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December 2023 Newsletter
To give aid and encouragement in promoting the education and welfare of at-risk children in the state of Georgia.
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Merry everything, happy always! Come celebrate the holidays with us!
You're invited to a time of laughter and good cheer at the Circle for Children's Holiday Celebration!
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🌟 Save the Date: The Gift of Time Gala - March 16, 2024! 🌟
In the spirit of generosity, we invite you to make a year-end gift to support our beneficiaries by sponsoring the Circle for Children's Annual Fundraising Gala.
This year, you can support our Annual Circle for Children Gala through one of several levels of sponsorship. Why now? Because today marks a unique opportunity to magnify your philanthropic reach through year-end giving for the upcoming tax year.
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Here are the Sponsor Opportunities:
🌟 Pendulum Benefactor: $8,000
🕰️ Clockwork Contributor: $5,000
⏳ Hourglass Guardian: $2,500
✨ Timeless Supporter: $1,000
Your support will play a vital role in making this gala a success, and your generosity will help us give the gift of time to those who need it most. Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we work tirelessly to plan an evening that promises fun, meaning, and memories that will last a lifetime.
Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get ready to make a difference at The Gift of Time Gala on March 16, 2024. We can't wait to share this special night with you!
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✨ Rally Your Network for Exclusive Auction Contributions! ✨ | |
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Now is the time to inspire and connect with our network, urging them to contribute unique experiences to our event!
Experiences, travel, sports or music memorabilia, autographs or tickets and food experiences that allow winning bidders to try new restaurants or having private dining are always a hit with donors! Make this year's auction fun and exciting, all while raising funds to support our beneficiaries, City of Refuge and the Linda Gross Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Businesses and individuals who donate will be recognized night of our Gala, in our online auction listings, in our event program and on descriptions displayed with the auction items.
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Thank you to our Sponsors | |
Thank you to Our Media Sponsor | |
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Signup to provide kids at City of Refuge Holiday PJ's!
Please bring your unwrapped HOLIDAY THEMED PJs to the Circle's Holiday Party on Sunday, December 17th at 6:00 pm at the home of Danielle Houret-Lam.
If you are unable to attend the holiday party, you may drop off or ship unwrapped PJs BY DECEMBER 16th to: Heather Rees, 4461 Club Lake Circle SE, Marietta, GA 30067 (heatherrees27@gmail.com). Drop off can be placed in the bins on front porch.
FOR QUESTIONS: Contact Charity Liaison, Suzi Goodman, 404-849-0401 or thecircle4children@gmail.com
Deadline to sign up will be December 10.
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Thank you to everyone who volunteered at the Preschool Holiday Party at City of Refuge! | |
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We all had a fantastic time at the Atlanta Botanical Garden Holiday Lights organized by Carrie Kissling!
Make sure you try to attend at least one of the Socials this year!! It is a great way to meet new members, catch up with long time members and support The Circle for Children!
Any questions or recommendations for other socials, please contact Cindy Formica.
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New Member Orientation
We had a fantastic New Member orientation at City of Refuge on November 5th. A BIG THANK YOU to the new members and sponsors who attended and to Katie Monson for giving us a tour of City of Refuge!
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Scholarship Committee
The Scholarship committee prepared care packages for our 9 Circle Scholars, including treats, snacks, school supplies, and a gift card for each student. Thank you to the Committee members and members at large who contributed. Your generosity is always greatly appreciated!
As one Scholar noted when confirming her address, "I cannot fully express how much the scholarship and support from The Circle means to me".
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Access the Directory online with new Password! The membership directory of active Circle members can now be viewed on our website. For the privacy of all members, the directory is password protected. You can access the directory under the membership tab on the website. | |  |
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Patricia Gibson (Dec 1)
Cindy Samples (Dec 3)
Cathy Haire (Dec 5)
Rita Furness (Dec 8)
Kelsey Burkett Jackson (Dec 10)
Anne Wycoff Smith (Dec 13)
Marci Dobbins (Dec 14)
Christiana Corley (Dec 17)
Sandra Daniels (Dec 20)
BJ Wooldridge (Dec 23)
Mary Beth Wegener (Dec 31)
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If your birthday (month and day) is not in the new Circle directory, please email that information. We would love to acknowledge that special day. | | |
Circle Celebration Fund
Can't think of a gift for a friend? Consider donating to the Circle Celebration Fund in their name. A lovely acknowledgment will be sent to the honoree informing them of the donation you made in their name. Please contact thecircle4children@gmail.com if you would like to donate.
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Circle Correspondence
Please send any Circle Correspondence to thecircle4children@gmail.com for announcements of births, loss of loved ones, outstanding events or illnesses. Please include the individual's address so the corresponding secretary can send the appropriate correspondence. Also, indicate if the information should be posted in the newsletter.
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Kroger Community Rewards will donate a portion of your grocery purchase total to The Circle for Children.Please sign up for a Kroger Card the next time you're grocery shopping and link it to The Circle for Children.
To link your Kroger card go to www.kroger.com and login to access "My Account". Under "Community" select "Community Awards" then click the "link card" button. Then, search for "The Circle for Children" or enter number, CX636. You can also call Kroger at 1-800-562-4438 and they will sign you up over the phone.
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