TUESDAY TIDBITS 
September 20, 2016
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Jackson County Family Connection is a collaborative non-profit organization that links businesses, agencies and citizens together for the betterment of children and families in Jackson County and to prevent the duplication of services and to fill the gap of need.
 

We had a FANTASTIC Collaborative meeting in August!  Busting at the seams with people and information!!  Let's keep that momentum going!
NEXT COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY MEETING
THIS WEEK
September 22nd
8:30 am
GORDON STREET CENTER
Join us - WE NEED YOUR INPUT!  
EVERYONE is invited to the collaborative meetings.

We will have a Holiday Connection Volunteer training 
meeting at 9:45 - after the collaborative meeting.


VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Holiday Connection
Holiday Connection will have a different format this year.  The families MUST come to us and apply for services and bring documentation on ALL persons living in their household.  We will need volunteers to help us on application days (REALLY need bilingual volunteers!)

COMMERCE
Sun., Oct 2nd - Commerce - 2-6pm - St Vincent De Paul Thrift Store
Mon., Oct 3rd - Commerce - 11am - 7pm - St Vincent De Paul Thrift Store

JEFFERSON
Tues., Oct 4th - Jefferson - 10am - 6pm - Jefferson 1st United Methodist
Wed, Oct 5th - Jefferson - 11am - 7pm - Jefferson 1st United Methodist
Thurs., Oct 6th - Jefferson - 12-8pm -Jefferson 1st United Methodist 

BRASELTON
Sun., Oct 9th - Braselton 2-6pm - Community Room (Public Safety Bldg)
Mon., Oct 10th - Braselton - 11am - 7pm - Community Room (Public Safety Bldg)

NEEDS:
Volunteers that can assist with intake on any of the times and locations
Bilingual volunteers 


Application can be filled out and brought in with proper documentation but applicant MUST attend one of the application session dates/times.  All documentation MUST be brought in without exception.  

NEW NUMBER FOR HOLIDAY CONNECTION
706-224-3216 and email [email protected] 





We had our first series session and it was AWESOME!! 17 kids learned about checking and savings, stocks, bonds, CDs, budgeting and how to stand proud, with confidence and speak.   Also included is just plain courtesy and manners - all rolled up into one SUPER CHARGED EXCITING DAY!!


NEXT UP - BUSINESS FIRST - OCTOBER 22




MORE INFORMATION ABOUT 
212 DEGREES OF LEADERSHIP ACADEMY


NEW WEBSITE IS UP AND ACTIVE! 
  CHECK IT OUT....  IF YOU ARE A RESOURCE AND WANT TO BE ADDED TO THE RESOURCE DIRECTORY, PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] 

ADD YOUR EVENTS TO OUR COMMUNITY CALENDAR!


Turkey Shoot & Family Fun Day
Hosted by Jackson County 4H Archery
To Benefit Jackson County Family Connection
 Vendors Wanted!!!!

What: Indoor archery competition and outdoor festival
Where: 167 Wages Bridge Road Athens, Ga
When: November 19, 2016 9am - 2pm
Who: Local crafters who have homemade goodies, gift ideas, crafts, etc to sell 

Space rental is only $10!!! You bring a tent and table and we provide the advertising and space! Inflatables, mechanical bull, and lunch will also be setup! 
Contact: [email protected] or Holly @706-654-7236 or Melissa @678-234-6657

HUBBELL INC
JOB FAIR
SEPT. 21
Jefferson Civic Center
We are collecting travel size hygiene items for OPERATION KIDDIE KARE for children in Foster care.  Items can be delivered to Jackson County DFCS
Lanier Technical College is offering FREE GED prep classes at Maysville Baptist Church 8875 Hwy 82 Spur Maysville GA on Monday and Wednesday evenings 6:00-8:00 PM.  For information please call 770.535.6277

Project F.R.E.E. 


Oct 4th
Maysville City Park 5:30

PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL 
BANKS-JACKSON 
FOOD BANK
  Call Patti to schedule a time to offer your help.  706-335-5143
NEW LOOK!
REGION 5 VIDEO (Includes Jackson Co!)



The D2L Program is a training program where we are trying to train 5% of the adult population in Jackson County to be able to spot and prevent child sexual abuse in children.  This is a two hour training and is $15/person for supplies. Please let me know if you wish to have this training done at your facility or business and we will arrange a time.
  
Click HERE for more information on this program. 

This is a program where we provide warm clothing to kids who need them. We also occasionally provide financial assistance in emergency situations (must be referral from another organization, church, or school).   We collect gently used coats, gloves, and hats. Please call if you have items to donate or use the button to make a monetary donation. undefined
NOW - Nutrition on Weekends
The NOW program  provides snacks and food to the children on the weekend that otherwise would not have food. The NOW Program is the umbrella program which works with several other agencies which actually pack bags and deliver the food. 

For a list of snacks that we are looking for to pack in the bags, click HERE .   




PLEASE SEND ME ITEMS YOU HAVE GOING ON IN YOUR AGENCY, SCHOOL OR ORGANIZATION AND I WILL BE HAPPY TO GET THE WORD OUT!

TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE,

Linda Foster
Executive Director
JACKSON COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTION
456 ATHENS STREET
PO BOX 883
JEFFERSON, GA 30549
706-367-3021 office
706-367-3044 fax
706-266-7345 Linda cell
www.jcfamilyconnection.com 

Jackson Family Connection Council, Inc is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. All contributions are tax deductible.