An Opportunity To Share in Forsyth County Georgia

For those that live in or near the Atlanta suburb of Forsyth County, here is an opportunity to help as many as 2500 children in the county.  Amazing that a county that has a history of affluence could have so many  children in need.  But as you can see in the CBS video, Forsyth has not escaped the recession this nation has found us in and now we have an opportunity to help those in need in our own community.

Below is a letter from Jerry about this need and how you can help:

 

Friends,

 

As many of you may already know, I've been the program manager of the (YMCA/ United Way) Holiday Giving Tree For Kids (HGTFK) the past three years.

 

We've completed this year's HGTFK registration and expect to have 2500 kids or more registered according to the latest registration counts. 

 

Unfortunately, we are very short in the number of toys needed to support this many children, so I'm calling on you to ask for your help in meeting the need for this year's program. I need NEW toys for any age child (birth to 16 yrs.). You can drop off all such donations at the HGTFK warehouse (see attached map) between the hours of 10am and 5pm Monday through Saturday and 1pm to 5pm on Sundays. Or you can drop off such NEW toys at any Forsyth County Fire Station.

 

Any assistance you, your neighborhood, business, family, organization or church can provide would make a big difference in a Forsyth County child's Christmas this year. I will need such donations by Monday December 12th. The sooner the better!! 

 

Thanks as always for your outpouring of love and compassion in the time of need.

 

God bless and Merry Christmas!!!

 

Jerry Dupree
YMCA/United Way of Forsyth County
Focus On Forsyth - Program Coordinator
dupreek@bellsouth.net
404-803-8899

CBS Video:  Feeding Americas New Poor - Forsyth County, GA

A Time To Share: Children in Hospital Receive Hand Made Teddy Bears

Image via WikipediaThis is the season that we often begin to think about others and what can I do.  In Montgomery there is a group of ladies who share their talents year round making teddy bears for children in the Jackson Hospital and Jackson Surgical Center in Montgomery Alabama.  The ladies get together about every six weeks to pool the results of their individual efforts to gather, cut or stitch the teddy bears.  Their effort results in about 125 teddy bears being completed and delivered to the hospital to comfort children who find themselves in a scary and uncertain situation. 

Their project began in 2008 as a result of a bible study and a challenge to do something to help others.  They would like to be their to hug each child and this is their way that they can do just that.  Thank you ladies!

http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20111119/LIFESTYLE/111190350/Church-volunteers-create-bears-give-children-hospital?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Frontpage

I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me. (Matt 25:36 NET)

Happy Thanksgiving

Image by Getty Images via @daylifeThanksgiving is a time to be with family and friends.  It is also a time to reflect on the many blessings we have received throughout the year.  It is my hope and prayer that everyone will have a wonderful Thanksgiving this year.   May God bless you always.