Project Open Hand
Childkind
Our Lady of Perpetual Care
Augusta's Children's Hospital
Center for the Visually Impaired
Healthfield Hospice
Portsbridge Hospice
Wellstar Hospice
Atlanta Police Department
Atlanta Fire Department
Atlanta Sheriff's Department Busom Buddies
Scottish Rite
Children's Hospital of Atlanta
Vista Care
Northside Hospital
Piedmont Hospital
St. Joseph's Hospital
Douglasville Police
Douglasville Fire Department
Douglasville Sheriff's Department
Haven House
Angel Flight
Wellness CentersALTUS Hospice
Organizations that make the last step
possible. Volunteers handcraft robes and afghans, then donate to Ellie's
Angels. Next step is to deliver to needy recipients. We will feature
stories and introductions to the organizations that make the final step
complete.
I had a most wonderful time at "The Wellness Community", located on
Peachtree Rd. NW, Atlanta, Georgia. Mrs. Sharon Shelton, Director of
Volunteers and Special Events, gave us the grand tour. This beautiful
center had a most happy and "much loved" atmosphere. Cancer patients and
their families are guided thru an intense support program. Professionals
teach Health Care classes, educational workshops, Art programs, special
cooking classes focused on the needs of cancer recovery There are the
"Fun" events as well. I must say that the entire facility had a very
happy appearance. Licensed professionals, along with a decimated staff
support the complete family structure while the patient goes thru
treatment and recovery. Helping a husband and wife deal with breast
cancer recovery, single parents that must cope with cancer and their
children, cooking classes for all ages in a great kitchen. My personal
favorite was the "KIDS CIRCLE." Art covered the walls with wonderful
colors and happy faces. Kids are here as patients also, they meet other
kids going thru treatments just like themselves. Professionals help
guide these little ones thru the maze of new treatments, side-effects,
all the different emotions that are hard for them to understand and cope
with. They sit huddled in a warm, cozy blanket (Ellie's Angels type) and
talk things thru.