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GleeOff Recap!
GleeOff 2013 was a great success! Three competing show choirs performed in front of a crowd of more then three hundred at Hugh Hodgson Performing Arts Center. The night was full of excitement and support for Children First. Thanks so much to Beth Larsen from Magic 102.1FM who hosted the show, and to our esteemed panel of judges; Genie Wiggins, Kate McNeely and Jason Bennett.
Salem High School Show Choir started the show off with a bang. They energized the audience with their beautiful harmonies in Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah and spunky dance moves in Ease on Down the Road.
Oconee High Glitz N’ Ritz Show Choir mystified the audience as James Bond appeared on stage. The Oconee High Ladies enchanted us with their rendition of Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend, but the whole group shined as they danced the night away to some of Bond’s greatest.
Marietta High School Blue Devil Singers took us Somewhere Over the Rainbow to a land called Oz. Beautiful solos and vivacious Michael Jackson dance moves wowed the audience and kept them wanting more.
The night was unforgettable and would not have been made possible without our sponsors and supporters. Special thanks for YAS, Athens Regional, Curtis O’Hara Foundation, Georgia Power, Flagpole, Online Athens, Magic 102.1FM, Dr. Harter of Classic City Orthodontics, Perno Insurance Benefits, Robins Federal Credit Union and Trumps Catering.
Congratulations to our 2nd Annual GleeOff Champion, Oconee High Glitz N’ Ritz Show Choir! Oconee also received the People’s Choice Award, Best Overall Performance and Best Choreography. Also, congratulations to Salem High who received Best Vocal Performance!
Thank you to everyone who made it a great night! To view more photos from the night, click here.
Salem High School Show Choir started the show off with a bang. They energized the audience with their beautiful harmonies in Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah and spunky dance moves in Ease on Down the Road.
Oconee High Glitz N’ Ritz Show Choir mystified the audience as James Bond appeared on stage. The Oconee High Ladies enchanted us with their rendition of Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend, but the whole group shined as they danced the night away to some of Bond’s greatest.
Marietta High School Blue Devil Singers took us Somewhere Over the Rainbow to a land called Oz. Beautiful solos and vivacious Michael Jackson dance moves wowed the audience and kept them wanting more.
The night was unforgettable and would not have been made possible without our sponsors and supporters. Special thanks for YAS, Athens Regional, Curtis O’Hara Foundation, Georgia Power, Flagpole, Online Athens, Magic 102.1FM, Dr. Harter of Classic City Orthodontics, Perno Insurance Benefits, Robins Federal Credit Union and Trumps Catering.
Congratulations to our 2nd Annual GleeOff Champion, Oconee High Glitz N’ Ritz Show Choir! Oconee also received the People’s Choice Award, Best Overall Performance and Best Choreography. Also, congratulations to Salem High who received Best Vocal Performance!
Thank you to everyone who made it a great night! To view more photos from the night, click here.
Georgia Gives Day--December 6, 2012
Children First, Inc. is extremely excited to participate and help lead in the new Georgia Gives initiative – an effort to empower nonprofits to deliver greater impact and enhanced services in our communities by increasing individual philanthropic giving in Georgia and raising awareness of the state’s nonprofit sector.
Georgia Gives Day inspires individuals to donate to participating nonprofits through a website with the goal of raising as much money as possible in a 24 hour period. Georgia Gives Day will take place on December 6, 2012. www.GAgivesday.org makes online donating easy by organizing nonprofits on one website, featuring robust nonprofit profiles, and enabling searches in multiple formats for donors to give to a charity or cause of their choice.
But you don’t have to wait until December 6th to give, you can donate to Children First, Inc. NOW by clicking here.
Georgia Gives Day inspires individuals to donate to participating nonprofits through a website with the goal of raising as much money as possible in a 24 hour period. Georgia Gives Day will take place on December 6, 2012. www.GAgivesday.org makes online donating easy by organizing nonprofits on one website, featuring robust nonprofit profiles, and enabling searches in multiple formats for donors to give to a charity or cause of their choice.
But you don’t have to wait until December 6th to give, you can donate to Children First, Inc. NOW by clicking here.
Kappa Alpha Theta Hosts "Boots and Barbeque" to raise funds for Athens-Oconee CASA
Wednesday, October 3rd 5-7pm
The Kappa Alpha Theta sorority has long supported CASA as their national philanthropy. The UGA chapter has been so important to our CASA program, raising thousands of dollars to speak up for abused and neglected children.
This fall, on October 3rd, they present "Boots and Barbecue", with live music, great food, and fun for everybody. Tickets are only $5 and all the money raised goes to recruiting, training, and supervising community volunteers to act as legal advocates for abused and neglected children.
Come on down!
The Kappa Alpha Theta sorority house is located on Milledge Avenue in front of Clarke Central High School. Parking is limited.
Swearing In of New CASA Volunteers Tuesday, October 9th 5:30 - 6:30pm
Join us as we celebrate the graduation of our newest group of CASA Child Advocates!
We will be celebrating with a potluck at the First United Methodist Church, located at 327 North Lumpkin Street in downtown Athens at 5:30. At 6:15 Judge Robin Shearer, Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Court Judge will swear the new CASA Volunteers in as officers of the Juvenile Court.
We will be celebrating with a potluck at the First United Methodist Church, located at 327 North Lumpkin Street in downtown Athens at 5:30. At 6:15 Judge Robin Shearer, Athens-Clarke County Juvenile Court Judge will swear the new CASA Volunteers in as officers of the Juvenile Court.
Swearing In Ceremony for New CASA VolunteersThursday, June 28
5:30pm-7pm @Children First Cottage (693 N. Pope St., Athens, GA 30601) We will welcome our new CASA volunteers! |
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"Fostering Futures" Training
Friday, June 29
9am-3pm @Hall Dawson CASA
For more information, contact Susie or Jane at 706-613-1922x3 or 4
9am-3pm @Hall Dawson CASA
For more information, contact Susie or Jane at 706-613-1922x3 or 4
Welcome Reception for New Executive Director--Tony Waller
Wednesday, June 6
5pm-6:30pm
@Children First Cottage (693 N. Pope St., Athens, GA 30601)
Would like to know more about Tony?
Check out our NEWS BLOG.
5pm-6:30pm
@Children First Cottage (693 N. Pope St., Athens, GA 30601)
Would like to know more about Tony?
Check out our NEWS BLOG.
CASA Volunteer Orientation
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
6pm-8:30pm
@ Children First Cottage (693 N. Pope St., Athens, GA 30601)
Every 15 minutes, a child becomes a victim of neglect or abuse, and 200 cases are reported every day. CASA is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of neglected and abused children. Children who suffer abuse are 53% more likely to become juvenile delinquents and 38% more likely to be arrested as adults. With your help, we can increase the number of volunteers and better serve these children in need and decrease the negative impacts on a child who has suffered. To learn more about the Athens-Oconee CASA and become a volunteer, please join our summer orientation.
6pm-8:30pm
@ Children First Cottage (693 N. Pope St., Athens, GA 30601)
Every 15 minutes, a child becomes a victim of neglect or abuse, and 200 cases are reported every day. CASA is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of neglected and abused children. Children who suffer abuse are 53% more likely to become juvenile delinquents and 38% more likely to be arrested as adults. With your help, we can increase the number of volunteers and better serve these children in need and decrease the negative impacts on a child who has suffered. To learn more about the Athens-Oconee CASA and become a volunteer, please join our summer orientation.
CASA Peer Support Group
Thursday, May 17, 2012
4pm-6:30pm @ Children First Cottage (693 N. Pope St., Athens, GA 30601)
4pm-6:30pm @ Children First Cottage (693 N. Pope St., Athens, GA 30601)
The Man Under the Bridge Book Signing by Jo-Ellen Oliver
Sunday, May 6, 2012
4pm-5pm @ Avid Bookshop (493 Prince Ave., Athens, GA 30601)
About the author: Jo Ellen Oliver, with the pen name of Julian Wright, has a B.S. in education from the University of Texas, a master’s degree in education from Auburn and the University of Georgia, and a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia. She began writing as early as in high school, when she won second place in a writing contest for the Atlantic Monthly and a college scholarship to the University of Pittsburgh. She has lived in or around Athens, Ga., since 1975 and now works as a part-time teacher and a counselor for troubled children.
The Man Under the Bridge relates the stories Oliver heard from the women and men when she was volunteering in homeless shelters, and explains the reasons some of them came to be homeless.
Proceeds from the book signing will go to our CASA program.
4pm-5pm @ Avid Bookshop (493 Prince Ave., Athens, GA 30601)
About the author: Jo Ellen Oliver, with the pen name of Julian Wright, has a B.S. in education from the University of Texas, a master’s degree in education from Auburn and the University of Georgia, and a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia. She began writing as early as in high school, when she won second place in a writing contest for the Atlantic Monthly and a college scholarship to the University of Pittsburgh. She has lived in or around Athens, Ga., since 1975 and now works as a part-time teacher and a counselor for troubled children.
The Man Under the Bridge relates the stories Oliver heard from the women and men when she was volunteering in homeless shelters, and explains the reasons some of them came to be homeless.
Proceeds from the book signing will go to our CASA program.
Regional FirstCare TICKETS for CHARITY with the Stadion Classic at UGA
April 30 -- May 6
@ UGA Golf Course
The Stadion Classic at UGA will be played in spring 2012 at the spectacular University of Georgia Golf Course. The Stadion Classic at UGA partners with Regional FirstCare to provide non-profit organizations with the opportunity to sell tournament tickets and receive 100% of the proceeds from those sales.
Please Select Children First, Inc. as the Charity of Your Choice!
For more information, click HERE.
2012 Volunteer Appreciation
Visit NEWS for the story of Volunteer Appreciation and pictures.
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
5:00pm--7:30pm @ Children First North Pope Cottage
(693 N. Pope St., Athens, GA 30601)
Please join us in celebrating the hard work and accomplishments of Children First Volunteers in the CASA and Childcare programs! Food, beverages and fun! Please bring your friends and family!
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
5:00pm--7:30pm @ Children First North Pope Cottage
(693 N. Pope St., Athens, GA 30601)
Please join us in celebrating the hard work and accomplishments of Children First Volunteers in the CASA and Childcare programs! Food, beverages and fun! Please bring your friends and family!
Administrative Professionals Day Luncheon
Read our blog on our NEWS page for the story of the luncheon.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
12:00pm--1:30pm @Trumps Catering on S. Millege Ave.
Tickets: $25 each; $180 for a table of 8
Proceeds benefit Children First. ******************************************************Menu***********************************************
Trio Salad Plate: Chicken Salad, Pasta Salad & Mixed Green Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing
Tea / Water
Bread / Rolls
Desert: Oreo Mousse
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
12:00pm--1:30pm @Trumps Catering on S. Millege Ave.
Tickets: $25 each; $180 for a table of 8
Proceeds benefit Children First. ******************************************************Menu***********************************************
Trio Salad Plate: Chicken Salad, Pasta Salad & Mixed Green Salad with Vinaigrette Dressing
Tea / Water
Bread / Rolls
Desert: Oreo Mousse
Thank you to Sponsors:
Theta CASA Fiesta
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
5:00pm--7:00pm @The Theta House (338 S. Millege Ave.)
Tickets $5
Would like to see more pictures? Check out our CASA Facebook Page HERE.
5:00pm--7:00pm @The Theta House (338 S. Millege Ave.)
Tickets $5
Would like to see more pictures? Check out our CASA Facebook Page HERE.
Georgia CASA Conference
Saturday, March 10, 2012
8:00am--5:00pm @The Atlanta Marriot Marquis
8:00am--5:00pm @The Atlanta Marriot Marquis
Swearing In Ceremony for New CASAs
Thursday, March 1, 2012
5:30pm-7:00pm @Children First North Pope Cottage
Congratulations to our eight volunteers for successfully completing the training and officially becoming CASAs.They will advocate for 10-15 abused and neglected children. So proud to welcome our new CASAs!
Click HERE for the full news story.
5:30pm-7:00pm @Children First North Pope Cottage
Congratulations to our eight volunteers for successfully completing the training and officially becoming CASAs.They will advocate for 10-15 abused and neglected children. So proud to welcome our new CASAs!
Click HERE for the full news story.
University of Georgia Government & Nonprofit Career Fair
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
10:00am--2:00pm @Tate Student Center, University of Georgia
Do you enjoy working with children and want to contribute to your community by helping children who suffer from family crisis? Stop by at our booth and join us to be a volunteer for the CASA program to be a powerful voice in the life of a child.
10:00am--2:00pm @Tate Student Center, University of Georgia
Do you enjoy working with children and want to contribute to your community by helping children who suffer from family crisis? Stop by at our booth and join us to be a volunteer for the CASA program to be a powerful voice in the life of a child.
Christian's Going Away Party
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
5:30pm--6:30pm @the Pope Street Cottage, 693 North Pope Street
Our Executive Director, Christian Orobello will be transitioning out of the Executive Director position here at Children First. We wish him and his family all the best as they move north to Massachusetts to be closer to family and to start a new chapter in their lives.
5:30pm--6:30pm @the Pope Street Cottage, 693 North Pope Street
Our Executive Director, Christian Orobello will be transitioning out of the Executive Director position here at Children First. We wish him and his family all the best as they move north to Massachusetts to be closer to family and to start a new chapter in their lives.
CASA Sweetheart Luncheon
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Please joint us for the CASA Sweetheart Luncheon at Outback Steakhouse to raise awareness and funds for abused and neglected children.
Tickets are only $15 including salad, buffet style meat and vegetables, and soda or tea!
There are two seatings : 11:30am and 12:30pm
To purchase tickets, contact Mary at 706-613-1922x1 or mary@athensoconeecasa.org.
Seating is limited and tickets will not be available at the door, so get your tickets now!
We will also be holding an exciting raffle at the luncheon. You could win over $200 in gift cards to local restaurants!!!
Please joint us for the CASA Sweetheart Luncheon at Outback Steakhouse to raise awareness and funds for abused and neglected children.
Tickets are only $15 including salad, buffet style meat and vegetables, and soda or tea!
There are two seatings : 11:30am and 12:30pm
To purchase tickets, contact Mary at 706-613-1922x1 or mary@athensoconeecasa.org.
Seating is limited and tickets will not be available at the door, so get your tickets now!
We will also be holding an exciting raffle at the luncheon. You could win over $200 in gift cards to local restaurants!!!
Celebrate our Newest Group of Trained CASA Child Advocates
Join us in celebrating the newest group of CASA Child Advocates as
they complete training and become Court Appointed Special Advocates.
Wednesday, October 5th
5:30 - 7pm
@ the Pope Street Cottage
693 North Pope Street
Athens, GA 30601
All are invited.
Food and Refreshments Provided
Kappa Alpha Theta's CASA Carnival
Wednesday, October 5th
5-8pmKappa Alpha Theta will be serving hamburgers and hotdogs, as well as traditional carnival snacks including popcorn, cotton candy and snow cones. There will also be live music, face painting and a dunking booth with fraternity members. We are selling tickets for $5, and they can be bought from any Theta or at the door the day of the event. Come have fun on the front lawn of the Theta House - 338 S. Milledge Ave, Athens, GA.
5-8pmKappa Alpha Theta will be serving hamburgers and hotdogs, as well as traditional carnival snacks including popcorn, cotton candy and snow cones. There will also be live music, face painting and a dunking booth with fraternity members. We are selling tickets for $5, and they can be bought from any Theta or at the door the day of the event. Come have fun on the front lawn of the Theta House - 338 S. Milledge Ave, Athens, GA.
Glee Off 2011
Calling all high school glee clubs, show choirs and choruses, Children First is putting on an event to showcase your talent!
Do you have what it takes to record an impressive performance, rally your community to vote for your school, and earn enough votes to perform live at UGA's Fine Arts Theatre for a $500 grand prize?
Registration is currently open for all Georgia high schools.
Click here for more information, important dates, and downloadable forms.
CASA Day at the Atlanta Braves Game
Saturday, September 3rd at Turner Field
Come be a part of the CASA awareness & volunteer appreciation day at the Braves game! The Braves will play the Los Angeles Dodgers as part of their Labor Day weekend series. There will be a CASA parade on the field prior to the start of the game - arrive by 5:30 for the parade.
RSVP by June 10th for special $6 tickets. After June 10th, tickets are $15.
To RSVP contact Mary at mary@childrenfirst-inc.org or 706-613-1922 x1
Come be a part of the CASA awareness & volunteer appreciation day at the Braves game! The Braves will play the Los Angeles Dodgers as part of their Labor Day weekend series. There will be a CASA parade on the field prior to the start of the game - arrive by 5:30 for the parade.
RSVP by June 10th for special $6 tickets. After June 10th, tickets are $15.
To RSVP contact Mary at mary@childrenfirst-inc.org or 706-613-1922 x1
CASA Volunteer Orientation
Tuesday, August 23rd
6-7:30pm
@ 693 North Pope Street Athens, GA 30606
Be a Powerful Voice in the Life of a Child!
Find out more about CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocates and how you can get involved. For more information or to RSVP, contact Mary at mary@athensoconeecasa.org or 706-613-1922x1.
6-7:30pm
@ 693 North Pope Street Athens, GA 30606
Be a Powerful Voice in the Life of a Child!
Find out more about CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocates and how you can get involved. For more information or to RSVP, contact Mary at mary@athensoconeecasa.org or 706-613-1922x1.
Volunteer Appreciation
Date: Thursday, April 28th
Time: 5:30-8:00pm Program @ 6pm
Please join us in celebrating the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of Children First volunteers. Our volunteers work with abused and neglected children in our community, ensuring that every child has a safe, stable, nurturing living environment.
Food & Refreshments · Door prizes · Fun & Games for the whole family
To RSVP, please contact Mary @706-613-1922 or Email: mary@childrenfirst-inc.org
Time: 5:30-8:00pm Program @ 6pm
Please join us in celebrating the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of Children First volunteers. Our volunteers work with abused and neglected children in our community, ensuring that every child has a safe, stable, nurturing living environment.
Food & Refreshments · Door prizes · Fun & Games for the whole family
To RSVP, please contact Mary @706-613-1922 or Email: mary@childrenfirst-inc.org
CASA Volunteer Orientation
Thursday, April 21st
5:30-7 pm at the Children First house
CASA VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION FOR NEXT TRAINING
Not sure what a CASA does? Check out our CASA page then come hear more at our orientation!
For more information contact Mary at 706-613-1922 or Mary@childrenfirst-inc.org
5:30-7 pm at the Children First house
CASA VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION FOR NEXT TRAINING
Not sure what a CASA does? Check out our CASA page then come hear more at our orientation!
For more information contact Mary at 706-613-1922 or Mary@childrenfirst-inc.org
New Voices, New Home
We are
celebrating the graduation of our newest group of CASA Child Advocates,
as well as our successful move into the Pope Street Cottage. Tour the
Cottage and meet our newest CASA Volunteers. Wine and Cheese will be served on Monday, March 7 from 5:30-7 p.m.
See you there!
You can RSVP for the event on our Facebook page here.
See you there!
You can RSVP for the event on our Facebook page here.
Dance for a cause: ZUMBA!
A great Zumba time, door prizes, sweat and smiles :-)
Anyone and everyone should come out for a fundraiser with a flare of fantastic fun!
We are going to be moving to the beat and supporting the cause. You’ve never done Zumba before? No worries! There will be several instructors scattered throughout the floor to help us out.
When: Wednesday, March 2 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Where: State Botanical Gardens
How: $5 suggested donation (more is acceptable). T-shirts will be sold for $10. All proceeds go to Children First.
For more information contact Susie Weller at susie@athensoconeecasa.org or Cora Keber at ckeber@uga.edu
Let us know you're coming, and RSVP on Facebook!
Anyone and everyone should come out for a fundraiser with a flare of fantastic fun!
We are going to be moving to the beat and supporting the cause. You’ve never done Zumba before? No worries! There will be several instructors scattered throughout the floor to help us out.
When: Wednesday, March 2 from 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Where: State Botanical Gardens
How: $5 suggested donation (more is acceptable). T-shirts will be sold for $10. All proceeds go to Children First.
For more information contact Susie Weller at susie@athensoconeecasa.org or Cora Keber at ckeber@uga.edu
Let us know you're coming, and RSVP on Facebook!
Open House at the Pope Street Cottage
Help us celebrate our new home! Renovations are close to finished at the Pope Street Cottage and we hope you can join us for our Open House and Housewarming on Tuesday, January 18th from 5-7:30pm.
Come find out more about all of Children First's Programs:
Athens-Oconee CASA
The Family Time Community Visitation Center
SPARC - The Supportive Parenting and Access Resource Center
Light refreshments will be provided as well as a guided tour at 6pm focusing on the historic renovation and preservation of the Cottage. For those that would like to contribute a housewarming gift, check out our wish-list for what we need most. There is everything from pots and pans to a diaper genie for the Visitation Center or tape dispensers and pencils for the offices.
For more information call 706-613-1922 or email info@childrenfirst-inc.org. You can also view the event on Facebook.
Come find out more about all of Children First's Programs:
Athens-Oconee CASA
The Family Time Community Visitation Center
SPARC - The Supportive Parenting and Access Resource Center
Light refreshments will be provided as well as a guided tour at 6pm focusing on the historic renovation and preservation of the Cottage. For those that would like to contribute a housewarming gift, check out our wish-list for what we need most. There is everything from pots and pans to a diaper genie for the Visitation Center or tape dispensers and pencils for the offices.
For more information call 706-613-1922 or email info@childrenfirst-inc.org. You can also view the event on Facebook.
Casa Mia, Mi Corazon a Success!!
Thank you to everyone that helped make this year's Casa Mia, Mi Corazon a success! We were able to raise approximately $10,000 for our programs and $5,000 for the Hope on Pope Renovation project.
Dr. Shirley Garrett treated us to an inspirational talk about the hope that we can all provide to children in need.
Mr Sam Williamson of Williams Bros. Auction and Reality provided a fun, humorous, and exciting auction for the Hope of Pope project.
We are so grateful for all the community support for this event and we are already starting planning to make next year's Casa Mia, Mi Corazon bigger and better!
Dr. Shirley Garrett treated us to an inspirational talk about the hope that we can all provide to children in need.
Mr Sam Williamson of Williams Bros. Auction and Reality provided a fun, humorous, and exciting auction for the Hope of Pope project.
We are so grateful for all the community support for this event and we are already starting planning to make next year's Casa Mia, Mi Corazon bigger and better!
