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Monkey Joe's to raise money for Tripp Halstead

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Wednesday, May 8th, 2013, 12:53pm

Monkey Joe's to raise money for Tripp Halstead

ATLANTA -- Several Monkey Joe's locations in Georgia will host an event to raise money for Tripp Halstead's family.

Jump for Tripp will be held all day on Sunday, May 19. Ten percent of sales will benefit the family of the 2 year old, who was hit by a falling tree branch at his daycare center last October.

COMPLETE COVERAGE | Tripp Halstead

The Monkey Joe's venues in Cumming, Duluth, Lawrenceville, Marietta, Morrow, Newnan, Roswell, Tucker and Warner Robins will participate in Jump for Tripp.

Visit monkeyjoes.com to learn more.

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Life & relationship strategist Kenny Pugh launches program for teen pregnancy

Submitted by T.MORRISON AGENCY, T.MORRISON AGENCY - Your Source for Atlanta's Tastemakers, Movers & Shakers

Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, 9:29pm

In support and partnership with The National Day to Prevent Teen Pregnancy Life & Relationship Strategist, Author and Speaker,Kenny Pugh (http://www.kennypugh.com) will launch Abstinence Matters

Life & Relationship Strategist Kenny Pugh

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Jasmine Guy takes her campaign against child sex trafficking to Georgia Perimeter College

Submitted by T.MORRISON AGENCY, T.MORRISON AGENCY - Your Source for Atlanta's Tastemakers, Movers & Shakers

Monday, March 25th, 2013, 2:05pm

Jasmine Guy takes her campaign against child sex trafficking to Georgia Perimeter College

On the heels of a successful campaign launch for "I Am Not Yours!"- a campaign committed to taking a stand against child sexual exploitation, Jasmine Guy has been making her case in national media with the likes of

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Hundreds attend AKA peace rally

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, January 21st, 2013, 10:02am

ATLANTA -- More than 200 metro Atlanta middle school students attended a peace rally and workshop hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. over the weekend.

The rally was a kickoff for 40 Days of Peace, which begins Monday. 40 Days of Peace is a commitment to kindness and service that encourages young people to follow in the footsteps of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

At Saturday's rally, speakers encouraged attendees to stop bullying and stay out of gangs. Police officers gave a presentation on how to interact with law enforcement.

A concurrent workshop for the parents in attendance focused on implementing strategies to keep children safe and on the right track in life.

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FACAA gears up for Georgia Gives Day

Submitted by Holly Pennebaker, Community Web Producer

Wednesday, December 5th, 2012, 2:55pm

ATLANTA -- The Fulton Atlanta Community Action Authority (FACAA) recently announced Georgia Gives Day, to take place on Thursday, December 6.

According to the FACAA, Georgia Gives Day gives people across the state an opportunity to donate to their choice of a nonprofit organization, an effort in total to help change the lives of people in need.

Those participating can donate to a cause nearby by searching locations, or to a cause for a special reason, where organizations are listed by category.

For a list of the nonprofits taking part, visit www.gagivesday.org.

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Monkey Joe's to raise money for Community Welcome House

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Thursday, November 15th, 2012, 1:51pm

Monkey Joe's to raise money for Community Welcome House

NEWNAN, Ga. -- Monkey Joe's is doing its part to help local families affected by domestic violence.

The bounce house paradise will hold a fundraiser for Coweta County's Community Welcome House, which helps women and children escape and recover from abusive homes.

Monkey Joe's will mark down its T-shirt prices from $9.99 to $7.99 from Nov. 16 through Nov. 25. A percentage of funds from each shirt sold will go to Community Welcome House.

The Newnan Monkey Joe's is located at 354 Newnan Crossing Bypass. Call 770-251-7226 for more information.

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Toys for Tots needs volunteers

Submitted by Beth Sawicki, Where U Live Producer

Monday, November 12th, 2012, 8:47am

FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. -- Fayette Toys for Tots is looking for people and organizations willing to help during the holidays.

Fayette County's chapter of the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation will begin collecting toys on Nov. 16. Volunteers are needed to sort toys, solicit donations and serve as drop-off sites.

For more information, visit fayettetoysfortots.com or email questions to fayettetoysfortots@hotmail.com.

Fayette Toys for Tots serves disadvantaged children in Fayette and Coweta counties.

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