GCREA Service Programs

With Our Youth

Hands Are Not for Hitting Program

Phyllis Caffey is the coordinator of the Hands are not for Hitting program. Ms. Caffey and volunteers presented programs on bullying and domestic violence to over 12,400 students during the school year. The program, sponsored by the Gwinnett County Solicitor's Office, runs from October through March. This year, Ms. Caffey and her team of volunteers visited 28 schools and presented 57 shows. This program has expanded into having children visit Back Stage, having star teachers and class team leaders. Ms. Caffey is always looking for volunteers and if you would like to be a puppeteer that helps children deal with bullying issues, please sign up. Contact Phyllis Caffey at pmcaffey@earthlinknet or 770‑979‑8656.

Gwinnett Children's Shelter‑Where Hope Lives

IN 2008‑09, GCREA members helped the Gwinnett Children's Shelter by donating $832.54. In addition members continuously delivered clothing and school supplies to the luncheons. Members can continue to bring these items to each meeting and they will be delivered to the Shelter at the September, February, and March Meetings. Banks will be placed on the tables for monetary contributions. This Shelter provides a variety of Community Outreach programs. They include Runaway Prevention and Intervention through the Safe Place Program, Parenting Classes, Volunteer Opportunities, and in‑Home Family Support and Counseling. Contact Anita Cole for more information.

anita.cole@worldnet.att.net

Read Across Gwinnett

Each March, GCREA members read to children. We hope you will join us in this effort to get students excited about reading and to make contact with children in public schools. Children love grandparents!! Patricia Turner is the coordinator for this project. Be sure to contact her at pturner@yaboo.com

 or 770‑381‑9405