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Featured Organization: Single Parent Alliance & Resource Center (S.P.A.R.C.) Address: P.O. BOX 721, NORCROSS, GA 30091 PHONE: (678) 253-0162 Website: www.singleparent411.org Email : info@singleparent411.org The Single Parent Alliance & Resource Center (SPARC) was incorporated as a community based non profit 501(c)3 agency in 2001. Since its inception, it has worked diligently to improve the lives […]

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Brandy and her “Dancing With The Stars” partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy danced the Rumba this week on the competition show. Though Brandy struggled with being “sexy” – she claims it’s because she hasn’t been in a relationship in 6 years – the judges praised her for her commitment. One judge even said it was “too hot” […]

Featured Organization: The Breast Cancer Survivor Network Address: 21 EASTBROOK BEND, SUITE 223, PEACHTREE CITY GA 30269 PHONE: (770) 487-4396 Website: www.thebreastcancersurvivorsnetwork.org The Breast Cancer Survivors’ Network provides assistance, education and positive support services, before during and after the diagnosis for treatment and recovery of breast cancer. We are a volunteer led organization and funds […]

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From the AJC.com: Bishop Eddie Long’s ex-wife claimed in divorce papers that he was physically abusive, alleging he beat her when she was seven-and-a-half months pregnant with the couple’s only child. Dabara S. Houston said she was the victim of “cruel treatment” and was afraid of Long’s “violent and vicious temper,” according to Fulton County […]

Featured Organization: The Furniture Bank Address: 538 Permalume Place, Atlanta GA 30318 PHONE: (404)355-8530 Website: www.furniturebankatlanta.org Furniture Bank (FBMA) is the only agency in metro Atlanta area whose mission is to provide free furniture to people in need. In addition FBMA is the only organization providing individuals and families in need with access to a […]

Featured Organization: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta (BBBSMA) Address: 100 Edgewood Avenue, Suite 710, Atlanta GA 30303 PHONE: (404) 601-7000 Website: www.bbbsatl.org BBBSMA strives to support at-risk youth, children of incarcerated parents and children in need of guidance and mentoring. The children we serve range in age from 6 to 18 years old. […]

Featured Organization: Blessed Angels/Help Feed Our People Address: PO Box 1376, Austell GA 30168 PHONE: (404) 323-1156 Website: www.blessedangels.org Blessed Angels/Help Feed Our People is a small Christian organization that is dedicated to helping the homeless community, targeting downtown Atlanta. We rely on donations and our personal resources to make each Sunday a successful event.  […]

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The AJC is reporting that the pastor of a small church in Spartanburg, South Carolina is planning a rally at the state Capitol in Atlanta at the end of the month to demand the resignation of Bishop Eddie Long. Bishop Prophet H. Walker of True Light Pentecost Church in Spartanburg called Long a “bad influence […]

Featured Organization: Youth V.I.B.E., Inc. (Vision. Industry. Business. Empowerment) Address: 5240 Snapfinger Park Drive, Suite #125, Decatur GA 30035 PHONE: (770) 593-8800 Email: info@youthvibe.org Website: www.youthvibe.org Youth VIBE (Vision. Industry. Business. Empowerment) supports high school students in DeKalb and Fulton Co. with free mentoring, tutoring, SAT prep classes, character enrichment and entrepreneurial skills. For 15 […]

Featured Organization: Foreverfamily, Inc. Address: 387 Joseph Lowery Blvd, 2nd Floor, Suite A, Atlanta GA 30310 PHONE: (404) 223-1200 Website: www.foreverfam.org Foreverfamily, Inc. targets children ages 6-18 with a parent in prison, who are statistically more likely to go to prison than their peers. As a result of their parents’ incarceration, these children experience tremendous […]

Featured Organization: AiJalon, Inc. Adult Day Health Address: 454 HAIRSTON WAY, STONE MOUNTAIN GA 30088 PHONE: (404) 499-2755 Website: www.aijaloninc.com AiJalon Inc. Adult Day Health exists to provide an Alzheimer’s specialty day health center. As specialists in this field we are able to meet the needs of those who suffer from Alzheimer’s and dementing illnesses. […]

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It may be a new season with two new cast members but some formulas never change. Kim Zolciak spreads gossip. NeNe Leakes hears gossip. NeNe gets angry. Shake. The twist: Dwight Eubanks is the source of the rumors. He supposedly loaned $10,000 to NeNe’s husband Gregg. NeNe only finds out about it through Kim. She […]