Copy of DRAFT CFR Gala Logo

Our Annual Gala

Oh, the Places You’ll Go!

Paris. Tuscany. Rio. Kenya. And this year… The Big Apple!

On May 1, 2027, leave Cobb County behind and step into Manhattan After Dark—a night inspired by the iconic style, cultural richness and unmistakable energy of New York City.

Join Gala Chairs Stacey Chapman and Mike Schroeder for an evening of unforgettable dining, dancing, entertainment, cocktails, and Silent and Live Auctions. Come for the glamour. Stay for the experience.

Last year’s Gala raised more than $400,000, ensuring The Center for Family Resources can continue providing housing stability, food security, financial assistance, and life-changing support for families working toward a stronger future. For Sponsorship Opportunities, click here.

Here’s a video from our last trip  – Under the Serengeti Sky!

Thank You To Our 2027 Manhattan After Dark Sponsors

THE ICON PRESENTING SPONSOR - $25,000

 

 

 

THE VISIONARY SPONSOR - $15,000

 

 

 

 

 

THE INSIDER SPONSOR - $10,000

 

 

 

 

THE CONNECTOR - $5,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE SPARK - $2,500

THE INFLUENCER: INTERNET/AUCTION SPONSOR - $7,500
THE POUR: TABLE WINE SPONSOR - $7,500
THE SOCIAL: BAR SPONSOR (two available) - $6,500

 

 

 

THE SOUNDTRACK: MUSIC SPONSOR - $5,000

THE HEADLINER: ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR - $5,000
THE NIGHTCAP: COFFEE/DESSERT - $6,500
AFTER HOURS: LATE-NIGHT SNACK - $2,500
THE A-LIST: REGISTRATION TABLE - $2,000

Thanks For Giving

Four decades. Thousands of families. One incredible community tradition.

For 40 years, Thanks for Giving has brought Cobb County together to make sure families experiencing food insecurity can sit down to a Thanksgiving meal filled with dignity, warmth, and hope. This milestone year, we’re going bigger than ever—and we need YOU.
We’re inviting schools, businesses, churches, HOAs, and community groups to join the celebration by sponsoring and hosting food drives from late October through mid-November. Every donation helps continue a 40-year legacy of neighbors helping neighbors.
Food drop-off will take place November 16–17, and we'll need volunteers from November 16–20 to help sort, pack, and box enough food to feed 1,000 families for the week of Thanksgiving.  Watch this page for more details, and if you're interested in sponsoring right now, reach out to melissaobrien@thecfr.org!
Let’s make the 40th anniversary of Thanks for Giving our most impactful year yet! Thank you to our presenting sponsors, Genuine Parts Company and Lockheed Martin for your continued generosity and support of children and families.
To sign up to sponsor or host a food drive, click here. 
For a list of food drive items needed, click here.
For school food drive registration, click here.
40th T4G for Give Effect (900 x 900 px) (1200 x 1200 px)

Thank You To Our 2026 Thanks For Giving Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Harvest Sponsor
Gather Sponsor

 

Cornucopia Sponsor

Children’s Healthcare of ATL

Smith +Howard

SouthState Bank

Friends Sponsor

 

Corient

Ed Voyles Automotive Group

Georgia’s Own Credit Union

JMW Contractors

Marietta Power & Water

Moore Ingram Johnson & Steele

Parakleet Financial

 

Annual Bridge Builder Breakfast

This year, our annual Bridge Builder Breakfast. presented by Genuine Parts Company, will be held on August 11th at Chattahoochee Technical College at the Marietta Campus. 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.

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. Upcoming orientations include July 15, September 15 and November 4, 2026.