Family Connection of Gordon County

Family Connection of Gordon County

NEWS -

Week of February 17, 2014

Emergency Repair ofGas Furnaces and Gas Water Heaters - Low income seniors, age 65+ who own and live in their home, may be eligible for repairs help and assistance. Contact Bruce Walters, Tallatoona Community Action Partnership, 770-382-5388 (ext. 106).

LET’S TALK MOTHER/DAUGHTER DINNER EVENT - All mothers and daughters, ages 11+, are invited to attend this fun and informational catered dinner event. Sponsored by the American Cancer Society, Public Health,and Family Connection. FREE goody bags, portrait, information. Reservations required – call 706-602-5139 or text name and number attending to 706-509-0668 (someone will call back for more information.)

Action Ministries Housing is accepting applications for Transitional - Asingle-family home in Gordon County is now available for up to two years. For more information or to refer a family, e-mail Rebecca Hickom r call 404-862-1821.

Action Ministries Awareness Day in Calhoun - Join the FUN! A day of raffles, vendors, games and fun benefiting the program to help end homelessness! Fun activities for the whole family, including a petting zoo, rock climbing wall, live band, and bouncy house! Raffle prizes will include gift cards and a 52" flat screen TV! Hosted by Liberty Tax on Saturday, March 1, at their location,136 W. Belmont Dr. (Kroger’s on Hwy 53.)

Annual SuicidePrevention Day at the State Capital Stand together on Thursday, March 20, at the Capital - to voice our beliefs, toeducate, to create awareness and to break the stigma about suicide. We are the voice of those who are at risk and for the ones who can no longer speak.Register at Lunch will be provided. For more information at or at SPAN-GA Facebook page.

GriefShare 13-week Program Begins February 24 - If you havelost a loved one -considerGriefShare. It is a special seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone close. The 13-week program begins Tuesday February 25th at Mt. Pleasant UMC at 4289 Red Bud Rd in Calhoun, from 6:00-7:30 pm. Videos and workbook feature Biblical teaching, but the study is non-denominational. FREE with a one time $15 fee for the workbook. Contact Ann Mann at r call 770-256-4556.

NEW! Gordon County Child Advocacy Center opened on Monday, Feb 3, to serve child victims of sexual and physical abuse. Some needs for the center include: snacks and drinks, hand-made blankets and volunteers who are willing to complete a background check. Call CindyCochran at 706-625-3311, Ext 22, for more information.

2014 National Rx Drug Abuse Summit in Atlanta - The focus is on ways to make an impact in the fight against prescription drugs. April 22 – 24 at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. Contact Cheryl Keaton for more information. Call 606.657.3218, email r online

For questions, contact Family Connection of Gordon County Coordinator Roberta Charbonneau,702-602-5139 or email