Welcome to the CAC.................... July 2009

2009 Vintage Affair Sponsorships Available

Vintage Affair hosts Dr. Deepak Raghavan, left, and his wife Mrs. Priya Deepak with Chairwoman Cheryl Sykes.

Announcing The 2009 Vintage Affair! The annual benefit for the Community Action Center will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2009 and this year will be hosted by Mrs. Priya Deepak and Dr. Deepak Raghavan at their English manor estate on Riverside Drive.

Don't miss the opportunity to be a sponsor or host committee member of this highly anticipated social event in Sandy Springs.

This year’s theme is “Totally Georgia” featuring local wines, cuisine and auction items unique to Georgia. Enjoy tastings from Georgia’s best boutique wineries along with cheeses and cuisine from the finest local restaurants.

The evening will feature live and silent auctions offering distinctive items, gift packages and getaways to Georgia destinations and beyond. 

To become a Vintage Affair Sponsor or purchase tickets to the event call Cheryl Sykes, 404-255-7305.

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Volunteers Needed

CAC is seeking volunteers to work in several areas. Volunteers are needed to help staff the The Thrift Boutique, retrieve client messages, work as client interviewers and do weekly food pick ups at the Atlanta Food Bank. Contact Liza at volunteers@ourcac.org if you are interested in volunteering.

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CAC Awarded Bachman Fund Grant

Ethan Latty, left, of the 2009 Bachman Fund youth board, with Gil Bachman.

Community Action Center received a $10,000 grant from the Lee Bachman Youth Fund, all of which will be used to prevent homelessness and alleviate hunger among people in Sandy Springs and Dunwoody who are experiencing times of unforeseen crisis.

CAC was one of three organizations awarded grants in May from the Bachman Youth Fund.

The fund disperses $30,000 annually to charitable organizations in the metro Atlanta area, while at the same time teaches young adults about the importance of getting involved with charities.

This year, 14 organizations were invited to apply for grants which typically range from $500 to $15,000. The foundation's grant program is by invitation only.

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CAC Sends Kids to Camp Invention!

CAC sent 20 children to Camp Invention in June with the Summer Camp Scholarship program, part of CAC's Youth Enrichment Program. This is the 9th year CAC is providing summer camp scholarships to more than 100 children in the Sandy Springs/Dunwoody area. The program provides meaningful summer camp experiences to children and teens who cannot otherwise afford to attend. More than 9 camps are participating with CAC this year.