North Fulton's Holiday Hospitality 2015

A Guide to Giving Back

Child Development Association
On Friday, December 11, 2015, join a merry band of Santa wannabes who will pop off their sleigh (its really a trolley car) and into local restaurants to entertain patrons for five quick minutes with a rousing carol or two. They will pass a Santa hat for donations, and in the blink of an eye, theyll be off to the next rooftop. The CDA provides outstanding early care and learning programs for low-income families. Your support of Santa Night will raise scholarship funds to ensure that children in our community succeed in school. Join in the fun by purchasing a $50 ticket to reserve your seat on the trolley, and commit to raise a minimum of $100 prior to Friday, December 11, 2015. CDAKids.org

Childrens Restoration Network
During the holiday season, Childrens Restoration Network (CRN) will begin its 12 Days of Caring program to provide new clothes, new toys and other gifts to over 2700 children living in shelters this season. They will be collecting donations of new clothes, new toys and gift cards through December 21 at Northside Hospital locations in North Fulton, Forsyth and Cherokee counties or at their office at 11285 Elkins Road, Suite C-4, Roswell. CRN will also sponsor a gift wrapping party, December 18-21, from 10:00 am-4:30 pm, at the Roswell Town Center, 5000 Commerce Parkway, Roswell; wrapping supplies will be provided by CRN, but extra wrapping paper and tape are appreciated. 770-649-7117. ChildRN.org

GCAC of Georgia
Many opportunities exist to impact the life of a foster child, such as purchasing Christmas gifts, providing tutoring or lessons (piano, ice skating etc.), sponsoring an extra-curricular activity or field trip for foster children, chaperoning foster children field trips, mentoring, conducting a class/workshop (i.e. how to bead, fly fish or garden), serving as a driver one day a month (medical, DFCS, visits etc...) and/or providing services for children coming into care (doctors can donate a childs first check-up; pediatricians, dentists or eye care professionals). Foster and adoptive parents are also needed. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you or your organization has an interest. 11805 Northfall Lane, Suite 803, Alpharetta.770-255-1018. GCACofGeorgia.com

The Drake House
Girls Night Out Shopping Event at the Drake Closet, this is an annual holiday event, filled with food, fashion and fun! There are holiday gifts and clothing for the frugal fashionista! The Drake House provides short-term crisis housing, education and empowerment programs for homeless mothers and their children in North Fulton County, designed to assist the family in working toward self-sufficiency. Bring friends and shop for a great cause on December 10, 5:00 pm-9:00 pm! 825 Mimosa Blvd. 678-682-3551. TheDrakeHouse.org

NFCC Santa Shop
Most of the families approved for holiday assistance this year will be served in their Santa Shop. With the help of NFCCs shopper volunteers, parents of children 1-18 years of age shop at no charge in their Santa Shop. NFCC anticipates over 2,000 children will be supported by Santa Shop this year. Your help is needed to bring the magic of Christmas and the holiday season to children of all ages. Toys, gifts and gift card drop off dates are Sunday, December 13, 12:30-3:30 pm, Monday, December 14, 10:00 am-1:00 pm or 4:00-7:00 pm, Tuesday, December 15, 4:00-7:00 pm, Thursday, December 17, 10:00 am-1:00 pm, Friday, December 18, 10:00 am-1:00 pm, Holiday Distribution Site: 1175 North Meadow PKWY, (enter off of Wills Road), Roswell. NFCCHelp.org

Operation Homefront
Holiday Toy Drive: Help Make The Season Bright! Operation Homefronts Holiday Toy Drive program aims to distribute toys and gift cards to junior enlisted military families. Visit your local Dollar Tree and donate toys to help make the holidays brighter for our military families. New toys or cash donations to purchase gifts for families are accepted. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Other ways to help include: setting up a collection bin at your office, store, church or school theyll provide the signage! You can also collect toys and gift cards at your company holiday party, help distribute toys in your area, become a Dollar Tree volunteer and help pick up donated toys from a local store, organize a matching gift program at work, or make a tax-deductible donation to Operation Homefronts Holiday Toy Drive. For more information, call 770-575-2086 or visit OperationHomefront.net

The STAR House Foundation
STAR House Foundation is a non-profit organization in Roswell, Georgia that makes a difference in kids lives by providing an after school tutoring and mentoring program for at-risk children. They currently serve over 250 children through four Roswell school programs and often have a waiting list. Their summer camp bridges the gap for 120 students at the elementary level, focusing on academic retention so students do not lose necessary skills over summer break. STAR House provides services thanks to the generous donations of time and money from within the Atlanta community. There are no fees for STAR House services 100% of funding comes from grants and contributions from corporations and individuals throughout Roswell and Atlanta, supplemented by fundraising events held in Roswell that receive community-wide attendance. STAR House Foundation has volunteer opportunities both in classrooms and out. Whether you prefer to work directly with children, assist with administrative tasks, organize a supply drive, bring in an enrichment program, or tap your creative side and serve on an event committee. In addition, financial donations are graciously accepted to help support these programs. For more information, call 678-384-4550, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit StarHouseFoundation.org

Senior Services of North Fulton
For more than two decades, Senior Services North Fulton has been helping meet the needs of the growing population of older adults who live in the northern part of Georgias most populous county. Theyve delivered and served thousands upon thousands of meals, provided transportation to and from medical appointments and assisted with a wide variety of in-home services. Every day, hundreds of area seniors find a home away from home at their four senior centers. If you are a younger community member who wants to make a difference in the lives of your older neighbors, Senior Services hopes you will contact them. They will tell you about volunteer needs and help you begin making an important and rewarding contribution to the lives of some very important people in your community. And if you represent a business that serves North Fulton public or private, large or small please consider Senior Services North Fulton as a means of reinvesting in your community. Please call 770-993-1906, or visit SSNorthFulton.org for more information on how you can help.