Healthy Notions Kids

Healthy Notions Moves to Helps Fight Childhood Obesity! Join Us for HN Zumba Party 2012

2012-02-14T11:54:00.012-05:00

Join Healthy Notions and the metro Atlanta community in the fight against childhood obesity on March 17th at the Healthy Notions Zumba Party 2012 charity event fundraiser! The party will be full of fun, fitness, gifts, food, shopping and giveaways for the participants. (CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FLYER)

The 3 hours event will be led by Atlanta's Premier, Certified Zumba fitness instructor, Lawanda "The Fitness Diva" Brokenborough! This is an event you don't want to miss.

Event Details:
Date: Saturday-March 17th, 2012
Time: 3-6pm
Location: The Atlanta Academy-Cartwright Gymnasium, 2000 Holcomb Woods Parkway, Roswell 30076
Admission: donation of $10 in advance or $20 at the door and includes refreshments! *All donations are tax-deductible, Healthy Notions is 501(c)3 approved children's non-profit organization.*

Proceeds raised during this event will fund spring and summer childhood obesity prevention programs that encourage healthy eating and physical activity.

For More Info Contact: info@healthynotionskids.com or call 678.693.2008
Purchase Tickets Online at: www.healthynotionszumba.eventbrite.com (Group Rates Available)
Vendor Opportunities are available. For more information click here: HN Zumba Party Vendor Information

Recently, the Center of Disease Control issues a report stating that "Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years."1 "Nearly 40% of Georgia's children (ages 6-11) are overweight or obese -- the second-highest rate in the nation -- yet 50% of Georgians don't consider child obesity a problem. What's more, 75% of parents of obese children don't think they have a problem on their hands"2, according to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, the state's largest pediatric health care system.

References:

1-Centers for Disease Control and Prevention http://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/obesity/facts.htm

2-Children's Healthcare of Atlanta http://www.choa.org/child-wellness

"Envision the Future" Gallery Opening and Reception A Great Success!

2011-12-02T23:19:00.005-05:00

Healthy Notions would like to thank all of the volunteers, local artists, sponsors and donors who supported and participated in the "Envision the Future" Workshops, Gallery Openings and Receptions!

Through creative stimulation, performing and visual arts encourages young people to expand their individual potential, build self-esteem, develop literacy and communication skills and create hope. Healthy Notions is committed to decreasing risks for kids ages 6-12yrs of all backgrounds.

Thanks to our generous sponsors: Art Space International, Aqua Blue Restaurant, Tara Materials Inc., Synta Inc, Canwil Textiles, Subway, Design Quote.net, Whole Foods Markets,MinuteMan Press-Buckhead, The Ravinia Spa and Live Frequency.

Please check back for more information on the performing and visual arts program launching in 2012.

For more info: call 678.693.2008,email info@healthynotionskids.com or visit www.healthynotionskids.com

Join Healthy Notions for "Envision the Future-2011" Gallery and Fundraiser!-Sat,Nov 12th 6-9pm

2011-10-21T08:58:00.016-04:00

Art Space International Gallery-1192 Huff Rd NW, Atlanta 30318

Healthy Notions children’s non-profit organization and its partner Creative Art Program, join forces to host “Envision The Future” Gallery Opening/Fundraisers featuring artwork of Metro Atlanta children and local artists! (Click Here for Flyer)

Paintings will be showcased to raise funds for the Healthy Notions Performing and Visual Arts Program benefiting at-risk children throughout Metro Atlanta! Artwork prints will be available for a small donation. There will be a silent auction of original artwork from local artists and items donated from local sponsors. Join us for a fun, inspiring, evening filled with art, light appetizers and great music to benefit one of Atlanta's most inspiring non-profit organizations! Admission is FREE.

Through creative stimulation, performing and visual arts encourages young people to expand their individual potential, build self-esteem, develop literacy and communication skills and create hope. Healthy Notions is committed to decreasing risks for kids ages 6-12yrs of all backgrounds.

For more info: call 678.693.2008,email info@healthynotionskids.com or visit www.healthynotionskids.com/www.creativeartprogram.org.

On October 4th, President Barack Obama declared October as National Arts and Humanities Month through Presidential Proclamation. Within the proclamation, President Obama states: “Like Rockwell’s painting, art in all its forms often challenges us to consider new perspectives and to rethink how we see the world... This is the power of the arts and humanities — they speak to our condition and affirm our desire for something more and something better.”

CLICK HERE TO DONATE-Help Share the Gift of Arts with At-Risk Kids!

Healthy Notions Kids and The Creative Art Program would like to thank our generous sponsors: Art Space International, Aqua Blue Restaurant, Tara Materials Inc., Synta Inc, Canwil Textiles, Subway, Design Quote.net, Whole Foods Markets, The Ravinia Spa and Live Frequency.

Creative Art Workshops Provoke Children to Envision Themselves In The Future

2011-09-23T17:30:00.010-04:00

Children from all over the Metro Atlanta area came together on Sept 17th and 24th to work with local artists, teachers and volunteers at Art Space International gallery to imagine, think and explore the endless possibilities for their lives and paint their "future self portraits".

The Creative Art Program presented by Healthy Notions is designed to give children 6-12yrs a voice for creative and artistic expression.

"The arts may be one of the most valuable tools of discovery in helping children deal with mental and emotional stresses of everyday life.", said Barenda Whitaker, President of Healthy Notions. "When you suspect a child might be suppressing emotions or having challenges communicating his or her feelings, encouraging a child to pick up a paintbrush may provide the perfect outlet to express what's going on inside."

Through creative stimulation, the program encourages young people to expand their individual potential, build self-esteem, develop literacy and communication skills and create hope. Thanks to our generous sponsors, the Healthy Notions Creative Art Program workshops were offered to participants at no cost.

Children and volunteer artists will be displaying their work side by side during Gallery Openings and Fundraisers held on Nov.5th at Aqua Blue (Roswell GA) and Nov 12th at Art Space International Gallery (Downtown Atlanta).
Our goal from these events is to spotlight the creativity of the participants of the program, and to raise funds to help us keep our presence in our community as a non-profit organization so that we may continue to give scholarships to children in need, provide free Community Events and Programs, and make a positive difference in the future of the children we serve. Prints of the children's art work will be available for a small donation.

Healthy Notions Kids and The Creative Art Program would like to thank our generous sponsors and partners: Art Space International, Aqua Blue Restaurant, Tara Materials Inc., Synta Inc, Canwil Textiles, Subway, Design Quote.net, Whole Foods Markets and Live Frequency.

Creative Art Program Helps Kids Envision Their Future...REGISTRATION EXTENDED!

2011-07-22T22:35:00.012-04:00

Healthy Notions Kids will be Hosting the first Creative Art Program Workshop held at Art Space International Gallery in Mid-Town Atlanta in September 2011 geared towards Atlanta’s “At Risk” youth, ages 6-12.

Atlanta Gallery Owners , Frederic Payet & Georges Gassouhas have generously donated the space for the children’s art workshops. The Creative Art Program’s Workshop will focus on encouraging children to envision their future through artistic expression. Children between the ages of 6-12 can participate in a workshop that focuses on education through artistic expression. The goal of the workshop is to get children really thinking and imagining themselves in a future with limitless possibilities.

Often children that come from difficult backgrounds, understandably, have a hard time seeing past their current situations. Visualization is a great tool to get kids moving towards a successful future. Healthy Notions serves children from all economic, racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds from two-parent, single-parent or foster parent families.

The best part of the program is that Local Artists will get to work hands on with the children, discussing favorite techniques, painters and styles! A Gallery Opening and fundraiser (at Roswell’s Aqua Blue Restaurant and Bar) and Reception ( at Gallery ASI) will be held following the workshops, showcasing the children’s artwork. Volunteer Artists will also be showing their works along side the children.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW! Thanks to our generous sponsors, the Healthy Notions Creative Art Program is being offered to participants at "FREE OF CHARGE". Space is limited and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE PDF CHILD REGISTRATION FORM *REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO ALLOW AS MANY CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE AS POSSIBLE* Interested in being a Volunteer Artists, Teacher or Workshop Assistance? Click Here to View Opportunities and download the volunteer form.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Please call Healthy Notions Corporate Office at 678.693.2008 or email us at info@healthynotionskids.com for more information.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE CREATIVE ART PROGRAM WEBSITE

Thanks for Showing Love With Your Soles!

2011-04-24T23:40:00.001-04:00

Thanks to all of the volunteers, sponsors and donors who supported the 3rd annual "Show Love With Your Soles" Campaign and provided gently used and new shoes for children in Dominican Republic and Haiti.

This year...with your help, we were able to collect over 2,000 pair of shoes that will provide children in great need an opportunity to attend school and prevent illness and diseases. The annual "Show Love with Your Soles" campaign began in 2009. Since inception, Healthy Notions has been able to provide over 35,500 pair of shoes to help children in need. It is our hope and prayer to continually increase shoe distributions, with each passing year, as the Healthy Notions family continues to grow.

Healthy Notions Kids-Joy for the Holidays 2010

2011-04-18T12:11:00.002-04:00

Don't Throw Away Those Shoes! Show Love with Your Soles and Help Kids in Haiti

2011-03-14T19:10:00.000-04:00

Cleaning out your closet for Spring? Don't throw away those shoes! Cut ties with those tennis shoes and clean out the Crocs to help kids in need.

Drop off your gently used shoes at the 3rd annual "Show Love with Your Soles" shoe drive this Saturday, March 19th and help orphaned children in Haiti and Dominican Republic.

On Saturday, March 19th Healthy Notions will host a final community-wide, shoe drive celebration event at the Kroger located on 3000 Old Alabama Road, Alpharetta GA. Volunteers, families and friends are coming together to drop off, sort and process donations and celebrate the values of kindness, compassion, community responsibility and good citizenship. Please plan to join us and tell a friend!

Drop Off Donations at: Kroger 3000 Old Alabama Road Alpharetta,GA 30022
Date: Saturday, March 19th
Time: 9am to 5pm

What kind of shoes are we accepting?

•Gently used & wearable or new shoes
•All sizes (kids + adults)
•No high heels, slippers or boots (it’s hot & mountainous there!)

All Contributions are tax deductible. Healthy Notions is a 501(c)3 approved non-profit children's organization.

Local Atlanta Academy Students Help Kids in Haiti

2011-02-24T23:20:00.003-05:00

For the past three years, students at the The Atlanta Academy have teamed up with Healthy Notions to help the orphaned children in Haiti by collecting shoes for the “Show Love with Your Soles” shoe drive campaign.

In Haiti, less than 65% of children of primary school age are actually enrolled. Many of those children do not attend school, simply because they do not have a pair of shoes to keep them healthy and safe as they make the journey. A simple pair of shoes can protect Haitian children’s feet from bruises, cuts and life threatening diseases that can be contracted through their feet, and can allow these children the opportunity to attend school.

Last year, with the help of the Atlanta Academy and volunteer groups throughout the community, Healthy Notions was able to collect over 30,000 pair of shoes. This year, more than ever, the children of Haiti need our help.

Many area schools, churches and organizations have joined this effort. There will be several supporting shoe collection efforts throughout the city of Atlanta from now till March 19th. The Atlanta Academy, located at 2000 Holcomb Woods Parkway in Roswell, is serving as a drop off location on February 21st through February 25th.

On March 19th, Healthy Notions will host a final community-wide, shoe drive celebration event at the Kroger located on 3000 Old Alabama Road, Alpharetta GA. Volunteers, families and friends are coming together to drop off donations and celebrate the values of kindness, compassion, community responsibility and good citizenship. There will be prizes, food and fun for participants.

If your school or organization would like to sign-up to host a shoe drive, it's not to late! Email Healthy Notions at volunteer@healthynotionskids.com or sign-up to serve as a Shoe Drive Coordinator through Volunteermatch.org

Help Make a Difference! Check Out The Latest Volunteer Opportunities With Healthy Notions

2011-02-07T09:13:00.003-05:00

Is your organization, school, church, youth group or community social club looking for a great way to volunteer time? Are you a student who would like to volunteer your time for a worthy cause?

FEATURED VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
3rd annual "Show Love with Your Soles" used shoe drive campaign to benefit orphaned children in Haiti and Dominican Republic!
When? Now through March 19th
Why shoes?...

A simple pair of shoes serves to protect children's feet from cuts, bruises, and life-threatening diseases and illnesses which can be contracted through the feet. In many cases, children run barefoot because they have no shoes. When they cut themselves or scratch themselves while running around playing, and then step into contaminated water, parasites and other things get into their body. In fact, many die that way.
Without shoes children in Haiti can't attend school. Only 15% of children in rural Haiti attend school. The gift of a pair of shoes will allow a child to get an education

How can you get involved? Check out the details of this and other opportunities at VolunteerMatch.org and Don't forget to SIGNUP!

**If you have already signed up to be a shoe drive coordinator or need to access the event flyer, CLICK HERE: Shoe Drive Event Flyer and the 5 Easy Steps to Coordinating a Shoe Drive Guide**
*Healthy Notions is a 501(c)3 approved children's non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible*

Get Ready for 3rd Annual "Show Love with Your Soles" Used Show Drive!

2011-01-25T17:38:00.002-05:00

Healthy Notions is gearing up to kickoff the 3rd Annual "Show Love with Your Soles" campaign. Every year our organization works with volunteers in our local community and throughout the state to collect shoes for orphaned kids in Haiti and Dominican Republic through our "Show Love With Your Soles" campaign.

In 2010, with the help of our amazing volunteers and supporters we were able to donate over 30,000 pair of new and gently used shoes for children in need. With your help,we can make a major impact again! It is our hope and prayer to continually increase shoe distributions, with each passing year, as the Healthy Notions family continues to grow.

In Haiti an estimated 640,000 children under the age of fifteen live in extreme poverty. Most children in Haiti have no shoes and can get sick from the cuts, sores, life threatening diseases and infections they get on their bare feet. The gift of a decent pair of shoes can often be a cause for celebration.

Stay Tuned...more info to come. If you have questions, please email us at info@healthynotionskids.com

Healthy Notions Kids-Joy for the Holidays 2010

2010-12-14T12:45:00.001-05:00

Thanks for Helping Spread Joy for the Holidays!

2010-11-30T22:50:00.017-05:00

Healthy Notions kicked off the 2010 Joy for the Holidays Christmas Party and Bookfair at Barnes & Noble (Mansell Crossing Shopping Ctr) in Alpharetta on Saturday, Nov 27th. Proceeds fund Healthy Notion's PROJECT NEED TO READ literacy program. PROJECT NEED TO READ integrates reading, music, drama and art to engage elementary age children and helps develop literacy skills.

The event included reading of favorite Christmas stories, a visit from Santa, creation of ornaments and bookmarks by the kids who attended. The Atlanta Academy (Roswell GA) Gladiator Performers, Mary Claire F.(soloist) and Tim Y. (violist) graced the crowd with awesome musical performances. Special thanks to the wonderful volunteers that came out to support and help from our community, Centennial High School volunteers and our sponsors: Barnes & Noble (Alpharetta GA), Oh Sugar! (Roswell GA), and Publix Supermarket for helping Healthy Notions spread Joy for the Holidays!

2010-11-30T11:09:00.000-05:00

Join Us for a Special, Fun-Filled, FREE Holiday Event! Saturday,November 27th 1-4pm

2010-11-21T14:22:00.000-05:00

Join Healthy Notions as we help spread "Joy for the Holidays". This is a special, fun-filled Christmas Party and Barnes & Noble Bookfair with a purpose! (CLICK HERE FOR EVENT FLYER)

WHEN: Saturday, November 27th

TIME: 1-4PM

WHERE: Barnes & Noble (Mansell Crossing Shopping Center)

7660 Northpoint Parkway Ste 200/Alpharetta, GA 30022

*Enjoy Holiday Music and Poetry* Storytelling* Kids Arts/Crafts* Visit and Take A Picture with Santa* Holiday Treats, Hot Chocolate and Cider* Special Giveaways* Gift Wrapping*

Joy for the Holidays Christmas Party/Book Fair Fundraiser will benefit at-risk kids in our local community! Healthy Notions is a 501(c)3, non-profit children’s organization. Our mission is to help enhance the lives of at-risk children (6-12 yrs) throughout our community including those in fostecare, temporary shelters, children's homes, single-parent homes and low-income through educational and health related programs and initiatives.

Can’t Attend Our Bookfair at Barnes & Noble?

Visit BN.COM/bookfairs to support us online from 11/28/10 to 12/03/10

by entering Bookfair ID# 10325686 at checkout.

A percentage of your Barnes & Noble purchases will benefit Healthy Notions.

Join Us for PROJECT NEED TO READ Literacy Program Open House! Tuesday Nov 23rd

2010-11-21T13:11:00.005-05:00

You're invited to join us-Tuesday, Nov 23rd/7-8pm for the PROJECT NEED TO READ Open House!
We'll share more info about PROJECT NEED TO READ language and literacy enrichment program. Bring the kids and enjoy a free session, ask questions and enroll! The program helps to increase your child's reading, literacy and comprehension skills.

LOCATION: Chambrel at Roswell/1000 Applewood Dr, Roswell GA 30076

***Program Activities Include*** Story Telling and Reading Aloud,Discussion, Drama, Art and Music,Writing,Team Building, One-on-one tutoring and other fun activities (Program starts at Reading levels K-3rd)

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FLYER

For more information, contact Healthy Notions at 678.893.2008 or email us: info@healthynotionskids.com

Help Healthy Notions Spread Joy for the Holidays and Volunteer!

2010-11-06T16:34:00.000-04:00

Are you interesting in Volunteering during the Holidays? Looking for a great opportunity for your family, kids and friends to volunteer, make a difference and have fun doing it? Check out the fantastic Healthy Notions opportunities on VolunteerMatch! http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/org229109.jsp

Healthy Notions Shares the Gift of Literacy at the Actogether Family Fun Festival!

2010-11-06T09:25:00.000-04:00

On Saturday, October 30th the Healthy Notions Team was out and about in the city of Roswell promoting children and family literacy at the 2010 Actogether Family Fun Festival! Thanks to the wonderful participants, volunteers and sponsors. The book giveaways and fabulous bookmark creations were absolutely amazing!

Winter is On the Way! Volunteer or Donate to Help with Warm Coats for Kids

2010-09-26T20:30:00.004-04:00

Healthy Notions is gearing up for the 3rd Annual Warm Coats for Kids drive.

The mission of Warm Coats for Kids is to simply provide coats and warm outwear to children and women throughout Metro Atlanta and N. Georgia shelters, fostercare and children's homes that are in need. We will begin accepting gently used or new warm kids, adult and baby sized winter coats and outerwear for the 2010/2011 winter coat drive on Oct 11th through Dec 3rd.

Since 2008, Healthy Notions volunteers and partners have helped collect,sort and distribute over 2,000 winter coats to children and women who would otherwise be without one. The program has received invaluable support from collection, promotional,supporting and distribution partners as well as individuals.

We re looking forward to another successful year, with plenty of winter outerwear, coats and warmth given to those in need but WE NEED YOUR HELP! Here's how you can get involved and take action this fall:

Become a Collection Partner: Help collect winter coats so they can be distributed to kids in need.
Become a Supporting Partner: Make a financial contribution and/or give in-kind donations to directly benefit the Warm Coats for Kids School Rewards Program.
Involve your school: Organize a school wide coat drive and participate in the Warm Coats for Kids School Rewards Program.
Make a financial contribution to purchase a coat for a child. $20 will buy a new warm winter coat for a child in need. All donations are tax deductible.

Contact our campaign coordinator, Kim Whitaker at volunteer@healthynotionskids.com for more information.

Thanks for Your Support-Reading is FUN Everywhere You Go!

2010-09-06T23:33:00.001-04:00

Thanks to the awesome kids, volunteers, sponsors and friends who supported the PROJECT NEED TO READ pre-kickoff event "Reading is FUN Everywhere You Go!" on August 28th! The event was a great success. When we read aloud to children, we engage them in text that they might not be able to read. In the process, we help to expand their imaginations, provide new knowledge, support language development, build vocabulary, and promote reading as a worthwhile, fun activity. The kids had a great time listening to stories read aloud, making bookmarks and creating and sharing their own books.

Check out the event photos here!

Event Venue

Chick-Fil-A Rivermont Station

8475 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Unit 448

Alpharetta, GA 30022

770. 640.8280

www.chickfila.com

Technical and Event Services

Guitar Center

1901 Terrell Mill Road Southeast

Marietta, GA 30067

(770) 980-9222

www.guitarcenter.com

Signs, Printing, Copying Services

Signs & Graphics by Roman

2986 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 100 G

Marietta, GA 30062

http://signsbyroman.com/index.html

Sponsors and Kudos!

Thanks to the awesome businesses, groups and schools that contributed in-kind donations, services and volunteered their time!

Barnes and Noble

Mansell Crossings SC

7660 Northpoint Parkway Ste 200

Alpharetta, GA 30022
http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/store/1955

770-993-8340

Villa Christina at Perimeter Summit

4000 Summit Boulevard

Atlanta, GA 30319

Information or reservations: www.villachristina.com

678-686-4272

Atlanta: Sandy Springs

Ruth's Chris Steak House

5788 Roswell Road, N.W.,

Atlanta, GA 30328

Phone: (404) 255 - 0035

Fax: (404) 255 - 3111

Email: atlanta40@ruthschris.com

The Atlanta Academy

2000 Holcomb Woods Pkwy

Roswell, GA 30076

www.atlantaacademy.com

(678) 461-6102

EDC Publishing-Usborne & Kane/Miller Books
Cathy Eads
678.475.0023/888.305.2120
www.findtheduck.com

Don't Miss "Reading is FUN Everywhere You Go!" Saturday-Aug 28th

2010-08-23T23:30:00.002-04:00

Join us on Saturday, August 28th at Chick-fil-a (Rivermont Station-Alpharetta GA) and Support Children's Literacy! Bring your kids & join the FUN!!! CLICK HERE FOR FLYER

Bring a Book to Read and Share
Enjoy Storytelling
Interactive Games and Activities
Drop Off Children’s Book Donations
Kids Enter PROJECT NEED TO READ Logo Contest
Kids Bring a Book-Enter to Win an XBOX 360
Adults Bring a Child-Enter to Win Ruth’s Chris Dinner For Two

***Volunteers We Need You!***PROJECT NEED TO READ invites YOU to help make this event a success! Whether you are interested in volunteering, donating or sponsoring, we need you as part of our team. Join in the fun! Volunteer opportunities are plentiful at the event on August 28th. In addition to volunteers, we are asking you to get your social/community organizations and local businesses involved to assist us in promoting this event. The organizations can participate by 1) hanging flyers in windows, doors, and posting on marquees notifying others of the event, 2) encouraging others to attend and 3) posting a link on their respective websites.

If you are interested in supporting PROJECT NEED TO READ through volunteerism, please view and signup for opportunities listed on Volunteer Match at: http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/org229109.jsp

Please contact Kim Whitaker at 678.693.2008 or via email at kwhitaker@healthynotionskids.com.

Healthy Notions Receives Grant from Target for Project Need to READ

2010-07-19T13:07:00.000-04:00

Roswell, GA (July 19, 2010) — Healthy Notions Incorporated: Project Need to READ, is the recipient of a $2,000 Early Childhood Reading grant awarded by Target. The grant will allow Project Need to READ, a children’s literacy enrichment project, to continue the mission of developing healthy communities by decreasing risk factors for children (ages 6 to 12) through educational, health and inspirational projects and initiatives.

Through Project Need to READ, children hear engaging books read aloud--or read them independently--and make connections to their own lives. They express their feelings and grapple with big ideas through 1)discussion, 2)drama, 3)art/music, 4)movement, and 5)writing.
Children will have projects and activities that encourage family reading and interaction thereby increasing children’s motivation to read and ignite a love and infectious excitement for literacy.

“We are delighted to receive this grant from Target because it enables our organization to bring families together and instill a life-long love of reading in children,” said Barenda Whitaker, President of Healthy Notions Incorporated.

This grant is part of ongoing efforts by Target to strengthen families and communities throughout the country. Since opening its doors, Target has given 5 percent of its income to organizations that support education, the arts, social services and volunteerism. Today that equals more than $3 million every week.

“At Target, our local grants are making a difference in the communities we serve,” said Laysha Ward, president, community relations, Target. “We’re proud to partner with Healthy Notions as part of our ongoing commitment to give back to the communities where our guests and team members live and work.”

Kids Logo Competition

2010-06-29T23:59:00.005-04:00

Healthy Notions needs a fun logo for our new literacy enrichment program called "Project Need to Read" and we would like your help!

The winning logo will appear on mailings related to the program, including brochures, program booklets, program folders and T-shirts. STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFO!

$5,000 GoodSearch May Giveaway - Three Days Only! STARTS MAY 19TH

2010-05-18T22:07:00.003-04:00

GoodSearch will donate $1 (up to $5,000 total) to Healthy Notions for every toolbar that is downloaded between May 19th at 12 noon and May 21st at 12 noon Eastern! To help our cause benefit from this contest, please download our toolbar now by following this link - http://www.goodsearch.com/toolbar/healthy-notions

Our new toolbar is free to download and allows you to raise money for our cause virtually every time you search or shop online! Once added to IE or Firefox, each time you shop at more than 1,400 stores (from Amazon to Zazzle!) a percentage of your purchase will automatically be donated to our cause - at no cost to you (and you may even save money as the toolbar also provides you thousands of discount coupons and free shipping offers!). The toolbar also has a search box and each time you search the Internet, about a penny is donated to our cause.

Please hurry and do this now so that we can earn the $1 bonus per toolbar!

And, please pass this along to all of your friends. The two minutes it takes to add this toolbar to your browser can make a lifetime of difference for our cause!

Get the toolbar NOW! http://www.goodsearch.com/toolbar/healthy-notions

Another Great Volunteer Opportunity-Saturday, May 22nd

2010-05-10T23:16:00.000-04:00

We're sending off the final shipment of Haiti bound shoes collected through the 2nd annual "Show Love with Your Soles" shoe drive campaign and need volunteers to help load the shoes on the truck.

Volunteer Opportunity-Shoe Drive Support. Volunteers will assist with loading delivery truck for shipment of shoes for Orphans in Haiti.
When- Saturday, May 22nd / 9am to 10am
Who Can Volunteer- This opportunity is open to anyone that would like to help out. *Volunteers who signed up for the "Disney Give a Day. Get a Disney Day" program with Healthy Notions and were unable to complete service can still fulfill their service opportunity and receive their Disney vouchers.

Can You Help Us? Interested? Please give us a call (770) 355-7806 volunteer@healthynotionskids.com

$5,000 GoodSearch Giveaway - Three Days Only! ~Download the HealthyNotions GoodSearch ToolBar~

2010-04-06T11:41:00.000-04:00

GoodSearch will donate a $1 for every toolbar that is downloaded between April 6th at 9am EDT and April 9th at 9am EDT up to $5,000!! Please download the toolbar right now by following this link - http://www.goodsearch.com/toolbar/healthy-notions

Our new Healthy Notions toolbar is free to download and allows you to raise money for our cause every time you search or shop online! Once added to IE or Firefox, each time you shop at more than 1,300 stores (from Amazon to Zazzle!) a percentage of your purchase will automatically be donated to Healthy Notions - at no cost to you (and you may even save money as the toolbar provides coupons and deals as well!). The toolbar also has a search box and each time you search the Internet, about a penny is donated to Healthy Notions http://www.goodsearch.com/toolbar/healthy-notions

Please hurry and do this now so that we can earn the $1 bonus per toolbar!

And, please pass this along to all of your friends. The two minutes it takes to add this toolbar to your browser can make a lifetime of difference for our cause!
Get the toolbar NOW! http://www.goodsearch.com/toolbar/healthy-notions

Become A Healthy Notions Volunteer!

2010-03-26T08:33:00.004-04:00

Healthy Notions offers a variety of rewarding volunteer opportunities. As a Healthy Notions volunteer, you'll gain new skills and experience, meet interesting people, and enjoy a fun, family -oriented atmosphere. An enthusiastic attitude is all you need! Volunteers can help with one of our projects, annual events or assist our administrative office.

For more complete information, please contact us at volunteer@healthynotionskids.com

Shoe Drive Support-Volunteers will assist with loading delivery truck for shipment to Haiti on April 17th 9am to 11am

Grant Writer-If you have grant writing and fund development experience, love research and donor prospecting, then we have a Volunteer Opportunity For You! *Flexible time, telecommute OK too! With your skills and experience in fund development, Healthy Notions can develop other opportunities to fund our literacy and performing arts/music programs and activities that will directly benefit children in our local community.

Can You Help Us? Interested? Please give us a call (770) 355-7806 volunteer@healthynotionskids.com

Disney "Give a Day Get a Disney Day" Program Update

2010-03-19T10:18:00.011-04:00

Thanks to each and every volunteer who chose to give a day of service through the Disney "Give a Day Get a Disney Day" Program! On March 10th, Disney announced that they have reached the goal of inspiring one million people to volunteer a day of service to their communities.

Several volunteers scheduled to volunteer with Healthy Notions have reached out asking if you will still be able to receive your Disney vouchers. The answer is "Yes"! All volunteers who have completed registration and are scheduled for a volunteer opportunity with Healthy Notions are still eligible to receive Disney vouchers upon completion of service.

All volunteers who completed a volunteer opportunity and have not yet received an email from Disney instructing you to print off your Disney voucher, will need to do the following...

Check your junk or mailbox for the Disney correspondence.
Check the status of your volunteer activity through the Disney volunteer portal. "Manage My Account". (Click here to access the Disney Volunteer Portal)
If you don't see a link to print off your voucher, Contact the Disney Guest Call Center at 407-827-5990 for further assistance

Have a fantastic time at Disney and remember to look for the other Healthy Notions volunteer team members carrying the blue book bags when you're at the park!

Thanks again for your support. Healthy Notions has many more events and projects kicking off this year and would love for you to be a part. Let's stay connected!

* BECOME A FACEBOOK FAN-Follow our progress at Facebook Page: Healthy Notions Kids

*DONATE to help further the Healthy Notions Educational and Health related projects and initiatives: http://www.firstgiving.com/33947

600 Large Boxes Needed to Ship 30,000 Pair of Shoes to Haiti

2010-03-08T14:21:00.002-05:00

On Saturday-March 6th, volunteers came together and packed the 250 boxes acquired to send 10,000 pair of shoes donated for the 2nd Annual "Show Love with Your Soles" campaign to benefit Haitian orphans.

Due to the overwhelming support of this campaign, we exceeded our goal and collected an additional 30,000+ pair of shoes to send to children in Haiti. We need an additional 600 large shipping boxes to accomodate this massive overflow!

Healthy Notions is seeking Corporate and Individual Sponsors to help provide the additional boxes and funds required to ship and distribute the shoes to Haiti. If you or your organization can help with this cause, please contact Kim Whitaker at kwhitaker@healthynotionskids.com .

Your tax-deductible In-Kind and Financial Donations will help offset the costs of processing, warehousing, and shipping Haiti-bound shoes. *Online donations can be made at our secure website: www.firstgiving.com/showlovehaiti*

~Healthy Notions is a 501(c)3 non-profit children's organization. All donations are fully tax deductible. Donors can download/print receipt for donations HERE.
* Make Online donations to help offset the costs of processing, warehousing, and shipping Haiti-bound shoes can be made at our secure website: www.firstgiving.com/showlovehaiti
* Spread the word about this project through Facebook. Join the cause at http://apps.facebook.com/causes/432153
* Become a Fan and follow progress and events at the Healthy Notions Facebook Page: Healthy Notions Kids

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Over 30,000 pairs of Shoes Donated for Kids in Haiti!

2010-03-02T11:09:00.005-05:00

Thanks to the amazing volunteers, donors and sponsors who supported the 2nd Annual "Show Love with Your Soles" shoe drive campaign! Over 30,000 pair of shoes were collected on Saturday, February 20th during the shoe drive finale event...and we're still counting! It was a pleasure meeting so many wonderful, enthusiastic volunteers and new found friends.

Due to the overwhelming number of donations, Healthy Notions is also in great need of financial contributions to help offset the costs of processing, warehousing, and shipping the Haiti-bound shoes.

You can help respond to this extraordinary need. More than ever, the children of Haiti need our help. With a simple gift, you can help give the hope that all children deserve. Healthy Notions is a 501(c)3 non-profit children’s organization. All donations are fully tax deductible. Donors can download/print receipt for donations HERE.

* Make Online donations to help offset the costs of processing, warehousing, and shipping Haiti-bound shoes can be made at our secure website: www.firstgiving.com/showlovehaiti

* Spread the word about this project through Facebook. Join the cause at http://apps.facebook.com/causes/432153
* Become a Fan and follow progress and events at the Healthy Notions Facebook Page: Healthy Notions Kids

The Need is Great for Children in Haiti-You Can Help

2010-02-16T15:25:00.017-05:00

Thanks to all of the volunteers and donors throughout the states of Georgia, Tennessee and Florida who have answered the call to show love with their soles by donating gently used and new shoes for the children in Haiti.

While we continue to receive shoes, there is also a great need for cash. Your financial donation wll help offset the costs of processing, warehousing, and shipping Haiti-bound shoes. Please consider an extra donation now. Help us respond to this extrodinary need. More than ever, the children of Haiti need our help. With a simple gift, you can help give the hope that all children deserve. Healthy Notions is a 501(c)3 non-profit children's organization. All donations are fully tax deductible. Donors can download/print receipt for donations HERE.

*Online donations can be made at our secure website: www.firstgiving.com/showlovehaiti*

You can also spread the word about this project through Facebook. Join our cause at http://apps.facebook.com/causes/432153

Local Students Impact the Lives of Kids in Haiti

2010-02-05T00:17:00.001-05:00

by Gopi Shammas

For the last two years, Healthy Notions and The Atlanta Academy have teamed up to help children in Haiti by collecting shoes in their “Show Love with Your Soles” shoe drive campaign. Last year, Healthy Notions and The Atlanta Academy were able to collect 800 shoes. This year, more than ever, the children of Haiti need our help.

In Haiti, over 640,000 children under the age of 15 live in extreme poverty and due to the devastating earthquake this number is on the rise. Many of those children do not attend school, simply because they do not have a pair of shoes to keep them healthy and safe as they make the journey. A simple pair of shoes can protect Haitian children’s feet from bruises, cuts and life threatening diseases that can be contracted through their feet, and can allow these children the opportunity to attend school.

This year, our goal is to collect over 10,000 pairs of shoes! We need your help to collect gently used and wearable shoes, for both kids and adults. Through the Disney “Give a Day. Get a Disney Day.” Family volunteer program…many area schools, churches and organizations have joined this effort. There will be several supporting shoe collection efforts throughout the city of Atlanta from now till February 20th. The Atlanta Academy, located at 2000 Holcomb Woods Parkway in Roswell, will serve as a drop off location on February 1st through February 5th.

On February 20th, Healthy Notions will host a final community-wide, shoe drive celebration event at the Kroger located on 3000 Old Alabama Road, Alpharetta GA. Volunteers, families and friends are coming together to drop off donations and celebrate the values of kindness, compassion, community responsibility and good citizenship. There will be prizes, food and fun for participants.

More than ever, the children of Haiti need our help. With a simple gift, let’s give the children of Haiti the hope that all children deserve.

For more information on how to participate, please visit http://www.healthynotionskids.com/ or http://www.atlantaacademy.com/.

Show Love With Your Soles...Helps Kids in Haiti

2010-01-20T17:08:00.000-05:00

by Kimberly Whitaker

Every year Healthy Notions collects shoes for orphaned kids in Haiti and Dominican Republic through our "Show Love With Your Soles" campaign. Last year, the organization was able to donate over 800 pairs of new and gently used shoes for children in need. Due to the recent earthquake and devastation...the children need our help now more then ever before.

Now through February 20th, Healthy Notions is collecting gently used shoes and funds to help cover shipping and distribution to deliver the shoes to kids in Haiti. With your help...our goal this year is to send over 10,000 pairs of shoes. Please donate $10 or as much as you can to help at www.firstgiving.com/showlovehaiti

It's a powerful gift that something so simple makes a world of difference in the daily life of little ones and their families. It is our hope and prayer to continually increase these shoe distributions, with each passing year, as the Healthy Notions family continues to grow!

*A list of donation sites within the metro Atlanta area is being compiled. If your company, retail establishment, community service or youth group would like to join the Healthy Notions efforts, please contact Kimberly Whitaker at kwhitaker@healthynotionskids.com *

Warm Coats for Kids-Thank You!

2010-01-19T15:04:00.002-05:00

Even in tough economic times, the kindness of individuals, businesses, workplaces, churches, and organizations is unfailing when it comes to our children. Once again, Healthy Notions asked for your help in keeping children warm this winter and you rose to the call.

This year, our goal was to collect 1,000 coats. With your help, our goal was surpassed! More than 1,300 coats, hats, scarves, gloves and other warm apparel items were collected and given to children in need.

Many thanks to all who collected and gave coats. We'd also like to thank all the sponsors, businesses, schools and organizations who gave of their time, money and energy to make Healthy Notion’s "Warm Coats for Kids" campaign the success it was.

Yes, the list below is long, but take the time and scroll down and see all those businesses, schools and groups who've helped.

Event Venue

KROGER
3000 Old Alabama Road , Alpharetta GA 30022
770.751.7384

Technical and Event Services

Tech Rentals Incorporated

6550 Mcdonough dr, Norcross, GA 30093

404.875.0966

Shaw Event and Tent Rental

6981 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Norcross, Georgia 30092

770. 934.8600/ 770.934.8604 (fax)

Storage, Moving Rentals

U-HAUL STORAGE NESBIT FERRY

2840 HOLCOMB BRIDGE RD
ALPHARETTA , GA 30022
678.795.1443

Morningstar Mini-Storage

530 S Main St, Alpharetta, GA 30009
678.366.9995

Quality Moving & Storage

1240 Alpharetta St,Roswell, GA 30075

770.640.0512

Signs, Printing, Copying Services

PostNet-Store GA 125

5588 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd
Dunwoody , GA 30338
770. 390.0455/770. 390.0467 (fax)
ga125@postnet.com

Roswell Sign-A-Rama
795-D Holcomb Bridge Rd.
Roswell, Georgia 30076
770.998.9126/770.998.9135 (fax)

E-mail: roswellsar@earthlink.net

Kudos
These businesses, groups, schools and families
participated in various, wonderful ways

Chick-Fil-A Rivermont Station

8475 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Unit 448

Alpharetta, GA 30022

770. 640.8280

Dunkin Donuts

4009 Holcomb Bridge Rd Norcross, GA 30092

770.242.4046

Jason’s Deli

5131 Peachtree Pkwy

Norcross, GA 30092

770.368.9440

Melwood Springs Water Company

100 Georgia Crown Dr, McDonough, GA

770.302.3400

Papa John's Pizza

3000 Old Alabama Road, Alpharetta, GA 30022. 770. 751.9022

Robert D. Fowler-YMCA
5600 West Jones Bridge Rd.
Norcross Ga. 30092
770.246.9622/770.246.0215 (fax)

Starbucks Coffee-Haynes Bridge Village

9925 Haynes Bridge Road ,Suite 730

Alpharetta, GA 30022
770.569.0230

Subway

3000 Old Alabama Rd,Ste 102

Market At Haynes Bridge,Alpharetta GA 30022
678.366.9553

Sam’s Club
10600 Davis Dr, Alpharetta, GA

770.992.4568

The Atlanta Academy

2000 Holcomb Woods Pkwy
Roswell, GA 30076

Business Drop-off Locations

KROGER
3000 Old Alabama Road , Alpharetta GA 30022
770.751.7384

Javelin Technical Training Center Cobb/Marietta
4501 Circle 75 Pkwy SE,Suite D-4100
Atlanta, GA 30339
770.859.9779

Fulton County District Attorney’s Office

136 Pryor St SW, Atlanta, GA 30303

404.730.4911

Fulton County District Attorney's Office Helps Give the Gift of Warmth

2010-01-12T11:59:00.000-05:00

The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office has answered the call to help spread the warmth to metro Atlanta at-risk kids by participating in the Healthy Notions 2nd annual "Warm Coats for Kids" winter coat drive.

Collection efforts of new and gently used coats, jackets and warm winter outerwear are scheduled to wrap up this week. Special thanks to project coordinators Tammy McClendon and Carla Anderson for their assistance with this initiative and helping make a positive impact on the lives of at-risk children in our community.

New Year's Family Resolutions

2010-01-04T09:02:00.000-05:00

by Vincent Iannelli, MD, FAAP

The coming of a new year is good time to make a fresh start and rethink how you do things. Although new year's resolutions are helpful for individuals, they can also be used by the whole family.

So this year, in addition to the resolutions that all of us make to eat healthier and exercise more, how about getting the family together and come up with some resolutions for all of you to make together?

Having trouble coming up with some resolutions? Consider starting with the old standbys, including eating well and getting more active. Your family might also resolve to spend more time together, be more patient with each other, fight and argue less, and be more accepting of each other.

After that, just look at problem areas in your home and resolve to work on making them better.

Family Fitness

Becoming more active is something that almost every family needs to do. Going on family walks, bike rides, or roller blading can be a fun way for the whole family to get exercise and spend more time together.

Healthy Diets
Most families could also work on eating a more healthy diet.

First off, your family should resolve to make to make mealtimes pleasant. No fighting over 'cleaning your plate'or what everyone wants to eat and have everyone sit together at the table with the TV off. Mealtimes should be enjoyable and pleasant and not a source of struggle.

Next, resolve to eat healthier with average size portions of well balaced, healthy foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and foods that are baked, broiled or steamed, rather than fried.

Family Time

It is also important for families to spend more time together. And sitting in front of the TV doesn't usually count. Instead, find time to play games together, talk, go on walks, etc.

With working parents and a lot of children's activities, it can sometimes be hard to find time to spend together. You should resolve to eat at least one meal together and have one other family activity that you schedule each week.

As you spend more time together, all family members can also resolve to spend less time watching TV or playing on the computer.

Better Communication

Spending more time together can help for all family members to understand each other and learn to communicate more effectively. This might include giving each other more positive feedback and reinforcement, yelling and nagging each other less, and sharing what happens in each other's day.

Parenting Resolutions

Parents can also make resolutions to be better parents by being more consistent in the way that they discipline their children, taking extra steps to keep their kids safe and healthy, and by being a good role model.

Kids' Resolutions

You can also help your kids to make some resolutions. Do they need help with their behavior, doing chores, going to bed, etc? Do they need to be less angry or perform better at school? Whatever your child needs to do better, you can talk about what you can do to help them do it. This might include gentle reminders or a star chart.

The Warm Coats Keep Coming!...Javelin Technical Training Ctr Joins Warm Coats for Kids Collection Efforts

2009-12-09T17:23:00.002-05:00

Warm Coats for Kids campaign continues to grow!

Today Javelin Technical Training Center (Marietta GA) joined efforts to help spread the warmth to metro Atlanta kids in need.

"We are happy to join the Warm Coats for Kids campaign and always look for opportunities where Javelin can help in our community." said Dale Woodham, Community Affairs-Javelin Technical Training.

Javelin Tech Employees and Students will collect new or gently used coats, jackets and warm winter outerwear and make monetary donations via the firstgiving website: www.firstgiving.com/warmcoatsforkids from December 14th through December 18th.

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2009-12-09T16:20:00.001-05:00

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GoodSearch/GoodShop.com: A New Easy Way for Supporters to Raise Money for Healthy Notions

2009-12-03T00:07:00.000-05:00

Here's a new easy way to help raise money for Healthy Notions. Just start using Yahoo! powered GoodSearch.com as your search engine and they'll donate about a penny to your favorite cause every time you do a search!

In addition, do all of your shopping through their online shopping mall, GoodShop.com, where you can shop at more than 900 top online retailers and a percentage of your purchases will go to the charity or school of your choice. You pay the same price as you normally would, but a donation goes to your cause!

Here's the web site — http://www.goodsearch.com/. You can also read about GoodSearch in the NY Times, Oprah Magazine, CNN, ABC News and the Wall Street Journal.

Download toolbar and support Healthy Notions: http://www.goodsearch.com/nonprofit/healthy-notions.aspx

Warm Coats for Kids Campaign Off to Fantastic Start!

2009-12-02T00:26:00.000-05:00

THANKS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED AND SUPPORTED THIS YEAR'S 2ND ANNUAL "WARM COATS FOR KIDS" CAMPAIGN KICKOFF EVENT!

The need has never been greater and it’s never been easier to make a difference in the lives of kids in our community. Throughout the month of December, Healthy Notions will continue work with various corporations and groups in metro Atlanta to collect and distribute hundreds of gently used winter apparel and raise funds to help provide new coats, hats,gloves and scarves.

Warm Coats for Kids is but a vehicle for the generosity of thousands of people to reach out to local children in metro Atlanta shelters, fostercare and children's homes and say "we care".

***We greatly appreciate any and all contributions, large and small. Even a single dollar will help us move closer to reaching our goal. Donations can be made at our firstgiving fundraising page: http://www.firstgiving.com/warmcoatsforkids ***

Together we are making a difference. Thanks for your continued support!

Warm Coats for Kids wouldn't be possible without You and support from our fabulous Sponsors! Kroger(Johns Creek), Publix Supermarkets,Sam's Club,Shaw Event and Tent Rental,Tech Rentals LLC,Quality Storage,U-Haul Nesbit Ferry,Sign-A-Rama (Roswell GA),Melwood Springs,Chick-fil-A (Rivermont Station),Papa Johns,Subway, Office Max, Dunkin' Donuts,Altobeli's-Johns Creek GA,The Home Depot,Starbucks Coffee, PostNet-Dunwoody GA

Community-Wide Coat Drive Warms Kids in Metro Atlanta

2009-11-20T07:01:00.003-05:00

Donations have already been pouring in and excitement is in the air! On Saturday, November 21st residents from all over metro Atlanta, GA will join together and drop off their gently used or new coats, jackets, mittens, hats and scarves for at-risk children in foster care, orphanages and shelters located in metro Atlanta.

The need has never been greater and its never been easier to make a difference in our community.

Want more details? Click Here for Flyer

Donate Your Old Coats for Metro Atlanta Kids

2009-11-10T13:07:00.008-05:00

Tis the season to give, Atlanta! Whether you know it or not, several kids throughout Metro Atlanta are about to go through the winter months without a warm coat. But, you can change that. All you have to do is donate your gently used kids' coats to Healthy Notions.

Saturday, November 21st, Healthy Notion non-profit children's organization, in partnership with One Warm Coat, will have the 2nd Annual "Warm Coats for Kids" coat drive. The drive will be at Kroger Grocery Store, 3000 Old Alabama Road, Alpharetta GA 30022.

So here's how you can get involved. Just drop off the coats you no longer need at the Kroger location on Old Alabama Road in Alpharetta GA. The winter coats can be any type and size, but the greatest need is for child-size machine-washable coats that can be easily maintained after they are distributed. Healthy Notions will distribute the coats to local childrens and womens shelters and orphanages prior to the holidays.

Last week we reached out to several local agencies to see what their need would be for this Winter. Within 24 hours we received messages from over half the agencies letting us know that YES, they were in desparate need of warm coats this year.

The coats you donate will make a huge difference in the life of a child in need.

For more information contact Barenda Whitaker of Healthy Notions at 770.355.7806
*All donations are fully tax-deductible*

Celebrate National Family Volunteer Day (Nov 21st)...Help Us Collect "Warm Coats for Kids"

2009-11-02T17:19:00.024-05:00

***HELP KEEP A CHILD WARM THIS WINTER BY DONATING YOUR GENTLY USED OR NEW COATS.***

National Family Volunteer day is an annual day of service held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving and is designed to demonstrate the power of families who choose to volunteer together to support the communities in which they live and serve. Volunteering provides quality time for busy families, strengthens communication and bonds and positively impacts local communities across the nation.

Join us for the Healthy Notions 2nd Annual "WARM COATS for KIDS" drive. We will collect Gently Used and New warm coats, gloves and hats to help keep children in Metro Atlanta warm this winter. Donations will be given as gifts-in-kind to children in orphanages, shelters and foster care throughout Metro Atlanta.

WHEN: Saturday, November 21, 2009

TIME: 8am to 4pm
WHERE: Kroger Grocery Store @ 3000 Old Alabama Road, Alpharetta GA 30022 (Intersection of Old Alabama & Haynes Bridge Rd)
VOLUNTEERS: We Need Your Help! "Warm Coats for Kids" is a perfect opportunity for families,students & organizations to complete a community service project and help make a difference in the community.

Please complete the Volunteer Form (click here) and return via email to kwhitaker@healthynotionskids.com

Questions? Email Kim Whitaker (kwhitaker@healthynotionskids.com) or call 678.895.6843 with any questions.

~THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERING YOUR HELPING HANDS FOR KIDS IN NEED~

Students Enjoy Ice Cream Party at Atlanta Academy!

2009-04-28T07:29:00.004-04:00

ROSWELL- Healthy Notion's would like to thank the volunteers and our partners in community service...Cold Stone Creamery (N.Point Pkwy-Alpharetta), Publix Supermarket (King's Market-Roswell), Kroger Supermarket(Johns's Creek) and Party City for donating ice cream and party supplies to honor the entire Atlanta Academy student body and staff. The ice cream party was given to thank the students and staff for collecting over 400 pairs of shoes in support of the "Show Love With Your Soles" shoe drive campaign held in February. The shoes collected will afford children in Haiti and the Dominican Republic an opportunity to attend school and help to prevent contraction of disease and illness through bare feet.The students enjoyed the Ice Cream party and loved all of the toppings!

Atlanta Academy Collects 400+ Pairs of Shoes, Helping Haitian Children in Need

2009-04-07T14:21:00.012-04:00

When the students of the Atlanta Academy took on the "Show Love With Your Soles" shoe drive campaign...they took it seriously!

Within a 2 week period, the school surpassed expectations by collecting over 400 pairs of shoes for children in Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

Not only will the shoes afford children in the region an opportunity to attend school with proper footwear...they will also help prevent contraction of disease through barefeet.

Healthy Notions would like to thank the Atlanta Academy family for their overwhelming support and willingness to touch the lives of children in need. Special thanks to Mrs. Ashley Stinger's kindergarten class for taking on the shoe drive as an additional community service project for the 2008-2009 school year.

Show Love With Your Soles -Shoe Drive 2009 Helps Over 800 Kids in Need!

2009-03-30T00:31:00.008-04:00

Special thanks to the Atlanta Academy, Steven Simmons and the Kenessaw State University African Amercian Student Alliance, U-Haul Storage-Nesbit Ferry, Vanessa Burgis and Tammy McClendon for your support and collection efforts!

Used Shoe Drive Kick-off a Huge Success!

2009-02-26T00:13:00.015-05:00

Thanks to everyone who came out on Saturday and helped to kick-off the 2009 "Show Love With Your Soles" used shoe drive. The community response to put shoes on the feet of orphans in Haiti and the Dominican Republic was absolutely amazing!!!

Over 200 pair of shoes were collected during the kick-off ... and it's not over.

On February 23rd, students at The Atlanta Academy (Roswell GA) started collecting donations during carpool to support the campaign. Due to the overwhelming response...what started out as a week long initiative has now been extended for another full week. Bags, baskets and boxes of shoes continue to pour in. Individual and group collection efforts will continue in the Atlanta metropolitan area through March 20th.

"We're incredibly grateful for all of the generous support of the "Show Love With Your Soles" campaign and are thrilled to know that these shoes will make a difference in the lives of children who are truly in need." said Barenda Whitaker(Founder of Healthy Notions).

Stay tuned...more news to come.

EXCITING Event This Saturday! Join Us for the "Show Love With Your Soles" USED SHOE DRIVE

2009-02-19T02:56:00.015-05:00

On Saturday (Feb 21st), folks in the Metropolitan Atlanta Community will dig deep in their closets and pull out shoes that are too small, too big, too tight or just not right and donate them for poverty stricken, orphaned kids who don't have shoes in Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

This is a wonderful way to make a real difference in the lives of kids who desperately need our help! 15% of kids in rural Haiti cannot attend school because they don't have shoes. They also are at higher risk of contracting illnesses and diseases.

Donating your used shoes is an awesome way to HELP THESE KIDS IN NEED, RECYCLE those USED SHOES and keep them from piling up in a landfill or in the back of your closet!

WHEN: SATURDAY,FEB 21ST
TIME:9am to 4pm
WHERE: Kroger in the Rivermont Station Shopping Ctr., 8465 Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta GA 30022

For more information or to volunteer please contact Kim Whitaker @ 678.895.6843 or email us at healthynotions@gmail.com

ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE.

Show Love With Your Soles...USED SHOE DRIVE (Feb 21st, 2009)

2009-02-01T22:48:00.001-05:00

Youth Groups, Community Organizations, Local Businesses and Individuals...WE NEED YOUR HELP!

During the month of February (2/1 thru 2/21), Healthy Notions, in partnership Family Outreach Ministries International is having a Used Shoe Drive to benefit children in rural Haiti and the Dominican Republic who don't have shoes.

Without shoes, these children are not allowed to attend school and receive a proper education. By giving used shoes to these boys and girls, not only are they afforded the opportunity to go to school, but the kids can also maintain their health by protecting their feet from cuts, bruises, and life-threatening diseases and illnesses which can be contracted through the feet.

If you'd like to be a part of the "Show Love with Your Soles" Used Shoe Drive, contact Kim Whitaker @ 678.895.6843 or email us at healthynotions@gmail.com. We need volunteers to collect donations leading up to the event on 2/21 and volunteers to donate a few minutes of their time at the final event on 2/21 to help collect donations that will be dropped off.

If you need a collection barrel on site, we can provide that for you. The final event will be held on Saturday 2/21 from 9am to 4pm. We will collect used shoes at Kroger Grocery Store at the Rivermont Station Shopping Ctr., 8465 Holcomb Bridge Road, Alpharetta GA 30022 (Intersection of Barnwell and Holcomb Bridge Rd)

***DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE. ALL SHOES WILL GO TO CHILDREN IN HAITI AND DOMINICAN REPUBLIC WITHOUT SHOES! ***

You Made a Huge Difference!

2009-02-01T22:41:00.013-05:00

Healthy Notions would like to give a heartfelt THANK YOU for caring about those in need.

Through our partnering organizations, proceeds were distributed as gifts in-kind to children in need of warm winter coats in the state of GA.

Partnering Organizations:
Jars of Clay Outreach-Atlanta, GA

Gwinnett Children's Shelter Inc- Buford GA

Rainbow Village Inc- Norcross GA

Open Door Children's Home- Rome GA

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Healthy Notions Moves to Helps Fight Childhood Obesity! Join Us for HN Zumba Party 2012

"Envision the Future" Gallery Opening and Reception A Great Success!

Join Healthy Notions for "Envision the Future-2011" Gallery and Fundraiser!-Sat,Nov 12th 6-9pm

Creative Art Workshops Provoke Children to Envision Themselves In The Future

Creative Art Program Helps Kids Envision Their Future...REGISTRATION EXTENDED!

Thanks for Showing Love With Your Soles!

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Thanks for Helping Spread Joy for the Holidays!

Join Us for a Special, Fun-Filled, FREE Holiday Event! Saturday,November 27th 1-4pm

Join Us for PROJECT NEED TO READ Literacy Program Open House! Tuesday Nov 23rd

Help Healthy Notions Spread Joy for the Holidays and Volunteer!

Healthy Notions Shares the Gift of Literacy at the Actogether Family Fun Festival!

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Don't Miss "Reading is FUN Everywhere You Go!" Saturday-Aug 28th

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Another Great Volunteer Opportunity-Saturday, May 22nd

$5,000 GoodSearch Giveaway - Three Days Only! ~Download the HealthyNotions GoodSearch ToolBar~

Become A Healthy Notions Volunteer!

Disney "Give a Day Get a Disney Day" Program Update

Thanks to each and every volunteer who chose to give a day of service through the Disney "Give a Day Get a Disney Day" Program! On March 10th, Disney announced that they have reached the goal of inspiring one million people to volunteer a day of service to their communities.

All volunteers who completed a volunteer opportunity and have not yet received an email from Disney instructing you to print off your Disney voucher, will need to do the following...

Have a fantastic time at Disney and remember to look for the other Healthy Notions volunteer team members carrying the blue book bags when you're at the park!

Thanks again for your support. Healthy Notions has many more events and projects kicking off this year and would love for you to be a part. Let's stay connected!

* BECOME A FACEBOOK FAN-Follow our progress at Facebook Page: Healthy Notions Kids

*DONATE to help further the Healthy Notions Educational and Health related projects and initiatives: http://www.firstgiving.com/33947

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