Doing Good in the ’Hood

Doing Good in the ’Hood Lend a hand to local causes

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GRACEPOINT School raised $77,394 during the Slime A Teacher spring fundraiser. The money is being used to

provide tuition assistance to

students in need. The mission of

GRACEPOINT School is to equip dyslexic students with the skills needed to develop into independent and confident learners. 570 Piedmont Rd. gracepointschool.org

2Enduring Hearts funds research that increases the longevity of pediatric heart transplant patients and betters the circumstances for children living with a new heart. The organization is looking for volunteers to

help with charity

events, such as their annual Bourbon Gala & Auction. 1205 Johnson Ferry Rd., Ste. 136-329. enduringhearts.org

3Lillian’s Arms Limited offers families a range of programs to improve their quality of life, including homeownership assistance, nutritional advice and financial advisory services. The organization needs volunteer

mental health and wellness counselors, tutors/mentors

and community members to help distribute food. 2820 Lassiter Rd., Bldg. B, Ste. 200. lilliansarms.org

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On August 7, runners met at the McCleskey

East Cobb YMCA

to run the 16th annual

Dog Days 5K Run.

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of East Cobb, the Dog Days 5K is a yearly event that raises money for charities both locally and internationally. Since the race’s inception, it has raised over $500,000. dogdaysrun.com

5Do you have an old car that’s taking up valuable driveway real estate? Consider donating it to the Tommy Nobis Center to help support its

mission of providing disabled individuals with the tools, training

and support they need to obtain meaningful employment. 1480 Bells Ferry Rd. tommynobiscenter.org my