Holiday
Holiday Season Wellness: 5 Ways to Show Empathy
The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration for many. But for some of us, it can stir up difficult emotions, unresolved grief or complicated family dynamics. It’s important to be mindful of the fact that not everyone is going to experience the holidays the same way. Offering a little extra empathy and…
Read MoreThe Urgency of Freedom: No More Time to Wait
Juneteenth: Celebrating Liberation Amidst Modern Inequality Four years ago, the nation and the city of Atlanta was reeling from the brutal murder of George Floyd. The barbaric act launched protests, marches, and calls for changes to law enforcement policies. Black Lives Matter signs could be spotted in the wealthiest of communities across town. But…
Read MoreHelp Families Unwrap the Joy Found in Gift Giving
For most, the holiday season can be considered the most wonderful time of the year. However, for others, it is often a time of stress, depression and grief. One thing we have in common is that as parents and caregivers, we want to celebrate the joy found in gift giving. There is nothing better than…
Read MoreHow to Support Moms in Need This Mother’s Day
For years, Susan battled drug addiction, even after she had a child. Once she became a mother, she faced one of the most challenging circumstances of her life, when she lost custody of her daughter. During the time that Susan’s daughter was in custody of The Georgia Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS), she…
Read MoreCHRIS 180 Extends Holiday Joy to More Families & Youth
CHRIS 180 adds more families to annual Holiday Wish List program, provides in-person shopping for parents and caregivers This year, CHRIS 180 is expanding its annual Holiday Wish List program to include more CHRIS 180 families and asking the Metro Atlanta community to help provide gifts through the organization’s wish lists. CHRIS 180, an Atlanta-based…
Read MoreSpreading Holiday Cheer
As I reflect on another year and preparing for the upcoming holiday season, I can say with confidence that this isn’t the blog I was hoping to write. I truly hoped we were leaving the days of social distancing, masks, and virtual events behind—but it seems that as we face this holiday season we are still dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. I thought…
Read MoreGoodbye 2020 – Welcome 2021
Over and over I’ve heard people remark that they were so ready for 2020 to be over. And with the start of the new year, we are all looking forward to a better 2021 – a new beginning, a path to recovery. At the same time, there just might be some things that we learned…
Read MorePresent Moments
‘Tis the season to pause and reflect on the past year as a new one approaches, and oh what a year it has been! 2020 started off as a promising new decade, with exciting goals, dreams and resolutions. But as we all know, a few months into it, all our hopes and plans came to…
Read MoreCelebrating during a painful holiday
Are you facing a pain filled holiday because someone you love has died? It is hard to get into the holiday spirit when your heart is breaking and your life is different because of a death. It is easy to want to wish away the last 16 days of this horrible year. Personally, I know…
Read MoreHoliday Wish Lists for CHRIS 180 Youth and Families
Wish List for Toys and Presents We offer parents in our community the opportunity to shop for presents for their children. Often during the holidays, parents stress about how they will provide a special experience for their kids while also keeping up with the normal bills and expenses. During the pandemic, that’s even more of a concern for many. Nonprofit…
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