AARC promotes the general welfare of citizens and works to prevent mental retardation in unborn children. Its services are case management, residential, preschool care, supportive employment and summer enrichment for special education students, and a senior day program.

AGILIS
(229) 535-6121

A support organization for Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-anon and Narcotics Anonymous. Serves as a meeting place for these programs. Also provides substance abuse education for the community.

ALBANY AREA MEALS ON WHEELS
(229) 435-9366

Sponsored by SOWEGA Council on Aging, residents of Dougherty, Lee and other Southwest Georgia counties over the age of 60 with physical or mental impairment receive hot, home-delivered meals.

AMERICAN RED CROSS
(229) 436-4845

This agency meets the needs of disaster victims and provides an emergency communications network for Armed Forces members and their families. Red Cross saves lives by supplying a safe blood supply, teaching life saving skills in first aid, CPR, water safety, HIV/AIDS education, and much more.

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTH GEORGIA
Albany Office (229) 317-0753
Cordele Office (229) 276-0042

Matches at-risk children from single parent homes with volunteers who offer guidance and friendship. Also offers supportive casework services and counseling.

BOY SCOUTS OF SOUTHWEST GEORGIA
(229) 436-7226
Scouting is “Ethics in Action” and is one of the few youth programs in America that continues to prepare today’s young people through its high ideals.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF ALBANY
(229) 439-0196

Supervised locations give boys and girls the opportunity to become productive, contributing members of the community.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF TERRELL CO.
(229) 995-3434

Supervised locations give boys and girls the opportunity to become productive, contributing members of the community.

BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LEE CO.

Supervised locations give boys and girls the opportunity to become productive, contributing members of the community.

THE BRIDGE
(229) 431-1121

The Bridge provides abused children a nurturing environment and a secure place to live while the best available home is found for them, or until their own home life stabilizes enough that they can return.

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate)
Trains volunteers to help abused and neglected children in the juvenile court system. Works in conjunction with the Department of Family and Children Services and the Dougherty County Judicial Circuit.

CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE OF SOUTHWEST GEORGIA
(229) 883-0909

To provide the best non-profit community service, dedicated to delivering professional and confidential counseling, debt management and consumer credit education to all segments of the community, regardless of ability to pay.

CRISP COUNTY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
(229) 276-1170

Sponsored by the YMCA, this program gives children supervised after school activity and enrichment programs.

CRISP COUNTY DFACS PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE PROGRAM
(229) 276-2349

Program helps individuals who have no other resources to obtain needed medications until they can find other resources to assist them.

CRISP COUNTY MEALS ON WHEELS
(229) 273-1183

Sponsored by Middle Flint Council on Aging, this program provides one hot, nutritious meal 5 days a week for homebound elderly in economic, social, or medical need.

CRISP REGIONAL HOSPICE
(229) 273-6282

A concept of care designed to help persons with terminal illness live more comfortably and fully until death. Trained volunteers provide 24-hour, 7 days a week assistance to the terminally ill and their families.

DOUGHERTY COUNTY EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM
(229) 431-1280

The goals of this program are to provide participants with quality, well-supervised after school activities, which stimulate new interests, increase knowledge in the humanities, and encourage creativity.

EASTER SEALS SOUTHERN GEORGIA
(229) 889-9647

Provides an array of programs and services to children and adults with disabilities in a 40-county area. Among these are independent living, respite care and family support, youth leadership/prevention initiatives and summer camp.

FAITH COMMUNITY OUTREACH CENTER
(229) 436-0807

FCOC is aimed at encouraging and preventing those who are at risk from falling into negative situations. Serving as a shelter for the homeless, providing substance abuse programs, personal development and hot meals during the day.

FOOD BANK OF SOUTHWEST GEORGIA
(229) 883-5959

This is a part of America’s Second Harvest, but is governed by an autonomous board of directors composed of local individuals. Its mission is to eliminate hunger in a poverty-ridden 20 county region of Georgia.

GIRL SCOUTS OF SOUTHWEST GEORGIA
(229) 432-9188/ (800) 448-4762

The 34-county council provides Girl Scout programs that meet the developmental, educational, emotional, and social needs and interests of girls ages 5-17.

GIRLS INCORPORATED OF ALBANY
(229) 435-1897

Intentional programs to build girls’ capacity for responsible and confident adulthood, economic independence and personal fulfillment.

GIRLS INCORPORATED OF TERRELL CO.
(229) 435-1897

Intentional programs to build girls’ capacity for responsible and confident adulthood, economic independence and personal fulfillment.

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE SOUTHERN RIVERS
(229) 639-0114

Goodwill prepares people with disabilities to become successful employees and productive citizens through its Workforce Development Program that provides training, evaluations, and employment placement.

2-1-1 / HELPLINE
Call 2-1-1 or (229) 888-6126 As an information and referral service of United Way, 2-1-1 / Helpline provides a vital link connecting people in our community with services they need.

LAKE BLACKSHEAR YMCA DAY CAMP
(229) 276-1170

Helps Crisp Co. children reach their greatest potential in spirit, mind, and body. This is done through a program which offers campers ages 5-14 the opportunity to have fun with a purpose.

LEE COUNTY AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
(229) 759-9008

Sponsored by the YMCA, this program gives children supervised after school activity and enrichment programs.

LIBERTY HOUSE
(229) 439-7094

Liberty House provides a shelter for battered women and their children. It also provides crisis intervention to stabilize women and their families.

24-Hour line
(229) 439-7065

PREVENT CHILD ABUSE CRISP COUNTY
(229) 273-8737

This organization provides prevention programs for both parents and children, including First Steps, an abusive prevention program, parenting education, referrals to community services, and contacts to new parents.

RSVP
(229) 432-1131

Retired Senior Volunteer Program, sponsored by SOWEGA Council on Aging, is about people helping people, volunteers sharing the skills of a lifetime. A demonstration of what happens when older adults have the opportunity to participate, and what can happen when public need, public support, and senior volunteers are joined in a partnership.

ST. PAUL’S LEARNING CENTER
(229) 273-7452

Provides educational, moral, social, emotional, and physical growth for pre-school children in a daycare setting.

SALVATION ARMY
(229) 435-1428

Provides housing and meals while individuals seek employment. Keeping families intact by providing rent, utilities, food, clothing, and counseling.

THE SUNSHINE CENTER
(229) 431-1121

A complete investigation, prevention and intervention facility that is a vital link in the process to stop the cycle of abuse. A child advocacy center designed to detect instances of abuse against children.

TERRELL COUNTY DFACS PRESCRIPTION MEDICINE PROGRAM
(229) 995-4431

Program helps individuals who have no other resources to obtain needed medications until they can find other resources to assist them.

TERRELL COUNTY MEALS ON WHEELS
(229) 995-3717

Dawson residents over the age of 60 with physical or mental impairment receive hot, home-delivered meals.

USO
(229) 883-4886 or (404)761-8061

The USO’s mission is to provide morale, welfare and recreational type services to uniformed military personnel. It is chartered by the Congress as a non-profit charitable corporation and it is endorsed by the President of the United States and Department of Defense.

VOLUNTEER ALBANY
(229) 883-6700

Purpose is community betterment through citizen volunteer service. Its role is to generate understanding of and volunteer participation in community health, welfare, education, civic and cultural services.

YMCA ALBANY
(229) 436-0531

Mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities.

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