Pay It Forward

It starts with you

As we approach the time of year where gift-giving and giving back to others in our community is at the forefront of our minds, why not combine these two actions and shop with local companies who give back to the community on your behalf? We hope you will consider these, as well as other businesses that do the same, when shopping during the holiday season and all year long.

Alpharetta Outfitters
79 South Main Street, Alpharetta
678-762-0027
AlpharettaOutfitters.com

Since opening in 2009, Alpharetta Outfitters has donated 100% of all net proceeds to fund global missions. They have helped to send hundreds of individuals and organizations to over 30 different countries around the world. They are also involved with mission organizations that work locally. From digging wells in Africa to feeding the hungry in Atlanta, they donate to those in need and those serving those in need.

The Dojo American Karate Centers Roswell-Crabapple
645 W. Crossville Road, Suite #136, Roswell
770-649-1074
TeamDojo.com/Team_Dojo_Karate_Home.aspx

The Dojo American Karate Centers Roswell-Crabapple has been a partner with North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) since 2011. Their annual Break-A-thon event raises funds in support in its programs. In addition, the company encourages donations for its annual holiday program with the collection of holiday gifts.

Thomas Eye Group
11690 Alpharetta Highway, Roswell
678-892-2020
3300 Old Milton Pkwy #125, Alpharetta
678-287-7640
ThomasEye.com

See the difference; make a difference. Thomas Eye Group will be donating $50 to The Drake House-Roswell for every LASIK procedure that they complete between 11/1/16 and 12/31/16. Donations will help support homeless mothers and their children during the holiday season and throughout the year. If youre considering LASIK, schedule your FREE LASIK consultation by calling 855-ATL-LASIK!

Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee
352 South Atlanta Street, Roswell
770-645-1149
DrinkCoffeeDoGood.com

Land of a Thousand Hills is proud to contribute to justice, reconciliation and hope in coffee farming communities throughout the world through Collaborative Trade. Their Collaborative Trade philosophy champions the direct needs of their partner villages, building upon their talent and passion and equipping them to be better coffee growers. They partner directly with small-scale farmers in Rwanda to guarantee better wages, for better coffee, for a better future. Your daily choice of quality coffee brings life-changing work to communities in Rwanda. When you buy Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee, you help families provide for themselves with living wages; you build homes for orphans, give care to widows, and most importantly, give hope to entire coffee-growing communities. Drink Coffee. Do Good.

Brookwood Grill
8800 Holcomb Bridge Road, Roswell
770-587-0102
BrookwoodGrill.com

Brookwood Grill supports local and national charities year-round, including: North Fulton Communities Charities, Kiwanis Club of Roswell, Roswell Womens Club, Park of Alpharetta, Foster Care Support Foundation, American Cancer Society, Mt. Pisgah, Milton Baseball, Church of Roswell, Susan G Komenresearch for breast cancer, Emory University-to further melanoma research, Miles for Cystic FibrosisAtlanta, Roswell High School Football, Roswell High School Baseball, Roswell High School Basketball, Childhood Autism Foundation, Northwood Elementary, Berts Big Adventure, MIRACLE LEAGUE and others.

LGE Community Credit Union
1010 Mansell Road, Roswell
770-424-0060
LGECCU.org

LGE has raised over $418,000 for local charities since 2010. Its employees have invested over 2600 hours of their personal time to give back. Each year, the employees choose to give a large portion of the raised funds to four charities. 2016s charities are Calvary Childrens Home, Next Step Ministries, Safe Path and Warehouse of Hope.

After they evenly distribute funds to the above charities, the rest of the funds are divided up and given to MUST Ministries, CASA-Paulding County, City of Refuge, Rachels Rest, McKenna Farms, The Drake House and Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta.

This years goal is to raise $75,000. They are currently at $53,000. LGEs board of directors will double the final amount that is raised. For more information, please feel free to visit LGECCU.org/lge_foundation.html.