Stuff the Bus: Aug 1, 2015

Every child should start school with the supplies they need to succeed.

Help Channel 2 Stuff the Bus for youth living in group homes!

On Saturday August 1, WSB-TV and Children’s Restoration Network invite you to donate backpacks and school supplies at one the following six locations from Noon – 7:00pm.
 
FAMILY 2 FAMILY DROP OFF LOCATIONS:
WSB-TV 1601 W. Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta 30309 

American Signature Furniture 3755 Carmia Drive SW, Atlanta (Camp Creek) 30331

Kroger 6555 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth 30097

Kroger 4919 Flat Shoals Pkwy, Decatur 30034

Kroger 4880 Lower Roswell Rd., Marietta 30068

Northside Hospital-Forsyth 1200 Northside Forsyth Dr., Cumming 30041
 
For a full list of supplies needed CLICK HERE.

Being properly prepared for school to be ready to learn goes a long way in shattering the cycle of homelessness. In 2014, volunteers collected 5,500 new book bags and school supplies. Last year every school-aged child living in a shelter or group home throughout the 20 county Metro Atlanta area received a brand new, filled book bag.

With your help we hope to top last year’s collection with the goal of reaching 6,000 NEW bookbags and all the school supplies needed to fill them.

Children’s Restoration Network, or CRN, was founded in 1993 to address the lack of services for children, as well as women with children, who were becoming homeless. Today the non-profit works with 130 shelters and group homes around metro Atlanta that house more than 4,000 children each year. CRN’s programs and special events are designed to alleviate the trauma and despair of being homeless. Regular services include facility improvement projects, preparing home-cooked meals, and supplying warm winter clothing.

If you cannot participate in the August 1 event you can donate online to Children’s Restoration Network. There are also additional volunteer opportunities for anyone looking to provide ongoing support to the nonprofit.

CLICK HERE to learn more about CRN.

Women for Obama Rally - Decatur, GA

National Women's Weekend of Action: Women for Obama Rally featuring Laura Turner Seydel!

Women's Weekend Of Action. Join us for a mobilizing rally. Find out how to get involved in the campaign, mobilize your community and spread the word about early voting. We will hear from dynamic women speakers and then we will take action! Women will be able to canvass, phone bank or help out in the field office after the rally. THIS IS OUR CAMPAIGN! "Women have always made the difference in every election, and this year , your voice, your hope will be the deciding factors in forging a new future for America." - Barack Obama

Join us for our second Women For Obama Rally! This event is a time for all women to come together and show their support of President Obama and all that he is doing to fight for our rights. There will be speakers, entertainment and fun for all! We will be holding a phone bank at the Old Courthouse following the rally for those that want to get involved right away. Women are a huge constituency group and if we unite and commit to work to reelect our President, we can truly have an impact on the outcome of this election. This event is family friendly and open to the public. Additionally, the use of Marta (Decatur Square stop) is strongly encouraged as parking will be limited.

Time: Saturday, October 6, 2012 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: The Square in Decatur-behind Old Courthouse (Decatur, GA) 101 East Court Square Decatur, GA 30030