Act Together, Roll Together
This blog post was written by Candice Stubblefield, Spring Intern 2013 On February 23, 2013, a group of volunteers called Divine Daughters volunteered for a painting project with Act Together Ministries. The group was matched with an Act Together family that received a Habitat for Humanity home back in December. Divine Daughters is a local [...]
Thank You for Acting Together This Christmas
Because of you, tomorrow morning: A special needs teenage girl will wake up to find pedal extenders. She wants to learn to drive and these extenders will allow her to reach the pedals. A 7 year old boy whose dad died in Iraq will beam with excitement when he finds the bike he wanted. 4 [...]
Making Christmas Memories
Because of generous donations from the community, many Act Together kids were able to see the Nutcracker, have breakfast with Santa, and attend other Christmas shows throughout the Atlanta area. Most of these kids had never been to a Christmas show and without your support, they wouldn’t have this opportunity. While attending a Christmas show [...]
Helping in Santa’s Workshop
Christmas is quickly approaching and providing Christmas for hundreds of children is no easy task. If you have time to volunteer the next few weeks, we could greatly use your help. Ways You Can Help: Bake Christmas Cookies/Goodies Bake some Christmas cookies, appetizers, finger foods, or other holidays foods that can be served at our [...]
Making a Difference
Today as I’m literally temped to pull my hair out, God reminds me how important our work is. At this time of year, we get hundreds of phone calls and e-mails on a daily basis. I find myself working around the clock just to keep up with the demands. In my weaker moments, I start [...]
Spread Some Christmas Cheer
As part of Act Together’s Christmas Compassion Challenge, print the attachment below and spread laughter and fun this holiday season. Attach the note with a small bag of goodies- cookies, candy cane, etc. Leave the treat on a neighbor’s door step. Ring the bell and run away. Click the image below to open in a [...]
Act Together Angel Trees
When you are out Christmas shopping this holiday season, pick up an extra toy or outfit of clothing for a child in need. Act Together has collection locations throughout North Metro Atlanta. You can also sign up to Sponsor a Child online. IN ALPHARETTA: Act Together Ministries (Collection Box) 2050 Marconi Drive, Suite 300 Christ [...]
Support Children in Need with Your Holiday Purchases
Doing any online shopping this season? Please consider clicking through one of the links below. A percentage of your purchase will benefit children in need. Spread the word and make a difference this Christmas with your shopping. This will not cost you anything Additional. GoodShop- Click the link and then type your preferred store into [...]
Volunteer This Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away and we need your help to provide a Thanksgiving feast for children in need and their families. Act Together will host our 3rd Community Thanksgiving dinner. This year, our Thanksgiving dinner will be in the gymnasium at Covenant Christian Academy in Cumming. There is a lot of work [...]
Taking the Lord’s Name in Vain
This week a conversation with a pastor I admire inspired me to write this post. We’re commanded not to take the Lord’s name in vain. It’s one of the 10 Commandments so we know it’s important. A lot of Christians honor this commandment by not saying “OMG” on facebook but perhaps our commitment should go [...]