Self-Sufficiency Programs and Services
October 2023 Schedule
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10/3/23 Tuesday – Two-Part Online Reading and Writing Workshop
Part 1 Building Vocabulary | Logophiles *
10/4/23 Wednesday – Two-Part Online Reading and Writing Workshop
Part 2 Building Vocabulary | Word of the Day*
10/10/23 Tuesday – Two-Part Online Reading and Writing Workshop
Part 1 Building Vocabulary | Logophiles *
10/11/23 Wednesday – Two-Part Online Reading and Writing Workshop
Part 2 Building Vocabulary | Word of the Day*
10/13/23 Friday – Board of Directors Meeting – 6:00 pm EST
10/17/23 Tuesday – Two-Part Online Reading and Writing Workshop
Part 1 Building Vocabulary | Logophiles *
10/18/23 Wednesday – Two-Part Online Reading and Writing Workshop
Part 2 Building Vocabulary | Word of the Day*
10/21/23 Saturday – The Health Benefits of Good Nutrition for Adults and Youth Workshop 10:00 am EST-3:00 pm The Villages at Carver Family YMCA
10/21/23 Saturday – Plant, Aromatherapy Candle, and Herbal Tea Fundraising Event
12noon EST-2:00 pm The Villages at Carver Family YMCA
10/24/23 Tuesday – Two-Part Online Reading and Writing Workshop
Part 1 Building Vocabulary | Logophiles*
10/25/23 Wednesday – Two-Part Online Reading and Writing Workshop
Part 2 Building Vocabulary | Word of the Day*
*Special online reading and writing workshops are open to the public at 1:00 pm EST.
Additional Announcements
The Write-Right Business Program (WRBP)
WRBP provides guidance to entrepreneurs who are passionate about a cause on how to start a non-profit in Georgia, as well as the sustainability of the non-profit through pecuniary resources, grants, and funding. The program also provides mentorship and guidance to youth wanting to be entrepreneurs. Many people want to start their own businesses but lack the skills and resources to become an entrepreneur. However, entrepreneurship paves the way for generating wealth and higher earnings. The benefits of owning a business extend beyond the business that is established. Entrepreneurs improve the lives of individuals, communities, and the overall economy. Entrepreneurship promotes innovation and self-reliance, as well as generates employment opportunities.
The Write-Right Literacy Program (WRLP)
The Write-Right Literacy Program is a series of in-person and virtual workshops aligned with the common core standards and are designed to address literacy achievement challenges unique to low-income communities and families with children. The WRLP was developed to assist low-income individuals over 18 without a high school diploma to take the Reasoning Through Language Arts portion of the state GED test. At-risk 16 and 17 year-old youth seeking enrollment will only be considered with verifiable parental consent. The WRLP is listed on the National Literacy Directory (NLD) website.
The Write-Right Nutrition Program (WRNP)
This program addresses food insecurity challenges disproportionately impacting low-income communities and families with children. Under this program, we host low-cost community workshops in which all participants receive nutrition literacy information and a complimentary, healthy meal. Low-income families with children and/or primary caretakers of children under 17 who experience food insecurity, can apply to enroll in the WRNP program. Eligible applicants will receive free food contingent on available grant funding. For more information and to learn how to apply, please email us at info@dfoww.org.
A healthy diet is essential for good health and nutrition. It protects you against many chronic noncommunicable diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Eating a variety of foods and consuming less salt, sugars and saturated and industrially produced trans-fats, are essential for a healthy diet.
On Saturday October 21, 2023, from 10am-3pm DFOWW Incorporated will host The Health Benefits of Good Nutrition for Adults and Youth Workshop, at the Villages at Carver Family YMCA. The deadline to register is Wednesday October 11, 2023. Participants will discover affordable foods, fruits and vegetables that will help maintain a healthy body weight. In addition, attendees will learn healthy alternatives to common foods for a better diet.
Attendees who financially qualify will also have an opportunity to discuss and enroll in Medicaid and Medicare health care insurance plans. We will be serving free catered lunch from Olive Garden Italian Restaurant. Vegetarian meal options will be available. All kids 17 years and under accompanying their parents or guardian eat free. If you have any questions, please call our main office at (678)977-9703. So spread the word and get ready for a day of fun learning and good food!
The Health Benefits of Good Nutrition for Adults and Youth Workshop (Part 1)
Date: Saturday October 21, 2023
Cost: $10 Per Adult Registrant 18 years and older
Free for all kids 17 years and under
Time: 10am-3pm
Location: Villages at Carver Family YMCA
1600 Pryor Rd SW
Atlanta, Georgia, 30315
DFOWW Incorporated (678)977-9703
YMCA (404)635-9622
Enroll in Health Care Insurance Plan
Free Parking!
Free lunch/dinner will be served!
Scan the QR code on the flyer to register or register online at: https://dfoww.org/write-right-nutrition-program-workshop-registration/
*Please note, Administrators, Educators, Program Directors, and Staff employed by state and local government, nonprofit organizations, Colleges, Universities, Schools, LLC’s or For-profit businesses, are required to complete our workshop registration form and pay the $75 donation fee per registrant using the following link: Workshop Registration Form (dfoww.org) This also applies to any volunteers of the above listed entities. The $10 donation registration fee applies only to low-income students, senior citizens, and DFOWW Incorporated program participants.
It’s Autumn time and with cooler temperatures, many will enjoy spending time indoors. Herbal teas, like chamomile, mint, rosemary, and lavender, can improve your digestive health. Our nonprofit charity organization is hosting a plant, aromatherapy candle, and herbal tea fundraising event on Saturday October 21, 2023, from 12noon – 2pm at the villages at Carver family YMCA.
100% of the proceeds will be used to help fund the Write-Right Nutrition Program (Hunger Relief Program). All purchases are a tax-write-off and you get to take your favorite indoor/outdoor plants, scented cucumber melon, cinnamon and rose (new scent) aromatherapy candles. Free catered lunch from Olive Gardens Italian Restaurant will be served to anyone who makes a purchase.
Vegetarian meal options including eggplant parmesan will be available. In addition, we will be serving warm organic herbal tea. If you have any questions, please feel free to call our main office at (678)977-9703.
Plant, Aromatherapy Candle, and Herbal Tea Fundraising Event
Date: Saturday October 21, 2023
Cost: Free (Simply Register)
Time: 12noon-2pm
Location: Villages at Carver Family YMCA
1600 Pryor Rd SW
Atlanta, Georgia, 30315
Free parking!
Free lunch with any purchase!
Scan the QR code on the flyer to register or register online at: https://dfoww.org/free-fundraising-event-registration/
Updates| Booking information | Contact us
All monthly special readings, writing workshops, and the WRLP schedules will be available in our website’s Announcement category on the sixth calendar day of each month. Please note that the date may change depending on national holidays and the board of directors’ recess periods. We have also updated our Logophiles word game rules. Winners will receive $25.
We are currently seeking technical writers, computer science majors, I.T. specialists, editors, grant writers, English teachers, and those with marketing and finance experience to serve on our board of directors. If you or someone you know might be interested, please complete the board member application under the Join Our Team category here on our website. Keep up to date with each of our free online reading and writing workshops.
All the programs we offer are low-cost; however, to make this possible, we rely on donations from the public. If you are interested in donating to help fund the Write-Right Literacy Program and/or the Write-Right Nutrition Program, please visit our PayPal Giving Fund at the following link: https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/3946649
Because we are a 501(c)3 federal tax-exempt nonprofit charity organization, all donations made to the charity organization are tax deductible.
If you are interested in learning more about our programs and workshop booking fees, please email us at info@dfoww.org. DFOWW Incorporated’s contact information has been updated as follows: Our general contact email address is info@dfoww.org. In addition, the nonprofit’s official business contact telephone number is (678) 977-9703 (main office). The Board of Directors’ office can be reached at (470) 240-4113.
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