for the kid in all of us

Bridging Communities to Brighten Lives

Our Mission Statement :Our Mission Statement :

To bridge communities to brighten the To bridge communities to brighten the lives of Georgia’s needy and lives of Georgia’s needy and underprivileged children underprivileged children

To solicit donations to produce annual To solicit donations to produce annual events for the collection of items (toys, events for the collection of items (toys, schools supplies, etc.) needed by this schools supplies, etc.) needed by this group group

To distribute these items (toys, school To distribute these items (toys, school supplies, etc.) to organizations, groups supplies, etc.) to organizations, groups and/or agencies which serve this and/or agencies which serve this constituency constituency

PresidentFrank Bragg, Metrotainment Cafes

President-ElectJorge Esteban, AT&T

TreasurerAlison Hall, SunTrust

SecretaryCarl McClary

FinanceAlison Hall, SunTrust

Fund DevelopmentMichael Whaley, Delta AirlinesJoel Harlow, The Home DepotBill Philbrick, CARE

VolunteersBrigid Scarborough

MarketingEric Bryant, CaratJoe Bechely, FirstDataJantzen InadaPaul Wolski, Alter Ego Pop Art

EventsChris Bess, CardiomemsDavid DiCorpo, Cook's WarehouseCarl McClaryScott Phelan, On the Border Mexican Restaurant

BeneficiariesJoaquin Casajuana, Pollard Banknote LimitedAndrea Criste, Clayton County Public SchoolsJorge Esteban, AT&T

InfrastructureBryan Ferris, General Electric

DIRECTORSDIRECTORS

ADVISORY BOARDADVISORY BOARDPast President/FounderPast President/Founder

Alex Wan, Optima, Inc.Alex Wan, Optima, Inc.

Advisory BoardAdvisory BoardAngie BuysseAngie BuysseTony Conway, A Legendary EventTony Conway, A Legendary EventGlen Paul Freedman, City of AtlantaGlen Paul Freedman, City of AtlantaNick Gold, Gold Concepts Public RelationsNick Gold, Gold Concepts Public RelationsTony Nelson, Corporate EnvironmentsTony Nelson, Corporate EnvironmentsKevin Perry, Georgia Beverage AssociationKevin Perry, Georgia Beverage AssociationAlex Wan, Optima, Inc.Alex Wan, Optima, Inc.

For the Kid in All of Us, Inc., PO Box 8364, Atlanta, For the Kid in All of Us, Inc., PO Box 8364, Atlanta, GA 31106-0364 GA 31106-0364 [email protected]@forthekid.org

Atlanta Public Schools (APS)Atlanta Public Schools (APS) – Under the – Under the leadership of superintendent Dr. Beverly L. Hall, leadership of superintendent Dr. Beverly L. Hall, the mission of APS for its 51,000 students is to the mission of APS for its 51,000 students is to focus on student success, preparing every child focus on student success, preparing every child through effective and innovative teaching to meet through effective and innovative teaching to meet the needs of the individual, and to engage the needs of the individual, and to engage families, teachers, students and the community to families, teachers, students and the community to participate in the educational process.participate in the educational process.

Dekalb County School SystemDekalb County School System – The DeKalb County – The DeKalb County School System (DCSS) is a metropolitan Atlanta School System (DCSS) is a metropolitan Atlanta public school system located in the second largest public school system located in the second largest county in Georgia. DeKalb, one of the most county in Georgia. DeKalb, one of the most culturally diverse counties in the nation, has a culturally diverse counties in the nation, has a student enrollment of more than 102,000 students student enrollment of more than 102,000 students in 143 schools and centers, and 13,285 full-time in 143 schools and centers, and 13,285 full-time employees.employees.

CHRIS KidsCHRIS Kids was founded in 1981 to break the cycle of was founded in 1981 to break the cycle of abuse by healing children, strengthening families abuse by healing children, strengthening families and building community. The Atlanta non-profit and building community. The Atlanta non-profit has helped more than 10,000 children and family has helped more than 10,000 children and family members heal the pain of abuse or neglect and members heal the pain of abuse or neglect and build hope for the future. CHRIS Kids is a leader in build hope for the future. CHRIS Kids is a leader in preventing youth homelessness in Atlanta by preventing youth homelessness in Atlanta by empowering at-risk youth to become successful empowering at-risk youth to become successful and independent adults.and independent adults.

(*Source: UGA Initiative on Poverty and the Economy)(*Source: UGA Initiative on Poverty and the Economy)

BeneficiariesBeneficiaries

Collecting Collecting DonationsDonations

Backpacks with school Backpacks with school supplies collected for supplies collected for Georgia’s needy and Georgia’s needy and

underprivileged children.underprivileged children.

Activities provided for the Activities provided for the childrenchildren

Distributing to Distributing to Beneficiary Schools Beneficiary Schools

Based on NeedsBased on Needs

Children Select Children Select Their Own Their Own BackpacksBackpacks

Filling NeedsFilling Needs

Providing ResourcesProviding Resources

Giving Variety and Giving Variety and ChoiceChoice

Creating A SmileCreating A Smile

Supplying Supplying Georgia’s Georgia’s

UnderprivilegedUnderprivileged

BENEFICIARIESThe holidays are traditionally a joyous season for children and their families. However, for those less fortunate, this time of year can be particularly difficult.

The US Census Bureau has released statistics of a staggering and increasing poverty rate for children. In Georgia alone, the 2004 report indicated over 400,000 children in need. Our objective is to brighten the holiday season for as many of these children as possible by collecting toys and donations for organizations which serve this constituency.

The Toy Party and The Toy Party and Silent AuctionSilent Auction

Annual Fundraising Event which Annual Fundraising Event which draws a crowd of over 5,000 each draws a crowd of over 5,000 each

yearyear

Toy Party BeneficiariesToy Party Beneficiaries

More Beneficiaries of The Toy More Beneficiaries of The Toy PartyParty

Toys collected at The Toy Toys collected at The Toy Party and Silent AuctionParty and Silent Auction

Toys Collected during the event Toys Collected during the event are displayed at the event and are displayed at the event and

sorted by volunteers for sorted by volunteers for distributiondistribution

Silent Auction Fund Raising Silent Auction Fund Raising open to all guests who attendopen to all guests who attend

In addition to toys, FTK In addition to toys, FTK donated $65,000 to 13 donated $65,000 to 13 North Georgia North Georgia organizations and 2 local organizations and 2 local elementary schools elementary schools

Join the cause that touches lives right here in our community!

Participate –Donate –Volunteer . . . For the Kid in YOU!

AID Atlanta Women & PediatricsAID Atlanta Women & Pediatrics

www.aidatlanta.orgwww.aidatlanta.org

Providing outreach programs Providing outreach programs for women and children living for women and children living with HIV-AIDS with HIV-AIDS

Appalachian Children’s Appalachian Children’s Emergency ShelterEmergency Shelter www.acespickens.orgwww.acespickens.org

Providing a safe and Providing a safe and nurturing home for children nurturing home for children in need. in need.

Atlanta Alliance Atlanta Alliance on on Developmental Developmental DisabilitiesDisabilities www.aadd.orgwww.aadd.org

Building support, Building support, acceptance and acceptance and opportunity for opportunity for children, adults and children, adults and families living with families living with developmental developmental disabilities. disabilities.

CCHRIS KidsHRIS Kids www.chriskids.orgwww.chriskids.org

Providing a safe and Providing a safe and supportive residence for supportive residence for homeless and runaway homeless and runaway gay, lesbian, bisexual, gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and transgender and questioning youth. questioning youth.

Cobb Christmas, Inc. www.cobbchristmas.net

Providing food and gifts at Christmas time to Cobb County's lowest income families.

Community Welcome House www.communitywelcomehouse.org

Serving women and children who are victims of domestic violence by offering refuge and facilitating change.

Crossroads Foundation, Inc. www.crossroadsfoundation.net

Providing life skills training for today’s troubled youth. A member of the Equine AssistedGrowth and Learning Association.

Easter Seals, North GA

www.northgeorgiaeasterseals.com

Serving North Georgia’s children with disabilities and other special needs.

Hillside www.hside.org

Providing services for children ages 7-17 who have severe emotional, psychological,and behavioral challenges.

Housing Authority of DeKalb County www.dekalbhousing.org

Serving children of low income families inDeKalb County.

Jerusalem House

www.jerusalemhouse.org

Providing permanent housing for homeless adults and children living with HIV-AIDS.

Rainbow House www.rainbowhouseinc.org

Caring for the needs of sexually or physically abused children.

SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center

Providing healing and intervention for children who have been victims of crime.

Sheltering Arms

www.shelteringarmsforkids.com

Providing affordable child care and education and support services.

YouthPride

www.youthpride.org

Dedicated soley to the needs and interests of GLBTQ youth.

““The toys, gift cards and our year-end cash The toys, gift cards and our year-end cash donation help all of these schools and donation help all of these schools and organizations enrich the lives of the organizations enrich the lives of the children in their care. children in their care.

Brightening the lives of Georgia’s children in Brightening the lives of Georgia’s children in need is why For the Kid in All of Us need is why For the Kid in All of Us produces Backpack in the Park and The produces Backpack in the Park and The Toy Party .”Toy Party .”

Since 2003, For the Kid in All of Us has Since 2003, For the Kid in All of Us has donated more than 22,750 toys and gift donated more than 22,750 toys and gift cards and more than $435,000 to several cards and more than $435,000 to several North Georgia area non-profit North Georgia area non-profit organizations that support underprivileged organizations that support underprivileged children and young adults.children and young adults.

Check Presentation to Check Presentation to

Easter Seals of North Easter Seals of North GeorgiaGeorgia

Check Presentation toCheck Presentation to

AID AtlantaAID Atlanta


YouthPrideYouthPride


Sheltering Arms for KidsSheltering Arms for Kids

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