Charity

Below is a list of the food items they need.   Rice (1 or 2 lb bags) Pasta (all kinds 1lb boxes or bags) Dried Beans Canned Beans Meal starters  (Hamburger Helper, etc) Pasta  & Rice sides Macaroni & Cheese Corn Peas Other assorted vegetables (spinach, Turnip greens, beets, etc.) Diced Tomatoes Tomato Sauce Tomato Paste Spaghetti Sauce Canned Meals (Beef Stew, Chili, Chicken & Dumplings, etc) Canned Chicken, Tuna, Roast Beef, Pork, Salmon Soups Peanut Buttter Jelly Snacks, crackers, cookies, chips   Any kind of toiletries are always needed. … Read More »

by Audra H. Anders for The Aha! Connection

I’ve noticed several articles today about giving, sharing and being grateful. So, I thought I’d compile them in one place to share ideas for this season.   If you know of ideas that I left off, please email me or leave a comment on this post:

• How being grateful can improve your mood.

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Jack Frost and Christmas for Kids are on the way and here to stay!

Bring out the warm sweaters, apple cider, Hallmark movies, and Dunwoody Police CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS!

Our Dunwoody Police elves are hard at work. We have 40 children signed up, 11 children waiting to be sponsored, and multiple children on the waitlist.

Do you know a Dunwoody Family that needs a little extra help this year?… Read More »

It’s that time of year again…..Girl Scout Cookie time!   If you have a Girl Scout with cookies to sell please comment on this post with details so that I can connect cookies with cookie lovers!… Read More »

DUMC’s annual meal packing event is scheduled for Saturday, August 20. This fun-filled service project is perfect for families, groups, and people of all ages. Register HERE to secure your preferred time slot. Want to help before the event? Grab-and-go kits for labeling meal bags are available outside the church office.

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to be Attended by Dunwoody Mayor Lynn Deutsch and other Community Leaders 

Dunwoody, Georgia – On Friday, August 12, 2022, the City of Dunwoody will officially welcome nonprofit organization Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta to the community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at a new food storage and distribution center. Backpack Buddies partners with 19 civic and religious organizations in Metro Atlanta to provide much-needed weekend meals to food-insecure children at 27 area schools.… Read More »

You can help local children from families in need have a happier holiday season! CAC’s Adopt-a-Family program connects generous donors who want to spread holiday cheer with families seeking help for the holidays. This year we have more families and children than ever before seeking help with holiday gifts!

View families available for “adoption” and children’s wish lists on CAC’s website at www.ourcac.org/adoptafamily… Read More »

Dunwoody Parks & Recreation will partner with the Dunwoody-Atlanta Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. to collect food donations leading up to MLK, Jr. Day.

Dunwoody, GA – November 17, 2021 – Dunwoody Parks & Recreation and the Dunwoody-Atlanta Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. will kick off the “Souper Bowl of Caring” on Dec.… Read More »

Please see the note below from my friend Bob Freeman……

I really didn’t want to ride this week – I’m not close to being in shape! But when I realized my Rotary Club is participating with other clubs in our district to send relief to the Bahamas, I can’t just sit idly by!

So I am committing 2 things!… Read More »

You can help local children in need this summer through the Community Assistance Center (CAC)!  Provide children with free summer lunches and prepare them for the upcoming school year with a new backpack and school supplies. Just $40 provides a child with lunches for 3 weeks or a backpack filled with school supplies. Donate online today!… Read More »

You can help local families in need this holiday season! Give children holiday gifts and families food through CAC.
Adopt-a-Family for holiday gifts. View family information and children’s wish lists on our website. Donors are asked to spend $50 per child. Adopt online at www.ourcac.org/adoptafamily

Or, give food items or hold a food drive to help individuals, couples and families this holiday season!… Read More »