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Happy Fall from United Way of Hall County!
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Rethink Your Drink: Gainesville Collaborative Launches Campaign Against Childhood Obesity
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Pictured: Joy Griffin invites visitors to "Rethink Your Drink" at the HealthSmart Expo on October 12th. |
You've likely heard the stats: Georgia has the second-highest childhood obesity rate in the country. Nearly 40% of its children are overweight or obese. This generation of kids may be the first to have a shorter life span than their parents. But did you know that the largest source of added sugar in kid's diets isn't cake, cookies or candy? It's drinks.
To attack the problem in metro Gainesville, United Way of Hall County convened local community organizations to discuss how to take on this complex issue.
That effort produced a public awareness campaign to reach children and families -- with a focus on an age group where progress could be tracked in the years to come, the 0-5 year old age group. The campaign will reach families in schools, early childcare centers, physician's offices, the community and more. Based on a program from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, "Rethink Your Drink" is designed to educate our community on the amount of sugar and calories in many commonly consumed beverages. For example, a regular 20-ounce soda contains 65 grams of sugar - the equivalent of 22 packets.
The goal of the collaboration is to bring the community together to empower families to start with simple healthy steps when choosing drinks for themselves, their children or their grandchildren.
The collaborative was represented at the "Rethink Your Drink" booth at the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce (GHCC) HealthSmart Expo on Wednesday at the Georgia Mountain Center.
"Rethink Your Drink" partners in the Hall County Collaboration are:
United Way of Hall County
Hall County Family Connection Network
Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Good News Clinics
GHCC's Vision 2030
North Georgia Community Foundation
INK (Interactive Neighborhood for Kids)
Click to view the full article from AccessNorthGa.com
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United Way of Hall County Fundraiser: Fieldale Farms Pre-Holiday Dock Sale
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Fieldale Farms is having a dock sale on
November 5th, 2011 from 8:00am to 12:00pm. Purchase wholesale chicken from Fieldale Farms and the proceeds benefit United Way of Hall County. Stock up now for all your holiday entertaining! Pre-Sale orders will be accepted on orders of 20 cases or more. All pre-orders must be received no later than Wednesday, November 2nd by 4:00pm for Friday pick up November 4th by 4:00pm. Call 770-536-3899 ext. 3343 or 3308 to place orders or for more details. Cash only. No checks accepted.
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Local Task Force Honors Officer of the Year, Cpl. Sarah Wilson
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Pictured from left to right: Stephanie Woodard, First Lady Sandra Deal, Cpl. Sarah Wilson, Jessica Butler and Kit Devine
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As a part of its work in continually improving community response to domestic violence, the Hall County Domestic Violence Task Force hosted a breakfast last week to raise awareness and honor work excellence in the field. Cpl. Sarah Wilson of the Gainesville Police Department was named Domestic Violence Officer of the Year at the event. "From this community, our deep felt thanks to Officer Wilson for her exemplary performance in compassionately working with victims of domestic violence, carefully responding to crime scenes, and diligently holding aggressors responsible," states Kit Devine, chair of the task force and senior assistant district attorney for this circuit. Cpl. Wilson has pursued additional training in this specialized area of law enforcement to the point where "other officers go to her for guidance when confronted with difficult domestic violence problems," says Sergeant Jeff Bull with G.P.D. When presenting the award, Solicitor General Stephanie Woodard praised the work of our law enforcement officers addressing this "very difficult" issue. "The obstacles they face are tremendous, and yet they continue to put their safety behind that of victims in Gainesville suffering from abuse," Woodard said.
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Upcoming YLS Events
The United Way Young Leaders Society helps our members to Connect, Serve and Lead. We have two opportunities to Serve in November. Please contact Joy Griffin for more details. "Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones come daily."
Serve
Saturday, November 5th: Fieldale Dock Sale
Time: 8am - 12pm
Saturday, November 19th: Good news at Noon Shelter Clean Up
Time: 8am - 12pm
Please contact Joy Griffin at jgriffin@unitedwayhallcounty.org for more information
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| | Chestatee Academy students and faculty Lived It by establishing a new fundraiser for their United Way of Hall County Campaign last year by buying strips of duck tape to plaster Principal Suzanne Jarrard to the cafeteria wall. Donated funds help UWHC to unite people, organizations and resources to improve lives in Hall County. What a great and inventive way to raise money for your community!
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We Invite You to Experience the "Live It Exhibit"
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during the
United Way of Hall County
Mid-Campaign Report
See LIVE UNITED come to life
Wednesday, November 9th, 2011
Northeast Georgia History Center
322 Academy Street NE
7:30 a.m. Biscuits and Coffee
8:00 a.m. Short Program
RSVP to DeAnna Browne, 678.989.5336
or
dbrowne@unitedwayhallcounty.org
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Center Point
Online Auction
Consider the possibility of a donated gift certificate turning into a counseling session for a family in crisis, or jewelry you don't wear anymore funding Mentors for children struggling in school. The prospects are endless! Center Point is hosting an online auction fundraiser and is in need of gift donations from the community they have served for over 40 years. The Auction will be live Nov. 19 - Dec. 9, so be sure to do your holiday shopping with Center Point! Visit www.centerpointgainesville.com for more information.
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Upcoming Events
in Hall County
My Sister's Place Thursday, Oct. 20th Alliance for Literacy Friday, Oct. 21st Children's Center for Hope and Healing Saturday, Oct. 22nd Challenged Child & Friends Saturday, Oct. 23rd Teen Pregnancy Prevention Sunday, Oct. 23rd City of Gainesville Parks and Recreation Saturday, Oct. 29th Girl Scout of Historic Georgia Sunday, Oct. 30th Women Source Thursday, Nov. 3rd North Georgia Medical Center Friday, Nov. 4th Challenged Child & Friends Monday, Nov. 7th Challenged Child & Friends Thursday, Nov. 16th
DON'T MISS IT! Click Here to view the LOCAL United Way Volunteer/Events Calendar |
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