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1 February 2016 IN THIS ISSUE BCM s Administration Office Under Construction Buckhead THRIFTique Prom and Tuxedo Donations Needed Upcoming Intake Training Welcome, New Board Members WELCOME TO NEW VOLUNTEERS Sam Clay Buckhead Church Tina Holden Buckhead Church Caroline Harrell Cathedral of St. Phillip William Thompson Community Volunteer Jennifer Efianayi Community Volunteer Danna Sanders Buckhead Church Jill Heiser Peachtree Presbyterian Church Volunteer Voice News Needs Training Congratulations, 70/30 Project Graduates! On December 16, 2015, 9 families graduated from Session 26 of The 70/30 Project. During this session, the graduates were able to reach their individual goals and collectively paid off more than $27,000 in debt! One client was able to pay off all of their debt and increased their credit score by 100 points by the end of the session. In attendance for the graduation celebration were the clients, their family and friends, volunteer Money Management trainers and coaches, and BCM staff members and supporters. Refreshments and cake were also provided by the Seeds of Change Society for the attendees. Thanks to the generous donations from individual donors and the Seeds of Change Society members, every graduate received a framed certificate, Money Management book, planner and a Walmart gift card. We are extremely grateful for the Money Management trainers, coaches and supporters that dedicated their time and efforts to making sure this session was a success! Pictured Left to Right: Terry and Rebecca Clements (Money Management Trainers), Cameron Griffith (Money Manage Coach), Melissa and Johnny (Program Graduates), Mary Alvarez (The 70/30 Project Manager), Daphne Walker (Executive Director), and Eloise Williams (Services Director).

2 Emergency Assistance Reminders A New Database is Coming! We are excited to share that BCM will be launching a new client services database within the next month. The staff has been working hard to finalize the system and look forward to sharing more information with all volunteers very soon! January Volunteer of the Month CONGRATULATIONS, BETSY DUFFEY! Betsy joined BCM in 2014 as a Food Pantry volunteer. In the beginning of last year, Betsy began serving as a weekly Monday morning Hospitality volunteer. It s a joy to serve with Betsy who has a calm, warm spirit that comforts our clients and staff. Intake Volunteers: It s update time! Please make sure every client s file is updated with the following: Update form and white label. - Current lease or 2 pieces of official mail. If a client does not have a current lease on file, please ask for a new lease or 2 pieces of official mail (within the last 2 months). Thank you, Betsy! Nominate someone today to be the February Volunteer of the Month by ing your nomination to tiffanybanks@bcmatlanta.org. - ID for the household. Please remember to put the copies of photo ids, birth certificates or social security cards that are in the client s file in the front of the file after the update form. Food Pantry Volunteers: If bags of dried beans are not available, please substitute with a can of beans (1can = 1 bag). We have a lot of can beans on the shelves that we do not want to expire or go to waste. Also, packages of rice can be substituted with boxes of pasta, Hamburger Helper or other pasta meals. THRIFTique Volunteers: The next volunteer meeting with Robyn is scheduled for Friday, February 12th from 9:00am to 9:45am. BCM's Administration Office Under Construction Good news! The kitchen and flooring is now being repaired on the administration side of the building. Please excuse our appearance while we re under construction and make the necessary repairs. Also, we are asking all volunteers to please enter the building using the Client Service door. Thank you for your understanding and support! BCM Staff

3 BCM FOOD MINISTRY February Food Drives Cathedral of St. Philip Northside Church Peachtree Presbyterian Preschool Brookhaven Presbyterian Northside Drive Baptist Peachtree Baptist January Donors Peachtree Baptist Church Wieuca Baptist Church Mt. Paran Church of God Peachtree Road United Methodist Preschool Peachtree Presbyterian Church Peachtree United Methodist Preschool Holy Spirit Catholic Church Rob Baskin Thank You! Got Food? Join Together to Feed the Hungry! BCM s food pantry is stocked with food items that are donated by our church partners, volunteers and community members. Hosting a food drive is a fun and easy way to help BCM serve the hungry in our community. Food donations can be dropped off at BCM s pantry Monday - Friday between 10am and 4pm. Prom Dress and Tuxedo Donations Needed On March 12, 2016, Buckhead THRIFTique will host its annual Prom Dress and Tuxedo giveaway. As we prepare for the event, we are in need of a variety of formal wear donations. Your donations will make it possible for BCM to provide free clothing and accessories to students in need so they can attend their prom in style! We are currently collecting formal dresses, shoes, and tuxedos in all sizes, especially plus sizes (14 to 22). See below for a list of our most critical needs for the Prom Giveaway: Formal Dresses (All sizes, especially plus sizes) Tuxedos or Men s suits Heels/Dress Shoes (All sizes, especially larger sizes) Formal wear accessories: jewelry, purses, ties/ bowties, cuff links, etc. Donations can be taken straight to Buckhead THRIFTique 800 Miami Circle, Suite 160 Atlanta, GA Monday - Saturday from 10am - 4pm

4 BCM Welcomes New 2016 Board Members BCM is excited to add the following members to our Board of Trustees. Welcome, and thank you so much for your service! Elizabeth Bresnahan Cathedral of Christ the King Terry Clements At-Large Shirley Davis At-Large Al Mullins Cathedral of St. Phillip BCM Intake Training Are you interested in learning more about BCM s client intake process and how to become an intake volunteer? BCM will host a group intake volunteer training on Thursday, February 11th from 9:30am to 11:00am. During the training, BCM staff members will review the role and expectations of an intake volunteer, best practices for working with clients and provide opportunities to role play with other attendees. Training is required for all new intake volunteers so sign-up today! Limited space is available! Stephen Newland Buckhead Church Linda Outlaw Northside UMC Laura Warren Northside UMC VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE 25% OFF ONE ITEM AT BUCKHEAD THRIFTique Name: Date : Present coupon to cashier prior to purchase. Not valid for sale items. No cash value. Valid for only one item. Expires 2/29/2016 To sign-up for the training, please Tiffany at tiffanybanks@bcmatlanta.org. Volunteers Needed! BCM has a need for volunteer support in the following areas: Helpline: Monday Morning (10am to 1pm) Intake: Thursday & Friday Afternoon (1pm to 4pm) Thrift Store: Wednesday & Thursday Afternoon (1pm to 4pm) tiffanybanks@bcmatlanta.org for more details!

5 SHIFT HOURS Early : 10-1 Late: 1-4 except Thurs (see schedule) BCM Emergency Assistance Schedule February 2016 Help = Helpline Hosp = Hospitality Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Help/ Hosp EARLY Mary/Betsy D. (Hosp.) HELP/HELP(Hosp) Charlotte/Judith S.(Hosp) LATE Betty C. (Hosp.) Jane C. (Hosp.) Jill C./Judy B. (Hosp.) Donna R./ Tricia W. (Hosp.) Tracy R. (Hosp.) Intake EARLY Brown K, Bonnie S., Joan M. Herb S, Andy, Mary Janet, Linda Brown K, Laurie S., HELP 1-4: Robin R., Gail O., Rosine, HELP LATE Rosine, HELP Dixon, Reba, HELP Debbie A., HELP, HELP 4:00-7:00: Caroline H. HELP, HELP Help/ Hosp EARLY Michelle/Betsy D. (Hosp.) Margie/HELP (Hosp) Charlotte/Judith S.(Hosp) LATE Betty C. (Hosp.) Jane C. (Hosp.) Jill C./Judy B. (Hosp.) Donna R./ Tricia (Hosp.) HELP (Hosp.) Intake EARLY Brown K, Anne N., Bonnie S. Herb S, Andy, Mary Janet, Linda Brown K, Laurie S., HELP LATE Rosine N., Bonnie C. Dixon, Bobbie, Reba Debbie A., Brooks H., Joanne J., Linda O. 1-4: Robin R., Gail O., Rosine, HELP 4:00-7:00: Caroline H. Torri B., HELP Help/ Hosp EARLY Najah/Betsy D. (Hosp.) Margie/HELP (Hosp) HELP/Judith S.(Hosp) LATE Betty C. (Hosp.) Jane C. (Hosp.) Jill/Judy B. (Hosp.) Donna R./HELP(Hosp.) Tracy R. (Hosp.) Intake EARLY Brown K, Anne N., Bonnie S. Herb S, Andy, Mary Janet, Linda, Rosine Brown K, Laurie S., HELP 1-4: Gail O., Rosine, HELP, HELP LATE Rosine N., Eleanor S. Dixon, Bobbie, Reba, Janet Q. Brooks H., Linda O., Debbie A. 4:00-7:00: Caroline H. HELP, HELP Help/ Hosp EARLY Tiffany/Betsy D. (Hosp.) Margie/HELP (Hosp) Charlotte/Judith S.(Hosp) LATE Betty C. (Hosp.) Jane C. (Hosp.) Jill C./Judy B. (Hosp.) Donna R./ Tricia W. (Hosp.) HELP (Hosp.) Intake EARLY Brown K, Anne N., Bonnie S. Herb S, Andy, Mary Janet, Linda Brown K, Michele W., Laurie 1-4: Robin R., Gail O., Rosine, S. HELP LATE Rosine N., Bonnie C. Reba, Dixon, Bobbie Brooks H., Linda O., Joanne J., 4:00-7:00: Caroline H. Torri B., HELP Debbie A.

6 SHIFT HOURS Early : 10-1 Late: 1-4 except Thurs (see schedule) Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Shopping, Bread: Barbara C. Admin, Data Entry: EARLY Data Entry: HELP Gary B. Gary B. LATE Bill W. Food Pantry: EARLY HELP, HELP Anges C., Frankie F. Elise, David B. Covenantant Presbyterian David B. Group LATE Martha H., Judy W., Ted K. HELP, HELP Susan, Ted K. Dottie T., Scott D. Kip T., Bridget D., Len D., Bente S Shopping, Bread: Julie H. Admin, Data EARLY Data Entry: HELP Admin: Helen F. Data Entry: HELP Gary B. Gary B. Entry: Data Entry: HELP LATE Admin: Mary Ann L., Gail T. Bill W. Food Pantry: EARLY HELP, HELP Anges C., Frankie F. Elise, David B. HELP, HELP David B. LATE Martha H., Judy W., Ted K. HELP, HELP Susan, Ted K. Dottie T., Scott D. Kip T., Bridget D., Len D., Bente S Shopping, Bread: Barbara C. Admin, Data Entry: BCM Support Schedule FEBRUARY 2016 EARLY Data Entry: HELP Data Entry: HELP Gary B. Gary B. LATE Bill W. Food Pantry: EARLY HELP, HELP Anges C., Frankie F. Elise, David B. HELP, HELP David B. LATE Martha H., Judy W., Ted K. HELP, HELP Susan, Ted K. Dottie T., Scott D. Kip T., Bridget D., Len D., Bente S Shopping, Bread: Julie H. Admin, Data Entry: EARLY Data Entry: HELP Admin: Helen F. Data Entry: HELP Gary B., Judith S. Gary B. LATE Admin: Mary Ann L., Gail T. Bill W. Food Pantry: EARLY HELP, HELP Anges C., Frankie F. Elise, David B. HELP, HELP David B. LATE Martha H., Judy W., Ted K. HELP, HELP Susan, Ted K. Dottie T., Scott D. Kip T., Bridget D., Len D., Bente S

7 SHIFT HOURS Early : 10-1 Late: 1-4 Buckhead THRIFTique February 2016 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Mgr Robyn Robyn Robyn Robyn Robyn, Mary F Suzanne P. AM Lee S., Larry C, Leslie R., Julia H. PM Leanne B., Ann B., HELP Miriam T., Ann M., HELP Meryl D., Louise C., Mary M., Jennifer Charlotte P, Judy L, Bob, Mary Ellen M. Corrie W, Juanita H, Patsy P., Ann G., John W. Anne A., Judy G., Bill S. Judy W., Truanna, Amanda Evelyn K., Denise J., HELP Frannie D, Jennifer, Corliss N, Cassidy C. Tumani S., HELP, HELP Carlotta P, Mercedes M., HELP Mgr Robyn Robyn Robyn Robyn Robyn, Mary F Robyn H. AM Lee S., Larry C, Leslie R., Miriam T., Ann M., HELP Charlotte P, Judy L, Bob, Mary Ellen M. PM Leanne B., Ann B., Tina H. Meryl D., Louise C., Mary M., Jennifer Judy W., Mary Kate H, Jennifer K., Truanna, Amanda Corrie W, Juanita H, Helen M., Anne G., Patsy P., John W. Anne A., Judy G. Evelyn K., Denise J., HELP Frannie D, Jennifer, Corliss N, Cassidy C. Tumani S., HELP, HELP Carlotta P, Mercedes M., HELP Mgr Robyn Robyn Robyn Robyn Robyn, Mary F Suzanne P. AM Lee S., Larry C, Leslie R. Miriam T., Susan N., HELP Judy L, Bob, Mary Ellen M. Corrie W, Juanita H, Helen M., Anne G., Patsy P., John W. Anne A., Judy G., Bill S. Tumani S., HELP, HELP PM Leanne B., Ann B., HELP Meryl D., Louise C., Mary M., Jennifer Judy W., Truanna, Amanda Evelyn K., Denise J., HELP Frannie D, Jennifer, Corliss N, Cassidy C. Carlotta P, Mercedes M., HELP Mgr Robyn Robyn Robyn Robyn Robyn, Mary F Suzanne P. AM Lee S., Larry C, Leslie R. Miriam T., Susan N., HELP Judy L, Bob, Mary Ellen M., Susan N. PM Leanne B., Ann B., HELP Mgr Robyn AM Lee S., Larry C, Leslie R. PM Leanne B., Ann B., HELP 29 Meryl D., Louise C., Mary M., Jennifer Judy W., Mary Kate H, Jennifer K., Truanna, Amanda Corrie W, Juanita H, Helen M., Anne G., Patsy P., John W. Anne A., Judy G. Evelyn K., Denise J., HELP Frannie D, Jennifer, Corliss N, Cassidy C. Jenny, Tumani Carlotta P, Mercedes M., HELP

8 The Murray Building 2847 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta, GA Staff Phone Extensions Mary Alvarez-Hall 117 Tiffany Banks 111 Mary Brannon 124 Najah Douglass 102 Michelle Ramirez Haynie 118 Sue E. Holec 125 Robyn Hazelrigs (404) Julie Levy 122 Daphne Walker 129 Eloise Williams 112 Do you follow BCM on Facebook and Twitter? Help to spread the word about BCM by interacting with us on Facebook and Twitter. Just a simple click can expose your followers to the work we are doing at BCM, growing our reach in the community and getting more people involved. Joining us on social media is a great way to stay connected with BCM and share your volunteer experience! WE