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FALL 2008: American Red Cross- Due to the continuing shortages, the Red Cross urges donors to find time to give blood. There is currently a severe shortage throughout our region. There are 14 blood donor centers across Georgia and blood drives are held daily throughout the region. Appointments for donations can be made by calling 1-800-GIVE LIFE (488-3543) or by visiting www.redcrossblood.org

November

November 15: Keep Atlanta Beautiful an organization focused on sustaining cleaner and greener neighborhoods is hosting the 2nd Annual Mayor's Race 2 Recycle which is a 5k and 1 mile fun run, around Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta. The race will help serve as a reminder of the connection between our personal health and the health of our environment. For more information about how you can join the race contact Susan McCray at 678-878-1823 or visit the websites at www.active.com or www.keepatlantabeautiful.org

November 15: Memory Walk, one of the Alzheimer's Association's largest fundraising events is coming. The event will help to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. For information on how you can get involved in the Memory walk call 404-728-6059 or visit the website at www.georgiamemorywalk.org

November 15: Women's Health Expo presented by the Center for Black Women's Wellness. The event will take place at the Twelve Hotel at Atlantic Station from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. This is a free event, which includes health screenings, a wellness workshop, musical & theatrical performances and much more! The Center for Black Woman's Wellness will also host a celebration on the November 14th to salute Atlanta's best of minority health leaders and agencies. For more information on either event log on to www.cbww.org

November 3: Do you need assistance with your heating bills? The Partnership for Community Action, Inc. (PCA) is pleased to announce the receipt of funds from the Georgia Department of Human Resources and Public Service Commission to provide assistance with heating bills through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). To learn more about eligibility requirements and locations for applying for LIHEAP, call toll free at 1-866-832-9249.

October

October:Thanks to the generosity of Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Northside Hospital is able to provide funding for women who need a mammogram, but cannot afford one. Funding is available for qualified applicants to receive screening mammograms and breast diagnostic services at Northside Hospital’s Breast Care Center in Atlanta, Northside Alpharetta Women’s Imaging, Northside Hospital Forsyth Outpatient Imaging in Cumming, and Northside Riverstone Imaging in Canton. To qualify for financial assistance, applicants must reside in Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fayette, Fulton, Forsyth, Gwinnett, Henry, or Rockdale counties. Additionally women must be 35- years-old or older for screening mammograms, meet income level requirements, have no health insurance, and provide a written order from her physician. For more information please call Northside Hospital’s ScreenAtlanta at (404)851-6070.

Sunday October 26th: C.T. Vivian Leadership Institute is Sponsoring a Forum at the Gospel Tabernacle Deliverance. The event is scheduled to take place October 6th at 5:00 P.M. with guest panelist Dr. gerald Durley, Dr. Edward Irons. and Reverend Dr. C.T. Vivian. For more information about the forum please call 404-370-3800

Saturday October 25-November 15th: The Atlanta VA is offering free Flue Shots for Veterans on Saturdays. From 7:30-3:30 P.M. at the the VA Medical Center on the Purple Team Primary Care Clinic in Decatur, the shots will be available. Also VA Community Based Clinics will offer the free Flu Shots from 8:00-12:00 P.M. For more information about free Veteran Flu Shots please call 404-728-4709

Sunday October 19th: Northside Hospital- In recognition of National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, Northside Hospital is honored to annouce the 2008 Atlanta Walk to Remember, Sunday October 19th at 2 PM. The event will be held at the Concourse Corporate Center, Building four, in Sandy Springs. Parents, families, friends and health care professionals are encoruaged to attend to remember the babies that they've lost and help raise awareness of pregnancy and infant loss. For more information about perinatal loss and the Walk to Remember, to register for the walk or to make a donation, please call 770-442-8995 or visit www.atlantapnl.com

October 14th -18th: Closing the Healthcare Divide addressed at NAHSE's 23rd Annual Education Conference. Featured speaker include Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, and Judge Glenda Hatchett. National, state and community-based health care providers and experts will participate across all healthcare fields at this five day conference to address a wide range of issues related to health disparity populations. It is being held at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. For more information on conference sessions and events, log onto www.nahse.org

ONGOING FAMILY 2 FAMILY SUPPORT:

AirTran Airways: Family 2 Family proudly supports the community action of AirTran Airways. "AirTran Airways is committed to the communities we serve and is pleased to contribute to worthy causes and fundraising events in those communities." To get involved with AirTran's community efforts, log on to www.airtranairways.com/about-us/charitable_donations.aspx.

Kroger: Family 2 Family proudly supports Kroger's community involvement. "Over the past five years, Kroger has contributed $644 million to charitable causes around the country. These contributions – which averaged more than $12.5 million per month – included donations made by The Kroger Co., the Company’s foundations, and funds raised from customers and associates through in-store events and promotions. Roughly 30,000 local schools, hunger relief agencies, youth programs and non-profit organizations in communities where Kroger operates stores or manufacturing facilities received support from the Company." To learn more, go to www.kroger.com/company_information/community/Pages/default.aspx.

Northside Hospital: Family 2 Family proudly supports the ongoing efforts of Northside Hospital giving back to the community. "One of our many missions at Northside is to provide information and education designed to promote health and wellness to our patients and throughout our community. We accomplish this through classes, speaker’s programs and health fairs." For more information on all Northside events, classes and volunteer opportunities, log on to www.northside.com/classes_events/main.aspx or call 404-845-5555.

SCANA Energy: Family 2 Family proudly supports SCANA Energy for reaching out to the community. "At SCANA, we believe that now, more than ever, we must continue to be a good corporate citizen and take a leadership role in helping solve some of the issues facing our communities and do everything we can to strengthen them – by investing in education, protecting the environment and working to improve the quality of life for everyone in our communities." For more info go to www.scana.com/en/social-responsibility/.

Waffle House: Family 2 Family proudly supports the community outreach of Waffle House. "The Waffle House Community Involvement program positively influences the communities where we live and work. We do this by developing partnerships, inspiring philanthropy and promoting goodwill both inside and outside the company. Waffle House community involvement efforts are accomplished through sponsorship of events, partnership and in-kind donations. Community involvement is organized and supported on the corporate and local restaurant level." For more info go to www.wafflehouse.com/cominv.asp.

Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System: "Take Your Dreams Off The Shelf" with the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library. Check out the library's web site for a variety of family friendly events held monthly. From story time and book clubs to health seminars and resume writing sessions, the library offers more than you think! For more info log on to www.aflpweb.com or call 404-699-6363.

Partnership For Community Action: The Partnership for Community Action's mission is "to strengthen individuals and families in DeKalb, Rockdale and Gwinnett Counties and transition them from poverty to self-sufficiency through community based partnerships, low-income housing and advocacy." To find out more go to their website at www.PCAction.org or call 404-929-2500.

United Way: For decades the United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta has been reaching out to create safer and stronger communities by bringing together Atlanta's finest companies, nonprofit groups, faith-based organizations, government agencies and caring individuals. To give or receive help just dial 211 or visit www.unitedwayatlanta.org.

Family Store: For the past 25 years the Family Store, through its Pride for Parents campaign, has a mission "to provide affordable merchandise, job training and employment opportunities for Atlanta's inner city needy and working poor." Learn more by going to www.tfstore.org or call 404-586-0692. Employees and volunteers help families all year round.

Housemate Match: A unique, nationally recognized home sharing program that's locally based, House Match matches mature adult homeowners who have an extra room with people seeking a roommate. Housemate Match serves all the major counties in Metro Atlanta. To find an office near you log on to www.housematematch.org or call 678-812-4081.

Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Talent Development Program: The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's Talent Development Program and the Azira Hill Scholarship Fund are helping young African American and Latino students pursue the serious study of classical music. Learn more about this program by going to www.atlantasymphony.org or call 404-733-4858.