September 2012                 Helping Neighbors in Need in Sandy Springs & Dunwoody Since 1987
Community Responds to Help Neighbors
UPS
UPS was one of many  businesses, congregations, civic groups, families and individuals who gave food in August and September .

A call for food donations in August to help restock the nearly-bare CAC Food Pantry was met with a generous response by the community. The donations have enabled CAC to continue to give food to local families and individuals in need. Some of the donors include: Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church, Dunwoody United Methodist, North Atlanta Chuch of Christ, The Benson Senior Center, Sandy Springs Christian Church, Lutheran Church of Resurrection, National Charity League, Rivercliff Lutheran, Girl Scout Troop 3454, Whole Foods, Galanti & Company and UPS. View Photos

 Join us for the 2012 Vintage Affair !
A Silver Celebration of  CAC's 25 Years of Service!

 

Professional Dance Performances by Pasofino Studio 

 

Open Dance Floor - Music for All!

 

Sample 18 local Restaurants

 

Taste 6 Award Winning Wineries & Brewing companies

 

Signature Cocktails by Brooklyn Cafe (cash bar)

 

Bid on Cool Silent Auction Items

 

Exciting Live Auction with Unique Items & Getaways!

 

 Saturday, September 29, 7 pm - 11 pm
The Retreat Perimeter Summit  

Tickets Available Online at www.vintageaffair.org

A Hand Up for Working Families   
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Nancy is a single parent with two children. She came to CAC for assistance with her rent when her unemployment benefits ended. The day of her interview at CAC she got a new job offer, however the pay would be less than what she received from unemployment. She took the job but continued to look for a better paying job. Months later when CAC followed up on her situation she had found a better paying job and moved into a less expensive apartment to cut expenses. To help make ends meet she continues to get food and clothing from CAC. Her children were also recipients of CAC's Adopt-a-Family holiday program. She is grateful to CAC for helping her make it through difficult times.

CAC Donor & Sponsor Reception

 

Vintage Affair honorary hosts Doug and Missy MacGinnitie, left; CAC Executive Director Tamara Carrera; Tom Umstead, a former CAC board president and Lucretia Umstead.
Community Assistance Center VIP supporters enjoyed an evening at the Sandy Springs home of Missy & Doug MacGinnitie on Sunday, August 26. In attendance were sustaining donors of the assistance center as well as sponsors of CAC's annual Vintage Affair benefit.

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CAC in the Communityfamers market 
 

Thanks to everyone who stopped to visit and give food on Saturdays at the Sandy Springs Farmers Market. We also thank the local farmers who donate each week to the CAC Food Pantry.

 

Visit us at the Sandy Springs Festival Saturday and Sunday September 22 & 23!

"Silver Drive" for a Silver Anniversary
 

Help neighbors in need by donating your used and unwanted silver colored items to CAC for our Silver Anniversary. Items will be included in the Vintage Affair auction, or sold at our Fashion Show or Thrift Boutique with proceeds benefitting CAC. Accepting items such as tea sets, serving pieces, jewelry and coins in sterling silver, silver plated, pewter and stainless steel. If you have a special  piece for the Vintage Affair please deliver by Sept. 19. 

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I want to thank for your generous response to our SOS for food in August when our shelves were bare. Your generosity helps close to 500 families every month.

 

Soon we celebrate 25 years of service at our Vintage Affair benefit. We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating all that this community has done to make a difference in Sandy Springs and Dunwoody. 

 

On a sad note, this month we lost a friend and client of CAC, Ms. Lanzhen Pan. She was a Chinese emigrant who took English classes with us. A senior citizen who didn't drive, Ms. Pan was killed in a tragic pedestrian accident on Roswell Rd near CAC. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. 
 

In Service,

 

Executive Director

Thank You Recent Donors & Volunteers!   

 

Graphic Packaging

 

St. Luke's Presbyterian

 

The Village Church

 

Temple Sinai

 

Apostles Church

 

State Street Corporation

 

St. Jude the Apostle Catholic Church 

 

Thompson Engineering

  

Dunwoody Baptist
Troop 494 

Wheel Chairs Needed
 

We are seeking donations of a new or used children's wheel chair and an adult wheel chair for clients in need. If you can donate please contact Jacqui at donations@ourcac.org.

 Food Pantry Needs   

 

food

 

Toilet Paper

Potatoes

Jelly

Coffee

Tea

Toiletries

Jello

Diapers sizes 3, 4, 5,

Canned or dried milk

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Give Help, Offer Hope  

 

Your donations help families facing unexpected crisis stay in their homes with emergency financial assistance, food and clothing.
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Contact Us 

 

CAC Offices 
Food Pantry - Thrift Boutique
1130 Hightower Trail
Sandy Springs, GA 30350 
 
Mailing Address:
PO Box 501298 
Atlanta, GA 31150 
 
Office 770-552-4889
Helpline 770-552-4015
Fax 770-552-4339
 
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