The Georgia Industrial Children's Home in Macon has been undergoing major renovations over the past year. During the month of March, the kitchen was completely refurbished with grant funding from the Community Foundation of Central Georgia.

 

 Additional projects during 2009 include complete renovations of GEICO and  Lions Cottages. We anticipate that residents will be able to move into their new cottages before Christmas.  

 

(KITCHEN BEFORE)

 

In the coming months Anderson and McCommon Cottages will get a new coat of paint as well as new carpeting and flooring.  Executive Director Mike Angstadt shared, "Sadly, there will always be children who need our help. With the recent renovations at the Georgia Industrial Children's Home we can now offer them a place that feels as much like home as possible."   

            

                                         

Georgia Tech Alumni recently hosted  "Buzz Day" at the Anne Elizabeth Shepherd Home campus in Columbus, Georgia. Residents enjoyed a cookout, face painting and a variety of games. The girls recovering at the home invited family members to attend. The Anne Elizabeth Shepherd Home has been serving young girls in need dating back to 1848. We appreciate the local Georgia Tech Alumni for coordinating this event for the 6th consecutive year.  For more information contact Lynne Taylor at (706) 322-8984 or ltaylor@twincedars.org

Chattahoochee CASA was established under the umbrella of Twin Cedars in 2008 to recruit and train volunteers to advocate for children involved in juvenile court deprivation hearings. One year later, CASA has  21 volunteers that are currently serving 40 children. A swearing-in ceremony for volunteers who have recently completed training was held November 30 at the Columbus Public Safety Center. To date, CASA has certified 41 volunteers and has served a total of 46 children.   CASA is supported in part by the United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley, National CASA and Georgia CASA.  With almost 300 children in state custody in Muscogee County, there is a cruicial need to recruit more volunteers.  If you are interested please contact Rosalind Alston at 706.327.9612 or email ralston@twincedars.org.     You can be the difference between abuse and hope. 

                                                                              

                                                                      

Trained facilitators from Twin Cedars recently led 50 members of Youth Leadership Columbus through Bonding Day in a series of outdoor teambuilding activities at the Challenge Ropes Course.  Activities were designed to  help groups build communication skills, form cohesiveness, and implement problem solving.  From engaging on-the-ground initiatives to the fifty foot zip line, participants were also able to experience risk-taking, decision-making and conflict management. The Challenge Ropes Course is located on the campus of the Anne Elizabeth Shepherd Home. If you are interested in learning more about the program please contact Mike Angstadt at (706) 298-0050.