Paulding Family Connection

CAYA Summer Lunch is off to a great start!

In just the first four days, they have served around 2,700 lunches to children in our community.

There is still a lot of summer ahead of us, and there is much more to do. They urgently need drivers and volunteers next week to help continue serving kids and families throughout Paulding County. If you are available to help next week, especially as a driver, we need you!

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Sign up to drive:

http://cayaministries.com/drivers

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Sign up to pack lunches:

http://cayaministries.com/volunteer

This month, Paulding Paulding Public Stafety Appreciation created a "glowing" event for the entire community. This yearly event is a wonderful way to honor those who protect us. Your financial support goes directly to our local public safety heroes in their time of need. It means so much to our community heros to feel the love and support of all those that participate and come out for this fun, family night each year.

Welcome new Board members!

General Members

Tiffany Watson - Paulding District Attorney, Chief of Staff

Lisa Gibson - A Buddy's Hope, Founder

Jessica Koalenz, NCC, LPC - Tranquil Life Counseling Center, LLC, Owner

Robby Bruce - Paulding County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs, Event Coordinator

Kelly Davidson - Community Leader in Education and Social Service

Donny Pace - Paulding County Sheriff's Office

Patty Wenck - Community Advocate for Recovery Support, Author and Autism Awareness Advocate

Roger Vest - Ministry Leader, Family Connection Supporter across Counties

Renewal of Standing Members

Linda Verscharen - The Family Alliance of Paulding, Inc. Executive Director and Chair for Paulding Family Connection

Guy Scull - CareLink of Northwest Georgia, Founder, and Co-Chair for Paulding Family Connection

Erica Jordan - Paulding County Juvenile Court, Treatment Services Coordinator and Secretary for Paulding Family Connection

Ivy Capps - Paulding Child Advocacy Center, Executive Director

Jessica Edwards - Paulding Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS), Director

Tamara Vickers - Student Supports for Paulding County School District, Director

Alicia Miller, BSN,RN, CPN - Wellstar Paulding Hospital, Pediatric Emergency Department, Assistant Nurse Manager

We are confident that this Board will contribute greatly to the Mission and Vision of Paulding Family Connection and directly reflect the diverse community we all strive to encourage and support.

Thank you for all your contributions to Paulding Family Connection!

See you soon!

• Thursday, June 18

• Paulding County Administrative Building, 240 Constitution Blvd., Dallas, GA 30132

• Go to the third floor training room

• 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.

Executive Team meets at 10:30 a.m.

Save the Dates

• Saturday July 18 – Stuff the Bus – West Ridge Church & Bethany Christian Church, 9:00 a.m -1: 00 p.m., Please share and circulate the flyer.




• M-F July 20-24 – Volunteer Week – Stuff and Stage Backpacks - Use this SignUp Genius link to select times and dates to serve. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C45ABAD2CA6F5CE9-64230492-pfcback




• Saturday July 25 - Parent/Student Pickup day at Dobbins Middle School - Registration link was emailed to parents before the last day of school. As of now,there are already students registered.

Dear Collaborative Members,

Thank you for all that you are doing to make sure families have all the resources they need to thrive. Local resources may be found through our website or by using the QR code to assist families when seeking services and programs.

Michele Craig, Executive Director