Volunteer Voice News • Needs • Training

February 2016

IN THIS ISSUE

BCM’s Administration Office

Under Construction

Buckhead THRIFTique

Prom and Tuxedo Donations Needed

Upcoming Intake Training

Welcome, New Board Members

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WELCOME TO

NEW VOLUNTEERS

Sam Clay

Buckhead Church

Tina Holden

Buckhead Church

Caroline Harrell

Cathedral of St. Phillip

William Thompson

Community Volunteer

Jennifer Efianayi

Community Volunteer

Danna Sanders

Buckhead Church

Jill Heiser

Peachtree Presbyterian Church

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Congratulations, 70/30 Project Graduates!

On December 16, 2015, 9 families graduated from Session 26 of The

70/30 Project. During this session, the graduates were able to reach their

individual goals and collectively paid off more than $27,000 in debt!

One client was able to pay off all of their debt and increased their credit

score by 100 points by the end of the session.

In attendance for the

graduation celebration were

the clients, their family and

friends, volunteer Money

Management trainers and

coaches, and BCM staff

members and supporters.

Refreshments and cake

were also provided by the

Seeds of Change Society

for the attendees.

Thanks to the generous donations from individual donors and the Seeds

of Change Society members, every graduate received a framed

certificate, Money Management book, planner and a Walmart gift card.

We are extremely grateful for the Money Management trainers, coaches

and supporters that dedicated their time and efforts to making sure this

session was a success!

Pictured Left to Right:

Terry and Rebecca

Clements (Money

Management Trainers),

Cameron Griffith

(Money Manage Coach),

Melissa and Johnny

(Program Graduates),

Mary Alvarez (The 70/30

Project Manager),

Daphne Walker

(Executive Director), and

Eloise Williams (Services

Director).

Emergency

Assistance Reminders

A New Database is Coming! We are

excited to share that BCM will be

launching a new client services

database within the next month. The

staff has been working hard to

finalize the system and look forward

to sharing more information with all

volunteers very soon!

Intake Volunteers: It’s update time!

Please make sure every client’s file is

updated with the following:

- 2016 Update form and white

label.

- Current lease or 2 pieces of

official mail. If a client does not

have a current lease on file,

please ask for a new lease or 2

pieces of official mail (within the

last 2 months).

- ID for the household. Please

remember to put the copies of

photo ids, birth certificates or

social security cards that are in

the client’s file in the front of the

file after the update form.

Food Pantry Volunteers: If bags of

dried beans are not available, please

substitute with a can of beans (1can =

1 bag). We have a lot of can beans on

the shelves that we do not want to

expire or go to waste. Also, packages

of rice can be substituted with boxes

of pasta, Hamburger Helper or other

pasta meals.

THRIFTique Volunteers: The next

volunteer meeting with Robyn is

scheduled for Friday, February 12th from

9:00am to 9:45am .

January Volunteer of the Month

CONGRATULATIONS, BETSY DUFFEY!

Betsy joined BCM in 2014 as a Food Pantry

volunteer. In the beginning of last year, Betsy began

serving as a weekly Monday morning Hospitality

volunteer. It’s a joy to serve with Betsy who has a

calm, warm spirit that comforts our clients and staff.

Thank you, Betsy! Nominate someone today to be the February

Volunteer of the Month by emailing your nomination

to tiffanybanks@bcmatlanta.org.

BCM's Administration Office

Under Construction

Good news! The kitchen and flooring is now being

repaired on the administration side of the building.

Please excuse our appearance while we’re under

construction and make the necessary repairs. Also,

we are asking all volunteers to please enter the

building using the Client Service door.

Thank you for your understanding and support!

BCM Staff

BCM FOOD MINISTRY

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February Food Drives

Cathedral of St. Philip

Northside Church

Peachtree Presbyterian Preschool

Brookhaven Presbyterian

Northside Drive Baptist

Peachtree Baptist

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January Donors

Peachtree Baptist Church

Wieuca Baptist Church

Mt. Paran Church of God

Peachtree Road United Methodist

Preschool

Peachtree Presbyterian Church

Peachtree United Methodist Preschool

Holy Spirit Catholic Church

Rob Baskin

Thank You! __________________________________________

Got Food?

Join Together to Feed the Hungry!

BCM’s food pantry is stocked with

food items that are donated by our

church partners, volunteers and

community members.

Hosting a food drive is a fun and easy

way to help BCM serve the hungry in

our community.

Food donations can be dropped off

at BCM’s pantry Monday - Friday

between 10am and 4pm.

Prom Dress and Tuxedo

Donations Needed

On March 12, 2016, Buckhead

THRIFTique will host its annual

Prom Dress and Tuxedo giveaway.

As we prepare for the event, we are

in need of a variety of formal wear

donations.

Your donations will make it

possible for BCM to provide free

clothing and accessories to

students in need so they can attend

their prom in style! We are

currently collecting formal dresses,

shoes, and tuxedos in all sizes,

especially plus sizes (14 to 22).

See below for a list of our most critical needs for the Prom

Giveaway:

Formal Dresses (All sizes, especially plus sizes)

Tuxedos or Men’s suits

Heels/Dress Shoes (All sizes, especially larger sizes)

Formal wear accessories: jewelry, purses, ties/

bowties, cuff links, etc.

Donations can be taken straight to Buckhead THRIFTique

800 Miami Circle, Suite 160

Atlanta, GA 30324

Monday - Saturday from 10am - 4pm

BCM Welcomes New

2016 Board Members BCM is excited to add the following members to our

Board of Trustees. Welcome, and thank you so

much for your service!

Elizabeth Bresnahan

Cathedral of Christ the King

Terry Clements

At-Large

Shirley Davis

At-Large

Al Mullins

Cathedral of St. Phillip

Stephen Newland

Buckhead Church

Linda Outlaw

Northside UMC

Laura Warren

Northside UMC

Volunteers Needed! BCM has a need for volunteer support in the

following areas:

Helpline:

Monday Morning

(10am to 1pm)

Intake:

Thursday & Friday Afternoon

(1pm to 4pm)

Thrift Store:

Wednesday & Thursday Afternoon

(1pm to 4pm)

Email tiffanybanks@bcmatlanta.org for more details!

BCM Intake Training

Are you interested in learning more about BCM’s

client intake process and how to become an intake

volunteer?

BCM will host a group intake volunteer training on

Thursday, February 11th from 9:30am to

11:00am. During the training, BCM staff members

will review the role and expectations of an intake

volunteer, best practices for working with clients

and provide opportunities to role play with other

attendees.

Training is required for all new intake volunteers so

sign-up today!

Limited space is available!

To sign-up for the training, please email Tiffany

at tiffanybanks@bcmatlanta.org.

VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE

25% OFF ONE ITEM AT

BUCKHEAD THRIFTique

Name:

__________________________________

Date :

__________________________________

Present coupon to cashier prior to purchase.

Not valid for sale items. No cash value.

Valid for only one item.

Expires 2/29/2016

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

1 2 3 4 5

Help/ Hosp EARLY Mary/Betsy D. (Hosp.) HELP/HELP(Hosp) Charlotte/Judith S.(Hosp)

LATE Betty C. (Hosp.) Jane C. (Hosp.) Jill C./Judy B. (Hosp.) Donna R./ Tricia W. (Hosp.) Tracy R. (Hosp.)

Intake EARLY Brown K, Bonnie S., Joan M. Herb S, Andy, Mary Janet, Linda Brown K, Laurie S., HELP

LATE Rosine, HELP Dixon, Reba, HELP Debbie A., HELP, HELP HELP, HELP

8 9 10 11 12

Help/ Hosp EARLY Michelle/Betsy D. (Hosp.) Margie/HELP (Hosp) Charlotte/Judith S.(Hosp)

LATE Betty C. (Hosp.) Jane C. (Hosp.) Jill C./Judy B. (Hosp.) Donna R./ Tricia (Hosp.) HELP (Hosp.)

Intake EARLY Brown K, Anne N., Bonnie S. Herb S, Andy, Mary Janet, Linda Brown K, Laurie S., HELP

LATE Rosine N., Bonnie C. Dixon, Bobbie, Reba Debbie A., Brooks H., Joanne J.,

Linda O.

Torri B., HELP

15 16 17 18 19

Help/ Hosp EARLY Najah/Betsy D. (Hosp.) Margie/HELP (Hosp) HELP/Judith S.(Hosp)

LATE Betty C. (Hosp.) Jane C. (Hosp.) Jill/Judy B. (Hosp.) Donna R./HELP(Hosp.) Tracy R. (Hosp.)

Intake EARLY Brown K, Anne N., Bonnie S. Herb S, Andy, Mary Janet, Linda,

Rosine

Brown K, Laurie S., HELP

LATE Rosine N., Eleanor S. Dixon, Bobbie, Reba, Janet Q. Brooks H., Linda O., Debbie A. HELP, HELP

22 23 24 25 26

Help/ Hosp EARLY Tiffany/Betsy D. (Hosp.) Margie/HELP (Hosp) Charlotte/Judith S.(Hosp)

LATE Betty C. (Hosp.) Jane C. (Hosp.) Jill C./Judy B. (Hosp.) Donna R./ Tricia W. (Hosp.) HELP (Hosp.)

Intake EARLY Brown K, Anne N., Bonnie S. Herb S, Andy, Mary Janet, Linda Brown K, Michele W., Laurie

S.

LATE Rosine N., Bonnie C. Reba, Dixon, Bobbie Brooks H., Linda O., Joanne J.,

Debbie A.

Torri B., HELP

1-4: Robin R., Gail O., Rosine,

HELP

4:00-7:00: Caroline H.

1-4: Robin R., Gail O., Rosine,

HELP

4:00-7:00: Caroline H.

SHIFT HOURS

Early : 10-1

Late: 1-4 except

Thurs (see schedule)

Help = Helpline

Hosp = HospitalityBCM Emergency Assistance Schedule

February 2016

1-4: Gail O., Rosine, HELP, HELP

4:00-7:00: Caroline H.

1-4: Robin R., Gail O., Rosine,

HELP

4:00-7:00: Caroline H.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

4 5 6 7 8

Shopping, Bread: Barbara C.

Admin, Data

Entry:

EARLY Data Entry: HELP Gary B. Gary B.

LATE Bill W.

Food Pantry: EARLY HELP, HELP Anges C., Frankie F. Elise, David B. Covenantant Presbyterian

Group

David B.

LATE Martha H., Judy W., Ted K. HELP, HELP Susan, Ted K. Dottie T., Scott D. Kip T., Bridget D., Len D.,

Bente S

11 12 13 14 15

Shopping, Bread: Julie H.

Admin, Data

Entry:

EARLY Data Entry: HELP Admin: Helen F.

Data Entry: HELP

Data Entry: HELP Gary B. Gary B.

LATE Admin: Mary Ann L., Gail T. Bill W.

Food Pantry: EARLY HELP, HELP Anges C., Frankie F. Elise, David B. HELP, HELP David B.

LATE Martha H., Judy W., Ted K. HELP, HELP Susan, Ted K. Dottie T., Scott D. Kip T., Bridget D., Len D.,

Bente S

18 19 20 21 22

Shopping, Bread: Barbara C.

Admin, Data

Entry:

EARLY Data Entry: HELP Data Entry: HELP Gary B. Gary B.

LATE Bill W.

Food Pantry: EARLY HELP, HELP Anges C., Frankie F. Elise, David B. HELP, HELP David B.

LATE Martha H., Judy W., Ted K. HELP, HELP Susan, Ted K. Dottie T., Scott D. Kip T., Bridget D., Len D.,

Bente S

25 26 27 28 29

Shopping, Bread: Julie H.

Admin, Data

Entry:

EARLY Data Entry: HELP Admin: Helen F.

Data Entry: HELP

Gary B., Judith S. Gary B.

LATE Admin: Mary Ann L., Gail T. Bill W.

Food Pantry: EARLY HELP, HELP Anges C., Frankie F. Elise, David B. HELP, HELP David B.

LATE Martha H., Judy W., Ted K. HELP, HELP Susan, Ted K. Dottie T., Scott D. Kip T., Bridget D., Len D.,

Bente S

SHIFT HOURS

Early : 10-1

Late: 1-4 except

Thurs (see schedule)

BCM Support Schedule

FEBRUARY 2016

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 4 5 6

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

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

Julia H.

Miriam T., Ann M., HELP Charlotte P, Judy L, Bob, Mary

Ellen M.

Corrie W, Juanita H, Patsy P.,

Ann G., John W.

Anne A., Judy G., Bill S. Tumani S., HELP, HELP

PM Leanne B., Ann B., HELP Meryl D., Louise C., Mary M.,

Jennifer

Judy W., Truanna, Amanda Evelyn K., Denise J., HELP Frannie D, Jennifer, Corliss N,

Cassidy C.

Carlotta P, Mercedes M., HELP

8 9 10 11 12 13

Mgr Robyn Robyn Robyn Robyn Robyn, Mary F Robyn H.

AM Lee S., Larry C, Leslie R., Miriam T., Ann M., HELP Charlotte P, Judy L, Bob, Mary

Ellen M.

Corrie W, Juanita H, Helen M.,

Anne G., Patsy P., John W.

Anne A., Judy G. Tumani S., HELP, HELP

PM Leanne B., Ann B., Tina H. Meryl D., Louise C., Mary M.,

Jennifer

Judy W., Mary Kate H, Jennifer

K., Truanna, Amanda

Evelyn K., Denise J., HELP Frannie D, Jennifer, Corliss N,

Cassidy C.

Carlotta P, Mercedes M., HELP

15 16 17 18 19 20

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

AM Lee S., Larry C, Leslie R. Miriam T., Susan N., HELP Judy L, Bob, Mary Ellen M. Corrie W, Juanita H, Helen M.,

Anne G., Patsy P., John W.

Anne A., Judy G., Bill S. Tumani S., HELP, HELP

PM Leanne B., Ann B., HELP Meryl D., Louise C., Mary M.,

Jennifer

Judy W., Truanna, Amanda Evelyn K., Denise J., HELP Frannie D, Jennifer, Corliss N,

Cassidy C.

Carlotta P, Mercedes M., HELP

22 23 24 25 26 27

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

AM Lee S., Larry C, Leslie R. Miriam T., Susan N., HELP Judy L, Bob, Mary Ellen M.,

Susan N.

Corrie W, Juanita H, Helen M.,

Anne G., Patsy P., John W.

Anne A., Judy G. Jenny, Tumani

PM Leanne B., Ann B., HELP Meryl D., Louise C., Mary M.,

Jennifer

Judy W., Mary Kate H, Jennifer

K., Truanna, Amanda

Evelyn K., Denise J., HELP Frannie D, Jennifer, Corliss N,

Cassidy C.

Carlotta P, Mercedes M., HELP

29

Mgr Robyn

AM Lee S., Larry C, Leslie R.

PM Leanne B., Ann B., HELP

SHIFT HOURS

Early : 10-1

Late: 1-4

Buckhead THRIFTique

February 2016

The Murray Building

2847 Piedmont Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30305

www.buckheadchristianministry.org

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