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Wrapping Up Christmas

mikeT — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:01:35 +0000

Before moving into the New Year we should take a moment to thank all those who have helped to make Christmas at Clifton a truly special experience. Our staff, volunteers and even the guests put an extra effort into sharing the love that the Christmas season brings with it. This spirit pervades Clifton throughout the year and makes it the special place that it is.

John & Cindy McConnell spend the night at Clifton each Christmas Eve so they assume their alternate personalities of Santa and Mrs. Claus. They are wonderful volunteers throughout the year, but we (and the guys!) appreciate their hospitality during Christmas.
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John and Cindy McConnell on Christmas Morning

The men of Clifton were showered this year with lots of gifts provided by our wonderful volunteers. The members of Oakhurst Presbyterian made gift boxes for each guest. The Mariner’s Sunday School class at Peachtree Presbyterian made their annual gift of a wonderful new pair of sneakers for each of the men. Then they are the many individuals who dropped off items needed to fill a gift bag for each of our guests. They are just too many of you to name.

Christmas Gift Bags

Speaking of the gift bags let’s not forget our own Alice who together with her husband Bob, Graylin and Mia Covington spent hour on Christmas Eve packing those bags for each guest. On Christmas morning our guests were served delicious breakfast of eggs, sausage, grits and biscuits prepared by our chef Peter.

Breakfast Christmas Moringing 2011

Have you always wanted to be an elf?

mikeT — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:26:08 +0000

Each year, Santa stops by with a Christmas bag filled with goodies for each Clifton guest and you can help him fill up the bag. Word from the North Pole says the following items need to be in Santa’s sleigh in time for his arrival on Christmas Eve.

Underwear (briefs or boxers) – sizes Medium to 3XL
T-shirts – sizes Medium to 3XL
Thermal underwear tops & bottoms – sizes Medium to 3XL
Black dress socks
Dress slacks
Belts – all sizes
Button-down long-sleeve dress shirts
Sweaters – pullovers, cardigans, vests
Winter gloves, scarves and hats
Bars of soap & travel box soap dishes
Toothbrushes & toothpaste
Razors
Lotion & Lip Balm
Deodorant
Odor Eaters for shoes
Shoe Polish
Wallets
MARTA Breeze card holders
Umbrellas

If you prefer, you can make a financial contribution and Santa will do your shopping for you!!!

Please deliver gift bag donations by December 20th to
Clifton Sanctuary Ministries
369 Connecticut Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30307
Please contact Alice at 404-373-3253, ext. 1, for more information

Chritmas at Clifton

mikeT — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:04:03 +0000

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!

mikeT — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:19:56 +0000

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

mikeT — Thu, 26 May 2011 13:24:37 +0000

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!