Fulton County and Community Partners Collaborate Once Again to Provide for Children in Need

Staff Report

The Fulton Department of Aging and Youth will host the “2014 Community Cares” Christmas Celebration onFriday, December 19, 2014, from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. The event will feature an evening of family fun and distribution of toys. The Metro Family Fun Center is located at 1959 Metropolitan Parkway SW, Atlanta, GA 30315.

Community partners supporting the event with entertainment, food, resources and giveaways include Fulton County Aging and Youth Department, Office of Children and Youth, Wal-Mart, Music Education Group, Treasure Chest, Inc., NFL Players Association, local fraternities and sororities and other community sponsors.

Families must register at www.CommunityCaresChristmas.eventbrite.com to participate. The celebration will feature a free evening of skating, bowling, games, entertainment and much more. Additionally, special celebrity guests will be present for photos and autographs.

Members of the public who want to contribute to the success of the event can donate toys, toiletries and household cleaning products. Donors can leave items at the Metro Fun Center. For more information about the event or needs for donated services, goods or resources, contact Reginald Crossley at 404-612-7385 or email reginald.crossley@fultoncountyga.gov .