Registration is $10 per lecture. If the registration fee would prohibit your attendance, scholarships are available. Please email gregb@childrenfirstbc.org to request a scholarship. Register by calling 828-259-9717.

All lectures will be held at the Mission Reuter Children's
Outpatient Center (11 Vanderbilt Park Drive, Asheville)

Evening lectures will be more broadly targeted and are perfect for parents, community members, and those interested in learning more about the issues currently facing our children.

Morning lectures are more scientific and clinical and will be targeted for those who work in the health care, social work, education, psychology fields, and other related fields.

Space is limited. If you have any further questions please contact Greg Borom at (828) 259-9717.
 

The Project MARCH Homework Club at Pisgah View Apartments was vandalized and some items were stolen. The break-in ocurred during the recess between the summer enrichment program and the upcoming start of the after-school program. Stephanie Johnson, Project MARCH Coordinator, creatively used the temporary boards placed over the broken windows to reinforce the positive message that Project MARCH exemplifies in the Pisgah View community (see photo).

Following is a wish list of items needed before the club reopens. Please call 828-259-9717 if you can donate or purchase any of these items for the Homework Club.

 

• Cordless phone and answering machine
• Set of Motorola walkie-talkies for staff
• Board games - especially Mancala
• Sporting goods - basketballs, soccer balls, jump ropes, tennis ball with the velcro "mits," other appropriate outdoor recreational equipment for elementary-age children
   
• Legos
• BrainQuest (2nd grade and up)
   
• Five long folding tables and 12 folding chairs

The Rotary Club of Asheville - West, under the direction of Vickie Gaddy, President, decided in July to focus their community service projects on the activities and needs of the Children First Family Resource Center at Emma.

In a recent statement from the Rotary Club of Asheville - West, the club noted: "We believe that Charity begins at home - and even though Rotary has four distinct areas of service including international - Emma is a project that we want to be involved in.  Our 27 members are excited about this new joint venture."

Julia and Phillip Gibson

The Gibsons are long-time, consistent supporters of our Family Resource Center at Emma; supporting its work as donors and volunteers. As volunteers, they enjoy the personal interactions at the Center. The Gibsons fondly recall a Christmas volunteer experience where they really got to know a family they were helping when they were invited in for dinner and sent home with fresh tamales. They believe wholeheartedly in the programs offered through the resource center and show their appreciation by helping out in any way that they can. We thank the Gibsons for their generosity!

Every month, Children First's Board of Directors recognizes a community member for their exceptional dedication to children. To see past Champions for Children click here.