tickets, visit here: 

For a sponsorship information: visit here:

Here is a video of last year’s Night in Rio!

Here’s a video to share for Under the Serengeti Sky!

Thank You To Our 2026 Under the Serengeti Sky Sponsors

Simba wa Serengeti “Lion of the Serengeti” PRESENTING SPONSOR - $25,000

 

Tembo Mkubwa “Great Elephant” SPONSOR - $15,000
Jua la Dhahabu “Golden Sun” SPONSOR - $10,000
Mto wa Maisha “River of Life” - $5,000
Rafiki “Friend” - $2,500
INTERNET/AUCTION Sponsor - $7,500
Wine Sponsor - $7,500
Bar Sponsors - $5,000
Music Sponsor - $5,000
ENTERTAINMENT Sponsor - $5,000
Late-Night Snack Sponsor - $2,000

THANKS FOR GIVING

The Center for Family Resources’ THANKS FOR GIVING program provides 1,000 families in Cobb County with food for a delicious Thanksgiving meal and the entire holiday week. With the help of corporate sponsorship, food drives with businesses and schools, and volunteers, we can ensure children who participate in free or reduced meal programs at school continue to have nourishment while on school break. We are pleased that our Presenting Sponsor in 2025 was Lockheed Martin.

In 2025, the community was able to put together 1,135 boxes of food with enough to feed a family of four for the entire week. Boxes were distributed through our school partnerships with Cobb County Schools and Marietta City Schools, to Cobb Senior Services and to our clients. Thank you!

Thanks for Giving 2026 will be November 16-21st!

 

Thank You To Our 2026 Thanks For Giving Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor
Bountiful Sponsor
Gather Sponsor
Cornucopia Sponsor
Friends Sponsor

Annual Bridge Builder Breakfast

This year, our annual Bridge Builder Breakfast. presented by Genuine Parts Company, was held on Friday, August 15, 2025. This event was an opportunity for individuals and businesses to learn more about The Center for Family Resources and to help “build a bridge” to the programs and services we offer. The topic of this year’s event was “The Bridge To Success: Overcoming Homelessness as a Student.” Our featured speakers included a former student and Marietta City Schools Superintendent Grant Rivera.

Through this event, we encourage new recurring and/or one-time donors to join us in supporting our mission. These donors allow us to provide consistent resources to help families move toward permanent housing and self-sufficiency. Sign up here to become a Bridge Builder today!

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Volunteer Orientations

Our food pantry operates with the help of volunteers. Volunteers who assist shoppers on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday must first go through one of our volunteer orientations that are conducted every other month. For more information about the latest volunteer orientation, please see our calendar or contact sonseeharaytunis-roberson@thecfr.org.