LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. | The speaker for the Salvation Army of Gwinnett County’s 11th annual “Doing the Most Good” luncheon will be former Atlanta Braves star Jeff Francoeur, himself a product of Parkview High School. The event will be Thursday, May 8, at 11:30 a.m. at CoolRay Field, home of the Gwinnett Stripers, at 2500 Buford Drive in Lawrenceville.
Francoeur
Francoeur is currently a television analyst for the Atlanta Braves and TBS. He also hosts the “Pure Athlete” podcast. Additionally, he is involved in various speaking engagements and charitable work, including his support for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
The Salvation Army event supports year-round services such as housing, utilities, groceries, and emergency disaster services, to local families in Gwinnett County. In addition, local youth are served all year long through a free year-round School for Performing Arts, summer camp and by offering school supplies to those who need them.
In 2024, The Salvation Army of Gwinnett County provided 60,760 pounds of food to 769 households, 2,725 nights of shelter through emergency shelter services, 461 households received rent/mortgage and utility assistance, 6,139 meals were served through the mobile feeding program and 535 families/1,247 children received gifts at Christmas through the Angel Tree program.
Guests will enjoy a silent auction, barbecue buffet lunch, and hear from Francoeur about how he channeled his passion and hard work into success and the important role we all play when we are part of a team.
Captain Paul Ryerson, commanding officer of The Salvation Army of Gwinnett County, says: “The need remains high for many in our community, and the funds raised through this event will allow us to continue to serve as a resource and bring hope to our local neighbors.”
- For more information about The Salvation Army of Gwinnett County, and its local impact, visit Gwinnett County Corps (salvationarmy.org).
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