Summer Family Bags

Starting today until the end of July, we will be distributing family bags every Tuesday and Thursday to our students.  With the help of volunteers from Shallowford Presbyterian and Memorial Drive, some of our students will continue to receive food during the summer.

Shallowford Youth Choir Concert

Some students at Indian Creek had the opportunity to mingle, talk, and have dinner with youth choir before their concert.  One of our fifth grade students excitedly told us, "I can't believe we are so much alike.  She liked the same things I did!"  It's so wonderful to hear our students get excited.

After dinner, we heard very beautiful singing from the Shallowford Youth Choir!  They gave a preview concert of what they would be performing for their Scotland tour.  Thank you for sharing your singing with us!

Georgia Force Arena Football

We borrowed the "MegaBus" from our friends, the Nykamps, to take the students to their first American football game today.  Caitlin drove the bus like an expert! We bought the students bottomless popcorn buckets and they had a blast...plenty of fun, autographs, and great memories.  Thank you to the Georgia Force for helping us with the tickets!

Braves Game

Thank to Dennis who generously donated tickets for us to take some of our students to the Braves game today.  Upon seeing the stadium for the first time, the students' were wide-eyed in amazement.  They were all hoping that they would be able to sit in the upper deck because it "looked so tall!" When we told them thats where they were going to sit, they were jumping up and down with joy!!  They had never been before so they were very excited.  Not only did they get to experience their first baseball game, they also had their first taste of Dippin' Dots ice cream.  We had a wonderful time!

A David Dance Recital

Ladisa, from A David Dance Recital, graciously gave us a table at her company's recital so that we could share our program.  Thank you so much!  After the recital, we were approached by several people who were interested in hearing more about our program.  It's so heartwarming to know that people are so willing to share their time to help us help our students.

A Celebration!

We had a wonderful turnout today for our celebration!  Even though today is the last day of student packing for the 2011-2012 school year, it is not the end.  We will continue with other activities for the students during the summer.  Thank you to everyone- our friends and families, Memorial Drive Presbyterian, Shallowford Presbyterian, and volunteers- who have helped us make Bountiful Bags a reality.  With all the support, we hope that this program will continue on for years to come.

LAST PACKING FOR 2011-2012

Tomorrow, May 18, will be the last packing for the 2011-2012 school.  Please come help us to celebrate a very successful first year of Bountiful Bags!