Dawson County Family Connection

06/08/2026

👑💚 A Queen Deserves Her Crown! 💚👑

While Niki Mincey may not have taken home the Silver Platter at Celebrity Waiter 2026, we believe her dedication deserves special recognition. That's why we're proudly presenting her with her very own Queen Tiara!

Niki sold an amazing 30 pre-sale tickets and brought unmatched enthusiasm, heart, and determination to this year's event. Her commitment to serving others doesn't stop there. As the McKinney-Vento Liaison and Family Services Coordinator for Dawson County Schools, and through her service with DFCS, Family Promise, and V2, Niki continually goes above and beyond for the children and families of our community.

Her positivity is contagious, her support is unwavering, and her impact is immeasurable.

Join us in celebrating Niki by supporting her Stuff the Bus Campaign, helping provide essential school supplies and resources for Dawson County students and families.

Congratulations, Queen Niki! 👑✨ Thank you for all you do to make Dawson County a better place for everyone.

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06/06/2026

It’s not too late to register for The Way Home’s Fun Run Fundraiser. To be held tomorrow morning, Saturday June 6, at Rock Creek Park in Dawsonville. 7:15am registration and 8am start. You can run, walk, race, volunteer or just cheer them on for a wonderful cause to support foster families in Dawson County.

Let’s show them the same love they pour into some of our most vulnerable kiddos. They need our support!❤️

We had so much fun that we’re doing it again! Mark your calendars. Registration is open for The Way Home’s 2nd annual 5K & Fun Run!

Team costumes highly encouraged!

06/05/2026

Thank you, Dawson County Schools, for your continued support of Family Connection and the Celebrity Waiter Breakfast! We are grateful for your partnership and commitment to strengthening our community.

We appreciate Mr. Barry Slaton and Ms. Niki Mincey for representing the school system as volunteer waiters and helping make this event a success. Your dedication to supporting students, families, and community initiatives is truly valued.

Thank you to Dawson County Family Connection for hosting another successful Celebrity Waiter Breakfast! We are proud that School Board Member, Mr. Barry Slaton, and Family Services Coordinator, Ms. Niki Mincey, represented our school system as volunteer waiters for this wonderful fundraiser. We appreciate Family Connection's ongoing commitment to supporting students, families, and our community.

06/05/2026

🏆 Congratulations to Our 2026 Celebrity Waiters of the Year – Scott Yochum & Pepper Pettit! 🏆

Scott and Pepper have been longtime champions and enthusiastic supporters of Dawson County Family Connection—always showing up, often in costume, and always ready to serve and support our mission for children and families in our community.

This year, we are thrilled to celebrate them as our 2026 Celebrity Waiters of the Year, their first time earning this honor after years of faithful participation. In true fashion, they even showed up as giant waffles in recognition of National Waffle Day—bringing both fun and heart to the event!

Their dedication, energy, and commitment to our cause have never gone unnoticed, and we are so proud to recognize them with this well-deserved award.

Please join us in congratulating Scott and Pepper! 🎉👏🥞

06/05/2026

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who purchased a ticket, supported our event, and joined us for breakfast. We were thrilled by the tremendous turnout and overwhelmed by the support shown for our mission.

Special thanks to LongHorn Steakhouse and Chick-fil-A of Dawsonville for your continued generosity and partnership. Your support helps make events like this possible, and we are incredibly grateful.

We are also thankful for our celebrity waiters, sponsors, volunteers, and attendees who helped make this event such a success. Because of you, Celebrity Waiter was a memorable morning filled with great food, fellowship, and community spirit.

Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us make a difference for Dawson County families. We can't wait to do it again next year! ❤️

06/04/2026

06/03/2026

Check out this job opportunity for Mentorship Coordinator with Safe Passage!

Interested applicants should email a resume to:
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