10th annual Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil

On October 7th, Cascade House co-hosted the event with Partnership Against Domestic Violence (PADV). The vigil was held to remember those victims who lost their lives as a result of intimate partner violence. TGI Tech participants volunteered as greeters welcoming over 100 people to the event.

New volunteers to support program staff and shelter needs

• Matters of the Heart Christian Ministries will provide childcare activities to the children of Cascade House while their mothers attend life skill education and empowerment classes. Activities include homework assistance, games, story telling and dinner preparation.

• D’ Olivia will facilitate monthly W.I.S.D.O.M. workshops for the adult ladies residing at Cascade House.

• Friendship Baptist Church will participate in our Adopt-A-Room project. They are committed to providing a make-over to all rooms as families transition out, renewing the rooms for the next family’s arrival.

Thanksgiving Sponsors

Sponsors will generously provide a Thankful Feast for the families at Cascade House and they include:

• • Greater Elizabeth Baptist Church – November 18
• • TGI Tech – November 20

2010 Convocation

Faith AME Zion Church had its annual Convocation in Atlanta for the 2010 year. There outreach ministry adopted us and we were the recipients of MARTA gift cards, Kroger gift cards and Wal-Mart gift cards. The cards will be used to provide families with transportation, prescription assistance and general needs.

Georgia Aquarium

Heather Womack, Children’s Advocate, raised over $500 dollars for our children to attend the Georgia Aquarium on October 23, 2010.

EncorePlus Partners With DeKalb Medical Center

On September 18, 2010 the EncorePlus program partnered with DeKalb Medical Center Wellness on Wheels program to provide 21 free mammograms on site at the YWCA of Greater Atlanta facility. All women participating in the screening event not only received a free mammogram, but were given a 10 minute one-on-one breast cancer education session, refreshments, and a gift bag.

Nancy Grace honored as the 2010 Woman of Achievement

In a note to staff, Worldwide president Jim Walton wrote: “It is no surprise to me that an organization dedicated to social and economic change for women around the world would honor Nancy Grace. She has been a tireless advocate — publicly and privately — for justice, leadership and empowerment for all women.”

Bank of America Volunteer Project

On Saturday, October 2, 2010, Bank of America Volunteers gave their time and participated in a Community Service Project with the Early Learning Academy – Make & Take Project .  The Bank of America volunteers assisted Pre-K teachers with designing activities for the children called “Make & Take.” The project consists of pre-designed activities for children to take home. Some of the examples included: letter recognition, matching, and phonics activities. Volunteers cut out letters and pictures, color and pasted items into the folders. Volunteers also decorated bulletin boards, and labeled items in the classrooms. The make and take project was a big help for the teachers in preparation for the classrooms.