Right In The Community is a group offering respite care and medical services for the mentally and physically disabled. Right In The Community has been operating for over 50 years. Right In The Community also offers a select number of group homes for the mentally and physically challenged in both Cobb and Bartow counties. Visit Right In The Community's official website for additional information on the services offered.
Elks Lodge No. 1969 is one of more than 2,000 such fraternal organizations serving the community through benevolence programs.
Programs include scholarships, youth activities and veterans outreach.
Phi Kappa Theta is a fraternity located on the campus of Georgia Tech. This fraternity is committed to producing young leaders who desire to excel in life. Its goal is to provide brotherhood as well as foster philanthropic individuals. This fraternity has created its own outreach program to help those with disabilities.
The It's the Journey office works with people who are interested in volunteering at, donating to, walking in or sponsoring the organization's annual Atlanta two-day Walk for Breast Cancer. The company strives to reach Atlanta's breast cancer community through donations, prevention, early detection and support groups, and focuses on unmet needs in the community.
The DeKalb Community Service Board provides community mental health services for a variety of conditions, including depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. This group also provides substance abuse treatment and helps those with developmental disabilities. The organization has more than 20 DeKalb area locations, including four outpatient clinics.
This Goodwill location is a donation center only. All donations in good condition are tax deductible. It accepts gently used clothes, household appliances, furniture, books and more. Your donations help fund Goodwill's training and employment services.
People Making Progress is a job training program. The organization focuses on community outreach and works with participants to teach career skills.
The Barrett-Davis-Watson American Legion Post 233 in Loganville is the largest in the state and one of the most active in the nation. It also has an award winning Women's Auxiliary, which is very active in the community. The post is a major contributor to the area and donated the land for the West Walton Park ball fields. Regular Bingo evenings help raise funds for Post 233's contributions to the Loganville community as well as for veterans across the state.
The Atlanta Day Shelter is a refugue and support system for homeless women and children. The building and its administrators provide a safe, welcoming and professional environment. The shelter began in Atlanta in 1894 at a time when there were only night shelters and the only day shelters were for men. There is no residency in this shelter. Administrators keep a record of who is visiting and offer many programs to help the women become self-reliant. Through the Job Readiness Program, professional counselors, help from volunteers and corporate funding, most women gain a job that pays higher than minimum wage. The shelter has been at its current location since opening in 1984 and there is still room to serve more families in need.
Loving Arms Cancer Outreach provides resources and support for cancer patients and their families, and is comprised of cancer patients, cancer survivors and oncology nurses, as well as other members of the community. Loving Arms offers outreach programs designed to bring hope and joy into the lives of those facing cancer. Programs include support groups, financial assistance, education and resources, as well as hospice care and bereavement counseling for family members. Loving Arms also provides wigs and hats for those who have lost their hair from chemotherapy. Donations and volunteers always are welcome.
Second Life is an upscale thrift store that sells gently used clothing, home decorations and furniture. The mission of the store is to provide homeless pets with a second chance at life. Individuals can donate household items, books, gently used clothing, furniture, CDs, DVDs and more. All proceeds are sent to animal rescue organizations and causes.
East Atlanta Kids Club is a nonprofit after-school program offering tutoring, recreation, mentoring and enrichment to girls and boys ages 7 to 17. It is operated out of the Brownwood Park Recreation Center in East Atlanta. EAKC also offers one-on-one mentoring opportunities. Visit the website or call for more information.
Project Open Hand delivers 4,500 meals a day to people with chronic illnesses. It also works with Meals on Wheels to serve the elderly. The agency seeks volunteers in a variety of services, including food preparation.
Developmental Disabilities Ministries is a non-profit organization serving adults with developmental disabilities and their families. DDM owns and operates 18 group homes/apartments in Georgia. Services are provided regardless of race, color, religion, national origin or sex.
Athens Pregnancy Center is a nonprofit organization that provides information, care and support for patients facing unplanned pregnancies. The organization offers pregnancy testing and ultrasounds, as well as tips on parenting and adoption.
The Salvation Army Thrift Stores fund the Adult Rehabilitation Services and aids the local community. Salvation Army Thrift Store & Service Center resells second hand and used merchandise donated by local residents. This charitable and non-profit organization employs some of the local people who are involved in its rehabilitative programs.
Canton's Salvation Army is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains off exit 20 from I-575, left onto Riverstone Parkway then left onto Waleska St. It is in the same complex as O'Reilly's Autoparts and Quick Mart.
Atlanta Al-Anon & Alateen Family Groups is a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who come together to share their experiences and emotions. Not allied with a political agenda, the organization does not endorse or oppose any cause. There are no membership fees to join. The group uses the 12-step program to help families cope with alcoholism.
StreetWise Georgia is a non profit organization. It works to benefit low-income families throughout the area. Its services are designed to provide assistance for these families by providing them with food, clothing and household items while helping them become financially independent through counseling and training programs. Please visit the website for a complete list of services provided and for background information on the organization.
