Local Nonprofit Honors Volunteers

Volunteers of the Community Assistance Center (CAC) were recently celebrated at the nonprofit’s annual volunteer appreciation luncheon. Each year CAC takes a day to thank volunteers for giving their time to help neighbors in need. Dozens of volunteers were recognized for reaching service milestones of 5, 10 and 20 years. Others were recognized for their special contributions. All were thanked for their service and dedication! The luncheon was hosted at Temple Sinai on April 21, 2017.

Dedicated CAC volunteers help to serve 2,500 families a year seeking assistance in emergency situations with rent, utilities, food and clothing. More than 300 people volunteer their time on a regular basis to work in various areas of the Center. In addition, more than 1,300 people with 126 groups volunteered at CAC in the past year. Groups from businesses, schools, congregations and civic organizations lend manpower to help with projects and events. In all, volunteers provided almost 34,000 hours of service valued at $800,000 in 2016!

CAC is currently in need of volunteers to serve as merchandise pricers in the Boutique thrift shop, front desk support, food pick-up drivers and adult education teachers. Other volunteer opportunities are also available. Please contact Debbie at volunteer@ourcac.org.

CAC brings together the Sandy Springs and Dunwoody communities to provide compassionate assistance to neighbors in need by providing financial support, helping to meet basic needs and promoting self-reliance. CAC works to prevent homelessness and hunger locally with the support of 28 congregations of all faiths, public and private grants, civic organizations, schools, businesses and individuals. Supporters provide financial resources, in-kind donations and volunteer manpower. Please find more information at www.ourcac.org.

CAC 2017 Volunteer Recognition

20 Years of Volunteer Service:
Eileen Epstein

10 Years of Service:
Mary Vaughan
Liza Hlas
Lynne Jackson
Doug Maio

5 Years of Service:
Carolyn Allen
Dick Allen
Diane Baer
Kathy Beeninga
Caryn Bern
Dawn Boughton
Richard Boughton
Betty Bourne
Helen Bourne
Pamela Erk
Marge Fowler
Steven Frerking
Theresa Frerking
Jeff Halter
Phyllis Halter
Vangie Hammer
Vic Hammer
John Harris
Becca Herman
Anthony Hutcherson
Don Jablonowski
Rita Jablonowski
Jeffrey Jordan
Jess Kash
Judy Lagerbloom
Steve Larkin
Brenda Letzler
Jean Longley
Evert Oerding
John Pfeffer
Sylvia Pryor
Marilyn Reese
Tom Reese
Byers Rogan
Sandy Rose
Susan Saudek
Margo Savage
Don Schramm
Marlene Schramm
Bob Schultz
Melanie Smith
Cece Webster
Don Webster
Danyse Weinberg
Sally Williams
Bonnie Wisdom
Ginger Worrell

Special Service Awards:
Rookie of the Year: Nicanor Cozonac
Extra Mile Award: Sallie Chasteen
Service with a Smile Award: Ellen Banov
Glutton for Punishment Award: Sheryl Brothers
I Care Award/Compassion Award: Karen Baron
Jack of All Trades Award: Anne Bennett
VITA Volunteer of the Year: Susan Culpepper
Teacher of the Year: Doug Lott
Worker Bee Award: Lori Elston