Local Nonprofit Agency Brings Hollywood’s Biggest Night Back to Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre

On Sunday, February 27, The Center for Family Resources (CFR) will host Atlanta's only officially-sanctioned Oscar Night® America party. The fundraiser will return to Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre with all proceeds supporting the mission and work of CFR.   The 2010 event raised more than $255,000 for the CFR and was attended by more than 700 guests. 

The Atlanta event is one of 50 official parties sanctioned by the Academy that will be held across the country on Oscar Night.  The evening's program will be emceed by WSB-TV's Jovita Moore.  Co-chaired by Gary and Melissa Bottoms and Doug and Carolyn Chaffins, the fundraiser marks the tenth consecutive year the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Science has given CFR the honor of hosting Atlanta's only official Oscar® party.   

"We are thrilled to have been recognized once again as a premier organization in Atlanta and to be given the opportunity to host an official party," said Jeri Barr, CEO of The Center for Family Resources.  It is a special honor that Gary and Melissa Bottoms and Doug and Carolyn Chaffins have agreed to provide the outstanding leadership as chairs and co-chairs."  

The event is designed in two parts, an exclusive Sponsors Dinner which will welcome sponsors and sponsor guests before the broadcast of the 83^rd Annual Academy Awards®, and the Viewing Party.    Sponsors and their guests will be treated to an exclusive dinner and silent and live auctions before attending the viewing party. 

Sponsors include Signature Host Genuine Parts Company and WellStar Health System and Celebrated Icon sponsor Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre.  Command

Performer sponsors include The Bottoms Group, Douglas H. Chaffins, CPA, Comcast, LockheEd Martin and Moore Colson.  

Tickets to the viewing party only are also available for $25.  Ticketholders will join the sponsors and sponsor guests and watch the telecast in a beautiful theater setting and will experience an evening filled with entertainment including one complimentary cocktail, Hors d'oeuvres, silent auction, and lounge with dance floor and DJ. For ticketholders, doors will open at 7:30 a.m.  Tickets can be purchased on www.AtlantaRedCarpet.com.    Dress for Oscar Night® America- Atlanta is "red carpet chic." 

Oscar Night America (ONA), the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' grassroots program that enables local charities to host glamorous Oscar® viewing parties and raise money for their organizations, kicks off its 18th year in 2011.  Last year 51 charities hosted viewing parties for the 82nd Academy Awards, raising more than $3 million, all of it remaining in local communities. With a record 17,497 guests attending nationwide, ONA 2010 benefitted such charities as the American Red Cross, Ronald McDonald House, Special Olympics, the United Way, Starlight Children's Foundation and the Ellie Fund (breast cancer support services).  Since its inception in 1994, the program has generated nearly $30 million in funding for a wide spectrum of charitable organizations – every cent staying within the community where it was raised. 

Since 1960, CFR has helped thousands of low-income families with employment, education, and housing services; leadership development programs; mentoring opportunities; and temporary financial and food assistance. Guided by organizational values of Family, Integrity, Results, Service and Teamwork, the staff at CFR is committed to breaking the cycle of poverty by helping families acquire the resources they need to become independent and self-sufficient.  For more information, please contact Susie Ivy, Communications Manager at (770) 428-2601, ext. 232. Interested sponsors can contact Gayle Popham at GaylePopham@TheCFR.org or (770) 428-2601, ext. 253.  

 

 

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