September 2024

If you have been thinking about a donation to the Family Resource Center. there is not a better time then now to make it..

Thanks to an anonymous donor in our community, new amounts donated or contributed above your regular gift will be matched dollar for dollar. As an example, if you donated $100 to the FRC previously and you raise your donation to $150, the new $50 will be matched and your contribution automatically goes up to $200.

This is a real plus for our community and allows the center to continue Parent Aide program in the homes of families to help support our strong child abuse prevention program.

Donating is a breeze. Just click on the above button and you will be taken to our website to make your new contribution or add to an existing pledge/contribution. And did you know  that we accept Venmo, Mandatory Required Distributions, checks, and gifts of stock?

Click the link below to see a message from on of our board members:



A Message From Braden Keith

Thank you for your support.

Your ongoing support brings support and education to families. According to National Family Support Network, every $1 invested in a Family Resource Center results in $3-$4 of savings for the child welfare system per year! Most importantly, an investment in our Family Resource Center helps children have safety and nurturing childhood experiences---and that is priceless. Become a Partner in Prevention today!

Saturday, August 17^th, was a beautiful sunny day after a soaking rain the night before. 500 runners and walkers started the day off at Heritage Park at the 39^th Annual Tillman Clocktower 5K Run & 2-Mile Health Walk, raising money for the Family Resource Center, and bringing awareness to the work of our Parent Aides in the prevention of child abuse and neglect. Men’s race winner was Sam Lindley, age 17, with a time of 17:25, and Women’s race winner was 42 year old Kate Barron, with a time of 21:05. 

Several of our top tier sponsors provided a festive atmosphere in the park, setting up tents and interacting with participants and their families by handing out food, beverages, and promotional items.

We are grateful to the 40 sponsors who provided $41,000 this year, and to all of our donors, volunteers and participants. We are pleased to announce that this year resulted in record net income, exceeding $45,600. 

Family Resource Center Out In The Community

Thank you Sara Hightower Regional Library for securing a grant this summer to promote reading. This project provided 450 bags with books and materials. Thank you River City Bank staff for stuffing these bags. The library also hosted a special edition of their popular Story Hour...lunch included! Together we are helping children get "Ready to Read"!.  

We also had a chance to participate in two recent community fairs: Multi-Cultural Fair hosted by Hospitality House and a school supply drive hosted by Crosspoint Church in Rome. We met new families and also reconnected with several program graduates (who are doing great!).

Our Executive Director Tina Bartleson has been interviewed by "When In Rome", an information program that lets people know what is going on in our city and how they can join in.

Tina suggests that you pour yourself another cup of coffee and click on the following link for a more in-depth look into the Family Resource Center.

https://wheninromega.com/family-resource-center/

 We would love to speak to groups of 10 or more who have an interest in learning about ways families can be strengthened, local efforts to support parent and family resiliency, and FRC services. Please contact Tina Bartleson at 706-290-0764 or tina@frcrome.org.