Fayette Youth Protection Homes

In recognition of his unwavering support to children who have been the victims of abuse or neglect, Jack Middleton was awarded the  “Angels Among Us” award at the 2012 “Angels Among Us Dinner-Dance.”  Congratulations Jack and thanks for all your support!



Pictured L-R: CLT volunteer Chuck Powers; CLT Board member and Grant Coordinator, Karen Stephens, FYPH Executive Director, Becky Davenport

Fayette Youth Protection Homes recently received a $5,000 grant award from The Clothes Less Traveled Thrift Shop as well as a bonus check of $3,000 in honor of Heather Dognazzi and Chuck Powers.  Heather is a dedicated member of the Clothes Less Traveled Board of Directors, and Chuck is a volunteer recently recognized for his “Above and Beyond” service to the Clothes Less Traveled.  Both Heather and Chuck selected Fayette Youth Protection Homes as their preferred charity for 2011.

Fayette Youth Protection Homes will use the grant award to cover general operating expenses.

Established in  1997, the Clothes Less Traveled Thrift Shop is a non-profit organization located in Peachtree City that resells gently used clothing and household items and then disburses the profits, after expenses, to needy organizations in the community.

Fayette Youth Protection Homes was honored by Wells Fargo Bank with a $1,000 grant at the company’s Days of Giving celebration at Clayton State University on Nov. 9, 2011.

The donation to Fayette Youth Protection Homes is among contributions to 234 groups to non-profits across Georgia made at community events.  The program is in its third year in Atlanta. Pictured above is Michael Chaffin, Senior Vice-President at Wells Fargo Bank and Bill Webb, President, Board of Directors,  Fayette Youth Protection Homes.

Pictured above is last year’s Power Parade winner, Bray,  a 1^st grader at Kedron Elementary. Bray won the Grand Prize, a trip for 4 to Disney World and raised $530.00 for children who have been the victims of abuse, neglect or other tragic circumstances. He made the trip to Disney World a month ago with his dad, uncle, and cousin and had a great time!

Stay tuned to see who will be this year’s Power Parade winner.  Results to be announced soon!

The pledge envelopes have been delivered to the schools, and the countdown begins for the 21st Annual Fayette Youth Power Parade which takes place November 7-11, 2011.  Pictured above: A group of 4th graders from Peeples Elementary are fired up about helping the children at Fayette Youth Protection Homes!

Drew Ludwig just finished his Eagle Scout project, and the back yard at the Friday-Johnson Home hasn’t looked this good in a long time.  Thanks Drew!

Chris Messina with Boy Scout Troop 73 has organized a clothing donation drive for Gracie’s Closet for his Eagle Scout Leadership service project. The drive will take place on Saturday, October 15 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.  He asks that your bring your tax deductible children and teen clothing donations on this date to Gracie’s Closet located at 101 Devant St., Suite 502, Fayetteville.  Visit www.wix.com/chrismessina/graciesclosetclothingdrive for more information.

The first annual Wine School Fundraising Event took place July 28th at Whitewater Country Club and was a big success!  Pictured above: FYPH Board member, Susan Stitt, Chef Pauli Reep, FYPH Board member Leslie Wade, Mike Echevarria, Trinchero Family Estates Vineyard.

Students at Kedron Elementary raised the most money in the county for the 2011 Fayette Youth Power Parade.  Pictured (L-R): Power Parade Chairperson Pam Reid; Bray Taylor, winner of the Grand Prize, a trip for 4 to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter; PE Coach Jeff Edwards; Kay Jones, tied for 3rd place in the county; Sophia Kim, third place winner in the school; PE Coach Chandra Hart.