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Elks Aidmore's Therapeutic Foster Care Contract Approved

Conyers, GA --- (Feb. 3 2012) --- Elks Aidmore, announced that its contract with the Georgia Department of Human Services to provide Therapeutic Foster Care is finalized.  The agency will begin immediately to recruit and train families to provide therapeutic foster care.  The new services will be initially provided in the Conyers, Covington and Athens triangle, with an expansion into the Valdosta area in late spring. “This is an exciting time for Elks Aidmore and we are grateful that the Georgia Department of Human Services has allowed us to expand our services to fill an unmet need. Since 2007, half of Georgia’s providers have closed their doors and we arefully committed to providing services and filling some of the voids created by the closures,” said Elks Aidmore’s CEO Abe Wilkinson.

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Boy and Girls Scouts to complete volunteer projects at Elks Aidmore on M L King Day

Conyers, GA --- (Jan. 16, 2012) ---In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Day of Service, Boy and Girl Scouts, local volunteers and Elks Aidmore staff and residents will complete several volunteer projects on Elks Aidmore’s campus.

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Elks Aidmore's Receives $5,000 Grant

Conyers, GA- Elks Aidmore, Inc. received a $5,000 grant from the Mary Allen Lindsey Branan Foundation to support capital improvement projects on Elks Aidmore’s campus. “We are in the early stages of capital improvements on our campus and very appreciative of the support of the Mary Allen Lindsey Branan Foundation.  Grant funding will be used to assist with current projects,” said CEO Abe Wilkinson.

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Elks Aidmore's 13th Annual Turkey Trot

Thank you for your support of Elks Aidmore 13th Annual Cross Country 5K Turkey Trot.  The event was an overwhelming success with 306 participants!

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Elks Aidmore’s Georgia Cycle Cross Series Benefit Race
What:   Georgia Cross Series supports Elks Aidmore
When:  October 29, 2011, 9 am to 4 pm
Where:  2394 Morrison Road, Conyers, GA  30094

Conyers, GA- Georgia Cycle Cross Series has partnered again this year with Elks Aidmore, Inc. to raise funds to support Elks Aidmore ’s programs for families and children that are in foster care.  “We are delighted to host the 5th race in the Georgia Cycle Cross series on our campus.  In addition to the fundraising, we are most appreciative of the opportunity to spread our message of hope for children that are in foster care,” said Abe Wilkinson, CEO Elks Aidmore.  

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BB & T Associates volunteer at Elks Aidmore’s campus
Conyers, GA- BB & T has partnered with Elks Aidmore, Inc. to beautify the Elks Aidmore’s campus.  BB & T volunteers spent Saturday working in a variety of outdoor beautification projects. The volunteer project was part of BB&T’s third annual Lighthouse Project.  BB &T employees selected Elks Aidmore, in an effort, to make a positive impact on the lives of people in need.  “I hope our efforts encourage others in the community to volunteer their time and support organizations such as Elks Aidmore,” said Michael C. Hilleboe, City Executive.

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13th Annual Golf Fore Kids Charity Golf Tournament
Conyers, GA-. On September 9, Elks Aidmore, Inc. and the Georgia Elks hosted 28 teams at The Creek at Hard Labor Golf Course at its 13 annual Golf Fore Kids Charity Golf Tournament.

Georgia Elks and Elks Aidmore’s sponsors played 18 rounds of golf in ideal weather conditions.  “This year continues to be one of many blessings as we expand our programs to meet an unmet need in Georgia, we are humbled daily by the unyielding support of the local community, Georgia Elks and our many sponsors,” said Abe Wilkinson, CEO, Elks Aidmore, Inc.   

Proceeds from the golf tournament will support Elks Aidmore’s current and expanded programs.

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  • NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Elks Aidmore, Inc. is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA). COA accreditation attests that an organization meets the highest national standards of best practice and is delivering the best quality services to the community it serves. Download the full press release HERE (445kb/.pdf).

Elks Honey Creek Campground is open to the public. The campground features sleeping cabins with 2 bunkbeds in each, available now for $25 per night. Just call 770-483-3535 to make a reservation. We advertise as the only campground where Pizza Hut delivers if the hot dogs don't.

New Friends Library
New Friends Library is always happy to accept donations of books suitable for adolescent girls. If you would like more information on the library or information how you can become an active participant in this program, please call us at 770-483-3535.

 

  • UPCOMING EVENTS

Elks Aidmore Music Festival: April 28, 2012
Georgia International Horsepark
1996 Centennial Olympic Parkway
Conyers, Georgia 30013

 

For Information on any of Aidmore's upcoming events
call (770) 483-3535 unless specified otherwise

 

 

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