LaToya Wimbush, State SCCP Coordinator
Each year, Georgia’s State employees donate more than a million dollars of their own money to local charities through the State Charitable Contributions Program (SCCP). The giving period for this year’s campaign began in September and will go through November 15th. With more than 1,300 charities supporting education, health, welfare, and environmental services, State employees have the opportunity to give back and make an impact and difference in our communities!
To learn more about SCCP and the various charities, or to pledge a donation, please log-on to the GASCCP Website.
Don’t forget to upload your photo and tag us on Facebook (Georgia Department of Administrative Services) or Twitter (@GeorgiaDOAS) with #Gagivesback
Georgia United Credit Union invites you to participate in our annual “CAN HUNGER” food drive benefitting local food banks in our communities, February 2 through March 31. Help us stock the shelves of your local food pantry and feed neighbors in need.
Please drop off donations at the Georgia United Branch nearest you or make a $1 donation and we’ll purchase a food item for you. All members who donate will be entered into a drawing to win a $250 VISA gift card.
The most requested/needed items are:
- Peanut butter
- Canned tuna & chicken
- Canned fruit & vegetables
- Canned soups, stews and pasta
- 100% fruit juice
- Boxed pasta and rice
For the last three years, we encouraged all Georgia United Branches to collect canned goods for local food banks during February and March. Since that time, GUCU has raised 92,437 cans or 46 tons of food! (Using these Metrics: One 16 oz. can or box = 1 lb.; $1.00 donation= 1 lb.; 1 ton = 2,000 pounds). It’s time to assist our local food banks and we need your help!
Branch Drop Off Locations & Local Food Bank Partners
| Branch |
Address |
Food Pantry Partner |
| 1. Atlanta-Twin Towers |
2 MLK Jr Drive, Suite 466, Atlanta |
Atlanta Community Food Bank |
| 2 Atlanta – Whitehall |
400 Whitehall Street, Atlanta |
Atlanta Community Food Bank |
| 3. Atlanta – GDOT |
600 W. Peachtree St, Ste. 401, Atlanta |
Atlanta Community Food Bank |
| 4. North Atlanta |
4448 Tilly Mill Road, Atlanta |
Community Action Center |
| 5. Athens – East |
190 Gaines School Road, Athens |
ARK Ministries |
| 6. Athens -UGA |
1710 South Lumpkin St, Athens |
ARK Ministries |
| 7. Corporate |
6705 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth |
Cross Pointe Church partner w/ Atlanta Community Food Bank |
| 8. Cumming |
312 Canton Highway, Cumming |
The Place at Forsyth |
| 9. Conyers |
1381 Milstead Avenue, Conyers |
Rockdale Emergency Relief |
| 10. Clarkston |
500 North Indian Creek Dr, Clarkston |
Clarkston Methodist |
| 11. Gwinnett |
2270 Satellite Boulevard, Duluth |
Cross Pointe Church partner w/ Atlanta Community Food Bank |
| 12. Northlake |
3840 LaVista Road, Tucker |
NETworks, Tucker |
| 13. Panola |
5173 Panola Ind Blvd, Decatur |
Atlanta Community Food Bank |
| 14. Stockbridge |
105 North Park Trail, Stockbridge |
In His Name Ministries |
| 15. Dalton |
605 Calhoun Street, Dalton |
Dalton Greater Works |
| 16. Dublin |
2006 Veterans Blvd, Dublin |
Middle Georgia Community Food Bank |
Georgia United provides financial services to employees and family members of all Georgia state agencies, county governments, Board of Regents colleges and universities, numerous public and private school systems, and more than 500 select employee groups. To learn more about Georgia United, please visit www.georgiaunitedcu.org.
Let’s demonstrate how we can rally to help a sister agency serve their small customers!
The Division of Family and Children Services, in partnership with Clark Howard, needs our help to make Christmas special for foster children throughout Georgia. Currently, Santa will be short on his visits to 3,000 children by Christmas morning.
How can you help? Visit one of these three metro-Atlanta Walmarts this weekend, choose a child’s name to sponsor, and purchase a toy:
- December 12: 5200 Windward Parkway, Alpharetta | 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- December 13: 2635 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- December 14: 210 Cobb Parkway South, Marietta | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
You can click on this link for more information! That’s it! Someone will wrap and deliver the toy on your behalf on Christmas morning.
Or, you can make a donation online at www.secretsantaga.com by clicking on the “Please Donate Today” button. If you don’t have a PayPal account, simply select the Credit Card option near the bottom of the page.
