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December 17, 2012 As a special addition to the Chair-ity Event, the Kiwanis Club of McIntosh Trail held a drawing for a 1968 Mustang GT Convertible. Proceeds from this fundraiser also benefit The Children's Village at Christian City. Mike Martin, Peachtree City Line Creek Civitan President, was the lucky winner. The Chair-ity Volunteer Committee was extremely pleased with the tremendous amount of support from the community and is already in the planning stages for next year's event which will be held Thursday, December 5th 2013, at The Dolce, from 5:30pm-7:30pm. If you would like to get involved as a sponsor, artist, or volunteer for next year's Chair-ity Event, please contact Heidi Becker, Christian City Director of Marketing and Development, at 770-706-2636. Christian City has been caring for abandoned and abused children in a family centered residential setting since 1965. Over 1,500 children have called Christian City "home." For more information please visit www.christiancity.org. November 29, 2012 The Chair-ity Event features a Santa’s Workshop Silent Auction that includes chairs hand-painted by local artists as well as a wide range of items donated by local businesses. Some of these great auction items include beautiful gift baskets ready for giving, round trip Delta Air Airlines tickets, a weekend stay at Hilton Head Island, fine jewelry, tickets for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the Nutcracker, and so much more! You can feel good about Christmas shopping when it benefits the abandoned and abused kids who live in the cottages at The Children’s Village. It will be a fabulous event with delicious food, refreshments, music, and holiday cheer. This is one event you won’t want to miss! Tickets are only $20 which includes food and drink, and can be purchased online at www.christiancity.org or by calling 770-703-2636. For the past 47 years, The Children’s Village has been "home" to over 1,500 children in need who are dealing with horrific circumstances like the death of a parent, or sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. The Children’s Village gives these boys and girls access to a traditional family unit and support systems to help mend their broken hearts. The funding to provide this care is raised through individuals, civic groups, the faith community, local businesses and corporations like those who sponsor the Annual Children’s Chair-ity Event. November 8, 2012 For the past 47 years, The Children’s Village has been ‘home’ to over 1,500 children in need. They minister to those who are dealing with life crisis, such as the death of a parent, divorce, or sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. These special children are given a safe place to live, a warm bed, clean clothes, a good education, and the unconditional love of Christian house parents. Christian City’s family environment allows children to have access to a traditional family unit and support systems to help mend their broken hearts. The funding to provide this care is raised through individuals, civic groups, the faith community, local businesses and corporations like those who sponsor the Annual Children’s "Chair-ity" Event. October 23, 2012 Proceeds from the Griddle Gallop 5k and Pancake Breakfast will benefit The Children’s Village, which has been caring for children in need for over 45 years. These boys and girls have suffered through abuse, neglect, abandonment, poverty, and unimaginable hardship. It is the mission of The Children’s Village to once again give children hope by providing a safe home, good nutrition, education, and the opportunity to be kids again. Over 1,500 children have called Christian City "home." October 1, 2012
Please contact Heidi Becker at 770-703-2636 for drop off details or for more information about the Children’s Village and how you can Sponsor A Child. Christian City has been caring for abandoned and abused children in a family centered residential setting since 1965. Children live in cottages with full time house parents. Over 1,500 children have called Christian City "home." For more information, please visit our website at www.christiancity.org. September 27, 2012 The winning ticket will be drawn at the 6th Annual Chair-ity Event on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at the Dolce in Peachtree City. This event also benefits the boys and girls at The Children’s Village. Everyone who has purchased a Mustang ticket will receive free entry into the Chair-ity Event, which would otherwise be $20 per person. You do not need to be present to win, but the Chair-ity Event will be a fun holiday festivity you won’t want to miss! For more information about the Mustang Drawing, please call Kay McInroe at 678-570-0717. To purchase Mustang tickets online, please visit www.mcintosh-trail.kiwanisone.org or mail checks made out to Kiwanis Club of McIntosh Trail to: Kiwanis Club President Kay McInroe The Children’s Village provides abandoned and abused children a safe environment in a loving, family centered setting. Boys and girls live in cottages with full time Christian house parents who give them all the love and care needed for success. The children come to Christian City after dealing with situations of life crisis, such as the death of a parent, divorce, or sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. The program’s family environment allows children from every background to have access to a traditional family unit and support systems to help mend their wounded spirits. For many children, The Children’s Village may be the only home they will ever remember. To learn more about The Children’s Village visit www.christiancity.org or call Heidi Becker, Director of Marketing & Development, at 770-703-AMEN.
September 14, 2012 This beautiful 5k course takes place on the 500 acre Christian City campus. Race Entries are only $20 per person if you register before September 24th, $25 if you register before October 24th, and $30 if you register on race day. Participants will receive a full pancake breakfast and race day t-shirt. Don't miss out on these discounted rates by registering online today at www.christiancity.org or by calling 770-703-2636. Running not your thing? You can still support The Children's Village by coming out to the Pancake Breakfast! Tickets are only $5 and include pancakes, sausage, juice, and coffee. Or you can be a "Phantom Runner" and receive a T-shirt and pancake breakfast for only $15. As an added bonus, anyone who wears their race t-shirt to Graceland Thrift Shop on October 27th will receive half off their already low prices!!! All proceeds from the Griddle Gallop 5k and Pancake Breakfast will benefit The Children's Village, which has been caring for children in need for over 45 years. These boys and girls have suffered through abuse, neglect, abandonment, poverty, and unimaginable hardship. It is the passion of The Children's Village to once again give children hope by providing a safe home, good nutrition, education, and the opportunity to be kids again. Over 1,000 children have called Christian City "home." August 17, 2012 July 27, 2012 You can have fun and help children at the same time! To learn more about the events or to sign up, please call 770-703-2636 or visit www.christiancity.org. Christian City has been caring for abandoned and abused children in a family centered residential setting since 1965. Over 1,000 children have called Christian City "home." July 19, 2012Clothes Less Traveled Thrift Shop Appreciates Their Customers The Clothes Less Traveled Thrift Shop in Peachtree City recently had a Customer Appreciation day offering 50% off everything in the store. Through the profits of this very busy store, The Clothes Less Traveled Thrift Shop supports local non-profit organizations in the area including The Children's Village at Christian City. The Christian City President/CEO and Marketing & Development staff took a field trip to the shop to show their appreciation to the staff and volunteers for all they do to help those in need. The Children's Village at Christian City has been home to more than 1,000 abandoned, abused, and neglected children for over 45 years. For more information on The Children's Village, please call 770-703-2636. For more on The Clothes Less Traveled Thrift Shop access www.clotheslesstraveled.org July 9, 2012 Founded in 1962, Christian City provides care and services to youth and senior adults. Today's program provides a full continuum of care and includes services to more than 1,000 people on a 500-acre campus located in Union City. If you would like to learn more about Christian City, please visit www.christiancity.org or call 770-703-2636. June 19, 2012 June 13, 2012 May 21, 2012 The Children’s Village at Christian City is a nonprofit, nondenominational organization that provides abandoned and abused children a safe environment in a loving, family centered, residential setting. The organization ministers to those who are dealing with life crisis, such as the death of a parent, divorce, or sexual, physical, and emotional abuse. The program’s family environment allows children from every background to have access to a traditional family unit and support systems to help mend their wounded spirits. For many children, The Children’s Village may be the only home they will ever remember. April 23, 2012 April 19, 2012
With over 695,000 unique confirmed reports of child abuse and neglect each year, it is becoming a serious problem in the United States. It has been proven that children who suffer abuse or neglect are 53% more likely to become juvenile delinquents, 38% more likely to be arrested as adults, and 38% more likely to become violent criminals. Furthermore, about 30% of abused and neglected children will abuse their own children later in life. The Children's Village at Christian City provides the love and care these abused and neglected children need to stop the vicious cycles of abuse. Through the Child Sponsorship program, Christian City's Children's Village provides a loving environment free from the threat of abuse in the night or abandonment in the morning. They are a safe haven for these kids and provide them with food, clothing, a solid education, medical and dental care, emotional support, and the daily guidance of loving Christian house parents. The program's family environment allows children from every background to have access to a traditional family unit and support systems to help mend their wounded spirits. The dedicated house parents are an important component of why The Children's Village is successful at turning broken-spirited, angry, or sad children into productive, stable, and good-hearted kids. The programs helps break the negative cycles children have experienced in their very short lifetimes and help them learn the life skills they need for success.
Since 1965, The Children's Village at Christian City has been committed to caring for boys and girls in need. You can be committed to their mission too by becoming a child sponsor. This is an easy way to support The Children's Village and is very simply done with a check, debit, or credit card. For more information about The Children's Village or how to become a child sponsor, please visit www.christiancity.org or call Heidi Becker, Christian City Director of Marketing & Development at 770-703-2636.
April 12, 2012
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The Children's Village at Christian City is a nonprofit, non-denominational, organization that ministers to children of abuse, abandonment, and neglect, providing for their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. Sponsorships and donations are always greatly appreciated. To learn more about sponsoring a child, please call 770-703-2636. April 2, 2012
March 26, 2012
The children placed at The Children's Village come from tragic situations of neglect, abandonment, death of a parent, or physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. The Children's Village provides a loving environment free from the threat of abuse in the night, or abandonment in the morning. Christian City is a safe haven that provides food, clothing, a solid education, medical and dental care, emotional support, and the daily guidance of loving Christian house parents. The program's family environment allows children from every background to have access to a traditional family unit and support systems to help mend their wounded spirits.
By attending this event, you will be helping these children reach their "hopes and dreams." Tickets for the luncheon are $100 per person and include a copy of his new release, The 5 Levels Of Leadership, and a post luncheon book signing with Dr. Maxwell. VIP Tickets are $150 and include the luncheon, a signed copy of his latest book, entrance into a pre-event reception, and an opportunity to meet and have photos taken with Dr. John Maxwell. For more information about Christian City, The Children's Village, or this event, please call 770-703-2636. To learn more about John Maxwell, please visit his website at www.johnmaxwell.com.
March 23, 2012
More than 35 southeastern non-profit organizations received grants from Publix Atlanta Division's Food For All program including: The Children's Village at Christian City, Atlanta Community Food Bank, East Alabama Food Bank, HOSEA Feed the Hungry & Homeless, The Community Food Bank of Central Alabama, Harvest Hope, Loaves 'n' Fishes, Low Country Food Bank, Montgomery Area Food Bank, The Salvation Army and The Valley Rescue Mission, Inc., to name a few. "Each year during our holiday season Food For All program, our generous customers and employees come together to support local and regional non-profit agencies," said Brenda Reid, Media and Community Relations Manager for Publix Super Markets Atlanta Division. "Publix Super Markets Atlanta Division has participated in the Food For All campaign since 1995, and has raised money to support hundreds of southeastern charities since that time."
Christian City has been caring for abandoned and abused children in a family centered residential setting since 1965. Over 1,000 children have called Christian City "home." For more information about The Children's Village, please call 770-703-2636. For more information about Publix Super Markets, please contact Brenda Reid, Manager of Media and Community Relations, Atlanta Division at 770-952-6601. March 19, 2012
Safe Place consists of a network of more than 17,000 partnering businesses and community buildings—such as fast-food restaurants, convenience stores, fire stations, public buses, and libraries—that display Safe Place signs in their windows. When an endangered youth enters the designated Safe Place location and asks for help, trained staff members connect them to an appropriate local shelter, like The Children's Village, for proper assistance. Christian City staff will work with the teen and their families with a goal of safe reunification when possible. If it is not in the best interest of the child to return home immediately, The Children's Village will provide shelter for up to two weeks while a permanent solution is found.
The Safe Place program, which has helped more than 250,000 youth since its inception in 1983, serves nearly 1,500 communities across the country. It is managed by 140 youth-serving agencies in 39 states and the District of Columbia.
The Children's Village at Christian City is proud to be a certified Safe Place agency and shelter. This program is a great addition to the overall ministry of The Children's Village, where they have been caring for abandoned, abused, and neglected children in a residential family setting since 1965. Over 1,000 children have called The Children's Village "home." For more information about The Children's Village or Project Safe Place, please call 770-964-3309.
March 9, 2012 January 25, 2012 January 18, 2012 Maxwell has led church ministries in Ohio, Florida, California, and Indiana for over 30 years. Dr. Maxwell received his Bachelor's degree from Ohio Christian University in 1969. He also holds a Master of Divinity degree from Azusa Pacific University and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Fuller Theological Seminary. After serving 14 years as a senior pastor in California, John Maxwell decided to devote himself to speaking and writing about leadership. A New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Business Week best-selling author, Maxwell's The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, has sold over 2 million copies. Two other books, Developing the Leader Within You, and The 21 Indispensible Qualities of a Leader have sold over a million copies each. Dr. Maxwell founded EQUIP and the John Maxwell Company, organizations that have trained more than 5 million leaders in 153 countries. Every year he speaks to Fortune 100 companies, international government leaders, and organizations such as the United States Military Academy at West Point, the National Football League, and the United Nations. Tickets for the luncheon are $100 per person and include a copy of his new release, The 5 Levels Of Leadership, and a post luncheon book signing with Dr. Maxwell. VIP Tickets are $150 and include the luncheon, a signed copy of his latest book, entrance into a pre-event reception, and an opportunity to meet and have photos taken with Dr. John Maxwell. For more information about Christian City, The Children's Village, or this event, please call 770-703-2636. To learn more about John Maxwell, please visit his website at www.johnmaxwell.com.January 11, 2012 Christian City Asks the Community for Help The Children's Village at Christian City is in need of the following items and would appreciate any help the community can provide:
December 12, 2011 Gift Idea: Sponsor A Child At Christian City What do you get the family member or friend who has everything? This Christmas you can give a gift that will touch their heart, and help boys and girls in need by sponsoring a child in their honor. The child sponsorship program at The Children's Village at Christian City is a vital part of providing residential care to kids without a safe place to live. Children who come with little but the clothes on their backs, live in cottages with full time house parents on the Christian City campus. Choose whether to sponsor a boy or a girl and you will receive a profile with their photo and their biographical information as well as regular updates from The Children's Village. It is shocking to know that every 10 seconds a child is abused in the United States. The children placed at The Children's Village come from tragic situations of neglect, abandonment, death of a parent, or physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. Through the Child Sponsorship program, Christian City's Children's Village provides a loving environment free from the threat of abuse in the night, or abandonment in the morning. It is a safe haven that provides food, clothing, a solid education, medical and dental care, emotional support, and the daily guidance of loving Christian house parents. The dedicated house parents are an important component of why The Children's Village is successful at turning broken-spirited, angry, or sad children into productive, stable, good-hearted kids. Since 1965, The Children's Village at Christian City has been committed to caring for boys and girls in need. You can be committed to their mission too by becoming a monthly sponsor for less than a $1 a day, or $360 annually. This is an easy way to support The Children's Village and is very simply done with a check, debit, or credit card. For more information about The Children's Village or how to become a child sponsor, please visit www.christiancity.org or call Heidi Becker, Christian City Director of Marketing & Development at 770-703-2636December 5, 2011 5th Annual Chair-ity Event Raises Over $50,000 for The Children's Village To kick off the holiday season, community leaders hosted the 5th Annual Children's Chair-ity Event at The Dolce in Peachtree City on December 1st. Over $50,000 was raised to help the boys and girls who live in the cottages at The Children's Village at Christian City. More than 100 sponsors including Coweta-Fayette EMC, GreyStone Power, Georgia Power, Nestle Purina, BB&T Reese Insurance, Lexus of South Atlanta, the Tim Hudson Foundation, and The Dolce Atlanta helped to make the event a success. The Santa's Workshop Silent Auction was perfect for Christmas shopping with over 80 items donated by local artists and businesses. Volunteers, lead by committee Chair Angela Bean, worked for an entire year making this signature benefit one that guests would enjoy. Christian City has been caring for abandoned and abused children in a family centered residential setting since 1965. Over 1,000 children have called Christian City "home." If you would like to learn more about The Children's Village or how to sponsor a child at Christmas, please call Heidi Becker at 770-703-2636 or visit www.christiancity.org. November 22, 2011 The event features a Santa’s Workshop Silent Auction, where you can purchase chairs hand-painted by local artists. These unique chairs are on display at the Fayette County library until December 1st. A wide range of items donated by local businesses will be up for bid as well. One of the items is a special acoustic guitar signed by almost a dozen country artists including Trace Adkins, Sara Evans, Julianne Hough, and Diamond Rio to name a few. Of course, there are other great items such as a weekend stay at Hilton Head Island, a getaway to Chateu Elan, jewelry, collectibles, sports memorabilia and so much more. Hosted by community leaders, the tickets are only $10 and include delicious food, refreshments, festive music, and of course holiday cheer. You may purchase tickets online at www.christiancity.org or by calling 770-703-2636. You want to be sure not to miss out on this truly festive holiday event! The Children’s Village at Christian City has been home to more than 1,000 abandoned, abused, and neglected children for over 45 years. The children live in cottages with full time house parents on a 500 acre campus. Christian City will be the only home many of these kids will ever remember. For more information on The Children’s Village, please visit www.christiancity.org. For more on the event, please visit www.chair-ity-event.org and for great photos of the chairs and auction items be sure to like the Chair-ity Event Fan Page on Facebook! November 14, 2011 Local artists donate hand-painted chairs that will be included in a "Santa’s Workshop" Silent Auction, and every year the chairs become more spectacular, festive, and elaborate—this year is no different. Miniature chair ornaments are painted by the kids at The Children’s Village and are given to guests who sponsor a child for the month of December. The silent auction will also include a wide range of items donated by local businesses. One of many exciting items to bid on is a special acoustic guitar signed by almost a dozen country artists which include Trace Adkins, Sara Evan, Julianne Hough and Diamond Rio to name a few. Of course, there are other great items such as a weekend get-a-way in to Chateau Elan or to Hilton Head Island, themed gift baskets, tickets for the Atlanta Ballet’s presentation of The Nutcracker, and so much more. You can feel good about Christmas shopping when it all benefits the abandoned and abused children at Christian City. Tickets are $10 each can be purchased online at www.christiancity.org or by calling 770-703-2636. Don’t miss out on this unique holiday event! Christian City has been home to more than 1,000 abandoned, abused, or neglected children for over 45 years. The children live in cottages with full time house parents on a 500 acre campus. Christian City will be the only home many of these kids will ever remember. For more on the event, please visit www.chair-ity-event.org, and for great photos of the chairs and auction items be sure to like the Chair-ity Event Fan Page on Facebook November 1, 2011 We can only imagine what these eight young boys had experienced up to the point of being put in a car and driven to an unknown place referred to as ‘home’. They had not experienced a loving or safe home. The very people who were supposed to love and protect them most, did not or could not. Imagine the fear and uncertainty being masked with a show of indifference or bravado or just plain anger. The boys had survived by appearing tough and being defensive. Perhaps some were simply defeated and had given up. But, this new ‘home’ represented a hope; one last hope. Imagine how they must have felt when the car pulled up in front of the first cottage and they were met by their smiling and concerned house parents. Hope? Just maybe..What if…? It has been forty-six years since that first child was taken ‘home’ to that first cottage, and there are now four cottages with full time house parents who provide a nurturing family environment complete with sit down dinners, household responsibilities, and traditions that create a sense of belonging. Imagine the relief from fear of abuse, of not having to worry about finding food or a safe place to sleep. But instead, they now have a warm bed, clean clothes, a good education and all the essential elements needed to help them grow up to become successful adults. Christian City cares for the children who are sent to them both by private placement and from the Department of Family and Children Services. With a focus on family, education and healing, they are well known and respected throughout the State of Georgia as providing a program of excellence. They minister to those who are dealing with life crisis, such as death of a parent, divorce, or sexual, physical, and emotional abuse issues. Christian City’s family environment allows children from every background to have access to a traditional family unit and support systems to help mend their wounded spirits. For many, Christian City will be the only home some children will ever know. Christian City, sits on a 500 acre campus that, for the past 46 years, has been ‘home’ to over 1,000 abandoned, abused, and neglected children. The Children’s Village at Christian City is a nonprofit, nondenominational organization that provides these special children a safe haven in a loving, family-centered, residential setting. The funding to provide this care is raised through individuals, civic groups, the faith community, local businesses and corporations like those who sponsor the Annual Children’s "Chair-ity" Event. This is the fifth year for the volunteer driven Chair-ity Event. Along with delicious food, there will be opportunities to bid in a silent auction on an array of donated items from local businesses in the area; and of course, the beautifully hand-painted chairs donated by local artists. Also, children from The Children’s Village paint miniature chairs, which are given to the guests who sponsor a child for the month of December. One of many exciting items to bid on is a special acoustic guitar signed by almost a dozen country artists which include Trace Adkins, Sara Evan, Julianne Hough and Diamond Rio to name a few. Of course, there are other great items such as a weekend get-a-way in the North Georgia Mountains, to Chateau Elan, or to Hilton Head Island. For more information on The Children’s Village or the Children’s Chair-ity Event, please visit www.christiancity.org or call 770-703-2636. Tickets are $10 and proceeds help to give these children a Christmas to remember. October 20, 2011 After you’ve enjoyed the Pancake Breakfast, be sure you make your way down to Graceland Thrift Store to enjoy their Autumn Festival! Graceland Thrift Store has great prices on new and used merchandise including holiday decorations, clothing, furniture, and crafts, and with deals up to 50% off you will be sure to find some great items. Don’t miss out on this great event! All proceeds go towards helping care for the boys and girls who live in the cottages at The Children’s Village at Christian City. Christian City has been caring for abandoned and abused children in a family centered residential setting since 1965. Over 1,000 children have called Christian City "home." For more information about The Children’s Village, please call 770-703-2636 or visit www.christiancity.org. October 13, 2011The Children's Village: A Project Safe Place Agency The Children's Village at Christian City welcomed representatives from the Union City Mayor's Office and Fire Department, Chris's Kids, and the Salvation Army to the official kick-off for Project Safe Place on Friday, September 9th. The Safe Place program is a nationally acclaimed outreach program that brings businesses and volunteers together to provide help and safety to youth facing abuse, neglect, or serious family problems. According to the National Safe Place 2009 Annual Report, 2.8 million teens run away from home each year, and more than 50 percent have reported that their parents told them to leave or knew they were leaving but did not care. Safe Place consists of a network of more than 17,000 partnering businesses and community buildings—such as fast-food restaurants, convenience stores, fire stations, public buses, and libraries—that display Safe Place signs in their windows. As endangered youth enter the designated Safe Place locations and ask for help, trained staff members connect the endangered youth to an appropriate local shelter for proper assistance. The Safe Place program, which has helped more than 250,000 youth since its inception in 1983, serves nearly 1,500 communities across the country. It is managed by 140 youth-serving agencies in 39 states and the District of Columbia. The Children's' Village at Christian City is proud to be a certified Safe Place agency and shelter. This program is a great addition to the overall ministry of The Children's Village, where they have been caring for abandoned, abused, and neglected children in a residential family setting since 1965. Over 1,000 children have called The Children's Village "home." For more information about The Children's Village or Project Safe Place, please call 770-964-3309 or visit www.christiancity.org. October 3, 2011 September 22, 2011 September 16, 2011 September 1, 2011
The Children’s Village is also offering a Church Challenge Tournament within the Open Tournament. The winner of the Church Challenge will receive $500 prize towards the ministry of their choice, traveling trophy, and free entry next year to defend their title! Churches are also being offered a special discount; ministers will play free with three paying golfers.
The entry fee is $125 per person or $450 for a four person team. Registration starts at 9:30am and includes 18 holes of golf, cart, range balls, lunch, refreshments, and a post tournament dinner. You can register to play or become a sponsor by visiting www.christiancity.org or by calling 770-703-2636.
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Founded in 1962, Christian City provides care and services to youth and senior adults. Today's programs includ services to more than 1,000 persons on a 500-acre campus located in Union City. If you would like to learn more about Christian City and The Children's Village please call 770-703-2636. Friday, June 24, 2011
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Dr. Box founded the Bedford school in 1985 after a group of parents expressed a need for specialized education for children with learning disabilities. Within 5 years, Bedford outgrew its space and relocated to a building on the campus of Atlanta Christian College in the spring of 1991. While the school continued to grow and develop over the next 11 years, it purchased 46 acres of land in Fairburn, GA. After many months of planning and construction, Bedford moved into its own new home in May, 2001. The Bedford School continues to expand its facilities and enrich its curriculum as it serves students with learning disabilities and their families.
The Hopes and Dreams Luncheon featuring Former First Lady Laura Bush will take place on June 20th at the Georgia International Convention Center. The luncheon will be focused on the value of education and helping children reach their hopes and dreams through quality education and the pursuit of excellence. All proceeds from the event will benefit the abandoned and abused children who live in the cottages at The Children’s Village. Tickets start at $150.00 for general admission, $250 which includes a post lunch book signing, and $500 which includes a pre lunch VIP reception and opportunity to meet Laura Bush. Tickets can be purchased online at www.christiancity.org or by calling 770-703-2636.
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Mrs. Laura Bush is actively involved in issues of national and global concern, with a particular emphasis on education, health care and human rights.
A former teacher and librarian, Mrs. Bush convened in 2001 a Summit on Early Childhood Cognitive Development, providing a forum for prominent scholars and educators to share research on the best ways for parents and caregivers to prepare children for lifelong learning. She is an enthusiastic proponent of teacher recruitment programs such as Teach for America, The New Teacher Project and Troops to Teachers.
As the leader of former President George W. Bush's Helping America's Youth initiative, Mrs. Bush has listened closely to the concerns of young people, parents and community leaders throughout the country. She draws attention to proven programs that help children avoid such risky behaviors as drug and alcohol use, early sexual activity and violence, and highlights the need for a caring adult role model in every child’s life.
In September 2001, Mrs. Bush joined the Library of Congress to launch the first National Book Festival. The Festival has grown each year, drawing more than 120,000 book-lovers from across the nation to Washington, D.C. in 2008. In 1995 Mrs. Bush established the Texas Book Festival, and it continues to thrive today. In 2006 Mrs. Bush hosted leaders from around the world for the White House Conference on Advancing Global Literacy, showcasing successful, culturally aware literacy programs from a diversity of countries. Her leadership of this effort led to her current role as Honorary Ambassador for the United Nations Literacy Decade.
Mrs. Bush is an advocate for women’s health and has been an active participant in campaigns to raise awareness of breast cancer and heart disease, both in the U.S. and around the world. She partnered with the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute in The Heart Truth campaign and the Red Dress project. And she traveled to Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Panama to help launch international partnerships for breast cancer awareness and research in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State, Susan G. Komen for the Cure, and M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
Laura Bush was born in Midland, Texas, to Harold and Jenna Welch. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Southern Methodist University and a master’s degree in library science from the University of Texas. She taught in public schools in Dallas, Houston and Austin and worked as a public school librarian. In 1977, she met and married George Walker Bush. They are the parents of twin daughters, Barbara and Jenna and son-in-law, Henry Hager.
Tickets for the luncheon are $150 per person. Guests will enjoy a delicious lunch and an inspiring message from Mrs. Bush. Also available are tickets for $250 per person which includes the lunch program, a copy of "Spoken From The Heart" Mrs. Bush’s New York Times #1 best seller, and a post-event book signing. Tickets for $500 include entrance into the lunch program as well as a pre-event VIP reception where guests will receive a signed book and a photograph opportunity with the Former First Lady. For more information about tickets or sponsoring the event, please call 770-703-2636 or you can purchase tickets online at www.christiancity.org. The Joseph Sams School is dedicated to the education and life skills development of children who are intellectually, physically, or developmentally challenged. For more information about the Joseph Sams School, please visit www.josephsamsschool.org. For more information about The Children’s Village, please call 770-703-2636. You can also visit The Children’s Village booth at the Tidal Wave Auto Spa from 9:00am to 2:00pm on April 15th to find out more about the mission. Tuesday, April 12th, 2011 Tuesday, March 30th, 2011 Friday, March 18th, 2011 Friday, March 18th, 2011 Monday February, 14th, 2011 Monday, February 7th, 2011 Tuesday, August 16, 2011 For the past two years, Mr. Clabo has provided the kids seasons tickets so they may attend all the Falcons' games. Recently, he and his wife, Kendra, visited The Children's Village for a pizza party where the children were able to get autographs and take pictures with the increasingly famous NFL player. Tyson Clabo is a wonderful role model for all children, and The Children's Village is grateful for his friendship. Christian City has been caring for abandoned and abused children in a family centered residential setting since 1965. Over 1,000 children have called Christian City "home." For more information about The Children's Village, please call 770-703-2636. You can also earn money for Christian City by using GoodSearch.com instead of Google. Goodsearch is a Yahoo-powered search engine that donates half its advertising revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. Use it just as you would any search engine, get quality search results from Yahoo, and watch the donations add up!
The Assisted Living Facility and Alzheimer’s Unit at Christian City is in need of the following items and would appreciate any help the community can provide:
Please contact Heidi Becker at 770-703-2636 for drop off or pick up details or for more information about Christian City. The Christian City campus is an active retirement community as well as a refuge for abandoned, abused, and neglected children. We minister to the physical as well as the spiritual needs of those who we serve. Christian City is home to over 1,000 children and seniors. Wednesday, December 8th, 2010
Christian City has been caring for abandoned and abused children in a family centered residential setting since 1965. Over 1,000 children have called Christian City "home."
Guests are invited to drop in on Thursday, Dec. 2 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to kick off the holiday and pick up a great gift for that special someone at Santa’s Workshop and silent auction. Tickets are $30 each and include hors d’oeuvres and refreshments, music and holiday cheer. They can be purchased at the door or in advance by calling 770-703-2636.
To do their part, the children who live at The Children’s Village are painting miniature chairs which will be sold as Christmas ornaments. Local artisans have painted original and beautiful children’s chairs and other pieces of art, which will all be sold to the highest bidder. Over 60 local businesses have donated fun, funky and unique items as well as themed baskets such as a Date Night basket, a Rejuvenation basket, Sports Tickets basket, a Pet Lover’s basket, Gourmet baskets and many others that will make holiday shopping easy. A trip for four to Tuscany, his and her watches, jewelry, sports memorabilia, Christmas décor and a romantic dinner for two are just some of the exciting items up for bid.
The Children’s Chair-ity fundraiser is being put on by hard working volunteers who have been meeting since May. This years team, lead by Angela Bean, is looking forward to provide this unique event at a new venue, The Dolce Atlanta, who is also a sponsor. Over 90 small and large businesses including Nestle Purina, AT&T, Georgia Power, MC Events and BB&T Reese Insurance to name a few, are sponsoring this effort and play a big role in it’s success. Christian City’s President and CEO Bob Crutchfield spoke about this year’s event with gratitude. “I am humbled by the amazing efforts of the volunteers, hosts, artists and sponsors. It is amazing how many people have come together and how hard they have worked to make this a special event. There is no way we could provide for our children during the holidays if it weren’t for the generosity of the community. We are forever grateful,” Crutchfield remarked. Located in Union City, Christian City cares for children who come to them both by private placement and from the Department of Family and Children Services. The children live in cottages with full time houseparents. With a focus on family, education and healing, Christian City is well known and respected throughout Georgia as providing a program of excellence. Social workers, house parents and psychologists work together to minister to children who are dealing with life crisis, such as death of a parent, divorce, or sexual, physical, and emotional abuse issues. Christian City’s program allows children from every background to have access to a traditional family environment and support systems to help mend their wounded spirits. For many, Christian City will be the only home some children ever know.
The funds to provide this care are raised through individuals, civic groups, the faith community, local businesses and from fundraisers like the Children’s Chair-ity Event. If you would like more information on Christian City, please access www.christiancity.org. or call Heidi Becker at 770-703-2636. If you would like more on The Children’s Chair-ity event, or to view photos of the chairs or for biographical information of the artists, please access www.chair-ity-event.org.
Monday, October 11, 2010
The tournament includes two special opportunities to win—a corporate challenge and a church challenge where the winner receives a $500 prize to put toward the ministry of their choice, traveling trophy, and free entry next year to defend their title! The winner of the corporate challenge receives a special trophy. Last year’s winner, First Christian Church of Mableton, is invited back to defend their title and play for free! The entry fee is $125 per person or $450 for a four person team. Registration starts at 9:30am and includes 18 holes of golf, cart, range balls, lunch, refreshments, and a post tournament dinner.To learn more information on how to become a sponsor, sign up to play, or volunteer, please call 770-703-2636.
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Three years ago, Neil went to India and saw a number of children living in an orphanage, and ever since has been thinking of how to help children in need. When the time came for Neil to choose his Eagle Scout project, it seemed like a perfect fit to help The Children's Village because it was nearby his Peachtree City home. Neil raised the funds and built four picnic tables with the help of his friends and fellow scouts. The kids and house parents will now be able to have a place they can sit to enjoy eating and visiting outdoors. Bob Crutchfield, President and CEO of Christian City expressed, "We are grateful for the hard work and dedication Neil put forth for his Eagle Scout project. What a great example he is to other young people! When you see kids helping kids it is very moving. Neil is an impressive young man and we are priviledged to know him and call him a friend."
The Children's Village, located in Union City, cares for abandoned and abused children in a family-centered environment. The children live in cottages with full time house parents. Christian City has been caring for abandoned and abused children since 1965. Over 1,000 children have called Christian City "home." For more information about this nondenominational, non profit organization, please call Heidi Becker at 770-703-2636.
Friday, August 6, 2010
The volunteer committee is very excited for the upcoming event as there will be delicious food, festive music, and great networking opportunities. Last year's event was a huge success. With the help of 50 sponsors, volunteers, and local artists, over $36,000 was raised for the abandoned and abused children who live in the cottages at Christian City. For more information on the event, please visit www.chair-ity-event.org. To volunteer or become a sponsor, please call Angela Bean at 770-401-4397.
Josh made the 2006 US Paralympic Ski Team after facing a rare form of bone cancer when he was nine years old. He underwent chemotherapy and his left leg was amputated. By the time Josh was thirteen, he was cancer-free and learning to manage life as an amputee. When he was sixteen, he took up downhill ski racing and body building.
Josh's accomplishments are not just on the slopes and in the gym. He served as a National Spokesperson for the Combined Federal Campaign, raising over $300 million dollars a year for charities. Josh just released his memoir, Just Don't Fall, this past January. He has also been published in The Washington Post, Daily Guideposts, and Current, Newsweek's college magazine.
Tickets for the event are $125. Please call 770-703-2636 to learn more about the event or how to be a sponsor.
School Social Workers of Georgia Visit Christian City
Clean Air Campaign
Batson-Cook Employees Raise Over $50,000 in Two Hour Phone Bank for The Children's Village at Christian City and American Cancer Society
Christian City Celebrating 45 Years of Ministry to Children and Seniors
Chair-ity Event Raises Over $40,000
Christian City Now on Social Networking Sites
Social Networking Websites
The Children's Village Plans to Honor Child Sponsors at Luncheon on June 20, 2009
Thursday, October 30, 2010
On Thursday, October 30th volunteers worked together to build their dream playground in the new Children's Village. The day was fun-filled and an amazing testament to what can be accomplished when people pull together behind one cause! Click here to see pictures from the special day!
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