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AGENCY LIST
2007
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211 of
SOUTH CENTRAL GEORGIA
Executive
Director: Jane Osborn
PO Box 206
Valdosta,
Georgia 31603
DIAL
2-1-1,
229-247-8485, or 877-211-2230 |
2-1-1 is
an easy-to-remember and universally recognizable telephone number that
makes a critical connection between individuals and families in need
and the appropriate community-based organizations and government
agencies, 2-1-1 provides live information and referral services,
collects and disseminates statistical information for decision and
grant writing purposes, and advocates for agencies to fill gaps in
services. Serves Atkinson, Bacon, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brantley,
Brooks, Charlton, Clinch, Coffee, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Lanier,
Lowndes, Pierce, Tift, Turner and Ware Counties.
www.211scg.org
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ALZHEIMER’S CAREGIVERS TIME - OUT
Director:
Marcia Goggin
Park Ave.
United Methodist Church
100 E.
Park Ave. (31602) 245-9094 |
ACTO is a
program that allows caregivers to leave their loved ones in a safe,
friendly environment so they can attend to other matters. For those
suffering from Alzheimer’s or related dementia disorders, they provide
music, arts and crafts, and exercise based activities. The services
are available 3 days a week, 5 hours a day. Park Ave UMC has
graciously donated space to this private non-profit organization.
Serves Brooks, Berrien, Echols, Lanier, and Lowndes counties.
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AMERICAN
RED CROSS
Executive
Director: Penelope White
527 N.
Patterson St. (Upper) 242-7404
Valdosta
GA 31601 |
The Red
Cross provides emergency shelter and mass care to natural disaster
victims. They provide a wide range of services for military
personnel, veterans and their families, as well as assisting families
who have lost everything due to a fire. The ARC does training in
First Aid, Water Safety, CPR and AIDS Education. Serves Brooks,
Clinch, Echols, Lanier & Lowndes Counties.
www.valdostaredcross.org
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AMERICA’S
SECOND HARVEST of SOUTH GEORGIA (The Valdosta Food Bank)
CPO: Frank
Richards
1411
Harbin Cir.
Valdosta
GA 31601 244-2678 |
America’s
Second Harvest of South Georgia receives donations of food and grocery
items from over 300 national food manufactures and distributors in the
United States. The Food Bank distributes over 6 million pounds of food
to over 350 member charities in South Georgia each year. America’s
Second Harvest of South Georgia operates the Kids Café program, Manna
Truck, Reclaim Program, Volunteer Center, and Rescue Valdosta. Serves
Atkinson, Brooks, Berrien, Cook, Clinch, Echols, Thomas, Lowndes,
Lanier, Ware.
www.valdostafoodbank.com
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BIG
BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF S GA – Valdosta Satellite Office
Program
Manager: Amber Dowd
601 N. Lee
Street 253-8851
PO Box
1948
Valdosta
GA 31603 |
Big
Brothers Big Sisters pairs volunteers with children in need of a
positive adult role model through their two mentoring programs. In the
traditional community-based program, volunteers spend 2-4 hours per
week with a child engaging in activities of common interest in the
local community. Volunteers in the school-based program, Buddies in
School, spend one hour per week with a child at their school during
the regular school day. Serves Berrien, Brooks, Echols, Lanier and
Lowndes Counties. |
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BOY
SCOUTS - Alapaha Area Council
Scout
Executive: Matt Hart
1841
Norman Dr. (31601) 242-2331
PO Box
1006, Valdosta GA 31603 |
Over 3,000
leaders and youth in 12 So. Ga. Counties have the chance to learn new
skills, participating citizenship and develop self-reliance through
Scouting. Your UW dollars provide for membership and volunteer
recruitment, program development, and training necessary to deliver a
quality program. Serves Atkinson, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Clinch,
Coffee, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Jeff Davis, Lanier and Lowndes Counties.
www.alapaha-bsa.org
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BOYS &
GIRLS CLUB
CPO:
Robert Soper
215 W.
North St. 242-0676
PO Box
682, Valdosta GA 31603
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The Boys &
Girls Club of Valdosta is a community based, youth development
organization established in 1944. The club is an affiliate of Boys &
Girls Club of America comprising nearly 4,000 clubs nationwide serving
over 5 million youth. Boys & Girls Club provides a safe place to learn
and grow, ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals, life
enhancing programs and character development experiences and hope and
opportunity. Membership is open to all youth ages 5-18 with a special
focus on those from challenging or disadvantaged circumstances.
Serves Lowndes county
www.boysandgirlsclubofvaldosta.org
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Camp
GOLIJA Fishing Camp
Director:
Lindy Evans
P.O. Box
1314
Lake Park,
GA 31636
229-559-1464
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Established in 2000 by Lindy Evans Camp GOLIJA is dedicated to
enriching the lives of all campers by teaching respect for the
outdoors, for others, and for themselves. GOLIJA is also dedicated to
building the self-esteem of all campers by ensuring success in all
camp-provided activities.
www.campgolija.org |
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CHILDREN’S ADVOCACY CENTER
Executive
Director: Brenda Hodges
200 W.
Moore St. 31602 245-5369
PO Box
903, Valdosta GA 31603 |
A
child-focused, facility-based program where representatives from law
enforcement, child protective services, prosecution, mental health and
the medical community collaborate to investigate, treat and prosecute
child abuse cases. Serves primarily Lowndes County but is also open
to Cook, Lanier, Echols, Berrien, Brooks, Ware, Thomas and others as
needed.
www.cacga.org
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EASTER
SEALS
Executive
Director: Beth English
800/365-4583
1906
Palmyra Rd., Albany GA 31701 |
Easter
Seals Southern Georgia provides respite care/family support services
for children and adults with disabilities. In addition, the
organization operates “Lowndes County Options for Living” an
accessible apartment building for young adults with disabilities.
Serves 39 South Georgia counties.
www.southerngeoria.easterseal.com
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GIRL
SCOUTS of SOUTHWEST GEORGIA
Field
Director: Ann Kasun
1426 E.
Park Ave. 242-5213
Valdosta
GA 31602 |
A dynamic
program to inspire girls, ages 5-l7, with the highest ideals of
character, conduct, patriotism and service to others. It helps develop
self-reliance, so the girls can assume future responsibilities in the
home and community. Girl Scouts in Lowndes County are members of the
Southwest Georgia Council based in Albany, Georgia. Serves 34 South
Georgia counties.
www.gsswga.org
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HABITAT
FOR HUMANITY
Executive
Director: Stuart Mullis 245-1330
2010 E.
Cypress St. 31601
PO Box
1281, Valdosta GA 31603 |
With
volunteer labor, donated/sponsored building materials and land,
Habitat builds houses for the working poor who would otherwise never
be able to own a home and would continue to live in substandard
housing. They repay the no-interest mortgage loans and furnish sweat
equity to help build their houses and others. Serves Lowndes County.
www.valdostahabitat.org
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THE HAVEN
- Shelter for Battered
Women 244-4477
Executive
Director: Mandy Rowe
PO Box
5382, Valdosta GA 31603 |
The Haven
provides emergency shelter, counseling, advocacy and referral services
to abused women and their children to help them break the cycle of
abuse and start a new life. They have an on site Rape Crisis Center
assisting victims of sexual violence. Serves Atkinson, Berrien,
Brooks, Colquitt, Clinch, Cook, Echols, Lanier, and Lowndes Counties.
www.valdostahaven.org
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JACOBS’
LADDER Therapeutic Riding Ctr.
Director:
Ms. Leslie Jacobs 794-1188
5866
Bradford Rd. N., Hahira GA 31632 |
A
therapeutic riding program that allows physically, emotionally or
developmentally challenged people to learn communication skills,
follow verbal & visual directions and improve their social skills.
The riding experience exercises the spirit as well as the body.
Serves Berrien, Brooks, Echols, Lanier & Lowndes Counties.
www.jacobsladderriding.com
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LAMP
(Lowndes Associated Ministries to People)
Executive
Director: Heath Strickland
601 N. Lee
St. (31601) 242-5267
PO Box
3502 (31604)
LAMP-NEW
HORIZONS SHELTER
714
Charlton St. (31601) 245-7157 |
LAMP is a
caring community of faith, ministering to the homeless and indigent.
LAMP provides assistance to more than 10,000 people each year— that’s
help for more than 10% of county residents, through four departments.
These are: Helpers Unlimited (emergency assistance to those in
need with food, clothing, rental, utilities & transportation
assistance); Health Care (medical prescriptions, dental and eye
care); Emergency Housing (shorter-stay -30 days - Shelter for
men women & children); and Transitional Housing (a longer stay
program of up to 24 months of residence and 6 months of after-care
services). All activities and programs of LAMP’s four departments
give the homeless and indigent “a hand up” in their time of need.
Serves Lowndes County.
www.lampinc.org
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MOODY
FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER RELOCATION PROGRAMS
Director:
Ann Lukens 257-3068/4120
Contact:
Buddy McGill
347 MSS/DPF,
5124 Austin Ellipse,
Moody
AFB GA 31699 |
The program
improves quality of life for military personnel and family members.
This is accomplished by assisting our in-bound and out-bound personnel
with household items from our Loan Closet, and provides individuals
the means to obtain food by using the Emergency Food Assistance
Program.
Serves
Berrien, Brooks, Echols, Lanier & Lowndes Counties.
www.moodyservices.com
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MOODY
YOUTH CENTER
Director:
Lesley Darley 257-3067
347 SVS/SVYY,
3209 Mitchell Blvd,
Moody
AFB GA 31699 |
The
Center, located across from Moody’s North Gate, provides supervised
activities for the youth to develop into physically fit, skilled,
self-reliant, well-rounded people. Arts, crafts, group activities,
team sports and tutoring are among some of the key services provided.
Serves Berrien, Brooks, Echols, Lanier & Lowndes Counties.
www.moodyservices.com
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RSVP
(RETIRED and SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM)
Director:
Lisa Hamilton
1302
Lankford Dr. (31601)
PO Box
206, Valdosta, GA 31603
671-1814 |
RSVP
assists individuals age 55 and older in finding enriching and
meaningful volunteer jobs that serve critical needs in local
communities. RSVP volunteers can serve in any nonprofit or health care
organization. RSVP volunteers promote literacy by tutoring and
mentoring children and adults, assisting in media centers, libraries,
ESOL programs, and school events. RSVP volunteers care for the aging
and disabled by providing daily phone calls, friendly visits and
activities, transportation, and individual help with applying for
assistance programs. Volunteers receive many benefits, including
insurance coverage, transportation reimbursement, and recognition.
Serves Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Irwin, Echols, Lanier,
Lowndes, Tift, Turner counties. |
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SALVATION
ARMY
Cmdr.:
Capt. Warren Jones
212 N.
Troupe St. (31601) 242-6440
PO Box
1593, Valdosta GA 31603 |
Provides
assistance with food, emergency shelter, clothing, rent, utility and
transportation to those in need; as well as offering Christian
counseling and character-building programs for adults and children.
Serves Berrien, Cook, Echols, Lanier, Lowndes and other counties with
various services.
www.salvationarmy-georgia.org
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SOUTHSIDE
RECREATION CENTER
Director:
Rachel Bradley
604 S. Oak
St. (31601) 242-6764
PO Box
782, Valdosta GA 31603
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"The
Center" offers educational programs which include the Off Campus
Discipline Education Skills Training for Suspended Youth Program (ODESSY);
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs (ATOD )Education; Life skills
training; Job skills training; and tutorial help. We offer
after-school and summer programs for children ages 5-16. We also offer
indoor and outdoor recreational programs such as swimming instruction,
ping-pong, basketball, football and various arts & crafts. We also
have the Golden Club for seniors ages 60 & up. We also offer other
community activities include Fun and Fitness Day, Community Harvest
Day and The Great Egg Hunt. Primarily serves Lowndes Co. but other
counties are welcome. |
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Y.M.C.A. -
Youth Programs
CEO/President - Larry Toby
2424
Gornto Rd. (31602) 244-4646
PO Box
1301, Valdosta GA 31603 |
Sportsmanship and character building, leadership and team-work
training through sports and internal programs such as arts, crafts,
swimming, gymnastics and day care programs - these are the guiding
principles in serving the youth of the community. Also offers
Challenger League as a year round sports league for children with
disabilities. Serves Lowndes County.
www.valdostaymca.com
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1810 Plum St., Suite G ∙ Remerton, GA 31601
tel 229.242.2208 ∙ fax 229.245.0590
e-mail u_way@bellsouth.net ∙ www.unitedwayvaldosta.org
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