2012 Casino Night
Full details on the 2012 Casino Night are coming soon!
April 28th – An Afternoon of Music and Cocktails at Cucina Rustica
Cucina Rustica is hosting an afternoon of music and cocktails on April 28th. All proceeds to benefit Open Arms of Blue Ridge. Details will follow shortly!
First Annual Open Arms Golf Tournament
Open Arms will be hosting its first annual golf tournament! Details are coming soon. Please check again soon!
Open Arms Day at the Sweet Shoppe
The third Thursday of each month is Open Arms Day at the Sweet Shoppe in downtown Blue Ridge. On the third Thursday of each month, the talented ladies at the Sweet Shoppe will offer for sale uniquely delicious Open Arms Cupcakes with all proceeds from the sale of these cupcakes being donated to Open Arms of Blue Ridge. So come on out on the third Thursday each month-or ever week for that matter-and satisfy your sweet tooth while at the same time helping local children affected by abuse and neglect!
The Sweet Shoppe – located in the Mustard Seed Courtyard across from Christie Lee’s Courtyard Grille!
August Quote of the Month
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.
Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
- Margaret Mead
CASA – Speak Up For a Child
Georgia CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) works diligently with Georgia’s children who have been removed from their homes on account of neglect or abuse. For years, CASA volunteers have helped find healthy, permanent homes for children in the state’s foster care system and put their lives back on track.
CASA volunteers aim to represent Georgia’s children on an individual level, to identify a child’s specific situation and needs, and help them into a brighter future.
To read more about Georgia CASA and hear some of their success stories, visit the Georgia CASA website.
You can also contact CASA by phone. Call local contact Diane Scoggins – 706-276-2272
Child Welfare “National Picture” – Feb. 2011
This February, 2011 report from the Children’s Welfare Information Gateway shows the facts on what’s happening to our nation’s children.
Georgia’s Children 2011 Report
Learn the facts about what’s happening to Georgia’s children in the Georgia’s Children 2011 Report from the Children’s Welfare League of America.
Spend Local & Hug a Child
Join Spend Local & Hug a Child and support Open Arms of Blue Ridge – everytime you make a purchase locally at one of our Partner Locations!
When: Everytime you make a purchase at one of our Local Partner locations
Where: Local Partner locations - Christy Lee’s Courtyard Grille, Blue Orleans Bistro, Cucina Rustica, The Sweet Shoppe, Ocoee Rafting, Upper River Adventures, Harvest on Main, Brittany LeSesne Photography….and many more…
How: To get started, Simply donate $50.00 to Open Arms of Blue Ridge and become an Child Advocate. All Child Advocates receive a Spend Local & Hug A Child “Child Advocate Card”
The Program: Visit any one of our Local Partner locations, and present your Child Advocate Card before ordering or purchasing your order, and the Local Partner will donate 10% of your pre-tax purchase total to Open Arms of Blue Ridge. That’s it. Each and every time you present your Child Advocate Card when purchasing any and all items from one of our Local Partners – This includes: food, clothing, sweets, fly fishing lessons, white water rafting tickets, photography sessions….you name it….you will be Hugging A Local Child – because a donation will be made in your name and the name of our Local Partner to Open Arms. What a great way to consistently contribute to a cause that helps local children effected by abuse and neglect.
Call one of the Open Arms Board Memebers TODAY and become an Open Arms Child Advocate….and start Spending Local so you can Hug A Child!
This pre-tax donation is not to be combined with ANY other offer, including promotions and discounts.
