The Clothing Room houses uniforms for school kids of all ages.
The Clothing Room
When school teachers and counselors recognize a child in need, they can send our chapter a form with the child’s information. A clothing bag will be provided that includes five uniform tops, five shorts/jeans, five undergarments, and five pairs of socks. Jackets, belts, and shoes are provided as requested. The order will be filled and delivered to the school.
Serving on the Clothing Room Committee for 2023-2024
Ginger Makamson (Chair), Marah Bennett (Co-Chair), Felicia Poe, Jeri-Laken Tedford, and Amanda Hanks.
Community Service Network
Toys collected for CSN Family Christmas Gift drive.
Our Community Service Network (CSN) allows JA to serve with other civic organizations, churches, and community-based events that focus on providing service to children throughout our community. Projects include "Stuff the Truck" School Supply and Uniform Drive, Costumes for Kids, Family Christmas Gifts and distributing hygiene products.
Serving on the CSN Committee for 2023-2024
Tiffany Edwards (Chair), Katie Guilambo (Co-Chair), Tabatha Fant, Lauren Martin, Heather Rozier, Camille Thimmes and Alexa Hodges.
Crown Club girls collected over 160 pieces of school uniform clothing and coats and over $500 in donations this year!
Crown Club
Our Crown Club functions as a chapter similar to JA itself. This group of ninth and tenth grade girls, chosen for their accomplishments, sponsor their main fundraiser, Snacks With Santa. They meet monthly and earn service hours for volunteering in our community.
Serving on the Crown Club Committee for 2023-2024 , Kathryn Henson (Chair), Lexi Sultan (Co-Chair), Laurie Tassin (Ex-Officio), Leigh Mabry Hamblin (Treasurer), Kathy Carollo, and Lindsey Leggett.
Ingenues girls making wreaths at their Christmas party.
Ingenues
Referred by school counselors and teachers, a group of eight to ten, fourth and fifth grade girls are mentored through a committee of active JA members. Every Friday morning throughout the school year, our members meet with these young girls to discuss different topics including health, self-care, and personal well-being that contribute to their overall self-esteem. Ingénues provides a unique opportunity for these girls to build relationships with their peers in a setting that promotes confidence and kindness to one another.
Serving on the Ingenues Committee for 2023-2024.
Holly Martinez (Chair), Ginger Gober, Casey Welch, Jayla Greer and Allye Douglas.
Lovin' Lunch Boxes
Lovin' Lunch Boxes Committee purchasing food to pack bags.
Students are referred by teachers and counselors at the beginning of the school year and more are added as the school year progresses. This committee meets monthly to pack bags of non-perishable foods. With the help of Crown Club, hand-written notes of encouragement are included, and bags are delivered to the middle school weekly. Throughout the school year, close to 1400 nutritious bags of food are provided to the student
Serving on the Lovin' Lunch Boxes committee for 2023-2024
Erin Turner (chair), Kayla Harville, Meribrooke Heath, Mallory Gilliland, Kaitlin Renfro, and Bethany McRee.
Blowing bubbles at “Happy Hearts” Field Day.
Operation Special Needs
OSN provides assistance and support to special needs classrooms in grades pre-kindergarten through third grade. Each month, OSN members visit several special education classes to read a book and complete a craft with the students. Other projects include "Trunk or Treat" which members provide candy for children at the elementary school and "Happy Hearts' ' Field Day, where special needs students participate in a fun filled day with food, games and activities.
Serving on the Operation Special Needs Committee for 2023-2024
Emily Herring (Chair), Kaitlin Henson, Sara Frances Horan, Olivia Goode, and Amy McCarley.