Cece In The City

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  • Hearts of Hope: Spreading Love at Ronald McDonald House

    Hey hey readers 💕

    If you’ve been following along, then you already know — this year is all about impact. Through Cece in the City Cares and Where It Begins, we’re committing to serving our community all year long. Because giving back isn’t seasonal… it’s a lifestyle.

    With Valentine’s Day being the month of love, it felt only right to share that love with families who truly need it. We had the honor of delivering hearts and teddy bears to the beautiful families staying at the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Atlanta.

    For a little history — Ronald McDonald Houses were created to give families a place to stay while their children receive medical care. Instead of worrying about where to sleep or how to afford lodging, parents can focus on what matters most: being present for their child. That mission alone is powerful. It’s love in action.

    So when we delivered our Valentine hearts and bears, we made sure each one carried more than just fluff and fabric. 💕 We added positive stickers and uplifting messages — little reminders that even on hard days, there is still hope, strength, and joy waiting to bloom.

    Just imagine waking up in an unfamiliar place, walking past a heart that says “You are stronger than you think” or “Today is filled with love.” Sometimes the smallest gestures create the biggest smiles.

    We were so grateful to be able to pour into those families — to plant seeds of encouragement and brighten their day, even in a small way. Because that’s what Cece in the City Cares is about. Intentional kindness. Purposeful love. Community connection.

    This is only the beginning. More campaigns. More giving. More heart.

    Where it begins… is with love 💗

  • Cece in the City Cares: Honoring Our Hometown Heroes (Firefighters)

    Hey hey readers 💕

    If you’ve been rocking with Cece in the City, then you already know — giving back isn’t just something we do… it’s who we are.

    This year, I’m excited to share that we’ll be running community campaigns all year long through Cece in the City Cares and Where It Begins. Because long before the blog, the features, and the events — there was always heart. And Atlanta has always shown me love, so it’s only right we pour that love right back into the community.

    Recently, we had the honor of delivering thank-you gifts to two local fire stations:
    🔥 Gwinnett County Fire Station 12
    🔥 DeKalb County Fire Rescue Station 14

    Firefighters have long been pillars of our communities — showing up in moments of crisis, protecting families, and risking their lives so we can feel safe in our homes. From early bucket brigades in American towns to the highly trained emergency responders we see today, their courage and commitment have always represented service at its finest.

    So this moment? It was about gratitude.

    We were able to bless them with thank-you gifts as a small token of appreciation for the BIG work they do every single day.

    And let me tell you — it truly takes a village. 💛

    Special thank you to:

    ✨ Don the Chef for donating
    ✨ Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta — thank you, Shawntrease Richard, for donating thank-you cards and cookies
    ✨ Creekstone Academy Child Care Center — the children made heartfelt thank-you cards that absolutely lit up the room

    Seeing those kids create messages of appreciation reminded me that giving back starts young. Gratitude is taught. Service is modeled. And community is built intentionally.

    The firefighters felt special — and honestly, so did we. Because when you give from the heart, everybody wins.

    This is just the beginning. More campaigns. More impact. More love.

    Cece in the City Cares 💕
    Because where it begins… is always with the heart.