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Citizen Fire Academy Alumni help Ring the Bell for Salvation Army
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Citizen Fire Academy Alumni help Ring the Bell for Salvation Army

Saturday November 25 was a blustery day in Georgia. The Gwinnett Citizen Fire Academy Alumni were out ringing the bell for the Salvation Army in front of Hobby Lobby in Lawrenceville that day. 8 volunteers spent the day greeting customers and wishing them Happy Holiday's as they passed. There were many generous patrons that day, who left a little something in the kettle. The Salvation Army helps those in need and everything that was collected will directly benefit our local community.
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Jen Wagner from Animal Alliance Speaks at April 5 meeting
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Jen Wagner from Animal Alliance Speaks at April 5 meeting

GCFAAA was fortunate to have Jen Wagner from the Animal Alliance of Georgia (https://www.animalallianceofgeorgia.org/) speak at our April 5 community meeting. Animal Alliance of Georgia is a non-profit, 100% volunteer organization, serving communities in Gwinnett and Barrow Counties, through both low-cost vaccine clinics, outreach events, and access to subsidized spay/neuter services.  The website provides a detailed description of AAG's mission, services, and availability.   What was most impressive was Jen's discussion of the volunteer efforts involved in operating AAG and the challenges she and fellow volunteers encounter when working to deliver quality services and care to animals in need of better health…
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Gwinnett County Library Spokesman Delivers Inspiring Talk
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Gwinnett County Library Spokesman Delivers Inspiring Talk

Jason DiFranco, Director of Development and Community Relationships at Gwinnett County Public Library, gave a really inspiring talk at our March 1 meeting. We learned (and were very impressed) with how much the Gwinnett Library System has expanded it's reach beyond its core mission to provide food assistance, to deliver high-quality wireless internet "outside the walls" to those who need the connection, and so much more. We learned about the library system's expansion plans, and we realized, with his demonstrated enthusiasm, how lucky we are to have Mr. DiFranco work in our county. At our next monthly meeting on April…
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From GCFES Facebook…
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From GCFES Facebook…

[caption id="attachment_2482" align="aligncenter" width="551"] After a fire caused heavy damage to a home in the Springmont community in Lawrenceville, neighbors expressed a heightened sense of home safety awareness. On Saturday, January 24, Community Risk Reduction Educators along with members of our Citizen Fire Academy took the time to install smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms in homes that were lacking in those areas.[/caption] Visit the GCFES Facebook page for more photos!
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GCFAAA in the Gwinnett Daily Post
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GCFAAA in the Gwinnett Daily Post

Gwinnett County fire recognizes Citizen Fire Academy Alumni From staff reports Feb 8, 2020 On Tuesday night, Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services honored members of its Citizen Fire Academy, which logged approximately 4,000 volunteer hours helping prevent fires.... Read the full article at the Gwinnett Daily Post
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Congrats to the New Board
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Congrats to the New Board

New Board was elected at the monthly meeting on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. GCFAAA Board—2020-2022Amy S. Woodrick – PresidentLarry Getze- 1st Vice PresidentWiley Gammon – 2nd Vice PresidentEllen Seiler – TreasurerDiane Bingham – Secretary
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From GCFES Facebook…

[caption id="attachment_2452" align="aligncenter" width="550"] Firefighters from Station 12 attended Snellville’s Public Safety Night last night at the Snellville Towne Green. Emergency vehicles from multiple agencies were on display for the community. A special thanks to the Citizens Fire Academy Alumni Association for helping our personnel educate the public about citizen programs and fire safety.[/caption] Visit the GCFES Facebook page for more photos!
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Support GCFAAA Every Time You Shop at Kroger or Amazon!
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Support GCFAAA Every Time You Shop at Kroger or Amazon!

As a nonprofit, we are eligible to participate in several reward programs - Kroger Community Rewards & Amazon Smile. These companies will donate to our organization when you designate GCFAAA as you preferred organization & you shop at their stores. When you swipe your Kroger Plus card or shop at Amazon, we will earn money and it doesn't cost you anything! Below are the steps to enroll in these two programs and support this worthy venture. Please share with your family, friends, co-workers, etc...  We appreciate your support in this new endeavor. Thanks for all you help! KROGER: Simply register…
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GCFAAA in the Gwinnett Daily Post
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GCFAAA in the Gwinnett Daily Post

Fire department, volunteers host smoke alarm ‘blitz’ By Isabel Hughes Mar 4, 2019 The Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services is emphasizing the importance of smoke alarm and fire safety, and on Saturday the department teamed up with members of the Gwinnett Citizen Fire Academy Alumni Association to host a safety blitz... Read the full article at the Gwinnett Daily Post
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GCFAAA in the Loganville News
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GCFAAA in the Loganville News

Gwinnett Fire conducts Smoke Alarm and Fire Safety Blitz in Loganville by Sharon Swanepoel Feb.9, 2019 The Gwinnett County Department of Fire and Emergency Services teamed up with volunteers from the Gwinnett Citizen Fire Academy Alumni Association to have a “Smoke Alarm and Fire Safety Blitz.” The proactive efforts included going door-to-door to install free smoke alarms... Read the full article at MonroeLocal.org
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