About CAC... a Brief History .....................................................................................

Community Action Center (CAC) was founded in 1987 by 10 area churches seeking an independent agency to respond to requests for emergency assistance from neighbors in need.   Mt. Vernon Presbyterian Church provided the building and operating expenses and Holy Innocents Episcopal Church provided the seed money. Today, CAC has 24 sponsoring congregations of many faiths as well as strong relationships with area schools, organizations and businesses.

CAC provides assistance to individuals and families who reside in ZIP codes 30327, 30328, 30338, 30342, 30346, and 30350.

By providing targeted assistance to families during a time of crisis, CAC strives to reduce the number of families and individuals who:

      • Become homeless
      • Are unable to provide for basic necessities such as utilities, food, clothing and medication

Summary of Assistance Provided in 2005:
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  • $174,446 in cash support
    • 62% rent assistance
    • 19% utility bills
    • 18% youth programs
  • $277,180 in-kind support for groceries, clothing, diapers, school supplies and holiday food and presents
  • 289 families received food each month
  • 228 students were sent to summer camp
  • 357 families received holiday baskets
  • 976 children received holiday gifts in December

 

Who supports CAC:
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CAC is a local agency, providing support to local residents and being supported in its mission primarily by local businesses and individuals.  Of the cash received in donations during 2005, 84% came from the local community:

  • 40% member congregations
  • 9% From Individuals, Businesses and Civic Organizations
  • 4% Grants
  • 17% Fulton County

 


Dr. Wiley Stephens, Tamara Carara, Elizabeth Igleheart and Scott Chyatte in front of the new CAC Facility, 2006.

 

CAC is now a fundraising affiliate of Compelling Creations, where their motto is...

"living is giving" and "giving is living" ...

As an affiliate, we will receive 30% of any purchase made on their website for orders with our affiliate code.

Now you can support CAC anytime, anywhere in the country.   This is 24/7 fundraising -- 365 days a year.  Each time any gift…birthday gift, teacher gift, Christmas gift, etc., is purchased from the website using our Affiliate Code, …30% goes back to support CAC.  This is a terrific opportunity to give a gift that is lasting and inspirational.  Spread the word to family and friends across the country and encourage them to go to the website by clicking here  and make a difference in the life of CAC when they buy a really unique gift for someone!

The CAC referral code is:  666941