Oscar Party to Feature Lockheed Martin VP

The black-tie affair will serve as a fundraiser for a non-profit that helps homeless families become self-sufficient.

City officials, fortune 500 companies, celebrities and community members will celebrate the 85th Oscars tonight at Oscar Experience 2013, the only officially sanctioned viewing party in the state. The Center for Family Resources (CFR), an Atlanta non-profit that helps homeless families become self-sufficient, is hosting the black-tie affair, which serves as a fundraiser for the organization. The following area leaders will be in attendance: Since 1994, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has allowed local charities to host viewing parties. The money generated from the parties remain in the communities where it was raised. In past years, the Center for Family Resources has raised more than $300,000. It has hosted Cobb's viewing …

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MUST Helps ‘Step Up Your Game’ in the Job Hunt

The one-day seminar hosted by Cobb nonprofits emphasizes interview skills, making a good first impression, meetings with hiring professionals and maintaining a job.

Almost 50 people arrived at MUST Ministries on Sept. 13 to learn skills that will help them get a job. MUST hosted the “Step Up Your Game” event in conjunction with other non-profits in the area, including Nobis Works, Goodwill, Center for Family Resources and Cobb Works. The collaborative event was the second conference this group has coordinated. The one-day seminar emphasizes interview skills, making a good first impression, meetings with hiring professionals and maintaining a job. In addition, some participants were selected for makeovers complete with hair, make-up and interview outfits. “This conference has had a high impact on the participants,” according to Beth Ray, Director of Employment Services at MUST. She cited several …

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CFR Unveils Improvements to Cambridge Woods Apartments

Marietta's Center for Family Resources recognizes Balfour Beatty Construction and unveils Improvements to Cambridge Woods Apartments.

On Monday, June 18, The Center for Family Resources hosted a recognition luncheon at Cambridge Woods Apartments to unveil the recent improvements made to the property provided by Balfour Beatty Construction. CFR welcomed leadership from Balfour Beatty Construction as well as several of the project managers and staff, representatives from Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and Cobb County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Office and CFR staff and board members. “I am grateful for the opportunity to partner with The Center for Family Resources in the revitalization of the Cambridge Woods Apartments,” Vicki James, Vice President for Balfour Beatty Construction, said. “The impact our team has made through our work here has …

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Oscar Night Raises $290,000 for Center for Family Resources

The Center for Family Resources has helped thousands of low-income families with temporary financial and food assistance, employment, education and housing services.

The Center for Family Resources hosted Atlanta’s only officially-sanctioned Oscar Night America party, an annual fundraiser event, that raised more than $290,000 with all proceeds supporting the mission and work of CFR on Sunday, Feb. 26. Guests were greeted by paparazzi and the evening’s red carpet host, Veronica Waters of WSB- Radio. Designed in two parts, the event featured an exclusive Sponsors Dinner before the broadcast of the 84th Annual Academy Awards and the Viewing Party.    “Robin and I were absolutely blown away with the event presentation,” said John Moore, co-chair, in a press release. “The best part of all was raising money in these difficult economic times for such a worthwhile cause. Thanks all around to all the many …

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Banks Collect for Holiday Toy Drive

The Marietta Johnson Ferry Bank of North Georgia supported the Center for Family Resources, and the Marietta Roswell Street location supported Cobb Christmas.

Bank of North Georgia and Bank of Coweta, two divisions of Synovus Bank, hosted a Holiday Toy Drive from Nov. 25 through Dec. 16 at its 46 branches in metro Atlanta. Customers and local residents participated in the Holiday Toy Drive by bringing new, unwrapped toys for boys and girls to the banks. The Marietta Johnson Ferry Bank of North Georgia supported the Center for Family Resources, and the Marietta Roswell Street location supported Cobb Christmas. A total of 2,534 toys were collected through this program. Last year, 2,787 toys were collected. In a press release, Don Howard, chairman of Bank of North Georgia and Synovus Regional chief executive officer, said, "Through this special community relations initiative, our customers and team…

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Marietta Businesses Recognized for Community Service

The Sam Olens Business Community Service Award winner is Balfour Beatty Construction for their active role in the Cobb community and volunteer efforts with SafePath.

The Cobb Chamber of Commerce recognized 11 businesses, including Marietta's Cobb EMC, Comcast, SA White/Mobilized Fuels, Star-Tech and Zenith Design Group, for their community service contributions at its first Monday breakfast at the Atlanta Marriott Northwest. The annual Cobb Chamber/Georgia Trend Magazine Business Community Service Awards recognize deserving Cobb businesses for their service to the community through support of not-for-profit organizations. The honored businesses include: The 2011 Business Community Service Awards feature several changes since last year’s program, including the addition of an overall winner from the nominees. The overall winner will receive the Sam Olens Business Community Service Award, named for the …

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Oscar Night Honors CFR, First Baptist Volunteer

The 2011 Oscar Night fundraising event raised more than $277,000 for the Center for Family Resources and was attended by more than 700 guests.

On Sunday, Feb. 26, 2012, the Center for Family Resources will host Atlanta’s only officially-sanctioned Oscar Night America party. During the event, the organization will present the 2012 Founders’ Award to Lynda Teague Ausburn, in recognition of decades of committed work to her community. An annual recognition, the Center for Family Resources Founders’ Award was established to recognize a company, organization or individual who best exemplifies the work and mission of CFR as well as the spirit and vision of founders Fred Bentley, Sr., Howard Ector and Harry Holliday. “We are thrilled to honor Lynda with our 2012 Founders’ Award,” said Jeri Barr, CEO of CFR. “She has been a true friend and supporter of the organization. She is the …

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Marietta Holiday Happenings

Here is a roundup of Christmas events in Marietta.

1. The Sanders Family Christmas at Theatre in the Square will run through Jan. 1. The perennial favorite holiday show has the sunny-voiced Sanders Family back just before the beginning of World War II. They're quirky, saintly and delightfully melodic as they interpret everybody's favorite bluegrass gospel music. Back for the 13th holiday season. Recommended for the entire family ages 10 and up. 2. The Artist Attic Holiday Show and Sale takes place at the Art Place Mountain View through Dec. 17. The event includes all hand made items by TAP students, instructors and staff. 3. Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for the kick-off to the holiday season with the Christmas Tree Lighting, Thursday, Dec. 1. Festivities start at 5 p.m. in Glover Park in …

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Book Signing, Yacht Rock Revue, Sanders Family Christmas

Theatre in the Square and the Strand bring live performances to Marietta while Dupre's hosts a book signing.

1. Enjoy candlelight shopping on the square every Friday through Dec. 23. Shops stay open until 8 p.m. 2. The Cobb Christmas Thanksgiving Distribution will be at Jim Miller Park Friday through Sunday. The Center for Family Resources has been providing Thanksgiving boxes to families in need in Cobb County for 26 years. It will take nearly 70,000 food items to ensure every family served will receive everything they need for Thanksgiving. 3. Theatre in the Square presents "Sanders Family Christmas" on Sunday at 7 p.m. for the 13th holiday season. The perennial favorite holiday show has the sunny-voiced Sanders Family back just before the beginning of World War II. They're quirky, saintly and delightfully melodic as they interpret everybody's …

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Days of Giving Honors 15 Marietta Nonprofits

Wells Fargo gives $1,000 grants to 234 charities and community groups in Atlanta.

Wells Fargo team members chose 15 Marietta nonprofit groups and 234 nonprofits in all for $1,000 grants in the third year of the Days of Giving program in Atlanta.  A total of 40 groups from Cobb and surrounding areas were honored Tuesday at a breakfast at Mansour Center. The Marietta groups that received checks include: “Just the names of many groups say so much,” said Jim Lawrence, Wells Fargo’s community bank president for Cobb.  “We are proud to reach so many groups and people through this.” The company's Atlanta team members pledged $937,000 through its annual United Way and Community Support campaign, 10 percent more than last year.  Wells Fargo is also making a $600,000 corporate contribution to the United Way of Metropolitan …

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