We Care Hall County
The purpose of WeCare is to identify children in need and at risk who might not qualify or will not apply for conventional public assistance or financial aid. Once identified, we will assist these children and their families through non-conventional methods in order to preserve their dignity and pride. All applicants are screened through a service to ensure duplications are eliminated, while not 100% effective, our last check indicated that less than 2% were not identified. We pledge that all monies collected will be utilized solely for this purpose.
About
Over 40 years ago, We Care began trying to address the needs of Gainesville and Hall County school children whose families did not qualify, or were too proud to accept, public assistance.
We are proud to help the families of those who are desperately attempting to help themselves. We rely on our thorough sign up process and on our school counselors and educators expertise to follow the guideline and criteria our Board set for those who do NOT receive any other assistance.
Each year we provide Christmas for hundreds of Hall County students as well as providing items throughout the year, ranging from glasses, hearing aids, and medicines to warm coats and clothing.
Christmas Project
We Care's major initiative is our Christmas project. Each year at Christmas time we receive families for sign-up and provide Christmas gifts to all children in the household for the qualifying families.
We are able, through your generosity, to provide at least two outfits of clothing, one pair of shoes and toys for each qualifying child.
As one school Counselor stated, “We Care not only provides material things, it gives these children HOPE”. We cannot thank you enough for your support of WE CARE and the children in the community we serve.
Board of Directors
Our Board members give generously of their time and resources to ensure we are fulfilling the mission of We Care and also ensuring that every penny donated is spent on meeting the needs of the children of Gainesville/Hall County. All other expenses incurred are covered by our board members.
President - Jennifer Hothem
Vice President - Briana Burrus
Treasurer - Lisa Warwick
Secretary - Michelle Piucci
Christmas Project Chair - Taylor Kizziah
Thank You Event Chair - Gail Davis
Board of Directors: Beth Baldwin, Chad Black, Dr. D J Campbell, Jackie Slaughter, Todd Slaughter
Advisory Board Members: Gene Cobb, Jan Cobb, Doug McMahan, Jim Pollan, Joyce Stephens, Philip Wilheit, Sr.
City Church Gainesville Partnership
City Church Gainesville opened its doors in February of 2016 with the mission of Loving God, Loving people, and serving the City of Gainesville. They serve as our gracious community partner helping to facilitate our enormous Christmas project each year. Through the help of their amazing volunteers and organization, We Care is able to provide Christmas gifts for hundreds of local children each year.
City Church is located at 311 Jesse Jewell Parkway, Suite 101 and holds services each Sunday at 10:00 am