Dare to Care
Posted by mikeT in Uncategorized on November 30th, 2011
During the month of December the Peachtree Center community is sponsoring “Dare to Care” a charity drive for living needs. They will be accepting donations of new or gently worn shoes, clothing, blanket, sleeping bags, gloves and personal needs such as shampoo, toothbrushes and toothpaste. A collection bin will be located next to the Information Booth in the Food Court.
The items collected will go to support the work of Clifton Sanctuary Ministries, Safe House Outreach Program and Retreat on the Street; three Atlanta based ministries that work with the people who are homeless.
On each Thursday in December (the 1st,8th, 15th & 22nd) these organizations will have representatives at information tables in the Food Court from 7:30 AM until 2:30 PM. If you are in the area be sure to stop by and learn more about each ministry. Also on the 22nd the Clifton Singers will make a special appearance at about 11:45 to Carol with all the mall goers. So be sure to drop by for some lively Christmas music.
We would like to the thank Parkway Realty Services, the management company for Peachtree Center for sponsoring and promoting “Dare to Care”. Dare to Care Atlanta
Chritmas at Clifton
Posted by mikeT in Clifton Sanctuary Ministries, Events on November 17th, 2011
The Christmas season begins early at Clifton. From mid November through New Year’s day we and a our guests are blessed by the many churches and individuals who support our ministry. From special meals to gifts for our guests our volunteers and supporters go the extra mile to make the Christmas season special for the men who call Clifton home. But the best of our traditions are those when the men of Clifton take time to give back to the community that makes Clifton possible.
Everyone is invited to join with the men of Clifton for thre special nights of Caroling on Wednesday, December 14th through Friday the 16th. We will meet at 7:30 each evening. Hot chocolate, apple cider, cookies and other refreshments will be served afterwards. No experience or talent is necessary; all are welcome. On Sunday, December 18th our guests will present their Annual Christmas Program at 3:00 PM. This is a very special look at the meaning of Christmas through the eyes of our guests. After the program everyone is invited to join with our guests for dinner.
Christmas Caroling
Wednesday, December 14th thru Friday, December16th
starting at 7:30pm
Annual Christmas Program
Sunday, December 18th at 3:00pm.
Annual Dinner & Graduation!
Posted by mikeT in Clifton Sanctuary Ministries, Events on August 18th, 2011
Our Annual Dinner & Graduation Celebration is a little more than a month away. This year we will gather on Sunday the 25th of September at North Avenue Presbyterian Church. The festivities will begin at 6PM but plan to arrive early to spend time with our supporters, fellow volunteers, our current guests and of course the graduates. See the Annual Dinner page for more information and to reserve your table at the dinner.
Guests at the 2010 Annual Dinner
Save The Date
Posted by mikeT in Clifton Sanctuary Ministries, Events on May 26th, 2011
The date for the Annual Clifton Dinner & Graduation Celebration has been set. Set aside the evening of September 25th, 2011; to join with the Clifton family as we celebrate another year of service to men in Atlanta. This year’s dinner will be held at North Avenue Presbyterian Church in downtown Atlanta. The members of North Avenue are long time supporters of Clifton and we look forward gathering at their church on this joyous occasion.
Put September 25, 2011 on your calendar now! Sign up for our newsletter and watch for more announcements on plans for this year’s dinner. You don’t want to miss it!
Candler Park Fall Fest 2010
Posted by donaldL in Uncategorized on November 13th, 2010
Candler Park’s 10th Annual Fall Fest
(All Photos are courtesy of Tony Koontz - click on images to view larger version)
Each October our good neighbors and friends in Candler Park produce the amazing Fall Fest festival and each year the guests at Clifton play a huge part in making it happen.
Fall fest co-chairs Kate and Mark and Clifton guest Brian announcing raffle winners
Cherie and Mark award costume contest winnersThis year took on special significance as our newest board member at Clifton Sanctuary Ministries Cherie King co-chaired the event.
The Leaf Monster takes the stageCherie became familiar with the men from Clifton at last year’s Fall Fest as the guys stepped in to run the children’s section of the festival which benefits Mary Lin Elementary School. The men operated the craft booths, doing everything from making paper dolls to helping the children build wood crafts and operating the inflatable bounce rides.
Since that weekend Cherie has become very involved with CSM in many ways, most notably organizing a spectacular clothing drive through the elementary school children, stepping in to provide a gourmet meal as evening host in a last minute emergency and now joining our board.
Clifton volunteer coordinator Donald and Fall Feast co-chair Kate, along with neighbor Christi, synchronizing the events
Clifton volunteer William doing golfcart reconnaissance
Montrose puts the finishing touch on a vendors tent he set up
When Cherie took over the organizing of Fall Fest this year the guests at Clifton eagerly jumped on board and made the event happen. They did the heavy work of load in and load out, helped with the fall fest 5K, rescued lost children, ran security for the 15 bands that played at the event, and most importantly took their place as members of a very special community.
Two members of the Clifton security team took good care of blues legend Francine Reed
Clifton made new friends this year in Candler Park as well as revisited old ones. We are so excited about these new friendships and look forward to partnering together in events that benefit both the Candler Park Neighborhood Association as well as Clifton Sanctuary Ministries.
