Family Connection of Gordon CountyNEWS -
Week of February 16, 2015
Job Fairat the Voluntary Action Center Goodwill of North Georgia is facilitating the job fair and Shaw Industries will be onsite recruiting new staff on Monday, 2/23, from 9 – 11:00 am Interested job seekers planning to attend the job fairs should bring several copies of their resumes and come dressed in professional interview attire.
Children’s Day at the Capitol For the fourthyear, Voices for Georgia's Children and partner organizations will unite as one powerful voice for Children's Day at the Capitol. Learn more about the wide range of issues, encompassing everything from early childhood and education to child health and transitioning youth, that impact children in Georgia everyday! Wednesday, March 4, 9 – 1:00 pm on the second floor south side of Capitol.
CAMP SOS REGISTRATION IS OPEN CAMP SOS is a family camp for families who have lost a loved one to suicide. A loss by suicide forever changes lives, but having access to tools that support the journey can help. Camp SOS gives survivors support to help them travel this journey in a safe environment. Camp weekend is May 8, 9 and 10at Camp Twin Lakes - Will-A-Way
Ft. Yargo State Park, Winder, GA. For information contact Camp Director, Sheri McGuinness at
770-354-7616 or .
FREE Webinar: The Impact of Domestic Violence Exposure on Children in the Home Join the webinar on Thursday, March 5, from 1 – 2:15 pm. Registration:
Join Voices for Prevention in Georgia Substance Abuse Prevention Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, March 25, from 10 am - 3 pm. We need YOU to help spread the message to our legislators that PREVENTION is viable, valuable, cost effective and meaningful to our communities and the state.Gather your team and register today!
Month of the Military Child The GA National Guard Family Assistance Centers will be hosting an event on April 18 at GA Highlands College in Rome from 10 – 2:00 pm. YOU are needed to help! Volunteer your time and talents to support the fun event with set-up, event activities and post event. Contact Deborah Kelley at 706-969-2980 or email
Do you want to live more independently? Contact NWGA Center for Independent Living at 866-888-7845 or check the website at Serving people of all ages and with all types of disabilities in northwest Georgia.
Anthem/Amerigroup Foundation Funding for two types of services are available online at The Signature Foundation Application is for an ongoing program, SIGP2014JH. The Community Relations Application is for sponsorship of a one-time community event, CR2014JH. Applications due on/before March 6.
For questions, contact Family Connection of Gordon County Coordinator Roberta Charbonneau, 702-602-5139 or email