United Way of Forsyth County E-Newsletter

United Way of Forsyth County
Volume 9B

We Stuffed the Bus!!

Thanks to Forsyth County residents and local businesses who helped us to "Stuff the Bus" with school supplies for children in need for the 2009-2010 school year. This was our first annual Stuff the Bus event! Read more

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world."

-Nelson Mandela

"Ali" Finds Her 'Firm Voice'

Children in the program at the Children's Center for Hope & Healing are taught that they can say "No!" when someone tries to touch them in a way that makes them feel uncomfortable. They're encouraged to say "no" loudly and to try to get away. In therapy, they practice saying "no" loudly.

Therapy intern Robin Whisnant worked with one young girl on this skill for several weeks. "Ali," just wasn't able to speak up for herself. She didn't seem to have a strong or loud voice within her. She was used to being pushed around and no matter how Robin encouraged her, she didn't want to try to shout out her no's. Read More

Our First Annual Run United 5K Was A Success!

On September 20th, our community came together at the Avenues Forsyth for an exciting day of fun, with music, food and our tennis shoes!

We had 600 runners who participated in our first annual Run United 5K, even in the pouring rain!

Thank you to The Avenue Forsyth, BB&T, formerly Colonial Bank and Totally Running for sponsoring our event. Also thank you to Publix, Kroger, Ingles and BJ's Wholesale Club for donating food, drinks and supplies!

What a great community we live in!!

United Way of Forsyth County Nonprofit Seminar

Date: October 8th

Time: 9:00-2:00

For more information, please contact Leigh.

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United Way of Forsyth County

PO Box 1350

Cumming, GA 30028