Special Acknowledgements at Graduation...

On August 16th, Family Dependency Treatment Court under Presiding Judge Juanita Stedman, held graduation.  The ceremony was hosted by the First Baptist Church of Marietta and an emotional and happy ceremony was enjoyed by all who attended.

Two special partnerships and organizations were acknowledged the evening of the graduation.  These 2 groups are crucial to the success of Reconnecting Families, Inc and they have contributed to our enormous successes!

The first is:

Dr. Kimmerling is a local dentist of the Verde Pointe Dental Associates in West Cobb. A native of Marietta, born and raised, he truly makes a large impact on the community.

Dr. Kirk Kimmerling

Dr. Kimmerling kindly volunteers to help out mothers of Drug Court restore their smiles. An unfortunate side effect of lifelong drug abuse is extensive dental needs. These women oftenhave no shortage of needs. Helping these women feel more confident, there is no doubt thaDr. Kimmerling's help is a vital part of Reconnecting Families and the Drug Court.

The second is:

Reconnecting Families receives a helping hand from multiple organizations around the metro area. The relationship that RF has with the Atlanta Mission continues to prosper thanks to the services and assistance that both groups provide for one another.

The Atlanta Mission was established in 1938 and provides programs that are centered around Christ. The organization was originally established as a soup kitchen in the 30’s in order to feed homeless men. Today, the mission has expanded and now provides emergency shelter, residential discipleship, job attainment, and transitional housing to more than 950 homeless men, women and children daily.

Reconnecting Families works with the Atlanta Mission in order to provide those in need with the necessities of life. The Mission has donated items such as furniture and cribs to those who are in the RF program. In return, we have provided the mission with clothes, dry food, and personal hygiene products. Together, these non-profit organizations are allowing those in the different programs to get their lives back on track! Below is Board member Debbie POnder accepting the thank you plaque on behalf of Atlanta Mission:

THANKS AGAIN TO VERDE POINTE DENTAL ASSOCIATES AND ATLANTA MISSION!!