Press Release: Lanier Islands Teams Up with Cross Pointe Church to Show True Meaning of Christmas

Buford, Ga. – December 15, 2016 – Lanier Islands has been partnering all season long with Cross Pointe Church to show the true meaning of Christmas with its guests through a nightly Live Nativity presentation as a treasured part of the resort’s Winter Adventure experience. Recently, the Southern lakeside destination and the church – which has three campuses serving the north-Atlanta corridor – partnered in a different way to show the true meaning of Christmas. Lanier Islands was honored to donate 100 turkeys to Cross Pointe Church’s food pantry, Community CarePointe.

“We distributed every last one of them to families in need in the Duluth and Buford areas,” explained Gene Mason, Communications Minister for the church. “Every turkey went to a family who otherwise would not have a Christmas dinner. We put each turkey in a red gift bag, and they were the big surprise at the end of the food line. Every family was so excited to get one. Along with some 12 tons of additional food, we fed almost 400 families, which is a record for a one day distribution event at our food pantry. The families were literally lined up around the building. This was such a generous gift and we’re grateful for our partnership with Lanier Islands.”

The Community CarePointe Food Pantry is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon year-round* on the Duluth campus located at 1800 Satellite Boulevard. The Food Pantry is always in need of volunteers as well as donations of non-perishable foods and personal care items. Since its inception, Cross Pointe Church’s Food Pantry has had more than 27,000 family visits and distributed over one million pounds of food. In addition to the Food Pantry, Cross Pointe Church also offers a Clothes Closet – providing new and gently used clothing items to children, teens and adults in need, as well as useful household items. To learn more about much-needed items and volunteering, interested individuals are encouraged to visit www.crosspointechurch.com/carepointe.

About Lanier Islands: Nestled less than 45 miles from downtown Atlanta on the southern-most shoreline of Lake Lanier at the foothills of the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains lies the truly distinctive Lanier Islands. Quickly growing in size, scope, and reputation as one of the Southeast’s leading lakeside retreats, the Islands is proud to have been designated a member of the highly esteemed Southern Living Hotel Collection. As the resort’s crown jewel, Lake Lanier is one of the United States’ most popular man-made lakes, encompassing 38,000 surface acres and 690 miles of shoreline in Northeast Georgia. Legacy Lodge, Villas, and LakeHouses enhance the park’s broad assortment of accommodation choices and meeting sites – making it the ideal choice for corporate meetings and company retreats. Popular excursions like the beach-and-boardwalk-themed LanierWorld, Lake Lanier Canopy Tours, horseback riding at the Equestrian Center, and boat rentals from Harbor Landing make the islands a terrific choice for families vacationing or “staycationing” in the South. Tranquility – the Spa and the picturesque 18-hole Lanier Islands Legacy Golf Course are major draws for visitors looking to relax or play, and with more than 20 wedding venues to choose from, the Islands is rapidly gaining favor with brides- and grooms-to-be as a highly sought-after Destination Wedding site. Lanier Islands is steadily securing a solid standing for their unique vision of the future of this luxury retreat, their unswerving dedication to the comfort and enjoyment of their guests, and their signature brand of Southern Hospitality. For more information, visit www.lanierislands.com.

* Cross Pointe’s Food Pantry will be closed Saturday, December 24 and Saturday, December 31 in observation of Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.