Two Sisters Help Others Through Backpack Drive
For the past four years, ten-year-old Elena and six-year-old Isa, with the help of their mom Ligia, have collected backpacks and supplies for NFCC’s Back to School program. This year, they had an ambitious goal of 75 backpacks and enough supplies to fill them. Using social media and word of mouth, Ligia encouraged their […]
Nichole: A Single Mom Finds Support Through a Challenging Time
As a social worker with a professional career and a master’s degree, Nichole, a Johns Creek resident, never thought she’d need to ask for assistance. In 2019, she relocated to Georgia from New Jersey with her two sons, ages 20 and 15, looking for a fresh start. She moved with a modest amount in her […]
Curtis Earns GED in Record Time
When Curtis dropped out of high school, he wasn’t thinking much about his future plans. He says that it took a while to get to a place where he could begin assessing his next steps. Once he did, there was no stopping him. Curtis set four goals; get his GED (General Educational Development Test), earn a […]
Hundreds Turn Out for NFCC’s Birthday Bash!
North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) celebrated 40 years of service with a community celebration on Friday, June 23, 2023, at its Thrift Shop parking. The event drew around 300 attendees, including NFCC supporters, staff and Board members, local church leaders and other community members. “We couldn’t celebrate forty years of service to North Fulton without […]
NFCC Assists Alpharetta Senior Facing High Prices on Food, Rent and More
83 year-old Patricia may be retired from her career as an occupational therapist and educator, but she has plenty to keep her busy. An author of several books, the Alpharetta resident is currently leading a group called Sage Elders in writing a book of faith-centered stories. Patricia is also a member of the Writer’s Guild […]
Kelly’s Journey: From Struggling to Thriving
Kelly recently took part in NFCC’s workforce development program. Kelly spoke with us about her experience with the job coaching program and shared how NFCC helped her and her children navigate a financial crisis many years ago. Kelly found herself in a difficult situation 15 years ago when she and her husband divorced. She […]
Meet Sandy: Q & A with the New Executive Director
Welcome, Sandy! Tell us a bit about yourself. Thank you! I’m very happy to be here. Before coming to NFCC, I served as the executive director of the Atlanta Children’s Shelter for 13 years. I have a law degree and have worked with vulnerable populations for much of my career. Family is very important to […]
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Activities
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week – November 12-20, 2022 Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week falls just before Thanksgiving and can be a powerful opportunity to help children better understand some of the complex issues surrounding poverty. As you take time to consider what you are thankful for, you might also allow time to reflect on the […]
Alpharetta Neighborhood’s Monthly Food Drive Helps Stock the Pantry
Academy Park is a neighborhood committed to giving back to the community. For more than five years, the Alpharetta-based townhome development has been organizing monthly food drives for NFCC. Each month their drives bring in around 1,000 items. When resident Susan Massey moved in two years and wanted to get more involved, she learned about […]
NFCC Announces Sandra Holiday as New Executive Director
North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC) recently announced the selection of Sandra Holiday as its new Executive Director. In this key leadership role, Sandy will lead the nonprofit organization in its mission to ease hardship and foster financial stability in the community. She will begin her new role on November 28, 2022, taking the place of Mary Good, who has been serving as Interim Executive Director since July 2022.
‘Don’t Give Up’: Mother of Three Earns GED
Don’t give up. That is the advice Jessica, one of our newest GED graduates, would give others working toward passing the GED exams. As a mother of three girls, she has a busy, full life. Making time to study was hard. For Jessica, it was worth the hard work and sacrifice to follow her dream […]
Behind the Scenes at the Thrift Shop
What happens when the toaster you no longer need leaves your trunk? You know when you donate to the Thrift Shop you contribute to NFCC operations and programs, but you might be surprised how many helping hands are involved. First, Donor Door Supervisor, Rodney Hilliard inspects your toaster. If it’s in good condition, he passes […]