Georgia Industrial Children's Home

Building Community Support

The Wells Fargo Foundation Recently Awarded a $1,000 grant to the Georgia Industrial Children's Home in Macon.

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The month of Thanksgiving was a special time for the families served through the Children's Advocacy Center.  Throughout the month, our Mission Year Volunteer Christin Babcock, worked with families to create Thanksgiving art work which proudly adorned the walls of the CAC.  Families, staff and other contract service providers also created a banner which gave us each the opportunity to express what we are thankful for during this most sacred holiday. 

On the evening of Monday, November 29^th, all of the families served through the Family Visitation Center joined in a Thanksgiving meal of turkey, dressing and all the trimmings that had been prepared by staff.   The Coleman Board Room allowed all 40 or so people the opportunity to sit around the table together and enjoy the fellowship of having a meal together.  Our Thanksgiving blessing was delivered by a 9 year old foster child that moved us all to tears.  This annual Thanksgiving meal tradition is a reminder of the strength-based, family focused mission that is at the very core of the broad array of service delivery within Twin Cedars.

Bradfield Center receives Holiday Help from LaGrange College RotarAct International   

With the recent change in weather, the Bradfield Center has received numerous bags of gently used clothing items.  

Many times, residents come into our care with little or no clothing at all. These gently used items are used when new residents come into care, current clothing is too small and during times of season weather change.

We appreciate RotarAct International students from LaGrange College volunteering their time to help us keep these clothing items organized for Bradfield residents.

LaGrange College RotarAct Students

Safe Kids Columbus Hosts Training at TRUST Support Group Meeting

On November 19, Christy Hubbard, Executive Director of  Safe Kids Columbus, visited our TRUST Parenting Support Group.  She spoke with our families about the importance of home safety. Issues addressed included topics such as co-bedding, proper infant sleeping positions, home hazards (strings from blinds, stairs, etc.)  Christy also talked briefly about car seat safety. Each family received a free carbon monoxide detector and was able to assemble a safety bag for their family. 

 
Photo Courtesy: Scott Gossard/Columbus Technical College

While many office parties this Holiday Season included a "Dirty Santa" gift exchange or a catered luncheon, the Twin Cedars staff at the Coleman Community Center celebrated differently; by adopting foster children served through the Family Visitation Center.

Through their artwork, children created Holiday "wish lists" which were prominently displayed at the Family Visitation Center.  Gifts ranging from toys to pajamas were purchased by TCYFS staff members and then distributed at a pizza party at the Coleman Center.  

Executive Director, Mike Angstadt commented, "Although gifts were distributed earlier this week, staff continue to knock on my door sharing their positive thoughts about taking part in this special party. All would like to ensure this becomes a tradition we celebrate each year."

By forgoing a traditional office party, Coleman staff members have gone the extra mile to make a difference in the lives of children and families.

.... Having Fun In The Work Place 

We would like thank our vendors for their donation of Door Prizes. Vendors included: AFLAC (Kristin Hathaway), Peter Robinson of Robinson's Insurance and Blue Cross Blue Shield.

 
Proverbs 3:27 says, "Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act."

"The partnership with Twin Cedars has definitely presented the opportunity to be part of doing good for those who deserve it. When I heard that a lot of the boys have no where to go, no home, no one wanting them (not even their mother), it absolutely made my heart ache and as a mother of an only son it is not something I can easily comprehend. However, these boys deserve love, attention, compassion, grace, mercy and forgiveness. I am honored and blessed to be able to participate in doing good for these children."

"It is also most humbling to watch Miss Etta and Kim and all of the teachers and staff members devote their lives to impacting the lives of these children. It takes very special and willing individuals to accept such great responsibility."

"During this special time of year, my prayer is that each and every person associated with Twin Cedars will find abundant joy and exceeding grace as they continue to live as servants--not withholding good... Thank you for blessing my life!!"

Mellanie Wade, AHS Employee