Ault Academy Staff Congratulates Bradfield Resident Chris for his accomplishment.

 

On the heels of receiving SACS Accreditation, Ault Academy at Twin Cedars' Bradfield campus has a new reason to celebrate.

On September 21, more than 150 family members, friends and supporters gathered to honor Ault Academy's very first high school

graduate. Chris, who aspires to be a pediatric nurse, has set a new standard for his fellow residents. Through services he has received from the Bradfield and Ault Academy staff, he has created a foundation for his future. Motivational Speaker, Minister Ryan Whitfield, shared,"Like this brick in my hand that served as a foundation for this very building, you will be the first in a strong foundation for the future of this school." Chris has recently transitioned to Connections and has established part-time employment while he completes his college applications.

In late August, Twin Cedars hosted its First Annual
Party for Promises. The Swingin' Medallions were the featured entertainment drawing an overwhelming 330 guests at Green Island Country Club.  All proceeds will benefit Columbus programs of TCYFS.  

Planning Committee: Mike Angstadt, Meghan Blackmon, Ken Coolik, Cheryl Myers, Julie Nuckols, Pat Rose, Lynne Taylor, & Tiffany Wilson.

We would like to thank the following sponsors for their support!
 

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Georgia Industrial Children's Home (GICH), our Macon campus, kicked off the summer break with an end of school bash. A volleyball tournament, a cookout, and a water slide were the headliners for the day of fun on campus. This really got the summer started right, and our residents didn't slow down until it was time for back to school shopping!

During the summer, residents of the Macon campus were able to participate in an array of activities. The sizzling summer fun included trips to Savannah, Stone Mountain, and Splash in the Boro. Our residents are still talking about their experiences over the break.  Click Here to Read the Full Article

Chattahoochee CASA once again partnered with the Fountain City Foster Parent Association this year to host a Back-To-School Picnic. CASA volunteers received a generous donation of book bags from Plato's Closet to distribute at the event. The book
 bags were filled with needed school supplies to help Muscogee County's foster youth begin the school year fully prepared.

 

Mary Smith, Picnic Coordinator for the Foundation City Foster Parent Association, shared,  "I

would like to thank all the CASA volunteers for once again doing an outstanding job in helping to make this annual picnic a great success for our children.The school backpacks were a big hit for the school age children."

 

                In addition to Language Arts and Math instruction, Steven Gonser, GICH's Educational Services Coordinator, planned and delivered instruction in a number of educational enrichment activities. Small group instruction was given to residents in the areas of arts and crafts, photography, gardening, and carpentry. Residents created their own beaded jewelry, painting projects; planting, tending and harvesting our small organic garden; and converting an unused room in the campus schoolroom to a fully functional library. As a recipient of the Residential Treatment Facilities Grant through Title I, GICH has been able to greatly expand the size of our library collection over the past two years. With the help of a group of residents, this summer we were able to build bookcases to completely line the walls of our library room! Our residents are now regularly checking out books for individual reading. We are expecting another shipment of books in the next few weeks that will be geared toward helping residents with upcoming school Science Fair Projects.   Click Here To Read The Full Article.

In preparation for the annual AESH Auxiliary Fall Brunch, residents helped prepare table decorations through a special 2 day arts and crafts session.The girls designed flower centerpieces in honor of their pen pals. The AESH Auxiliary is instrumental in recruiting volunteers to organize special events,coordinate fund raiser,and serve as pen pals, mentors and birthday pals for the girls.

Click Here to learn more about becoming a member of the Anne Elizabeth Shepherd Home Auxiliary.  Dues are $25 for Active Members and $35 for Inactive Members. The AESH operates 1 of 19 residential schools in the state of Georgia.  Donations for the following school supplies are accepted year round. They can be delivered to the Anne Elizabeth Shepherd Home at 751 Double Churches Road Columbus, GA. 31904.

Needed Supplies:

  Mechanical Pencils and Lead    Composition Books (50 or 100 Sheets)
 College Ruled Paper              Pencil sharpener
 Sharpies (all colors)                          Black & White Thread
  Hand Sanitizer                   Cards
 Pencil Erasers                    Magazines
 Lysol Wipes                      Modeling Clay
 Kleenex                          Yarn

·         Art classes taught by local artists

·         Music classes taught by local musicians

·        Drama classes taught by local drama teachers

·         Pallet gardens. The Visitation Center has begun and will continue its family pallet garden project. Each visiting family has the opportunity to and is encouraged to participate in planting, nourishing and eventually harvesting a small garden and preparing a meal. These 3'x4' gardens offer an ongoing therapeutic bonding experience for families.

·         Therapeutic scavenger hunts

·         Family Field Day

  

Carmen Fuentez, a member of the Columbus area Gala Quilting Guild, has given freely of her her time and talents over the past few months to establish a quilting program at the Anne Elizabeth Shepherd Home. With little to no funding, Carmen has worked with local vendors and fellow guild members to collect supplies including fabric and batting for the workshops she has coordinated. With each visit the girls have advanced their skills from making pin cushions and pillows to full size quilts. Piece by piece the girls design their own patterns for their individual projects.  Mrs. Sue Clinkscales, Education Coordinator at Ault Academy commented, "Our girls really gain a tremendous sense of accomplishment through this weekly activity. Carmen visits each Wednesday and Thursday from 3:30 pm until 7:00 pm."  She furthered, "We are very fortunate to have such a dedicated volunteer."