The Bridge Board of Directors. Back Row: Amanda Schutz, Calhoun City School Social Worker, Sa Bess Moore, Bridge Caseworker, Beth Peters, Domestic Violence Outreach Office Director, Tony Waters, Gordon County Schools Family Engagement Coordinator, Marc Burke and Haley Stephens, restaurant proprietors. Front Row: Whitney Carnes, Gordon County Schools Social Worker, Stacy Long, Voluntary Action Center Director, Shelia Callaway, Tallatoona Community Action Program Director, Pam Stephens, owner Fitness First of Calhoun and United Way of Gordon County Board Member.
A menu of gourmet hamburgers, hotdogs, baked beans, slaw, chips and peanut butter pie was served, as well as samples of chicken salad and a yogurt based potato salad. Most of these items are set to be featured at a proposed new restaurant (in the planning stages) on Red Bud Road with proprietors Marc Burke and Haley Stephens. 100% of ticket sales were donated to “The Bridge” and totaled $840.
“We wanted to try our new burger recipe and decided a benefit for the homeless would be appropriate. There are so many folks out there really hurting right now, so we wanted to help.” said Haley Stephens.
In addition to the cash donation, Fitness First of Calhoun, owned and operated by Pam Stephens, will have a collection box for items to be directly donated to homeless families. These items include canned food (microwavable), crackers, canned meat, juice boxes, baby cereal, baby food, pop tarts, travel size toiletry items, toothbrushes, toothpaste, plastic ware, plastic bowls, etc. Please drop any donations off during business hours at Fitness First or call Pam Stephens 770-548-7922 for items to be picked up.
The Bridge is a United Way of Gordon County agency and Pam is a long time United Way board member serving as the campaign chairperson for the past five years. Through her involvement with United Way and various other non-profits in Gordon County, she and Haley are actively helping the homeless population in Gordon County.
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