Community Assistance Center

10/16/2026

Thank you, State Farm, for helping jobseekers prepare for their next opportunity!

On Thursday, CAC jobseekers joined State Farm professionals for our Jobseeker Bootcamp. Participants worked on their resumes, practiced interview skills, and learned valuable tips for landing their next job.

We’re grateful for State Farm's longstanding partnership with CAC, especially their continued support of Career Services through our Empowerment Center. Thank you to the professionals who shared their time and expertise to give participants an inside look at the hiring process!

10/16/2026

Stop by this Friday, October 16, for Fabulous Friday and take advantage of scary good deals.

25% OFF furniture
50% OFF everything else

No tricks. Just thrift! Find spooktacular deals on Halloween costumes, decorations, and everything else you need for fall at Canopy Thrift™.

Canopy Thrift™
8607 Roswell Road
Friday October 16
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

10/15/2026

Get ready for cooler weather! Our Winter Coat Event kicks off Tuesday, October 20, at Canopy Thrift™.

Heavy coats for adults are $10, and kids' and babies' coats are $5.

Canopy Thrift™
8607 Roswell Road, Sandy Springs
Monday–Friday: 9:30 AM–4:30 PM
Saturday: 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
2nd and 3rd Saturdays: 9:30 AM–4:00 PM

Stop by and find everything you need to stay warm and cozy this winter!

10/14/2026

Thank you Temple Sinai Atlanta for the incredible donation and your continued partnership!

It's a new record!

Thanks to your generosity we were able to donate 6,241 pounds of food and toiletry items to Community Assistance Center during this year’s Click-A-Mitzvah High Holy Day Drive.

CAC shared that shelves that were nearly empty just a month ago are now overflowing. A tremendous thank you to everyone who contributed and helped make such a big impact for our neighbors in need!

10/13/2026

Make the holidays magical for your family!

Applications for CAC’s Hope for the Holidays program are now open. If your children are 18 or younger, you can apply and share three gift wishes for each child. Generous community sponsors help make those holiday wishes come true! Joy, excitement, and special memories guaranteed.

Apply at https://ourcac.org/holiday-gift-program/

10/08/2026

New Healthy Living Class Series!

Join Neil Cooper, MD for Take Charge of Your Health: Simple Steps That Make a Difference at the CAC Empowerment Center. Learn how food, exercise, sleep, stress, relationships, and daily habits can help you feel better and stay healthy. No expensive foods, no gym membership, and no perfect lifestyle are needed. Just simple steps you can use every day!

Take Charge of Your Health: Simple Steps That Make a Difference
Thursday, October 22 | 9:30-11:30 AM
Empowerment Center
1130 Hightower Trail

Register and learn more at https://ourcac.org/event/healthy-living-series-take-charge-of-your-health/?instance_id=24874

10/08/2026

Today is Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Day!

Looking for another way to make a difference in our community? If you have a donor-advised fund, you can use it to support CAC and help our neighbors when they need it most.

Your DAF gift can help provide food for families, prevent homelessness, and support programs that empower our neighbors to build brighter futures.

Already have a DAF or interested in learning more? Contact George Northrop, Director of Advancement, at [email protected] to find out how you can make an impact.

10/06/2026

Canopy Thrift™ urgently needs your help restocking some of our most-needed household items for our neighbors.

We’re running very low on:

• Queen sheets
• King sheets
• Comforters, all sizes
• Blankets, all sizes
• Curtains
• Seasonal tablecloths
• Towels
• Lamps

If you have any of these items in good condition that you’re ready to donate, now is a great time to bring them to Canopy Thrift™. Your donations help keep our shelves stocked and make these essentials available to neighbors in our community.

Thank you for helping us restock!

10/05/2026

Ready to feel more confident in your job search?

Join CAC Career Services for a FREE Jobseeker Bootcamp sponsored by State Farm! Work with State Farm professionals on your resume, practice your interview skills and get practical tips to help you land your next opportunity. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at the hiring process and a tour of State Farm’s campus.

Thursday, October 15 | 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Lunch is provided. Registration is required.

Register today: https://ourcac.org/event/cac-jobseeker-bootcamp-hosted-by-state-farm-2/

10/01/2026

This Thankful Thursday, we’re looking back on an incredible night of community.

On September 19, more than 400 friends, supporters, partners, volunteers and community leaders came together for the CAC Annual Gala: Bringing Community Together for Change.

Together, we raised $500,000 to help CAC continue providing basic needs assistance, preventing homelessness and hunger, and empowering our neighbors to thrive.

We are especially thankful for everyone who filled the room and made the evening so special, along with our Gala Co-Chairs Lauren Baksh and Sue Appleyard, Host Committee, sponsors, volunteers and partners who helped make it all possible.

Take a look back at the evening and view the full photo gallery: https://davidcraigphotography.smugmug.com/COMMUNITY-ASSISTANCE-CENTER-GALA-2026/n-83jnFB

Thank you for bringing our community together for change!