Against The Grain

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Bart Conover for his service to Against the Grain. Bart has been with us since the beginning…in fact, he is listed as the Vice President on our founding documents. He has faithfully served and supported since the days when AtG was nothing more than a thought in our minds. He has used his gifts by filming and producing every video that has been done. He has been a good friend and constant encouragement. Bart has served for the last year as our Chairman and is rotating off the Board after 9 years of service. He will remain involved as we can't imagine not having him as a part of this ministry.  

We would also like to welcome Sarah Pierce who is our new Chair of 2012. Sarah has been on the Board of nearly three years and has already been an incredible blessing. She and her family have been involved with The 180 Program and the Image Builders Program. She is a Director of IT Clinical Studies for Hospital Corporation of America and has an extensive business background.

Please join us in welcoming Sarah and we look forward to an incredible 2012 under her leadership. 

Against the Grain is a member of Shepherding the Next Generation (SNG). SNG is raising up a group of leaders who will advocate on behalf of at-risk children and their families. Here is the link to their ariticle. Hope you enjoy it.

SNG Article

AtG helps provide Christmas to families of some of our guys and gals in jail. Although we have had six families adopted in the last couple of days, we still have 14 more that need to be adopted. This is what you do - Contact Meredith to be connected to a family…purchase the gifts and then deliver them…telling them "your mom/dad asked me to deliver this stuff for you for Christmas" It is an incredible way to help a child…and to keep some level of dignity for the parent who is paying their dues to society. Call Meredith at 791-7885 or email meredith@atghope.org for more information.

Thursday December 6th will be our annual Christmas Shoppe. A night where children are given the opportunity to get Christmas gifts for their moms and dads. We need donations and volunteers. It is an incredible way to impact the life of a child. For more information click on the pdf below. 

 Christmas shoppe 2011.pdf

We currently have 25 children who are need of a tutor. If you have just 30 minutes a week - you can change a child's life. Contact carmen@atghope.org for more information or click on the "Get Involved" tab to read more about becoming a Study Buddy.