The Community Speaks — FCFC Listens
On April 27 , a group of 36 people enjoyed a casual dinner and some conversation time to discuss the needs of our community . Attendees included families served by FCFC , faith-based benevolence , school bus drivers , physician , representatives from the Latino community , high school student , single mom , night school students , school counselor , local Walmart Community Outreach , FCFC Board & staff . The event was held at the beautiful Watkins Barn and Venue .
After a very lively and open discussion among those attending , the following issues were identified by the group :
Transportation Activities for kids and families Distribution of food to people Awareness of resources Affordable housing Job Training
Communication Gap Mental Health ( access to services , and post covid needs ) Adult education Infrastructure Parking , Internet , Road repair
Cliff effect Systemic Poverty Tourist Focus of area Middle Class – where are they ? Daycare / After school care Parental non-involvement
Following the Civic Dinner , FCFC formed a Strategy Team . The Strategy Team chose to work on Mental Health issues . The activities from the Team are reported on Page 5 . The Civic Dinner will become a part of the Annual Planning process , with a Civic Dinner being held in late fall to assess the issues . These issues will then go to the Family Connection Collaborative and the Board of Directors . Whatever activities or programs that are discussed in the Strategy Team after the Civic Dinner will transfer to FCFC ’ s Annual Plan which is effective July 1-June 30 each year .
Many thanks to Watkins Barn & Venue for providing complimentary use of the facility for our Civic Dinner .
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Monthly Collaborative Aug 11 , Sept 1 , Oct 6 , Nov 3 , Dec 1 8:30 a . m . FCFC or via Zoom
Poverty 101 Four-Part Series Wednesdays in August August 4 , 11 , 18 , 25 1:00 p . m . - 3:00 p . m . Faith Presbyterian Church Registration Required : 706-374-5912
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Your Mental Health Matters Monthly Talk Series On ETC 3 TV Aug 19 , Sept 16 , Oct 21 , Nov 18 , Dec 16 3:00 p . m .
Poverty 101 : One-Day Training Friday , September 10 9:00 a . m . – 1:00 p . m . FCFC Registration required : 706-632-6063
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Mental Health First Aid Wednesday , September 15 8:30 a . m . – 4:00 p . m . FCFC Registration paid by GA Mountains Health and FCFC Limited to first 20 registrations
Community Services Conference Wednesday , October 6 9:00 a . m . – 1:00 p . m . Kiwanis Club Building
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Red Ribbon Week October 25-29 Various events all week |
Save The Date ! Christmas Tour of Homes 2021 Sunday , December 5
Ticket sales will be on-line and at United Community Bank in mid-October . You don ’ t want to miss this year ’ s event !
We are currently accepting nominations for great homes to be included on the 2021 Tour . We need 2 more fabulous homes . Please call us with your suggestions — 706.632.6063
Connections , Spring / Summer 2021 , Page 4