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Holiday Gift Guide - Season of Giving
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ASIAN AMERICAN RESOURCE FOUNDATION INC.3635 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Duluth www.aarcatl.org “Empowering Families in Need”
1. Warm blankets 2. Winter coats 3. Toiletry/hygiene items 4. Food 5. Adult/kids clothing
CREATIVE ENTERPRISES
701 Hi Hope Lane, Lawrenceville www.creativeenterprises.org
1. Awning in front of building where buses unload to protect clients from the elements.
2. Tall heavy duty chairs for clients to work at high table in the workshop.
3. School supplies for our clients to use for classes such as notebook and printer paper, construction paper, pens, pencils, markers, notebooks, staplers, pencil sharpeners, rulers, etc.
4. Gift cards to take 10 clients at a time into the community for restaurants or shopping.
5. Scholarship for a client to attend Creative Enterprises for $75 per day.
DULUTH CO-OP PO Box 1974, 3395 Fox St., Duluth 770-623-9563 duluthco-op.org
1. $25 Walmart gift cards (used for gifts, food and gas)
2. Wrapping paper for Duluth Co-op Christmas
Shop 3. Educational children’s toys 4. Stocking hats and gloves for children (all ages) 5. Sports balls
GEORGIA CARES
PO Box 724197, Atlanta, 404-602-0068 www.gacares.org “Ensuring that child sex trafficking victims receive quality care and services in the State of Georgia.”
1. $25 gift cards from stores like Kroger, Target or Walmart for each youth on our active case load (about 250).
2. Socks. Goal is a gift card and two pairs of socks for each of the 250 on our active case load.
SEASON OF GIVING
If you use social media, you might have seen something this week about #GivingTuesday, celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. This global day of giving encourages people to share their time or resources with charitable organizations.
Many nonprofit organizations throughout Gwinnett could still benefit from that charitable spirit. Several partner agencies of the Gwinnett Coalition for Health and Human Services have compiled holiday wish lists.
GUIDE, INC. (GWINNETT UNITED IN DRUG EDUCATION, INC.)750 South Perry Street, Suite 310, Lawrenceville 678-377-4131 guideinc.org “Working together for safe and healthy communities”
1. White and pastel copy paper 2. Individually packaged snacks (chips, trail mix, fruit snacks, etc) 3. Coffee, hot tea bags, sweeteners, paper coffee cups 4. Amazon, Target or Kroger gift cards 5. Travel size toiletries, lip balm, sunscreen, hand sanitizer, etc.
GWINNETT COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE2900 University Parkway, Lawrenceville 770-619-6671 gwinnettcountysheriff.com
1. Coats and jackets for men and women 2. Toiletries and hygiene items 3. Small blankets 4. Socks 5. Non-perishable food items
GWINNETT DIVISION OF FAMILY AND CHILDREN SERVICES95 Constitution Blvd. Suite 400, Lawrenceville 678-518-5600 770-390-4134 (Contact: Lori-Ann J. Spears) dhs.georgia.gov “Stronger Families for a Stronger Georgia”
1. Car Seats for infants and toddlers 2. Pack N Plays 3. New underwear for teens: male and female
(adult sizes) 4. Snacks for children waiting at court 5. New shoes/sneakers for teens coming into custody
For more nonprofit wish lists, see pages 2C and 3C.
GWINNETT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY 52 Gwinnett Drive, Suite B, Lawrenceville 770-931-8080 habitatgwinnett.org “A world where everyone has a decent place to live”
1. Gas powered blower with gas can or electric blower with 100-foot extension cord
2. Painting supplies: Two dozen paint brushes, roller covers, paint trays and small buckets 3. Saws: One reciprocating and one circular 4. Ten of each: flat head screw drivers and Philips head screw drivers 5. 15 hammers
GWINNETT LEGAL AID324 W. Pike Street, Suite 200, Lawrenceville atlantalegalaid.org “Gwinnett Legal Aid helps low-income people meet basic needs through free civil legal services and legal education.”
1. Laptop 2. Classification legal folders (6-section and 4-section) 3. Colored paper (light blue, light green and gold) 4. Roll bag to carry laptop with paper files 5. Hand lotion, Lysol cans, Lysol wipes
Your generosity helps us treat malnutrition, provide vaccines, and assist people caught in armed conflict.
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SEASON OF GIVING
Wish lists continued from page 1C. For more, see page 3C.
HEARTS FOR FAMILIES2330 Scenic Highway S. Ste 305, Snellville 770.972.3664 www.heartsforfamilies.org
1. Scholarships for people to attend parenting classes ($25 per 2-hour session per family/most classes are 12 to 21 sessions to complete the program, depending on the specific program they take)
2. Scholarships for people to be certified in parenting program facilitation ($3,500 for one person to go through 80 hours of training)
3. Parenting class supplies: (markers, paper, craft supplies, etc.) $30 per family per program
4. Program facilitation training supplies: (flip charts, markers, training workbooks, folders, etc.) $35 per training participant
5. Food for community work group meetings to support workgroup volunteers regarding community planning, training, and activities — $10 per volunteer per meeting
HUDGENS CENTER FOR ART & LEARNING6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Bldg. 300, Duluth 770-822-5893 thehudgens.org “Bringing arts leaders, lovers and learners together through quality arts programs and exhibitions.”
1. Twelve packs of Crayola colored pencils for chemo kits 2. Eight-pack of Crayola crayons for chemo kits 3. 3- page 9 x 12 sketchbooks for chemo kits. 4. 11-count Huggies wipes for toddler Fridays/Farm Days 5. Class pack of Elmer’s glue sticks for toddler Fridays/Farm
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H.O.P.E, INC. (HELPING OTHER PEOPLE BE EMPOWERED)P.O. Box 3166, Duluth 678-643-5542 hopbe.org “Bridging the gap between poverty and HOPE by providing rent & childcare assistance, financial training, and counseling to our single parents in college working to obtain a college degree”
1. Five gift certificates for private tutoring companies in metro Atlanta to gift private tutors for middle and high school kids
2. Fifteen $100 Walmart gift cards to help 15 single-parent families with groceries this holiday season
3. A laptop for a single parent of three whose laptop broke and can’t be repaired
4. A $500 donation for our program holiday dinner to help provide dinner and gifts to our 15 single parents and 36 children
HI-HOPE SERVICE CENTER
882 Hi-Hope Road, Lawrenceville 770.963.8694 hihopecenter.org “Hope in the Heart of Gwinnett”
1. Athletic equipment – outdoor and indoor 2. New Wii – for rainy days when we are unable to go outside and exercise 3. Karaoke machine/equipment – to expand our musical program 4. Wheelchair scale 5. Blankets for our five residential homes
KBD KEMPO KARATE P.O. 1875 Dacula 404-218-4248 www.kokorobushido.com “We choose harmony, but We Will Survive”
JUDY HOUSE MINISTRY1475 Buford Dr. 403-153, Lawrenceville 678-752-8731 judyhouse.org “Reconciling the Disconnected”
1. Pots and pans 2. Cleaning supplies 3. Laundry soaps 4. Canned foods
1. Reach more people with our community services 2. Help more people with our community services 3. Liaisons, backers, supporters, partners, donors, sponsors and contributors to help fulfill our mission and cause.
4. Skilled marketers and promoters to help bring more exposure to our community services, mission and cause.
5. Financial provisions and resources to make all mentioned here possible to fulfill our mission and cause to the community.
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SEASON OF GIVING
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2018
Wish lists continued from page 2C.
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LAWRENCEVILLE COOPERATIVE MINISTRY 52 Gwinnett Drive, Lawrenceville 770-339-7887 www.lawrencevilleco-op.org “One CAN make a difference!”
1. Winter foods – soup, oatmeal and canned meat 2. Dollar Tree laundry soap and dish soap 3. Feminine products 4. Shampoo, soap and toothpaste 5. Winter gloves of all sizes
MENDING THE GAP INC.52 Gwinnett Drive, Suite D, Lawrenceville 404-729-5185 www.mendingthegap.org “Transforming Generations”
1. Incontinence pads and underwear for women and men 2. A small microwave 3. Gift cards for Walmart, grocery stores and gas stations 4. Disinfectant wipes 5. Folding chairs
MERCY SEED FOOD PANTRY
4000 Five Forks Trickum Road, Lilburn 770-925-8600 www.newmerciescc.org “Come experience God’s new mercies!”
1. Socks for seniors in nursing homes. 2. New stuffed animals for bingo prizes for seniors. 3. Canned goods, non-perishable and snack food items for food pantry. 4. Volunteer appreciation gifts (i.e. mugs, hats, tumblers w/straws, glasses, coasters, etc.) 5. Hats and gloves for youth of all ages.
NAVIGATE RECOVERY GWINNETT 52 Gwinnett Drive Suite A, Lawrenceville 678-743-1808 www.navigaterecovery.org “Our vision is a community that treats addiction as a chronic condition and those that suffer with dignity and respect.” 1. Coffee supplies 2. Free-standing coat rack 3. Movable/portable podium that holds laptop for meetings 4. Water cooler with one-year service for meetings 5. Flat screen, 42-inch TV for conference room
POSITIVE IMPACT HEALTH CENTERS 3350 Breckinridge Blvd, Suite 200, Duluth 678-990-6415 (Karen Cross, Director of Client Services) .positiveimpacthealthcenters.org “Client centered care for the HIV community to have a life worth loving.” 1. Cases of Ensure or Enlive (nutritional supplements) 2. Gift cards for gas, groceries, toiletries, over-the-counter medications 3. Scarves, hats and gloves 4. Walmart or Target gift cards 5. Blankets
Holiday on the Square
MOSAIC GEORGIA (FORMERLY SEXUAL ASSAULT CENTER AND CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER)P.O. Box 1329, Duluth, GA 30096 770-497-9122 mosaicgeorgia.org “Health/Safety/Justice”
1. Snacks such as Lance crackers, small chip bags, etc.
2. Copy paper, letter size file folders (3-tab) in yellow, orange, pink, red, blue, purple, green.
3. Coloring books for all ages even adult, colored pencils. 4. Small dolls or toys for girls age 5-12. 5. Bottled water
PARTNERSHIP AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE770-339-9160 www.padv.org “To end the crime of intimate partner violence and empower its survivors”
1. Snacks for children 2. Household items (bleach, mops, brooms, dustpans, toilet paper, paper towels, dish and laundry soap) 3. Copy paper 4. White linens (twin sheet sets, towels and wash rags) 5. Gift cards for gas (for our clients’ transportation needs)
THE SALVATION ARMY OF GWINNETT3455 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville 770-724-1660 www.salvationarmyatlanta.org “Dong the most good”
1. Shelf stable, in date holiday foods and or volunteers to pack and distribute holiday food boxes for struggling households
2. New toys and school clothing for children of all ages and/ or volunteers to pack & distribute holiday gift bags for families in need
3. Gifts for seniors (i.e.; new lotions and other toiletries, new scarves, hats, socks, gloves, blankets, etc.) and/or volunteers to pack and distribute holiday gift bags for seniors in need
4. Volunteers to ring bells at Salvation Army Kettles to collect funds for those in need at various holiday mall and store locations in Gwinnett
5. New winter coats, hats, scarves and gloves for adults and children
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Visit with Santa
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SPECTRUM AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP5167 Belmore Ct., Suwanee 770-617-8775 www.atl-spectrum.com “Improving lives with autism support, education and resources”
1. Craft supplies (glue, paper, googly eyes, stickers, scissors, markers) 2. Playdough, cutters and tools for making playdough shapes 3. Bean bag chairs 4. Projector and portable screen 5. Lego sets
WELLSPRING LIVING1040 Boulevard SE, Suite M, Atlanta 404-948-4673 www.wellspringliving.org “Transforming lives of those at risk or victimized by sexual exploitation.” 1. $50 VISA gift cards 2. $50 Walmart gift cards 3. Adult-size fleece blankets 4. Child-size fleece blankets
WHY NOT MINISTRIES
SPECIAL KNEADS AND TREATS, INC.
156 Scenic Highway, Lawrenceville www.specialkneadsandtreats.org “Everyone needs to Be needed” 1. Confectionary 10x powdered sugar 2. Sponsor a birthday cake 3. HVAC in storage rooms 4. Walk-in freezer 5. Building and property payoff
PO Box 466565, Lawrenceville 770-822-5754 www.helpsingleparents.com Why Not Ministries helps provide shelter for homeless and nearly homeless single parent families.
1. Hotel vouchers for families 2. Gift cards for food for families 3. A free location for a silent auction event in Gwinnett County 4. Gift cards for our silent auction 5. Volunteers to write grants and work on fundraisers
Motivate yourself
Do you have trouble getting started?
Whether it’s writing a report, scoping a big IT project, or simply welling up the energy to clean out your closet, many of us procrastinate because we’re simply not in the mood to start.
As a writer, I’m well acquainted with the perils of procrastination. I try to convince myself that surfing the web is getting me into the right state of mind. But, let’s be honest, those cute cat videos are not bumping my analytic skills or my word count. A writer friend confesses, “My house gets really clean whenever I’m writing a book.”
Getting started is increasingly challenging in our quick switch world where interruptions and distractions divert our focus and endless online information constantly calls our name.
But when you switch from one thing to the next with no transition time in between, your mind and body rebel. How many times have you been five minutes into a meeting before you actually settled in to consider the topic?
So how do you stay focused on what really matters?
The key is being proactive about managing your own state, the physical and mental way you show up for what matters most.
When I work with executive coaching clients, I ask them to identify their high stakes interactions and tasks. These are the regularly recurring events that are critical for success. It may be team meetings, coaching situations, writing reports, or greeting your family at the end of the day. There should be no more than 5 to 7.
Then, identify tools to get into the right state for each task. For team meetings, it might be two minutes reviewing strategic priorities. Writing reports might need a great playlist to get fingers tapping on the keyboard. For family time it might be 10 seconds in the car to breathe and let the day go before entering the door. It’s whatever it takes to get the person in the right headspace FAST.
I created this methodology when I realized I was not always bringing my best self to my own highest priority moments. I was scheduling my days too tightly. I was hopping on calls unprepared, and as a result it often took several minutes for me to get focused and fully engaged. I wasn’t horrible, but I wasn’t compelling, either.
I identified my own critical job performance areas, and created two-minute tools to get myself into the right state of mind quickly. They included:
Proposal writing. I look at client website for emotive words, stand, stretch, play disco music, and write the headers first.
Forget Perfect
Lisa McLeod
Coaching phone calls. I pull up a photo of the client, scan the notes from the last call, and ask myself, what’s possible for this person?
Family time. I dance to “Let it Go” from “Frozen,” cast off the day, and start with a smile and a heartfelt question.
I’m a creature of habit. If I want to change habits, I need prompting and tools. So I create a set of small cards on a circular ring. Each card has a critical moment on the front and the tools on the back.
I look at the cards every single day. It’s made a huge difference in my ability to transition quickly and show up as my best self. My clients experience similar results.
Life is filled with moments. You get to choose how you show up for those moments.
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A+ Wing 1500 Pleasant Hill Road, Suite 117, Duluth .............................. 96 Arby’s 2697 Main St. W., Snellville ....................................................... 94 Armando’s 3170 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Duluth ................................... 98 Cham Sa Rang 2550 Pleasant Hill Road, Suite 201, Duluth ............................. 96 Costa Azul Mexican Seafood 1200 Rockbridge Road, Norcross ............................................ 81 Courtyard by Marriott 6235 McDonough Drive, Norcross .......................................... 88 Don Bonachon Bar and Grill 4369 Suwanee Dam Road, Suite 105, Suwanee ................. 100 Frankie’s The Steakhouse and The 1818 Club 6500 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 300, Duluth .......................... 100 Home2Suites by Hilton Atlanta Norcross 5800 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Norcross ............................... 95 I Luv Pho 2059 Scenic Highway, Suite 117, Snellville ............................... 22 Kitchen 25 1350 Boggs Road N.W., Suite No. 4, Duluth ........................... 90 McDonald’s 7070 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Norcross ......................................... 90 Seo Ra Beol 3040 Steve Reynolds Blvd., Duluth .......................................... 83 Sushi Yoko Japanese Restaurant 7124 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Norcross ............................... 90 Taste of Thai 5775 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Suite 140, Norcross ........................ 85 Taste of Sweet and Spicy 1956 Duluth Highway, Suite A107, Lawrenceville..................... 93 Texas Roadhouse 3710 Buford Drive, Buford ....................................................... 100 The Breaded Pig Food Truck 3795 Presidential Parkway, Atlanta .......................................... 96 Udipi Cafe 3300 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Duluth ................................... 98 Varsity — Gwinnett 6045 Dawson Blvd., Norcross .................................................. 95 Waffle House 2250 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Duluth ................................... 87 Waffle House 2915 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road, Suwanee ....................... 95
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Wendy’s 1615 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth ............................................. 100 Wow Poke N Juice 1030 Old Peachtree Road N.W., Suite 204, Lawrenceville ... 100
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Arby’s No. 5044 2365 Pleasant Hill Road, Duluth .............................................. 89 Bonefish Grill 3420 Buford Drive, Buford ...................................................... 100 Club Miami 2077 Beaver Ruin Road, Suite 140, Norcross ....................... 100 Dave and Busters 4000 Venture Drive, Duluth ....................................................... 96 Eastside Station 2166 Highpoint Road, Snellville ................................................ 98 Four Forks and Madcaps 3140 Main St., Duluth................................................................ 93 Four Guys Seafood 1630 Pleasant Hill Road, Suite 160, Duluth ........................... 100 Hammerheads Seafood and Sports Grille 415 Peachtree Industrial Blvd., Suite 100, Suwanee .............. 82 The Juicy Crab 2205 Pleasant Hill Road, Suite 130, Duluth ............................. 54 Kingsway Restaurant and Bar 5955 Jimmy Carter Blvd., Suite 180, Norcross ........................ 80 For more scores, visit gwinnettdailypost.com.
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Fabulous Holiday Brunch and Photos with Santa – 11– 2 p.m. at Garden Plaza and The Bridge Live Christmas Musical Entertainment by Adam Komesar and William Kitchens from 11– 2 p.m..
Holiday Bazaar at Garden Plaza and The Bridge (Call Garden Plaza to register as a jewelry, arts, and crafts vendor at no cost!)
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