Comments Off on Childkind, a new partner
We would like to welcome Childkind as a new partner. Childkind is one of Georgia’s leading providers of foster, adoptive, and host home placement for children with complex care needs.
Childkind’s mission is to empower families caring for children with special healthcare and developmental needs, promoting safe, stable and nurturing homes.
Their website is http://childkind.org/and their Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/Childkind
Comments Off on New Partner, Focus
We would like to welcome our new partner, Focus. Focus serves children (with significant developmental disabilities from birth through age 29) and their families with parent support groups, camps, activities, child care respite, swim team, and newsletters and educational seminars.
Their mission statement is: FOCUS understands and supports the unique needs of families with children who are medically fragile or have significant developmental or physical disabilities. FOCUS offers comfort, hope, and information to parents; accessible recreational and social programs for children and teens; and fun, inclusive activities for the entire family. A non-profit founded by parents in 1983, FOCUS continues to embrace and strengthen metro Atlanta families.
Please give them a warm welcome!
Their website is http://www.focus-ga.org/ and their Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/pages/FOCUS/107605316501
Comments Off on New Sponsor, SoloArte Tattoo
We would like to thank the good folks at SoloArte Tattoo, led by Steven and Janie, for hosting a low rider exhibition and fund raiser.. They had a great turnout and all of the proceeds from the raffles and t-shirt sales were donated to the West Ga Elves! Check out the pictures here http://www.westgaelves.org/?page_id=637. SoloArte is located on Maxham Road and their Facebook is https://www.facebook.com/pages/Soloarte-Tattoo-Body-Piercing/117685401662911
Comments Off on Gifts Delivered
We were able to deliver most of the gifts to the parents this past weekend. We’ve posted pictures of the event here http://westgaelves.org/photos/
Thanks for all your efforts this year. I hope you have a Merry Christmas and because of your efforts 44 children will.
Comments Off on Gift delivery
Pictures from today. What a wonderful time being with all the parents and children
Comments Off on This is what it’s all about
We’ll be updating this as these roll it.
The greatest joy comes from giving….
http://westgaelves.org/thanks/
Comments Off on Celebration Party !
We had a wonderful day collecting the gifts from all of the Elves. Thanks to all of the Elves, donors, and corporate sponsors.
Comments Off on Giving Tuesday
Today is Giving Tuesday. There are 6 children left to be Elf’d. Go to our website, www.WestGaElves.org, select a child, and provide Christmas for them. Remember, “the greatest joy comes from giving”
Comments Off on Welcome new sponsor Vansant’s Lawnmower
We’re blessed to have the support of the good folks at Vansant’s Lawnmower in Douglasville, located at 2089 Midway Rd. On the web, you can find them here http://www.vansantslawnmower.com/
If you need something in that area go by and see them and while you’re there, say thanks for being an Elf !
Comments Off on The Greatest Joy
9 children remain to be Elf’d. 24 are already taken care of. Help us get the word out. Receive a blessing beyond belief and Elf one of the remaining children. “The greatest joy during the Christmas season comes from giving”
Comments Off on Thankful
I’m thankful for the opportunity to be a small part of the support system for these wonderful children.
Comments Off on Thanks to Douglas County Sentinel
Thanks to the Douglas County Sentinel for putting a story about West Georgia Elves on the front page of today’s paper. Go by and pick up a copy or check it out online here, http://www.douglascountysentinel.com/eedition/. I’ve also posted pics of the article in the photo album section of the website.
Comments Off on Saying thanks to Community & Southern Bank
Community & Southern Bank on Chapel Hill road has joined the growing list of sponsors for 2013. Visit them in person or their website at https://www.mycsbonline.com/
Comments Off on Thanks to Douglasville Texas Roadhouse
Thanks to the good people at the Douglasville Texas Roadhouse (especially Amanda, Store Marketer) for supporting the West Georgia Elves. They donated peanuts (for us to sell) and they are giving a 10% off coupon to those who “Elf” a child or make a financial donation to the West Georgia Elves. Next time you get hungry, visit them on Chapel Hill road.
Oh, I almost forgot… I’ve got peanuts for sale, only $1.00 per bag, and you also get a free appetizer at Texas Roadhouse.
Comments Off on Welcome new sponsor Evan’s Barbeque Company
We’re excited to welcome a new sponsor, Evan’s Barbeque Company, located at 342 West Bankhead Hwy in Villa Rica, GA. If you’re not familiar with them, do your stomach a favor and go by there for a meal. You can’t go wrong with any of it, cause it’s all good!
When you visit them tell them thanks for supporting the West Georgia Elves. All of the people there are wonderful and especially their leaders Michael and Alicia.
Also, check their facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/pages/Evans-Barbeque-Company/292991334055241, and their website, http://evansbarbequecompany.com/
Comments Off on Become an Elf
Don’t let Tatiana go without Christmas. Become an Elf today.
www.westgaelves.org/our-kids/tatiana/
Comments Off on Calling all Elves
We’re so excited that we already have 12 worthy children posted and will have another 8 to post in the upcoming weeks. We’ve been blessed that we already have 4 of our children Elf’d for this Christmas.
We need to continue getting the word out about the West Georgia Elves. If you need any cards to pass out or any other information please contact us. The best way to tell people about the Elves is to share the stories of the children on the website, because they tell it all.
Thanks for all your are doing for these special children.
Elf
Comments Off on Welcome new sponsor Stewart Pkwy Medical
The West Georgia Elves are excited to announce that we have a new corporate sponsor, Stewart Pkwy Medical located at 5977 Stewart Parkway in Douglasville.
Stewart Pkwy Medical and Rehabilitation Center is the largest state-of-the-art multi-disciplinary health facility west of Atlanta, where Dr. Ziegler and Dr. Bueno have more than 20 years of combined experience, designed to provide the very best care for their patients.
The combination of quality healthcare consisting of family practice, physical therapy, chiropractic care, massage therapy, and diagnostic testing that provides lasting resolutions to health problems sets Stewart Parkway Medical apart from their competition.
For more information on Stewart Pkwy Medical and Rehabilitation Center visit them in person at 5977 Stewart Parkway in Douglasville, their website, www.stewartparkwaymedical.com, or contact their staff at 770-942-5575.
Comments Off on West Georgia Elves to participate in September Saturday’s
The West Georgia Elves will be participating in September Saturday’s on September 21, 2013. September Saturdays is the largest annual festival in Douglas County. September 21 will be Family Day + Kids’ Jamboree. It is located at the Douglas County Courthouse, 8700 Hospital Drive, Douglasville, GA. It’s all about community! Come join us for Douglas County’s largest annual festival – September Saturdays at the Douglas County Courthouse. Free Admission, Free Parking.
