The Center for Children & Young Adults (CCYA) is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment with comprehensive services for homeless youth and young adults who have been abused, abandoned, neglected, or are at risk.
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The kindness and generosity of individuals and organizations continue to make a difference in the lives of the kids we serve.
Thanks to those who gave in December 2014:
Natalie Collier Beth Waters Rita Cobb Ida Newman Beth Craven Stephanie Clement Genevieve Piturro Patricia Summers Emily Dini & Family Chris Crawford Jill Lunsford Melissa Sneed Pam & Erik Anderson Cynthia Hannon Martha Leatherwood Tracy Rosine Christine Phelps Veronica Bridges Courtney Ducket Beth Wills Lisa Flynn Lalla Essekkat Katherine Meilcuszy Sharlet Perkins Sarah Davis Leith Daly Kelly Walker Debbie Vaughan Stacie Hollingsworth Tami Mace Sally Davis Anilda Cook & Family Craig Evans Bridgette Bradley Becky Key Tonya Boga President Barbara Hickey Chairman Joe Dendy- Charles Henderson Rickey Wilkes Samantha Flowers Lee Oesterling Paula Fox Jujuan Thomas Mark Knapp Sam & Bobby Johnson Kathy Rice Susan Harvin Sarah Atendry Barbara Berman Merle Sheetman Cheryl Parsel Jennifer Venker Kathy Cayce Hilde Gilroy Joan Bennett Monique Manitt Sandi Urbano Ruth McLaulin Carol Williams Shelia Evans Jerry & Marty McAtee Marie Ward Diane Bowman Vera Bellman Tricia Andrews Nancy Ramaglia Sara Moore Beryl Everett Maire Uden Barbara Pisano Linda Petkus Rosemary Candler Pat Kaminski Marsha Leban Faye Towe Gloria Courtemanche Linda Burton Evelyn Dwiggins Ron Nowak Polly Burson Jack & Venies Halseth Roy & LaMonnie Moore Dave & Judy Toensmieir Kathryn Burgher Bernadette Brown Fred Post Tom Alexander Rose Andrews Karen Wade John & Dianne Armistead Katy Pittman Amber Speight Robin Bruton Becky Key Julie Bizzoso Anne Cumberledge Chris & Dr Mindy Gentry Walt Helms Sally Wright Jessica Headish R Irysh Mason Gus Villanueva Barbara Heil-Sonneck Mark & Carole Steele Gene Coker Dorothy Guzman Chuck Mckelvy Kimberly Pullen Laura Kirkland Danielle Lawson Angelia Robson Ann Bishop Melissa Byars Brenda Rogers Calisto Harvalias Candace McNair Cathy Oldroyd Cindy Banks Powers D'Anne Heckert Dr. Mark Wright Elke Monahan Geni Burnett Gwen Dinescu Jim Baker John Falcone Kim Allen Laura Joines Legair Brand Leigh Vaughn Liz & Jake Aull Mary Pat Matheson Melissa Byars Phyllis Carden Robert Sanders Sally Marks Shawn Sicker Sherry Meltz Susan Witttpenn Tracy Bell Trish McGinley Vera Bellman Greg Jackson Maureen & Tom Donoghue Barbara & Nick Massalo Sue Manzo Lee Ann Wilson Carol Carr Lisa Reeves Cathie Sibert Lila Womack Karen Thorpe Kelly Johnson Bonnie Easley Mike & Jennifer Jairdullo Becky Shipley Kelly Johnson Crystal Alfred Kelly Johnson Dorothey Daniels Otttis Spears Kelly Johnson Kathleen Wickman Kelly Johnson Susan Sherry Diane Fowler Kelly Johnson Stephanie Owens Libby Bradley Sherry Murphy Jesus Baleftena Stephanie Lockridge McKechern High School Keeley Phillpotts Jennifer Davis Suzy Olzeski Stephanie Clement Kelly Johnson Karen & Martin Slack Susan Morris Suzy Goodman Patrice Frazier Kathy Gleeson Steve Hightower Sherry Shellman Una Kerry Judy Singer Karen DuBois Suzanne Mellott Mary & Barry Greenway Ruth Dingler David & Stephanie Yucius Elizabeth Smith-Williams Arthur & Sherie Gumer Paul & Prudence Hanna Joyce Massalo Michael & Adreinne Kaufman Jeff Loftin Mr. & Mrs. Lovelace Synergy Medical Centers Rickey Wilkes Recyclers R Resources Inc CkAC Galleria Kathleen Flynn Robert Morris Suntrust UW Campaign Suntrust UW Campaign Varian Medical Systems IBM Employee Services IBM Employee Services Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Ridley International Inc AT&T Employee Giving Campaign Nancy Rigby James Cox Foundation Michael DeWitt Sheri Brante Ingrid Hunter Denise & Ken Carrier Qi Jiang & Meizue Mu Nona Lacy Harris Anthony Brian & Kim Newsome Ernest Guntermann III Kimberley Borna Michael & Sandra Adams Melissa & Kirk Malmberg Larry & Catherine Anderson Cathy Fowler Hampton Lake Womens Club Thomas Bubel Thomas Bubel Agency Sheri Timmons-Brante James Pehrson Cobb County Friendship Club Raymond & Diane Levandoski Jason & Georgia Croley Matthew & Tiffany Merrill Wes Newsome & Sonya Ward Richard & Anne Eiswirth Sonya & Justin Hesenius Robert & Holly Kornegay Acworth Allatoona Charities Inc Earl & Rachel Smith Karen & Martin Slack East Cobb Civitans Foundation Wells Fargo United Way Greater Atlanta 100 Edgewood Avenue NE Salesforce Com Foundation Admin America Allstate Giving Calanit Hayes Katie Jumper Branan Foundation/Wells Fargo Bank The Circle for Children Larry & Cathy Shuler Larry & Cathy Shuler Heidi Odegard Community Food Bank Steve Budow Marie Claire Webber Toni Moore Mark Steele The Community Foundation Paige & Saul Mamula Glen & Jennifer LaForce Thomas Alexander Truist Audrey Wilkerson Dennis & Manda Murray Michael Baine Julie Smith James & Shannon Cartella Jan & Maureen Lok Martha & Michael Whalen Susan Jenkins Thomas & Jennifer Venker James Samples Brenda Rice Paige Beebe Suzette Carney Angela Eby Bob Fyfe Captian Planet Foundation Paula Hill Gail & Paul Martin Stephanie Clement Stillness Yoga John & Stephanie Kannady Kroger National Christian Foundation United Way of Greater Atlanta United Way of Greater Atlanta United Way of Metro Atlanta , Inc IBM Employee Services Gerald Dyck Cheryl Lamm McMaster Carr Supply Company Frank & Gay Baldasare Suntrust UW Campaign United Way Greater Atlanta Karen & Martin Slack
Thanks to those who gave in January 2015:
Lynda Gaddy, Dogwood Chapter Laura Heller Sherry & Steve Shellman Una Nyhan Michael & Adrienne Kaufman Frank & Gay Baldasare Karen & Martin Slack Mark & Carol Steele Melinda Jones Sandra Penton Brenda Rice Kimberley Borna UW of Metro Atlanta Truist IBM Employee Services Lynn Hemley, Mt Zion United Methodist Women UW of Greater Wayterbury UW of Greater Kansas UW of Greater Atlanta Master Gardeners Varian Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Carmax Foundation Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation IBM Employee Services United Way AT&T Employee Giving
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We would like to spotlight one of our youth this month. Jessie, an 18 year-old boy and senior in high school, has lived at CCYA on and off for six years. Jessie hopes that one day when he becomes a famous artist that he can open a shelter for homeless people. He said, "I have a lot to offer because I know what it feels like." Jessie's love of art began in preschool. He loved to draw and make homemade cards for his grandmother. As the years went on, he discovered that he really enjoyed sketching people and was drawn to their eyes, which he said is his favorite thing to sketch on a person. He started drawing stick people like everyone does in pre-school but suddenly began to add more detail achieving a level that appears to be a gift. Jessie is well on his way to making a name for himself; he receives constant requests on his Instagram account from people that want him to sketch self-portraits like the one pictured here. After graduating from high school, Jessie would like to further his education and appreciation of art at Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD). Currently, there is a waiting list for his drawings as he attends high school full time and works at Subway. Here at The Center we are proud of Jessie and all his accomplishments and wanted to share with you.
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Upcoming Event: The Circle for Children's Emerald Ball
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The Circle for Children's Emerald Ball will take place on March 28th at the Georgia Aquarium. All funds raised will benefit CCYA. The evening is amazing as people enjoy food, drink, and dancing with the aquarium's beautiful aquatic life as the backdrop. There will be a silent auction of about 200 items along with 5 live auction items. Proceeds from ticket purchases and auction sales will help fund The Center's programs and services. As a volunteer charitable organization, The Circle for Children is a long-time supporter of CCYA and has served Georgia's at-risk youth and children organizations for 88 years! For more information, please visit www.circleforchildren.org.
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Upcoming Event: 6th Annual Thriving Children Fashion Show & Gala
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We're also planning for our 6th Annual Thriving Children Fashion Show & Gala at the Fox Theatre on Friday, April 24th. This year's event will include live performances by Georgia's Best Female Country Artist, Angela Reign, and our very own CCYA Choir! We are still looking for auction items, especially restaurant gift cards. For more information, please visit our event website www.atlthrivingchildren.org or contact Andrea Watkins at (770)485-1639 or [email protected].
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CCYA Best is Yet to Come Youth Banquet, Friday, July 31st
St Catherine's Fall Fashion Show, Sunday, August 30th
More Details to Follow!
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