Warm Coat Day
Once again, NFCC will be collecting new and gently used jackets and coats in October for families in need. Families who qualify for NFCC's Holiday Program are being invited to Waller Park Gym on Saturday, October 27 to select a "new" coat for each member of the family.
Last year families lined up before sunrise to wait their turn to "shop" for coats. 2,000 coats were given out in just 2 hours, but for the second year in a row, NFCC ran out of children's coats. The last 100 families in line left with vouchers to use in the Thrift Shop as coats became available. Please help us collect enough coats this year to serve all our families.
Volunteers will be collecting coats during the week of October 22. Call for the location of collection drop sites or bring your donations to NFCC. Plan your group's collection now. Call Volunteer Coordinator Karen Rupp at 770-640-0399 or KRupp@nfcchelp.org.
Let's not run out of coats for the children this year!
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Meet Our Neighbor
Charles is a single father with custody of his two year old son. They share an apartment in Roswell with his brother. Charles suffers from kidney failure and is in need of a kidney transplant. His brother is a match and plans are underway for his brother to donate a kidney. Multiple medical appointments have limited his ability to secure work so Charles was short his part of the rent. Transplant surgery has now been scheduled. NFCC assisted with rent in August and September.
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Thanks Sharon
Sharon Brown has been a caseworker since 2000 and steps aside from part-time casework in September. During her seven years at NFCC Sharon developed a talent and interest in helping clients access medical care. She spends extra time interpreting educational and medical resources and listening to client's hopes and dreams for a better tomorrow. Her quiet serenity has been a comfort to hundreds of NFCC families seeking help.
Sharon's special joy are her six young grandchildren with whom she will now be able to spend more time. You may still find Sharon at NFCC filling in as needed and helping with the holiday program.
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Fun in the Thrift Shop
Volunteers and customers enjoy a good sale and there is always something happening at the Thrift Shop. This month Halloween costumes and decorations are on display. In addition to seasonal sales, check out our Fabulous Fridays for all kinds of extra bargains. Shop early and often. You'll never know what you might find.
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Holiday Program
 NFCC is busy qualifying families for holiday assistance. To be eligible the family brings photo IDs, proof of income, proof of residence and proof of each child. If school age, the parent must prove the child is attending school. By the end of September, 370 families had already qualified for holiday help. |  Because some of the families speak only Spanish, Spanish speaking students from area high schools are assisting NFCC with the registration process. In the photo above, Milton High students Melissa Buckman (left) and Samantha Gridley talk with Matilde about her children's Christmas wishes. Above right, Northview High students Sarah Ryu (left) and Nicole Johnston talk with Margarita. Below, other high school students translate letters parents have written to the sponsor telling them about their family. | 
To find out how you can help with the Holiday Program, contact Holiday Coordinator Debra Winter at 770-640-0399 or e-mail at holidays@nfcchelp.org.
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Let's Eat
Join us at Let's Eat! Johns Creek on October 20 ALL day long for the Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting ceremony and tasting event to benefit North Fulton Community Charities! Let's Eat!, a state-of-the-art, dinner-assembly concept using only fresh, seasonal ingredients and herbs will open October 4 in Johns Creek to help busy families bring dinner back to the dinner table. Let's Eat! is the answer to providing healthful, delicious meals for a family in less time. The first location in Georgia, Let's Eat! Johns Creek is the latest member of the commercial kitchen family and opens with local husband and wife residents and franchisees, Jeff and Lisa Shumas. Make up to two meals during the NFCC event! The proceeds will benefit North Fulton Community Charities. Please visit www.letseatdinner.com and click "Let's Get Started," then follow the instructions to select the session of your choice on October 20. Call 770.475.6800 for more information.
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Howard Miller
Grandfather Clock
The NFCC Thrift Shop is taking bids on this Howard Miller Grandfather Clock.
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NFCC's Annual Meeting
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
You are invited to NFCC's Annual Meeting
Wednesday, November 7, 2006 NFCC, 11270 Elkins Rd, Roswell 30076 7:30 a.m. (Breakfast) to 9:00 a.m.
Celebrate a year of Caring & Sharing RSVP: 770-640-0399 or bduffy@nfcchelp.org
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New NFCC Thrift Shop Hours
Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Weekdays 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m Tuesday open until 7:30 p.m.
Great shopping bargains! Extended Volunteer Opportunities and Donation Drop-Off hours.
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Pickup Available for Your Larger Donations
NFCC's truck is available to pick up your gently used furniture and working appliances. We cannot accept built-in appliances, construction materials, waterbeds, swing sets or items in need of repair. Tax receipts given for all donations. To schedule, call Phil Hodges @ 770-640-0399.
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More about NFCC
To arrange for a speaker, handouts, video, display board, etc. contact Barbara Duffy at bduffy@nfcchelp.org
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NFCC Wish List
Volunteers for the Office,
Pantry, Holiday & Thrift Shop
Rice, dry beans, cereal, tuna, canned meat, peanut butter,pasta & sauce, mac & cheese, canned fruit, single serve foods, baby diapers (Lg & Ex-Lg), soap, toiletries, maternity clothes, large size adult clothing, linens, kitchen items
Working Automobiles Warm Jackets & Coats
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Tax Break for IRA Owners
An IRA owner, age 70 1/2 or over, can directly transfer tax-free, up to $100,000 per year to an eligible charitable organization. This option is only open until December 31, 2007. For more information on this IRA rollover provision, contact your accountant or bduffy@nfcchelp.org.
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