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Volunteer Voice News • Needs • Training

March 2014

IN THIS ISSUE

BCM Honors Retiring Board

Members

BCM Featured in AJC

Article

Welcome, Brookhaven

Presbyterian

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WELCOME TO

NEW VOLUNTEERS

Michael Lappin

Buckhead Church

Buddy Ramsey

Buckhead Church

Susan Russell

Inman Park UMC

Henny Whelchel

Christ Church Anglican

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BCM BUDGET

YTD January 2014

2013 Goal: $1,269,518

Received: $ 22,964

$1,246,554

Volunteers Recognized at

Annual Appreciation Dinner

On Tuesday, February 18th, BCM volunteers and supporters gathered

at Peachtree Presbyterian Church to celebrate BCM’s 18th Annual

Appreciation Dinner.

Highlights included personal testimonies and encouragement from re-

cent graduates of The 70/30 Project, Christina Grady and Tangelia

Broom. Special recognition went to our partner retiring Board members

(see pg. 2), and the distinguished volunteers pictured below.

We hope you enjoyed the festivities! Special thanks to Outback Steak-

house of Buckhead for providing the meal, Peachtree Presbyterian

Church for their hospitality and to all the volunteers who helped make

the event a success!

Top Left: 20 Year Award Winner: Anna Watke

Top Right: 15 Year Award Winner: Brent Adams, Not Pictured: Larry Myers, Kathy

Ray, Ann Webb

Bottom Left: 10 Year Award Winners: Vernon Skiles, Louise Clifford, Rebecca

Clements, John Westney, Herb Steely, Not Pictured: Tom Adams, Dawn Connelly,

Spencer Godfrey, Margie Kane, Dolly Richardson

Bottom Right: 5 Year Award Winners: Jane Simons, Mike Green, Joanna Holleman,

Not Pictured: Andy Carter, Gaylen Baxter, Susan Bennett, Megan Linger, Sarah

Poole, Steve Raeber, Ralph Smalley, Beth Tyler, Tom Ungashick, Tom Umstead

Meet Jackie

Jackie moved to Atlanta fifteen years ago and has

worked 40 hours a week for the same company ever

since. Despite her steady work history, she knew little

about money management and that, plus her lack of

budgeting skills, led her and her seven year-old son to

become homeless – an experience she never wants to

revisit. Through BCM’s Transitional Housing Program,

she learned valuable

parenting skills as well

as how to focus on her

financial goals. Jackie

graduated from the

program this summer,

having increased her

income, paid off nearly

$10,000 in debt and

acquired the skills to

manage her household

budget.

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Emergency

Assistance Reminders

Please remember to take food carts

back downstairs when clients are

finished with them.

Food Pantry Volunteers: We do our

best to make sure the pantry always

has enough food to pack, but if you

notice us running low on something,

please tell Jessie or Laura!

When a Spanish speaking clients

comes in remember that if their file

is complete, you can see that person

instead of referring them to a staff

member.

If you are an intake or helpline

volunteer, please remember to check

in with a staff member for briefing

before you start your shift.

BCM Honors Retiring Board

Members

BCM’s Board of Trustees is made up of members from

our partner churches as well as leaders from the

community at large. We are so thankful for the faithful

service of the Board members pictured below who

retired in 2013. Your leadership has changed the lives of

many, and we are so thankful for your investment.

BCM Executive Director, Helen Cunningham and John Westney,

retiring Board member from Trinity Presbyterian Church

Not pictured: Judy Burge, Susan Kimmey, Tom Ungashick, Pete

Peyton

BCM FOOD MINISTRY

1,911 grocery bags were given

to 446 families during January

2014. __________________________________________

March Food Drives

Peachtree Road United Methodist

Sardis United Methodist

St. Anne’s Episcopal

St. Luke Lutheran

___________________________________________

Thank you to February

Donors

Brookhaven Presbyterian

Cathedral of Christ the King Scout

Troop 165

Cathedral of St. Philip

Holy Spirit Catholic

Northside Church

Peachtree Baptist

Peachtree Presbyterian Circle Group

Peachtree Presbyterian

Peachtree Road United Methodist

St. Dunstan’s Episcopal

St. Luke Lutheran __________________________________________

C. Spencer Godfrey Food Pantry

Year To Date January 2014

Donated: 335

Bags: 315

Money: $100 (20 bags)

Distributed: 2,073

Groceries: 1,911

Snack Bags: 162 _________________________________________________________________________

Difference: -1,738

Client Perspective Encouragement for the Volunteers and Supporters

of Buckhead Christian Ministry

The following is a portion of Christina Grady’s speech that

she made at the 2014 Annual Appreciation Dinner.

Christina and her husband, John, are recent graduates of

The 70/30 Project.

“My husband, son and I were recovering from surgery when

our plan collided with the harsh reality, we were out of food,

our medical bills were overwhelming and we had no

resources left to help our family. I contacted the United

Way hotline asking at that time for community agencies

which helped with food and living expenses. To our dismay,

all the agencies that served our zip code were out of funds,

or they had maxed out the new cases for the month. I called

BCM countless times because I was determined to get

through the busy line and the persistence paid off. An intake

worker scheduled an appointment and the journey of change

began...

Upon my arrival, I meet with a high spirited woman name

Beth and she listened to me without hurry. She showed

direction, empathy and a shared compassion of being a

mom. We had more meaningful small talk hugged and then

another life changing event happened. I meet with our ‘SHE

-RO’ Mary Alvarez. Mary took my family and I under her

wing and transformed our lives forever. At our first

meeting, Mary provided insightful information about the

program that we would later come to know as the 70/30

Project. It was like pressing the reset button for our family

financially...

Our goal as a family is to be debt free with a savings

account. We are well on our way because we have been

equipped with the tools of success. We believe BCM is the

compass that changed our direction. BCM provided a

gateway for us to restructure the way we had been living, it

wasn't business as usual. Terry said it best, "we should

manage our money and not let our money manage us".

These are goals that many people have. We just had help in

making them a reality, while at the same time being treated

with great respect, with the acknowledgement that we were

the ones making these strides. All the while we had people

at BCM were always cheering us on and celebrating with us

as friends.”

Welcome, Brookhaven

Presbyterian Church

Donate Prom Dresses

and Accessories

As Spring

approaches,

Buckhead

THRIFTique is

preparing for the

annual Prom Sale.

Prom dresses and

shoes are needed,

especially in

larger sizes, as

well as purses,

jewelry and other accessories. Donations

can be made anytime the store is open and

will make a magical night possible for

teens in our area.

BCM Featured in AJC Article

BCM was recently featured in the Atlanta Journal

Constitution entitled, “Doing good: Money

management program helps families find financial

stability.”

See below for an excerpt from the article. To view in

its entirety, visit

http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local/doing-good-

money-management-program-helps-families/ndZgN/

#cmComments

Written by

Devika Rao, AJC

“Through the help of

volunteer coach

Robin Ryder (right),

Ignacio (left) saved

and paid down $3,000

in credit card debt.

‘As an intake volunteer, I could see that many of our

clients had not been taught the skills to manage their

money,’ said Ryder, who helped to take in new cases.

‘Through the program, it helps break the cycle and the

clients can help their children, hopefully get out of

debt, and stay out of debt. Keeping the working poor

on their feet also helps our community.’

That is the sentiment that BCM has wanted to extend to

their clients and the community as it provides for those

who need its services. ‘As long as you can budget and/

or balance a checkbook, you can volunteer for the

money management program and help someone get out

of debt,’ continued Ryder.

Through volunteers in all of its various programs,

BCM, as a whole, serves approximately 9,000 people a

year. The money management program is extended to

20 families per year, and last year, the families were

able to pay down $70,000 worth of debt while in the 20

-week program.

Cunningham added, ‘These are people we depend on

every day, and if we can help them stay safe and secure

in their homes, it can really strengthen our

community.’”

BCM is so pleased to welcome our 28th

partner church, Brookhaven Presbyterian

Church! The congregation is currently

meeting at Oglethorpe University and

recently completed its first food drive.

Thank you all so much for partnering with

us to serve our neighbors in need!

http://www.ajc.com/news/news/local/doing-good-money-management-program-helps-families/ndZgN/#cmComments



EARLY: 10 AM - 1 PM

LATE: 1 - 4 PM

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

3 4 5 6 7

Shopping, Bread: TBA

EARLY Frances Ann, Donna H. Inge Penny P,.

LATE Bill Walker

EARLY Cindy Anges C., Frankie F. Susan R, Elise M. Covenant Group Jennifer E

LATE Martha H, Judy W, Jennifer J. Billie Jo C, Betty S. Dottie T. Jennifer E, Bente S, Kip T.

10 11 12 13 14


EARLY Frances Ann Helen F, Inge Liz T. Penny P,.

LATE Mary Ann L, Gail T Bill Walker

EARLY Cindy Anges C., Frankie F. Susan R, Elise M. Marc B. Jennifer E

LATE Martha H, Judy W Billie Jo C Dottie T. Jennifer E, Bente S, Kip T.

17 18 19 20 21


EARLY Frances Ann, Donna H. Inge Liz T. Penny P,.

LATE Bill Walker

EARLY Cindy Anges C., Frankie F. Susan R, Elise M., Betsy Duffy

Group

Beverly M., Kim C.,

Marc B.,

Jennifer E

Food Pantry: LATE Martha H, Judy W Billie Jo C, Betty S. Dottie T. Jennifer E, Bente S, Kip T.

24 25 26 27 28


EARLY Frances Ann Helen F, Inge Liz T. Penny P,.

LATE Mary Ann L, Gail T Bill Walker

EARLY Cindy Anges C., Frankie F. Susan R, Elise M. Marc B. Jennifer E

LATE Martha H, Judy W Billie Jo C Dottie T. Jennifer E, Bente S, Kip T.

31


EARLY Frances Ann, Donna H.

LATE

EARLY Cindy, Ana P.

LATE Martha H, Judy W

Food Pantry:

Admin & Data Entry:

Food Pantry:

Buckhead Christian Ministry Support Calendar

March 2014

Admin, Data Entry:

Food Pantry:

Admin, Data Entry:

Admin & Data Entry:

Admin, Data Entry:

Food Pantry:

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

3 4 5 6 7

Help/ Hosp EARLY Tamika W./Jocelyn C.(Hosp) Margee K/ Clyde K (Hosp) Brittany G., Muff B (Hosp) Charlotte B.(will be

late)/Jennifer C.

LATE Betty C. (Hosp.) HELP (Hosp.) Suzanne S., Jenifer D.(Hosp.) Jill C. /HELP (Hosp.) HELP (Hosp.)

Intake EARLY Brown K, Jane L., HELP Herb S, Linda B, Andy C,

Mary Janet H, Tamika W.,

Katie M.

Brown K, Beth A, Gail O.,

Laurie S.

LATE Reba D., Teri P., Tamika W. Tamika W., Linda O., Bobbie

L, Darlene M, HELP

Marcia T., Bill K.

10 11 12 13 14

Help/ Hosp EARLY Tamika W./Jocelyn C.(Hosp) Margee K/ Clyde K (Hosp) Muff B (Hosp) Charlotte B. (will be

late)/Jennifer C.


Intake EARLY Brown K, Vernon S., Jane L. Herb S, Linda B, Andy C,


Katie M.


Laurie S.

LATE Bonnie C, Reba D., Teri P.,

Tamika W.

Tamika W., Linda O., Bobbie

L, Darlene M, HELP

Marcia T., Bill K.

17 18 19 20 21

Help/ Hosp EARLY Tamika W./Jocelyn C.(Hosp) Margee K/ Clyde K (Hosp) Muff B (Hosp) HELP/Jennifer C.




Katie M.

Brown K, Beth A, Gail O.

LATE Julie L., Reba D., Teri P.,

Tamika W.


L, Darlene M, HELP

Marcia T., Bill K.

24 25 26 27 28

Help/ Hosp EARLY Tamika W./Jocelyn C.(Hosp) Margee K/Clyde K (Hosp) Ann M., Muff B (Hosp) Charlotte B./Jennifer C.




Katie M.


Laurie S.

LATE Bonnie C, Julie L., Reba D.,

Teri P., Tamika W.


L, Darlene M, HELP

Marcia T., Bill K.

31

Help/ Hosp EARLY Tamika W./Jocelyn C.(Hosp)

LATE Betty C. (Hosp.)

Intake EARLY Brown K,Vernon S., Jane L.

LATE Julie L., Reba D., Teri P.,

Tamika W.

SHIFT HOURS

Early : 10-1

Late: 1-4 except

Thurs (see schedule)

Help = Helpline

Hosp = Hospitality

Client Service Office Open

1 pm - 4 pm

Debbie A, Joanne J., Mary W.,

Criag B.


1 pm - 4 pm


Criag B.


1 pm - 4 pm


Criag B.

10-1: Bill K., Anne N., Julie L.

1-4: Liz S., Eleanor S., HELP, HELP

4:30-7:30: Lebecca G.

10-1:Robin R., Bill K., Anne N.


4:30-7:30: Lebecca G.



4:30-7:30: Lebecca G.

BCM Emergency Assistance Schedule

MARCH 2014



4:30-7:30: Lebecca G.


1 pm - 4 pm


Criag B.

AM: 10 am -1 pm

PM: 1 - 4 PM

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1

Mgr Robyn H.

AM Lesley C., Jean M, , HELP,

HELP

PM Mercedes M, Carlotta P

3 4 5 6 7 8

Mgr Robyn Robyn Robyn Robyn Mary F Suzanne P.

AM Lee S., Larry C, Leslie R.,HELP Ann M.,HELP, HELP Genie G, Charlotte P, Judy L, Bob Corrie W, Anne G, Juanita H, Patsy P,

John W, Helen M.

Dianna W-P., Judy G, Anne A. Michelle L., Cassandra M., Janet

T., HELP

PM Darlene M, Julie Latona, Dixon A.,

MaryCatherine S.

Meryl D, Joanna H., Louise C., Mary M.,

Jennifer, Mark Kate H., Jennifer K.

Darlene M, Judy W., Evelyn K., Amanda,

Emily M.

Parmesh D., Hannah, Denise J. Frannie D, Corliss N, Jennifer Carrie C., Mercedes M, Carlotta

P, HELP

10 11 12 13 14 15


AM Larry C, Leslie R., Lee S., Covenant

Group

Janet H., HELP, HELP Charlotte P, Judy L, Bob, Genie G. Corrie W, Anne G, Juanita H, Patsy P,

John W, Helen M.

Dianna W-P., Judy G, Anne A.,

Bill S.

Teresa S.,Lesley C.


MaryCatherine S.

Joanna H., Meryl D, Louise C., Jennifer,

Mary M.


Emily M.

Parmesh D., Hannah, Denise J. Frannie D, Corliss N, Jennifer Mercedes M, Carlotta P

17 18 19 20 21 22

Mgr Robyn Robyn Robyn Robyn Robyn, Mary F Suzanne P.

AM Larry C, Leslie R., Lee S., HELP Ann M., HELP, HELP Charlotte P, Judy L, Bob Corrie W, Anne G, Juanita H,Patsy P,

John W, Helen M.

Dianna W-P., Judy G, Bill S.,

Anne A.

Denis and Kara Duncan, Denise

H., Carly H., Janet T., HELP


MaryCatherine S.

Meryl D, Joanna H., Louise C., Jennifer,

Mary M., Mark Kate H., Jennifer K.


Emily M.

Parmesh D., Hannah, Denise J. Frannie D, Corliss N, Jennifer Carrie C., Mercedes M, Carlotta

P

24 25 26 27 28 29


AM Larry C, Leslie R., Lee S., HELP Janet H., HELP, HELP Charlotte P, Judy L, Bob Corrie W, Anne G, Juanita H,Patsy P,

John W, Helen M.

Dianna W-P., Judy G, Anne A.,

Bill S.

Jean M, , HELP, HELP


MaryCatherine S.

Meryl D, Joanna H., Louise C., Jennifer,

Mary M.


Emily M.

Parmesh D., Hannah, Denise J. Frannie D, Corliss N, Jennifer Mercedes M, Carlotta P

31

Mgr Robyn

AM Larry C, Leslie R., Lee S., HELP


MaryCatherine S.

Buckhead THRIFTique

MARCH 2014

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Staff Phone Extensions

Helen Cunningham 129

Mary Alvarez-Hall 117

Mary Brannon 124

Jane Creed 125

Najah Douglass 131

Carrie Dubose 113

Dudley Franklin 123

Michelle Ramirez Haynie 118

Robyn Hazelrigs (404) 365-8811

Laura Lindeman 122

Jessie Modlin 111

Brandi Underwood 114

Eloise Williams 112

Congratulations to the

March Volunteer of the Month!

And the winner is...Marcia Terry, one of our regular

intake volunteers. Marcia is always willing to fill in when

we are short in the office and is always a great

encouragement both to clients and to staff.

Thank you, Marcia!

ROSWELL ROAD

Nominate someone today to be the April Volunteer of the

Month by dropping a completed form in the box at BCM

or Buckhead THRIFTique, or email your nomination to

Jessie at [email protected].

Read the Volunteer Voice,

Win $20!

The first person to EMAIL the answers to

the questions below to Jessie at

[email protected]

will win a $20 gift card!

Ready….Set….Go!!

1. What is the name of BCM’s newest

partner church ?

2. What newspaper recently published an

article about BCM?

3. How many 20 year award winners did we

have at this year’s Annual Dinner?

Congratulations to January’s winner,

Cecilia Junkins!

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