Self-Sufficiency Programs and Services
August 2025 Schedule
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognize August as National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). The annual observance held in August highlights the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Our nonprofit organization is committed to help raise awareness about the importance of vaccination and encourage people to talk to a healthcare provider they trust about staying up to date on their vaccinations.
8/1/25 Friday – Community free food distribution – 8:00 am – 10am EST
8/4/25 Monday – Community free food distribution – 10:00 am – 1pm EST
8/5/25 Tuesday – Two-Part Online Reading and Writing Workshop
Part 1 Building Vocabulary | Logophiles*
8/6/25 Wednesday – Two-Part Online Reading and Writing Workshop
Part 2 Building Vocabulary | Word of the Day*
8/8/25 Friday – Community free food distribution – 8:00 am – 10am EST
8/8/25 Friday – Board of Directors Meeting – 6:00 pm EST
8/11/25 Monday – Community free food distribution – 10:00 am – 1pm EST
8/12/25 Tuesday – Two-Part Online Reading and Writing Workshop
Part 1 Building Vocabulary | Logophiles*
8/13/25 Wednesday – Two-Part Online Reading and Writing Workshop
Part 2 Building Vocabulary | Word of the Day*
8/15/25 Friday – Community free food distribution – 10:00 am – 1pm EST
8/16/25 Saturday – Turn Your LLC Business into a Nonprofit Workshop 101 – 10:30 am – 3:30pm EST – Location: Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center – 10 College St NW Norcross, Georgia 30071
8/16/25 Saturday – Indoor Yard and Plant Sale – 11:30am EST-3:30pm – Location: Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center – 10 College St NW Norcross, Georgia 30071
8/18/25 Monday – Community free food distribution – 10:00 am – 1pm EST
8/19/25 Tuesday – Two-Part Online Reading and Writing Workshop
Part 1 Building Vocabulary | Logophiles*
8/20/25 Wednesday – Two-Part Online Reading and Writing Workshop
Part 2 Building Vocabulary | Word of the Day*
8/22/25 Friday – Community free food distribution – 10:00 am – 1pm EST
8/23/25 Saturday – Turn Your LLC Business into a Nonprofit Workshop 101 – 10:30 am – 3:30pm EST – Location: The Villages at Carver Family YMCA, 1600 Pryor Road SW Atlanta, Georgia 30315
8/23/25 Saturday – Indoor Yard and Plant Sale – 11:30am EST-3:30pm EST – Location: The Villages at Carver Family YMCA, 1600 Pryor Road SW Atlanta, Georgia 30315
8/25/25 Monday – Community free food distribution – 10:00 am – 1pm EST
8/26/25 Tuesday – Two-Part Online Reading and Writing Workshop
Part 1 Building Vocabulary | Logophiles*
8/27/25 Wednesday – Two-Part Online Reading and Writing Workshop
Part 2 Building Vocabulary | Word of the Day*
8/29/25 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 and 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 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 and grocery items 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 education 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.
Daphany’s Fabulous Objective Weekly Workshops (DFOWW Incorporated) is hosting an indoor yard and plant sale on Saturday August 16, 2025, at the Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center and Saturday August 23, 2025, at the Villages at Carver Family YMCA in Atlanta. We wanted to provide location and date options for interested individuals.
Proceeds our nonprofit organization receive from sales will be used to help fund the Write-Right Nutrition Program (WRNP). We understand that many middle-and low-income families are experiencing inflation-related expenses and food insecurity, so we will be offering free vendor spaces to 20 families that are looking to get rid of baby clothes, clothes, antiques, sneakers, books, electronics, kitchenware etc.
All the proceeds the vendors receive, they keep to pay their bills. So please come out to support the families. All vendors must complete the registration form and be approved to participate as a vendor selling goods.
If you would like to attend this free event to browse and shop as a customer, you will need to complete the registration form. If you are interested in registering as a free vendor, you will also need to complete the same registration form and select vendor. Free catered lunch Carrabba’s Italian Grill Restaurant will be served to the vendors and attendees who make a purchase. Kids are welcome to attend with parents or a guardian. If you have any questions, please call our main office at (678)977-9703. Come on by and browse for some great deals! Spread the word.
First Event
Indoor Yard & Plant Sale Event (Flyer Attached)
Date: Saturday August 16, 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! Bring the Kids!
Second Event
Indoor Yard & Plant Sale Event
Date: Saturday August 23, 2025
Cost: Free
Time: 11:30pm – 3:30pm
Location: The Villages at Carver Family YMCA
1600 Pryor Road SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30315
DFOWW Incorporated (678)977-9703
Free Parking! Bring 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.
Are you interested in converting a limited liability company (LLC) into a nonprofit? Did you know your LLC (For-profit business) can be a subsidiary of a nonprofit? If you are interested in legally structuring a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in Georgia, join us at our LLC and Nonprofit Formation Workshop. Learn how to legally add a nonprofit or charitable arm to your for-profit company. Our nonprofit organization will be hosting the workshop on Saturday August 16, 2025, at the Norcross Cultural Arts and Community Center and Saturday August 23, 2025, at the Villages at Carver Family YMCA in Atlanta. We wanted to provide location and date options to interested individuals.
First Date
Turn Your LLC Business into a Nonprofit Workshop
Date: Saturday August 16, 2025
Cost: $200 (Income based)
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!
Register online at: https://dfoww.org/workshop-registration-form-2/
Second Date
Turn Your LLC Business into a Nonprofit Workshop (Flyer Attached)
Date: Saturday August 23, 2025
Cost: $200 (Income based)
Time: 10:30am – 3:30pm
Location: Location: The Villages at Carver Family YMCA
1600 Pryor Road SW
Atlanta, Georgia 30315
DFOWW Incorporated (678)977-9703
Free Parking!
Register online at: https://dfoww.org/workshop-registration-form-2/
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 Nutrition Program or Write-Right Literacy 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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