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LAWRENCEVILLE PROMISE686 Distribute Gift Baskets to Foster Families and Foster Children SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 | 9 – 11 AM DFCS OFFICE, 95 CONSTITUTION BLVD Volunteers would man a table (or take on other roles) to distribute gift baskets to foster families and children. This would give foster families an opportunity to get connected with care communities and be encouraged. DULUTH, NORCROSS, BUFORD SALVATION ARMY Red Kettle Bell Ringing DECEMBER 1 – 24 | 10 AM – 8 PM Volunteers are needed to ring the bell at the Red Kettle at various locations in Gwinnett County. This is ideal for families or for groups that could pool their time and sign up for an entire day doing two-hour shifts. LAWRENCEVILLE PROMISE686 Distribute Gift Baskets To Foster Families and Foster Children SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14 | 10 AM – NOON LAWRENCEVILLE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 165 S CLAYTON STREET Volunteers would man a table (or take on other roles) to distribute gift baskets to foster families and children. This would give foster families an opportunity to get connected with care communities and be encouraged. JOHNS CREEK A BEACON OF HOPE Provide Musical Entertainment at Our Christmas Party TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17 | 6 – 8 PM MOUNT PISGAH UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 2850 OLD ALABAMA ROAD Provide musical entertainment for Beacon families at our Christmas Party! Our Bridge program is for families who faced an unplanned pregnancy and chose to parent despite significant pressures to abort. Each year, they look forward to our Christmas party with delicious treats, craft-making, and a Bible lesson. By providing musical entertainment, you’ll make this a very special night out for sweet families who deserve to be celebrated. VARIOUS CITIES PROMISE686 Blessing Baskets for Foster Families NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 13 Encourage a foster family by creating a special gift basket to brighten their holiday and bless their family. Suggested items to include: • $25 gift card to Amazon, Target or Walmart • Card game or board game for family enjoyment • Snacks • Chocolate • Candy • Chamomile tea • A personal note to the foster parents • A Christmas CD • Board games for families • Family conversation cards pack • The Jesus Storybook Bible For more information, please email Hannah Rinehart at hannah.rinehart@gmail.com Indicates a Family-Friendly Opportunity For more information, contact Pam at pgricius@abeaconofhope.com For more information, contact Hazel Barrett at Hazel.Barrett@uss.salvationarmy.org or 404-395-4215. Pack the basket with items included above and contact Hannah at hannah.rinehart@gmail.com or 770-880- 3617 to coordinate drop off. For more information, please email Jean Rector at jean@promise686.org 13 SERVING OPPORTUNITIES CONTINUE ON PAGE 14.