About Barrow journal. (Winder, Ga.) 2008-2016 | View Entire Issue (April 6, 2016)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6, 2016 BARROW JOURNAL PAGE 7A Community Spotlight: Tree House Fundraiser, A Night of Hope for Children A NIGHT t-r HOPE FOR C) UDREN Ap.i: 1.2016 NSO.U * irt AUCTION TIME For the past 10 years Chris Maddox has been the auctioneer for the Tree House. Here he is shown at Friday’s “A Night of Hope for Children”. Photos by Wesleigh Sagon SUPPORTING THE CAUSE Tiffany MacNew and Vicky Farrand show their support for The Tree House. LOOKING OVER ITEMS Guests bidded on silent auction items at the Tree House’s 18th annual Night of Hope for Children. Fundraiser benefits Tree House GOOD EATS Trumps catering served dinner to guests at the Tree House’s 18th annual Night of Hope for Children at the Winder Community Center Friday night. By Yesleig'li Sag' on Photographer The Tree House held their 18th annual “A Night of Hope for Children” with a live and silent auc tion at the Winder Com- mnity Center last Friday evening. Organizers said this is the Tree House’s biggest fundraiser of the year with over 20 live auction items and 100 silent auc tion items. The mission of the Tree House is to strengthen communities by reducing the occurrence and impact of child abuse through counceling, educating, supporting and nurturing children and families in Barrow, Banks, and Jack- son counties. “We also provide free counceling for children ages three through sev enteen if they have expe rienced abuse or any type of tramatic event,” said Ginette Williams, Tree House executive director. Last year the program served 714 children and families and provided over 7,000 services. “It’s my passion to be able to help touch chil drens lives and rebuild families and I can’t imag ine doing anything differ ent,” said Williams, who has been with the Tree House for 10 years. This year their goal was to raise $45,000 in funds. All proceeds from this event were tax-deductible and went directly towards programs and services to help child victims of abuse to begin the healing process and to provide education to families to prevent abuse from hap pening at all. For more information on the Tree House, visit www.thetreehouseinc.org or contact Ginette Wil liams at 770-868-1900 or email ginette @thetree- houseinc.org. 18TH ANNUAL EVENT Chris Maddox (left) and Bronson Crawford, Tree House Board President, address the crowd during the Night of Hope for Children at the Winder Community Center. Community CPR & First Aid National Safety Council basic First Aid. Heartsaver adult, child and infant CPR with choking rescue (not for healthcare providers). Receive 3-y ear First Aid certification and 2-year CPR certification at end of course. Tuesday, April 19 - 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. -$40’ FirstAid Tuesday, April 26 ^ 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. - $25* *scholarships offered Call 706.475.1029 to register or for more information. Register online at www.athenshealth.org/calendar. Athens Regional MEDICAL CENTER Health Matters 'thJ( A
