Shoppers and associates at Fayette County Publix stores generously donated $11,596 to Christian City Children’s Village during the annual “Food For All” campaign last December. More than $1.4 million was distributed to 60 nonprofit organizations in Publix’ Atlanta division through the 2016 fundraiser.
 
Art Durden, store manager of Publix/Tyrone, presented the donation to Christian City saying, “A bullet point in our mission statement is to be involved as responsible citizens in our communities. This campaign allows us to involve our customers and associates in that effort.”
 
On behalf of Christian City, Len Romano thanked Publix Super Markets for making a difference in the lives of children in metro Atlanta’s southern crescent. “Financial support from the community allows us to care for the children who come to Christian City in great need,” Romano said. “We are grateful to the many individuals, churches, businesses, civic groups and foundations who support our ministry to care for children who are healing, growing and thriving on our campus. The Publix Food For All campaign is an excellent example of a community coming together to provide for children in need,” he said.
 
Christian City Children’s Village, located between Fairburn and Fayetteville, cares for victims of child abuse and abandonment. The children now live safely in family-structured homes with full-time house parents on the 500-acre campus established in 1965. “We are a nationally-licensed Safe Place agency, which allows us to help identify, recover and restore children who are runaways, homeless, or fleeing physical or sexual abuse,” said Philip Kouns, Chief Operating Officer. “Our ministry strives to give hope to children who need love and support to heal their wounded spirits and thrive.”
 
The program’s positive impact is demonstrated by an ongoing 100% high school graduation rate among high school seniors at the Christian City Children’s Village. LaVann Landrum, Chief Development Officer, expressed thanks to Publix saying, “Fundraisers like the Publix “Food For All” campaign help us to fulfill our promise to provide life-changing hope through faith, community and care. With an annual operating budget of $3.5 million, every donation counts. We are grateful for each and every Publix shopper who chose to help our children by donating to the campaign.”