"Things

like hair cuts, styling, makeup, skincare, etc are therapeutic ways for

us to help these women counteract the negative touches they've experienced

in the past and regain their self-esteem so that they can get back on

their feet and get a fresh start in life," said Gaddy.

Donations are

being collected at both locations of the Veranda European Day Spa. The

Downtown Newnan spa is located at 11-1/2 Greenville Street just above

Perennials 770-253-3341 and the Sharpsburg spa is on Ga. Hwy. 34 just

east of Thomas Crossroads 770-251-6677.

For more information

on the "Welcome Touch" program, please call the Veranda European

Day Spa at 770-251-6677.

For more information

on the Community Welcome House, including volunteer opportunities and

making monetary donations, please contact Norma Matthews at 770-304-0966.