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NEWS AND NOTES
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Thank You Letter From A Former Resident
Recently a former resident left the staff of the Gwinnett Children's Shelter the following thank you letter:
I know you don't get this often, but I would like to say THANK YOU. I truly appreciate and am grateful for all you guys and gals have done for me. Even the little things like keeping the water fountain clean and keeping some warm/cool air flowing. I had a lot of fun here. Thank you Ms. Pauline and Boys Wing staff for being here for us day to day, making sure we get what we need and making sure we have a good time while we're here. Thanks Ms. Tyronda and Mr. Eric and all other classroom staff for being here making sure we have something fun and beneficial to do while we sit long hours in those classrooms. Thanks to all kitchen staff for cooking great meals and for going out of your way so that I can have something on those beef and pork days. And last but not least thanks to Mr. B and all head people (people in the front and counselors) for being such a great support system for us here at the shelter. Thanks for all the great counselors, you all were so great, wonderful and all those good things.
Thank you all together for running such a wonderful program. I will really miss you guys and in the future my success story will have all of you in! Thanks A Lot!!
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Wish List Items
First Aid Kits for new foster homes
Copy Paper (8 .5 x 11)
Duffel Bags (gently used accepted)
Gift Cards/Certificates for Activities/Events
Undergarments for teens
African American Hair Care Products
Lawn/Leaf Blower for landscape work
Birthday gifts for teen boys: wallets, watches, baseball hats, etc.
Please see our Wish List for more needed items.
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2007 Sugarloaf Tour of Homes and Gala
The 7th Annual Sugarloaf Tour of Homes and Gala - Deck the Halls and Welcome Y'all - raised over $220,000 with 3,000 people attending and over 400 volunteers assisting. The Sugarloaf Tour sponsors eight charities, including the Gwinnett Children's Shelter.
Special thanks go to Lynn Agnes and Ginger Ragsdale for co-chairing an incredible event that will make a difference in the lives of children and families in need throughout Gwinnett County. We would also like to thank Stewart Cink for serving as the Honorary Chairman and Amanda Cready for serving as the Gwinnett Children's Shelter sponsor from the Sugarloaf Women's Club.
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Motorola's 2nd Annual Global Day of Service
On October 10th 102 Motorola employees took a half day off work to help the Gwinnett Children's Shelter. The volunteers painted, freshened landscaping and spruced things up! Please click here to read more about the wonderful assistance provided by the employees of MOTOROLA! Thank you for all of your hard work!
In addition to all the manual labor, Motorola donated over 30 two-way radios for agency use in working with our kids. These radios make the day-to-day operations run more smoothly and will provide an invaluable service to us in the event of an emergency. Thank you again!
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2007 Chateau Élan Tour of Homes
The 6th Annual Chateau Élan "It's A Wonderful House" Tour of Homes was an overwhelming success! Over 2,600 people attended the 3-day tour that netted over $165,000 for the Gwinnett Children's Shelter. Over 400 volunteers made this event possible by hosting houses, driving vans, selling ads and tickets, organizing committees and staffing the café and craft fair. Special thanks go to the homeowners who volunteered their spectacular homes:
- Al and Missy Bartlett
- Markee and Johanna Brown
- Grady and Dawn Cotter
- Dr. Brian and Leah Pugh
To learn more about or volunteer for the Chateau Élan "It's A Wonderful House" Tour of Homes click here.
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PROGRAMS UPDATES…
GWINNETT CHILDREN'S SHELTER, INC. RECEIVES ACCREDITATION!
The Council on Accreditation sent notification on April 30, 2008 that the Gwinnett Children's Shelter gained accreditation!
The letter stated the following: .."I am extremely pleased to notify you that Gwinnett Children's Shelter, Inc. has been accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA). COA’s program of quality improvement is designed to identify providers that have set high performance standards for themselves and have made a commitment to their constituents to deliver the very best quality services. COA is proud to recognize you as one of these outstanding providers, and I wish you the very best in your continuing service to the individuals in your community. On behalf of the COA staff and board, congratulations on your achievement! "
B.U.I.L.D (Building Up Involved, Loving Dads)
The Gwinnett Children's Shelter is offering a free program to teen and adult fathers that want to learn how to create a terrific future for their kids. New classes are starting now! Click here for classes in English. Click here for classes in Spanish.
Adolescent Girl's Independent Living Program Opens!!
The Gwinnett Children's Shelter, Adolescent Girl's Independent Living Program opened in late April. The program will serve eight girls who need a place to grow into successful adults. The young women in this program attend local school and have the opportunity to earn the privilege of holding a job, participating in after school sports and activities. They maintain contact with family, when appropriate, through on and off-site visits, passes, and agency provided family counseling and reconciliation work. Youth will be able to live at this home until they transition to college or other independent living.
WE NEED YOUR HELP to get the Adolescent Girl's Independent Living Program home ready! We need the following items donated - new items only please:
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Bath towels, washcloths
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Twin bed sheets (bedrooms are lavender and mint green)
- Television for living room
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Gift cards to TJ Maxx, Wal-Mart and Target for decorations and artwork
Please contact Kim Phillips, Assistant Director, if you are able to help 678-546-8770 ext. 223 or kphillips@gwinnettchildrenshelter.org.
Did you know that hundreds of childr en in Gwinnett are abused, neglected and abandoned by their families every year? And did you know that for these youth in crisis, Gwinnett has a premiere provider of emergency stabilization, assessment, counseling and shelter care?
That place is the Gwinnett Children's Shelter, where HOPE lives.
The Gwinnett Children's Shelter is a private, non-profit, 501(c) (3) agency that grew out of a volunteer effort involving the PTA, business and community leaders and countless individuals who became aware of the growing need for services for the abused and abandoned children of Gwinnett County. Planning and development began in 1986 and the first child was served in the fall of 1987.
Currently, the Gwinnett Children's Shelter serves 300-500 children and their families every year.
MISSION STATEMENT
Strengthening children, youth and families in crisis by providing a broad array of counseling and support services in a safe and nurturing environment.
Gwinnett Children's Shelter is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: The Gwinnett Children’s Shelter values the uniqueness of each employee and has a long-standing commitment to equal opportunity. The Gwinnett Children’s Shelter strives to create a working environment free of discrimination and physical, psychological or verbal harassment with respect to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age or disability. The Gwinnett Children’s Shelter is also committed to making reasonable accommodations in the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities. The cooperation and participation of every employee is essential in helping the organization maintain this policy.
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