Self-Sufficiency Programs and Services
May 2025 Schedule
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5/2/25 Friday – Community free food distribution – 10:00 am – 1pm EST
5/5/25 Monday – Community free food distribution – 10:00 am – 1pm EST
5/6/25 Tuesday – Two-Part Online Reading and Writing Workshop Part 1 Building Vocabulary | Logophiles*
5/7/25 Wednesday – Two-Part Online Reading and Writing Workshop Part 2 Building Vocabulary | Word of the Day*
5/9/25 Friday – Community free food distribution – 10:00 am – 1pm EST
5/9/25 Friday – Board of Directors Meeting – 6:00 pm EST
5/12/25 Monday – Community free food distribution – 10:00 am – 1pm EST
5/13/25 Tuesday – Two-Part Online Reading and Writing Workshop Part 1 Building Vocabulary | Logophiles*
5/14/25 Wednesday – Two-Part Online Reading and Writing Workshop Part 2 Building Vocabulary | Word of the Day*
5/16/25 Friday – Community free food distribution – 10:00 am – 1pm EST
5/19/25 Monday – Community free food distribution – 10:00 am – 1pm EST
5/20/25 Tuesday – Two-Part Online Reading and Writing Workshop Part 1 Building Vocabulary | Logophiles*
5/21/25 Wednesday – Two-Part Online Reading and Writing Workshop Part 2 Building Vocabulary | Word of the Day*
5/23/25 Friday – Community free food distribution – 10:00 am – 1pm EST
5/24/25 Saturday – Nonprofit, Private Foundation, and LLC Formation Entrepreneurship Workshop – 10:30am EST – 3:30 pm Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center 10 College St NW Norcross, Georgia 30071
5/24/25 Saturday – Indoor Plant and Flower Pop – up Sale –11:30pm EST-3:30pm Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center 10 College St NW Norcross, Georgia 30071
5/26/25 Monday – Community free food distribution – 10:00 am – 1pm EST
5/27/25 Tuesday – Two-Part Online Reading and Writing Workshop Part 1 Building Vocabulary | Logophiles*
5/28/25 Wednesday – Two-Part Online Reading and Writing Workshop Part 2 Building Vocabulary | Word of the Day*
5/30/25 Friday – Community free food distribution – 10:00 am – 1pm EST
DFOWW Incorporated’s free food and grocery distribution eligibility requirements:
Free food and grocery distribution eligibility requirements include but are not limited to the following:
Must be enrolled in the Write-Right Nutrition Program. Must attend an in-person nutrition literacy workshop before being eligible to receive assistance. Nutrition literacy workshops are hosted monthly. Date, time and location of nutrition literacy workshops will be published in the announcement category on our official website. Must receive SNAP or TANF benefits. Proof of identity during food pickup is also required.
Once an application for enrollment in the Write-Right Nutrition Program (WRNP) is submitted, please allow a minimum of 45 days for processing. While the Write-Right Nutrition Program provides supplemental free food and groceries to low-income individuals and families with children, a core component of the program includes nutrition literacy education.
We prioritize our free food distributions for individuals and families with children enrolled in our nutrition program (Write-Right Nutrition Program). Verification of SNAP or TANF benefits in the form of an award letter or acknowledgement of benefit letter from the agency of jurisdiction along with a copy of current valid government issued ID are requirements for acceptance into the program.
Applicants will be required to attend an in-person nutrition literacy workshop and provide verification of the above listed items before being eligible to pick up free food. Simply filling out an application to enroll into the Write-Right Nutrition Program does not automatically guarantee your acceptance; you still need to meet the program’s eligibility criteria and will need to undergo an interview or verification process to be approved.
Funding availability:
The Write-Right Nutrition Program has limited funding, meaning even if you meet income-based eligibility requirements, your acceptance is not guaranteed. Other factors like overall suitability for the program will also play a significant role in the decision-making process.
When considering acceptance into the Write-Right Nutrition Program factors like income level, household size, dietary needs, health conditions, geographic location, access to healthy food, existing nutrition knowledge, willingness to participate in nutrition literacy educational workshops, and potential for behavior change will be evaluated, alongside eligibility criteria based on income guidelines and demographics.
Please note DFOWW Incorporated does not provide transportation services of any kind to those enrolled in our programs, the general public, or for those who wish to attend our in-person workshops. We do not provide food delivery services, including covering fees for Uber, Lyft, Marta etc. Individuals who are enrolled in our programs and/or who meet the free food and grocery distribution eligibility requirements are required to provide their own transportation.
*Special online reading and writing workshops are open to the public at 1:00 pm EST.
Additional Announcements
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.
While local food banks often provide exigent, necessary food to those in need, the Write-Right Nutrition Program (WRNP) provides nutritious meals to families with children along with nutrition literacy information workshops. This allows participants to obtain, process and understand nutrition information and skills needed to make appropriate nutrition related decisions. The Write-Right Nutrition program consists of 6 in-person workshops totaling 24 hours of curriculum for the whole family. A certificate of completion will be awarded to participants who complete all 6 workshops. The Write-Right Nutrition Program is our nonprofit organization’s core program, and it is free for all kids 17 years of age and under.
Our nonprofit organization DFOWW Incorporated is hosting a free indoor plant pop-up fundraiser sale on Saturday May 24, 2025, from 11:30pm – 3:30pm. Free catered lunch from Olive Garden Italian restaurant will be served to anyone who makes a minimum 2 plant purchase.
Plant selections include but not limited to the following, Geraniums, Black-eyed Susans, Coneflowers, Shasta daisies, Hollyhocks, Lavender, Lilies, Lupines, Primroses, Russian Sage, Clematis Daffodils, Baby’s Breath, Tulips, Bee Balms, Mother of Thyme, Digitalis Dalmatian (Foxglove), Amsonia (Blue Star), Shasta Daisy, Hostas, False Indigo (Baptisia), Phlox, Hydrangeas, Stonecrop (Sedum), Astereae (Asters) Bromeliads, Tortum Philodendron, Esqueleto Monstera, Silver Dragon Alocasia, Little Swiss Monstera, Moonlight Scindapsus, Raven ZZ, Baltic Blue Pothos, Peru Monstera, Pink princess philodendron, Calathea plant, Alocasia jacklyn, Geogenanthus (rare), Prayer plant, philodendrons, Zamioculcas, Snake plant, Money tree, Peace lily, Lucky bamboo, Anthurium, and array of other indoor and outdoor plants.
Plant prices range from $11 to $40 depending on size and selection type. This is a kid-friendly event, so bring the family. Check out our Facebook page at DFOWW Incorporated.
Plant Pop-up Fundraiser
Date: Saturday May 24, 2025
Cost: Free
Time: 11:30pm -3:30pm
Location: Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center
10 College St NW
Norcross, Georgia 30071
DFOWW Incorporated (678)977-9703
Free parking!
Being the kids!
Register using the link below:
https://dfoww.org/free-indoor-yard-and-plant-sale-event…/
The Write-Right Entrepreneurship Program (WREP)
WREP 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.
Please join our nonprofit DFOWW Incorporated experts at the Nonprofit, Private Foundation, and LLC Formation Entrepreneurship Workshop. The workshop is great for both parents with children and youth who want to start their own private foundation, and nonprofit organization. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit, you will be able to apply for grants, accept donations, and will be exempt from paying federal corporate income tax.
Did you know that you can donate money from your for-profit entity to your nonprofit, and there are several ways to do so. The for-profit entity can donate directly to the nonprofit, potentially reducing its tax liability by up to 10% of its net income. Our experts will answer all of your questions as it relates to setting up your nonprofit organization.
Participants will also receive a 30-minute lunch break in which our staff will serve free catered lunch from Olive Garden Italian restaurant to all attendees. Vegetarian meal options will be available. There is limited seating capacity, so we encourage you to reserve your seat today. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact our main office at (678)977-9703 or email us at info@dfoww.org.
Register online at: https://dfoww.org/workshop-registration-form-2/
Nonprofit, Foundation and LLC Entrepreneurship Formation Workshop
Date: Saturday May 24, 2025
Cost: $150 (Low-income) Memorial Day weekend special: Refer a friend, relative or colleague and get 20% off non-low-income registration price
Time: 10:30am – 3:30pm
Location: Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center
10 College St NW
Norcross, Georgia 30071
DFOWW Incorporated (678)977-9703
Free Parking!
Free Catered Lunch!
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.
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).
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