VALDOSTA AREA Community Calendar
Please send updates and additions to osbo1933@bellsouth.net
(Please consider donating blood, the summer crises have created a serious need…)
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Community Events begin on page 2
Arts, Theatre and Learning Opportunities begin on page 13
Resources and Volunteer Opportunities begin on page 21
Citizen Opportunities…see elected/appointed officials in action:
Lowndes County Commissioners Meeting
Tuesday, December 11 5:30 PM
327 N. Ashley St - Commission Chambers, 2nd Floor
Link to website:
http://www.lowndescounty.com/content.asp?pid=23&id=219
Valdosta
City
Council
Meeting
Thursday,
December
6
5:30
pm
City
Hall,
corner
of
Lee
Street
and
Central
Link to page with agenda: http://www.valdostacity.com/index.aspx?recordid=1071&page=193
Valdosta/Lowndes County Industrial Authority Meeting
Tuesday, TBA 5:30 PM
Industrial Authority Conference Room
2110 North Patterson (corner of Patterson and Park)
Link to page with agenda:
http://www.industrialauthority.com/
For more information, call 229-259-9972
NOVEMBER 2012
National Native American Heritage Month
November is American Indian & Alaska Native Heritage Month. Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. Heritage Month is also an opportune time to educate the general public about tribes, to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges Native people have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.
November is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
(there are cats in need of homes also)
Contact the Lowndes County Animal Shelter, 229-671-2760,
BARC Humane Society, 229-244-8500, or go to petfinder.com and enter your zip code and the type of animal you are seeking to find local animals needing a home. Almost every weekend there are animals for adoption at PetSmart through BARC.
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BIAS of Georgia
(Brain Injury Advocates Service)
November 20 6:00 PM
Valdosta State University “Family Works” office
901 Patterson Street (in the old Georgia Power office in the corner of the property)
Topic: Groups
For more information, call 229-671-4977
Want to help others have a meal this week? Here are three opportunities:
Thanksgiving Food Give-way…volunteers needed
Wednesday November 21, 2012 9:00 AM
Description
Sponsored by Second Harvest of South Georgia. Food will be given away on a first-come first-served basis. Several thousand pounds of food will be given to area residents in need via “curbside service” by community volunteers and staff. Food Box Sponsorships and volunteer opportunities are available.
For more info contact: Douglas Griner at 229-244-2678 ext. 202
Where:
Second
Harvest
of
South
GA
1411
Gil
Harbin
Circle
Valdosta,
GA
Free Thanksgiving Dinner
When Thursday November 22, 2012 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Description: Sponsored by Sons of Solomon 3151 and Electra Chapter #323. There will be a free home cooked Thanksgiving Day dinner with turkey, dressing/giblet gravy and all the trimmings. To volunteer or for more information: 229-242-9674
Where:
St.
John
A
M
E
Church
800
W.
Magnolia
St.
Valdosta,
GA
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Sam’s BBQ feeds hungry people on Thanksgiving with funds raised from selling Boston Butts. Call 229-237-2181 or 229-247-0769 to learn how to take clothes, coats or monetary donations to support this event.
Feeding the Needy Thanksgiving Day is from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Sam’s BBQ, 414 East Hill Avenue, Valdosta.
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Here is a great project for everyone while they are relaxed after their Thanksgiving Day dinner…..
Holiday Mail for Heroes
Supporting Our Military Families with a Touch of Home
Each year the American Red Cross provides assistance to more than two million service members and many of our nation’s 24 million veterans. We support military families, military and veterans hospitals and provide emergency communications across the globe. And once a year, we get the joy of delivering holiday cards to veterans, military families and active-duty service members at hospitals and installations around the world.
The cards and personal messages, sent by tens of thousands of Americans, provide a welcome “touch of home” for our troops during the holiday season.
There are several ways to be part of the Holiday Mail for Heroes program. In addition to sending cards on your own, you may want to start making plans to host card signing parties or card making parties. Here are a few guidelines to help you on your way:
Card Guidelines:
Every card received will be screened for hazardous materials by Pitney Bowes and then reviewed by Red Cross volunteers working around the country.
Please observe the following guidelines to ensure a quick reviewing process
Ensure that all cards are signed.
Use generic salutations such as “Dear Service Member.” Cards addressed to specific individuals cannot be delivered through this program.
Only cards are being accepted. Do not send or include letters.
Do not include email or home addresses on the cards: the program is not meant to foster pen pal relationships.
Do not include inserts of any kind, including photos: these items will be removed during the reviewing process.
Please refrain from choosing cards with glitter or using loose glitter as it can aggravate health issues of ill and injured warriors.
If you are mailing a large quantity of cards, please bundle them and place them in large mailing envelopes or flat rate postal shipping boxes. Each card does not need its own envelope, as envelopes will be removed from all cards before distribution.
Deadline is December 7
All holiday greetings should be addressed and sent to:
Holiday
Mail for Heroes
P.O. Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456
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Toastmasters Meetings
November 22, 11:00 to Noon, Moody Education Center. Moody Tigers meet weekly on Thursdays to improve our communication and leadership skills. Open to all. Contact Juanita Walker at 229-245-7077 to RSVP.
November 22, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, SAFT Training Room, 711 Gil Harbin Industrial Blvd. Valdosta Chargers meet weekly on Thursdays to improve our communication and leadership skills. Open to all. Contact Ronnie Cooper at 229-245-2860 to RSVP.
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South Georgia Pride Monthly Meeting
Wooden Nickel Pub November 22 7:00 PM
For more information: email rwilliams@southgeorgiapride.org
or go to www.southgeorgiapride.org
Toastmasters Meeting
November 27, Noon to 1:00 PM, Ambling Training Room, 348 Enterprise Drive (off River Street near Norman Drive). Valdosta Toasts meet monthly on the third Tuesdays to improve our communication and leadership skills. Open to all. Contact Stacey Whatley (229) 244-2800, etc. 8028
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The Domestic Violence Task Force for the Alapaha Circuit
Tuesday, November 27 at 1:00 pm
Dogwood Café, Lakeland
(4th Tuesday of each month)
This meeting is open to the public.
If you or someone you know are interested in educating the community on Domestic Violence, please come to the meeting.
For more information, contact Amy Lollis, 229-482-3476 or lanierfamcom@windstream.net
New Support Group for Caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related illnesses
The first meeting will be Tuesday, November 27 at 6:30 PM at Langdale Place at 2720 Windemere. Dr. Brian Dawson, neurologist, will be the guest speaker for the meeting.
For those who are unable to find care for their loved ones during the meeting, a sitter will be available during the meeting. Light refreshments will be provided.
To learn more, contact Marie Sims, 229-333-1074 or Misty Sasser, 229-247-4300.
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PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) meets at the Unitarian Church, November 27, 7:00 PM
(4th Tuesday of every month)
For more information, check the website: http://community.pflag.org/Valdosta
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The Region 4 Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Planning Board invites you to participate in a Stakeholder Meeting to discuss the behavioral health and developmental disability needs of consumers in the South Georgia area. Your input will be of great value in assisting the Region 4 Planning Board in developing its Fiscal Year 2014 Annual Plan. The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities will use the plan to assist it in service planning in Region 4 and in developing the 2014 Budget Request for behavioral health and developmental disability services. |
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11/28/2012 |
Southwest Georgia Technical College (D Building, Room 108) 15689 US HWY 19 NORTH Thomasville, GA. 31792 |
11:00am TO 1:00pm |
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11/29/2012 |
mildred Hunter Community Center (Banquet Hall Room) 509 south fry street Valdosta, GA. 31601 |
11:00am to 1:00pm |
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11/30/2012
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THRONATEESKA HERITAGE CENTER (CHAUTAUQUA ROOM) 100 W. ROOSEVELT AVENUE ALBANY, GA 31701 |
10:00aM TO 12:00PM (The town hall meeting sponsored by the carter center & the thronateeska heritage center will begin immediately following this session from 1:00pm to 4:00pm) |
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12/13/2012 |
TIFT ADULT MENTAL HEALTH CENTER 334 TIFTON ELDORADO ROAD tifton, georgia 31794
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6:00PM TO 8:00PM
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If you have questions, call Ken Brandon, Jennifer Dunn or Michael Bee at the Region 4 Office (229-225-5099/Toll Free 877-683-8557) or Linda Floyd (229-292-3471). |
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deepsouth to be shown in recognition of World AIDS Day
Friday November 30 at 4:30 pm Valdosta State University Student Union Theater
South Health District and VSU Health Promotions are bringing the new documentary “deepsouth” along with film maker Lisa Biagotti to Valdosta in observance of World AIDS Day. As a special treat the film maker, Lisa Biagotti, will attend and talk briefly about making the movie in the south and the people she encountered.
World AIDS Day is celebrated worldwide December 1 every year to raise awareness of HIV in the world and local communities. It is also a time to bring awareness of those living with the disease and to remember those who have lost their lives to this disease.
Georgia ranked sixth highest in the nation for its cumulative reported number of AIDS cases through December 2009. In 2010, the number of persons living with HIV/AIDS in Georgia was 40,328.
In the ten counties South Health District serves, Georgia Department of Public Health reports 950 people living with HIV/AIDS. Many more do not know they are infected and risk becoming sick due to lack of treatment.
Every year South Health District strives to bring relevant and topical events to Valdosta to increase awareness of HIV/AIDS and the stigma surrounding HIV in the world and our local communities. This year we feel the newly released documentary “deepsouth” tells the stories that so many of our HIV positive clients will relate to. From the movie website: 'deepsouth' is a documentary about the new American South, and the people who inhabit its most quiet corners. Beneath layers of history, poverty and now soaring HIV infections, four Americans redefine traditional Southern values to create their own solutions to survive.
Josh, a college student, seeks the support of an underground gay family miles away from his suffocating Mississippi Delta hometown. With no funds and few resources, Monica and Tammy try tirelessly to unite reluctant participants at their annual HIV retreat in rural Louisiana. Kathie, an Alabama activist, spends 120 days a year on the road fighting a bureaucracy that continues to ignore the South.
'deepsouth' won the SHOUT! LGBT Best Documentary Feature Award at the Sidewalk Film Festival and the Best Domestic Documentary and Audience Favorite Award at the Outflix Film Festival.
Please join us for a special showing, Friday November 30 at 4:30 pm Valdosta State University Student Union Theater to be followed by a special meet and greet reception with the film maker. For more information call the Infectious Disease Office at 229-245-8711.
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Toastmasters Meetings
November 29, 11:00 to Noon, Moody Education Center. Moody Tigers meet weekly on Thursdays to improve our communication and leadership skills. Open to all. Contact Juanita Walker at 229-245-7077 to RSVP.
November 29, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, SAFT Training Room, 711 Gil Harbin Industrial Blvd. Valdosta Chargers meet weekly on Thursdays to improve our communication and leadership skills. Open to all. Contact Ronnie Cooper at 229-245-2860 to RSVP.
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Behavioral Health Community Services Awareness Initiative:
Informational Session for Region 4 Law Enforcement, Courts and Emergency Personnel
November 29 Mildred Hunter Center, 509 South Fry Street, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
This initiative has been developed by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) at the request of the Georgia Sheriffs Association and the Georgia Association of County Commissioners. The goal of these sessions is to provide communities with information on community behavioral health programs and resources provided by the State through local and regional community based services. These sessions are for (but not limited to): sheriffs; first responders; county officials; state, municipal, probate, superior, and accountability court judges; and emergency room personnel.
As a result of these informational sessions, participants will gain a better understanding of Georgia’s Behavioral Health system and the types of behavioral health services that are provided by DBHDD.
The presenters for this initiative will be state and regional office staff from the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. Please arrive 30 minutes early to sign-in.
Region 4 consists of the following counties: Baker, Ben Hill, Berrien, Brooks, Calhoun, Colquitt, Cook, Decatur,
Dougherty, Early, Echols, Grady, Irwin, Lanier, Lee, Lowndes, Miller, Mitchell, Seminole, Terrell, Thomas, Tift, Turner, and Worth.
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There is an additional Town Hall scheduled after the session scheduled in Albany. It requires early registration.
The Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities has partnered with the Carter Center and the Thronateeska Heritage Center to provide a Town Hall Meeting immediately following the Community Awareness Initiative on Nov. 30th. Participants will have the opportunity to discuss plans and hear Commissioner Frank Berry who will discuss DBHDD’s goals and plans to promote community services. To request more information on the Town Hall meeting, please send an email to cartercentermhp@gmail.com .
CEUs will not be given for this session, but certificates of attendance will be provided to those who attend the full session.
Space is limited, so please register early. Pre-registration is required and walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
Please note: It is imperative that you and those planning to attend with you register as materials and a light lunch will be provided at each session.
REGISTER ONLINE: http://www.cviog.uga.edu/dbhdd/awareness.php
For questions about registration, please contact Chiyana Reaves via email at DBHDD_Learning@dhr.state.ga.us.
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DECEMBER 2012
LA LECHE LEAGUE OF VALDOSTA
Sunday, December 2, 2012, 3:00 - 4:30 in the nursery at Christ's Fellowship Church, 417 Connell Road... directly across the street from the Spanish Mission Apartments sign.
Refreshments are fun, but not essential. If you would like to bring a nutritious snack to share, please do!
We know a lot of you moms have babies that are all grown up now and long past the nursing stage. We still welcome you to come and participate at our meetings. The new and expectant mothers cherish your sage advice and wisdom...and it is always fun to just come and have a chat.
***LLL of Valdosta offers a continuing series of four informal discussion meetings open to all women interested in breastfeeding. We suggest coming to the whole series before your baby is born. Mothers with babies will find the mother to mother support very helpful and encouraging. *** Call 229-244-3393 for more information.
Toastmasters Meetings
December 4, 11:00 to Noon, Moody Education Center. Moody Tigers meet weekly on Thursdays to improve our communication and leadership skills. Open to all. Contact Juanita Walker at 229-245-7077 to RSVP.
December 4, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, SAFT Training Room, 711 Gil Harbin Industrial Blvd. Valdosta Chargers meet weekly on Thursdays to improve our communication and leadership skills. Open to all. Contact Ronnie Cooper at 229-245-2860 to RSVP.
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Brain Injury Advocate Services of Georgia and the Moody Air Force Base Wounded Warriors
December 4 and every 1st Tuesday 6:00 PM
Valdosta State University “Family Works”
901 North Patterson Street
Valdosta
Topic: Open Discussion
For information about attending, contact Alan Carter at 229-671-4977 or alanbcarter@bellsouth.net or biasofga@bellsouth.net
Valdosta Civic Roundtable
Thursday, December 6
12:30 PM
Reservations only for Christmas Gala
Come to share information about your agency or service.
Be sure to “like” Valdosta Civic Roundtable on Facebook
Contact Chair Heather Evans for lunch tickets ($15):
229-316-1216 ext. 26 or hevans@gwisr.org
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Down Syndrome Association of Lowndes County
Saturday, December 8, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
First Christian Church, corner of Alden and Patterson
All friends, family and others in the Down Syndrome community are invited.
Come with questions!! :)
The meeting will be at First Christian Church
1905 North Patterson
Try to park in the back of the church if possible.
For more information: www.southgeorgiadsa.org or email: info@southgeorgiadsa.org
Find us on Facebook !
Toastmasters Meetings
December 11, 11:00 to Noon, Moody Education Center. Moody Tigers meet weekly on Thursdays to improve our communication and leadership skills. Open to all. Contact Juanita Walker at 229-245-7077 to RSVP.
December 11, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM, SAFT Training Room, 711 Gil Harbin Industrial Blvd. Valdosta Chargers meet weekly on Thursdays to improve our communication and leadership skills. Open to all. Contact Ronnie Cooper at 229-245-2860 to RSVP.
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December 11 Prevent Child Abuse Lowndes County, Noon to 1:00 PM, Wooden Nickel Pub, Inner Perimeter. For more information contact Pam Brewer pbrewer@cflfostercare.com or 229-244-1707
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Instructor:
Dr. Lynn Adams
Fee: Early bird special - $169; after October 30 -
$189
Program Description:
"Explore the impact of
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) beginning in young children and
continuing through high school. Learn the characteristics of ASD, how
ASD manifests in the home and school, behavior and academic
challenges, and meaningful treatment planning. Explore strategies
such as social stories, visual supports, and organization of the
environment."
For early interventionists, the opening
session on Nov. 2nd is approved for 3 CE hours through Project SCEIs.
For educators, the full program is approved for 1 PLU.
Share
this information with early intervention and education professionals
interested in learning more about ASD!
Mayor’s Council on Persons with Disabilities
December 11 1:00 PM
Georgia Department of Labor Conference Room
The Council meets bi-monthly on the second Tuesday of the month
For more information, contact Kimberly Tanner, katanner@valdosta.edu .
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Valdosta Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
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Northview
Hospital
on
North
Valdosta
Rd 7:00 - 8:30 PM
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Arts, Theatre And Learning Opportunities
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To purchase season tickets and for information on upcoming fundraiser performances and events that provide scholarship dollars for students, go to:
https://www.valdosta.edu/comarts/12_13Season.shtml
Valdosta Symphony Orchestra
Tickets $25 or call for season tickets
229-333-2150 or www.valdostasymphony.org
Theatre Guild Valdosta
at the 'Dosta Playhouse
122 N. Ashley Street
Membership and patron packages available now:
Contact the number or website below a complete brochure
229-247-8423
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Theatre
Guild Valdosta is pleased to announce that it is partnering with
some of Valdosta's finest restaurants to bring you great food and
a great show at a great price!
The
Bistro
The
Red
Door
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*CALLING ALL
ARTISTS*
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Shows in Galleries
Mary Jane Volkmann, Brenda Hofreiter, Nancy Moskovitz
Sallie and Harmon Boyette Gallery
Leslie Peebles – Wildlife Under Pressure
Josette’s Gallery
Jeffery Smart Baisden – Drawing Close Annual Snow Village
Price-Campbell Gallery
East African Art Exhibit
Tillman Gallery
East European Fine Porcelain Collection
Howard Gallery
Gallery Open
Free and open to the public!
CLASSES
Pottery Class
Tuesdays
and Thursdays: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Painting
Class
Thursdays:
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Yoga (FREE)
Wednesdays:
6:00 pm Writers Workshop (FREE) Saturdays, 2-4 pm The Turner Center Gift Shop is open during Center hours: Tuesday-Thursday 10-6; Friday-Saturday 10-4.
VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY PUBLIC PLANETARIUM SHOWS Take a tour of the far reaches of the night sky without leaving Valdosta. This series of evening shows is open to all members of the community. The shows are designed for the general public and are suitable for ages five and up. If weather permits, the VSU Observatory will be open for public viewing of celestial objects after each show. All shows begin at 8:00 pm and at 9:00 pm sharp and usually last 40 to 50 minutes. Seating is limited to 47 visitors for each show and the admission is on a "first-come-first-serve" basis. The planetarium is located in Nevins Hall on the 3rd floor (room 3004). Limited public parking is available in front of Nevins Hall and at the Admissions Office on the opposite side of Patterson Street. For more information about the upcoming shows see the schedule below. You may also contact the Department of Physics, Astronomy, and Geosciences at 229-333-5752 for further information.
Schedule of shows for 2012-2013 year:
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The courses will be from 9 AM until 4:30 PM each scheduled training. 6 CEU’S will be provided for each course. The cost is $10 per CEU hour for each course and pre-registration and pre-payment is required for each course. A money order is required for a mailed-in payment. If at least 5 participants are not registered for each course, the course will be canceled. To register for a course, please e-mail Scott Lawson at familylife.training@hotmail.com. You can mail payment to Family Life Training, 252 Williamsburg Avenue, Thomasville, Georgia 31757. A schedule for trainings through June 2013 is available from Scott Lawson, M.S., CACH, CEO, 229-379-1943.
VSU Continuing Ed offers classes on many subjects, some online. Following is a list of the courses related to non-profit management and grant writing:
A
to
Z
Grantwriting
Go to this link: http://www.valdosta.edu/conted/online/online_grant.shtml +++++++++++++++++++++++++++ LEARNING IN RETIREMENT Become part of the Learning in Retirement program at Valdosta State University. Classes include a wide variety of subjects as watercolors, knitting and crocheting, line dancing, languages, beginning tennis, writing the memories of your life, yoga, antique samplers, gardening, mahjongg, things to know about Medicare, living with diabetes, ukulele, and many other topics.
LIR provides older adults with the opportunity to take part in college level course work on a non-credit basis (there are no tests and no grades). The curriculum is chosen, designed, and often led by the members, encouraging peer learning and active member participation. LIR capitalize on the strengths and experiences of older adults, empowering them to continue learning, expand their horizons, and enhance their personal development.
Pay the $45 membership and most classes are free. There are classes to attend and opportunities to teach classes. If you have ideas for classes or are willing to teach a class for this series, call 229-245-6484 or go to website at www.valdosta.edu/conted . Participants in Learning in Retirement are eligible to pay a small fee to have access to the VSU pool and exercise equipment at the VSU Student Recreation Center.
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Arts events in Southwest Georgia For a listing of arts events from Columbus to Valdosta:
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RESOURCES and Volunteer opportunities Georgia Legislators need your input.
To ensure that your issues are addressed, stay in touch with your legislators. Write a letter, tell a story of your personal experience related to needed legislation, offer your professional information, or provide accurate data on issues while they are home.
To find yours, go to: GEORGIA LEGISLATIVE HOME PAGE Lowndes area legislators:
Senator Tim Golden 110 Beacon Hill Valdosta , GA 31602 Lowndes, Brooks, parts of Cook and Thomas 229-293-0202 404-656-7580 Serves Brooks, Cook (Pt.), Lowndes, Thomas (Pt.)
Rep. Jason Shaw Box 245 Lakeland , GA 31635 Berrien, Clinch, Lanier and Lowndes 229-482-3505 404-656-7859
Rep. Ellis Black 5900 Jumping Gully Rd. Valdosta , GA 31601 Brooks, Echols, Lowndes and Thomas 229-559-1592 404-656-0287
Rep. Amy Carter Box 1535 Valdosta , GA 31603 Valdosta and Remerton 229-245-2733 404-656-0325
To keep up with this year’s legislation go to: http://web.me.com/gcdd/GCDD/Home.html
To voice your opinion on Federal legislation or to get assistance with issues with Federal benefits, contact one of our two Georgia Senators or our Congressman:
Senator Saxby Chambliss South
Georgia
Office: To send an email, go to his website: http://chambliss.senate.gov/ Senator Johnny Isakson One
Overton
Park
,
Suite
970 To send an email, go to his website: http://isakson.senate.gov/contact.cfm Congressman Jack Kingston Valdosta
Federal
Building To send an email, go to his website: http://kingston.house.gov/Contact
Your Help is Needed!
Volunteer with C.A.$.H (Communities Achieving $tandards for Higher Living) to help families file their taxes… Volunteer a few hours per week to help folks save $$$ on tax preparation fees. You will literally help hundreds of families boost their income by up to 35% by helping them claim the right Credits and Deductions on their tax return.
For more details contact: JaTaryia Thomas (220) 234-2364 or email cashpcampaign@gmail.com or Like us on Facebook @ Cash Prosperity Campaign ******************************************* Valdosta Community Based Outpatient Clinic for military veterans 2841 N. Patterson Street Valdosta, GA 31602
Hours of Operation Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 229-293-0132 or 229-293-0132 Fax: 229-293-0162
Parent Facility: Malcom Randall VAMC (Gainesville) Phone: (352) 376-1611 or (800) 324-8387
Services Available
The Valdosta Community Based Outpatient Clinic provides comprehensive primary care to veterans who reside in Lowndes County, GA and the surrounding counties. This clinic serves acute and chronically ill eligible veterans. Our veteran patient population requires a complexity of care that ranges from minor health care needs to urgent care. Veterans requiring hospitalization are assessed, stabilized and transferred to either local facilities or to the Gainesville VA Medical Center according to the urgency of their needs. Procedures or specialty care not provided by this clinic are referred to the Gainesville VA Medical Center. http://www2.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=5054
BARC Humane Society, Lake Park, GA Do you have stray animals around your home or need to find a home for an animal to stay? Talk to BARC Humane Society of Lake Park: http://www.barchumanesociety.org
B.A.R.C. Humane Society is a rescue operation. We are NOT affiliated with the Humane Society of Valdosta Lowndes nor the Lowndes County Animal Shelter. We rescue animals from surrounding shelters and place them in foster homes while they wait for their furever home. We are always looking for loving foster homes and volunteers to help us and we are always in need of basic animal care supplies and monetary donations. If you feel you can help please post on our (Facebook) wall and we will contact you. Thank you! ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Valdosta Sunrise Rotary – Member of Rotary International: every Thursday
No obligation; visit any Thursday except holidays. Weekly community business and education speakers. Two annual major charity fundraisers. Meetings and breakfast at Valdosta Country Club at 7:30-8:30 AM.
HELP US STAMP OUT POLIO IN THE WORLD. For more information contact office@georgiachild.org or 404-572-6170.
AmeriCorps Alumni If you have served as an AmeriCorps member in the Valdosta, Georgia area or if you are an alum living in the area, please join our official chapter network of current AmeriCorps members and alumni in the Valdosta, Georgia region! We are working to attract local members for our new regional chapter. We seek to network, volunteer, and develop our local communities while utilizing our experiences in national service through the various AmeriCorps programs with which we have served. Let's get connected so that we may grow in our abilities to further strengthen our regional communities! REGISTER with us on our homepage on the AmeriCorps Alums website: http://www.americorpsalums.org/members/group.aspx?id=100114 LIKE us on Facebook: AmeriCorps Alums Valdosta FOLLOW us on Twitter: valdostaalums SHARE with other alums! Call Heather Evans at 229-977-6118 or 229-316-1216 Ext. 2 for more information %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
Welcome to the Valdosta Georgia Freecycle The Freecycle Network™ is first and foremost a recycling group. We are a grassroots and entirely nonprofit international organization where people give (and sometimes get) stuff for free, thus keeping good stuff out of landfills. The Valdosta Freecycle group encourages all its members to actively participate within our group as we strive to build a strong "circle of giving" type atmosphere within our local community. Membership is free, and everything posted must be FREE, legal and appropriate for all ages. To view the items being given away or sought within the Valdosta area, you must first join the Valdosta Freecycle group as a member. To join our local group, go to the Yahoo! Group linked to below and click on "Join". After you have joined our group as a member, you will be able to view the posts from our group's members and you will be on your way to enjoying interactions with your neighbors! Thanks so much and have fun! http://groups.yahoo.com/group/valdostafreecycle
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THE HAHIRA/LOWNDES COUNTY COMMUNITY
OUTREACH DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
The Hahira/Lowndes County Community Outreach Development Corporation (HLCCODC mission is to provide programs to assist at risk families with substance abuse issues and prevent or delay initiation of any drug and over a life time create a drug free community. The HLCCODC is the lead organization of the South Georgia Regional Communities Coalition of Hahira.
The HLCCODC currently sponsors the following programs:
Teen Explosion is a youth leadership program. Sheila Warren is the Adult Advisor for this teen leadership program. Asset Builders is the curriculum used and focuses on teenagers planning activities for their peers to get the message out against drug abuse, violence, early sexual activities.
Cotillion: Contact: Estell Rose, (229) 630-3120; estellrose@bellsouth.net
The Cotillion’s purpose is to present our finest young ladies to society—academically, morally and socially; and to provide positive reinforcements to assist them as they embark upon womanhood. Junior and senior high school students are identified by school administrators from Lowndes, Valdosta, Brooks, Cook, Lanier, Echols, Berrien and surrounding counties with the following criteria:
Must have “B” average
Good moral character
Not pregnant and have not been pregnant
Involved in community
Female born-debutantes/hostess; male born-escorts/hosts
No alcohol or drugs
Escorts are juniors and seniors; sophomores are hosts and hostesses both with same criteria listed above.
Meetings are held every second Sunday. Contact: Estell Rose, (229) 630-3120; estellrose@bellsouth.net
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New Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPs) group with Christian focus in Hahira. Meets at Bethany Baptist Church, 5064 Bethany Road on the first Tuesday of every month for moms and the third Thursday as a playdate for the children. For more information, call Christy Smith, 910-728-2277.
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Kaleidoscope
Valdosta*Lowndes Recreation, Parks, and Community Affairs presents after school programs at Clyattville Elementary School and Lake Park Elementary School. From 3:00 to 6:00 there will be homework assistance, structured games, and activities. A snack will be provided. The cost is $10 a day or $30 a week. Some scholarships are available. For more information, call 229-333-1861 or visit the website at valdostasportsandevents.com
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Challenger League Sports
Sports for all seasons…bowling is now.
For children ages 5-21 (some age exceptions) with any level of disability. Call about volunteer opportunities as a buddy to a participating child. Call Cheryl at the YMCA, 229-244-4646 or cmarshall@valdostaymca.com
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Volunteer at South Georgia Medical Center as a golf cart driver, chemo cap knitter, auxiliary member, art project provider, pet therapy provider. Go to http://www.sgmc.org/volunteers.aspx for complete information.
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To order the most recent Annie E. Casey Kids Count Factbook that has data on child and family wellbeing in every state for the last measured period of time, go to this website:
http://www.aecf.org/KnowledgeCenter/Publications.aspx?pubguid={C2FBD3FE-27EA-44EB-B5A6-0F45D713076E}
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Need help with the price of prescriptions?
Contact one of the websites below for assistance:
http://www.covermymeds.com/main/why-use-covermymeds
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Bainbridge Advocacy Individual Network, Inc.
316
West
Shotwell
Street
Bainbridge
39817
Telephone
229-246-0150
Fax
229-246-1715
BAIN
is
a
Center
for
Independent
Living
dedicated
to
promoting
independence
and
improving
the
quality
of
life
for
individuals
with
disabilities
in
South
Georgia.
BAIN,
Inc
is
a
non-profit,
non-residential
center
serving
eleven
counties
throughout
southwest
Georgia.
BAIN
offers information and workshops on topics such as finances, money
management skills, home modifications, personal attendant management
and how to access community support systems.
BAIN will assist you
on an individual, personalized basis.
BAIN
also
offers:
Transportation
Voucher
Program,
Computer
Recycling,
Low
Cost
Eyeglass
Program,
Loan
Closet,
Ramps/Assistive
Technology,
Resource
Library,
Computer
with
Internet
Access,
Assistive
Devices,
Alternative
formats:
Large
Print,
Audio
Cassette
and
Braille
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Need Healthcare, Housing or Case Management for veterans in this area?
Contact VA Social Worker Ayanna Sampson
1-800-308-8387, Ext 3416
VA RESOURCE PAGE:
http://www.northflorida.va.gov/NORTHFLORIDA/services/homeless/
Homeless
Veteran in need of help?
Call 1-877-4AID
VET (1-877-424-3838)
NEW VA SERVICE:
The National Caregiver Support Line –
1-855-260-3274 -- will serve as the primary resource and referral center to assist caregivers, Veterans and others seeking caregiver information. It will be open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 11 PM, Eastern time; and Saturday, 10:30 AM to 6 PM, Eastern time. Licensed VA social workers and health technicians will staff the support line.
The support line will provide information regarding new caregiver benefits, referrals to local caregiver support coordinators as well as emotional support to those concerned with their ability to provide care to loved ones who are Veterans.
VA also features a Web page, http://www.caregiver.va.gov/, with general information on other caregiver support programs available through VA and the community.
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Thomasville, Georgia Activities include concerts on Fridays and Sundays, tours, theater performances, costume parties, walks for charity, and a Native American festival.
Website: http://www.thomasvillega.com/?m=201010&cat=2
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Help Deliver Meals for Homebound People
The
Break
Bread
Together
Ministry
of
First
Presbyterian
is
in
need
of
volunteers
who
can
help
sort
and/or
deliver
meals
on
the
weekdays
(Monday-Friday,
except
holidays).
Presently,
we
have
a
waiting
list
of
those
in
need
of
meals,
but
are
unable
to
handle
the
requests
without
additional
volunteers.
If
you,
your
church
group,
or
civic
organization
is
interested
in
assisting
with
this
important
ministry
to
the
Valdosta
community,
please
contact
Susan
Sheridan,
Break
Bread
Coordinator,
at
229-249-0779.
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FREE CLINIC IN LOWNDES COUNTY
The Partnership Health Center is a non-profit, free medical clinic. It provides primary healthcare to the working, uninsured people in Lowndes County who meet the eligibility guidelines. It is staffed by volunteer physicians, physician extenders, and nurses who offer their time to provide healthcare. It is located at 205 Woodrow Wilson Drive, across from the public library. Clinic is open Tuesday from 6:00 PM-9:00 PM, Wednesday from 10:00 AM- 4:00 PM and two Saturdays a month. These may expand as more staff is added.
COLORING BOOKS NEEDED FOR CLINIC TO ENTERTAIN CHILDREN
Patient eligibility requirements:
Income under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level,
between the ages of 18 and 64,
have no health insurance,
be a resident of Lowndes County, and
patient or dependent must be employed.
The clinic needs volunteer physicians, nurses and administrative helpers Tuesdays from 6-9 pm and 10 am to 4 pm (times may change depending on volunteer availability). A small amount of your time could help make a difference in the lives of many Lowndes residents.
Please note: Donations are accepted and important to our non-profit organization. We also need donated medical equipment that will be used to help the patients in our clinic. Please call if you can help with either of these needs.
For more information about the clinic, call 229-245-0020 ext. 3.
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Mobility and Self Sufficiency for People, Contact:
GEORGIA TOOLS FOR LIFE
Georgia
Department
of
Labor/VR
Tools
for
Life
Program
Vocational
Rehabilitation
Program,
Atlanta
Phone:
(800)
497-8665
TTY:
(404)
657-3085
E-mail:
toolsforlife@mindspring.com
Homepage: http://www.gatfl.org
Page listing funding resources: http://www.gatfl.org/Resources.aspx
Need a ramp for an older person?
Call this number to be screened for help.
Toll-Free: 1-888-73-AGING (1-888-732-4464)
Southern Georgia Regional Commission - Area Agency on Aging
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Jacobs’ Ladder Therapeutic Riding Center in Hahira needs volunteers to help with special needs riders.
Please call Leslie at (229) 794-1188.
See the website for a lot more information:
http://www.jacobsladderriding.com
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Harvard University Announcement
No tuition and no student loans
Harvard University announced recently that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no tuition.
If
you
know
of
a
family
earning
less
than
$60,000
a
year
with
an
honor
student
graduating
from
high
school
soon,
Harvard
University
wants
to
pay
the
tuition.
The
prestigious
university
recently
announced
that
from
now
on
undergraduate
students
from
low-income
families
can
go
to
Harvard
for
free...
no
tuition
and
no
student
loans!
To
find
out
more
about
Harvard
offering
free
tuition
for
families
making
less
than
$60,000
a
year,
visit
Harvard's
financial
aid
website
at:
http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu/
or
call
the
school's
financial
aid
office
at
(617)
495-1581 or
(617)
495-1581.
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"Be a Foster Parent –
A Challenging and Personally Rewarding Experience"
Choices for Life of GA, LLC
2200 North Patterson Street
Valdosta
Phone 229-244-1707; Fax 229-244-1779
Choices for Life of Georgia is a specialized foster care program that provides in-home treatment for children and youth with multiple psychological, social and emotional needs. The children can accept and respond to relationships within a family but their special needs require more intensive or therapeutic service than are found in traditional foster care. Please contact us for more information if you would like to be part of our professional team touching the lives of children and families.
Choices for Life of GA, LLC also provides outpatient behavioral health services as a CORE Provider focusing on children and adolescents. Services include: individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and community support individual services, on-site nursing services & psychiatric services.
Referrals may be made by phone or email address above.
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State Department of Family and Children Services resources:
If you need a state service but don't know which state agency or person to call for help, dial 1-800-georgia (1-800-436-7442) for immediate assistance. Agents are on duty Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-6:00 pm (closed on state holidays).
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VA's Suicide Prevention Hotline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Hotline is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week by trained mental health professionals prepared to deal with immediate crises. It also offers an anonymous online chat feature available at www.suicidepreventionhotline.org <http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org>
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Georgia’s Community Care Services Program (CCSP)
If someone you care for is eligible for nursing home placement but would like to stay in his or her own home, you may want to consider the benefits of the Community Care Services Program (CCSP). CCSP is a Medicaid waiver program that serves as an alternative to nursing home placement. The program provides home and community-based services to people who are elderly and/or functionally impaired or disabled. By providing these services, CCSP helps recipients remain in their own homes, the homes of caregivers, or in other community settings as long as possible.
To explore your eligibility or the eligibility of a loved one, contact the Southern Georgia Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Gateway to Community Resources at 912-287-5888 or toll-free at 1-888-732-4464.
Are you a caregiver? See the state resource page:
http://ada.georgia.gov/00/channel_title/0,2094,77499621_146139675,00.html
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Atlanta Legal Aid has services for seniors all over the state.
http://www.atlantalegalaid.org/departments.htm
Grandparent / Relative Caregiver Project Toll-free: 888-257-9519
Are you raising grandchildren or other relatives?
This project was created in response to the growing number of grandparents and other relatives who were raising children in the place of absent or addicted parents. Its goals are to stabilize the legal relationship between the caregiver and children through adoption or custody and to maximize the financial and medical resources available to care for the children. The project has been adopted by Kilpatrick Stockton, a private Atlanta law firm, and has trained more than 220 volunteer lawyers to take cases; call 404- 524-5811.
Georgia Senior Legal Hotline Toll-free: 888-257-9519
Begun in 1998, the hotline is a cooperative project among Atlanta Legal Aid Society, the Georgia Division of Aging Services, the State Bar Pro Bono Project and the Atlanta Bar Association. It offers legal advice, brief services, self-help materials and referrals to seniors throughout the state, handling more than 4200 calls a year. This project serves seniors living anywhere in Georgia .
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National Do Not Call Registry
Register home or cell phones to prevent mass marketing calls
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Homeless prevention and rapid re-housing (stimulus ARRA dollars) funds are currently suspended for 91 counties in Georgia through the Salvation Army state level toll free number 1-866-387-2657.
Persons needing assistance may call for pre-screening and information in all counties.
For a printable flier, go to: http://www.dca.ga.gov/housing/specialneeds/programs/documents/HPRPSalvationArmyReferrals20100209_000.pdf
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Join the advocates for mental health services in Georgia –
2012 has become increasingly challenging for persons needing services for mental illnesses and addictive diseases, and for people with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities in the State of Georgia. DBHDD Planning Board advocates are currently becoming very active with our Community Service Boards, Georgia Alliance on Mental Illness, law enforcement, county commissioners, the courts, consumers and other stakeholders to speak with one voice for the survival and improvement of access to DBHDD information and services in our region.
Interested persons may contact Linda Floyd at lfloyd@valdosta.edu .
FamilyWorks
The Moore Street Clinic has moved and has a new name! We are now FamilyWorks but we are still the university-based brief therapy center for the Marriage and Family Therapy graduate program, and we are still providing state-of-the-art therapeutic help to families and individuals all over Valdosta, the VSU campus, and surrounding communities, including south Georgia and north Florida.
Who Goes to FamilyWorks? Any individual person, married or unmarried couples, children, elderly, couples who are or are not living together, families of all varieties, regardless of legal status, roommates, and LGBT persons—all are welcome at FamilyWorks. Family therapy, sometimes called systems therapy or relational therapy, is a particular way of thinking that helps people make the changes that they want to make. Even though the word, "family" suggests that family therapists work only with whole families, this is not the case. Family therapists work with individuals, couples, groups, and families. Family therapy has been found to be helpful to people with many different kinds of problems, including:
anger management
individual depression
divorce and separation
sexual problems
parenting problems
difficulty with communication
relationship problems
domestic violence
grief and loss
pre-marital concerns
child behavior problems
We offer our services to all people who seek them, regardless of age, gender, race, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, education, economic status, disability, or ethnic background.
How Much Do We Have to Pay? We charge for each session according to a sliding scale that is based on family size and income, so fees can begin at $0. But here is the good news: No one is ever denied services because they cannot pay. When you call for the first appointment, someone will talk with you about your fee, so that you will know what it is prior to your first meeting with your therapist. If your circumstances are such that you can't pay anything at all, just let us know. Services are free to Valdosta State University students, faculty and employees.
To schedule an appointment, call (229) 219-1281 Monday through Friday between 9:00 am and 11:00 am. If you cannot call during these times, call anytime and leave a message. Let us know the best time to reach you and an intake coordinator will call you back.
FamilyWorks - 903 North Patterson Street, Valdosta, 31698
FamilyWorks is housed in the one-story part of the Continuing Ed Building that is on the corner of Patterson and Gordon Streets (directly across the street from the Crescent House). You can reach the building by turning in off of either Patterson or Gordon Streets. If you come in off Patterson Street, drive around to the back of the parking lot. We are tucked in the corner of the one-story part of the L-shaped building.
When you arrive, poke your nose into the Intake Room and ask for a parking permit. The VSU Police monitor this lot frequently and without a parking permit, you will likely get a parking ticket. If you have a current VSU student, staff, or faculty parking sticker, you are good to go.
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South Georgia Regional Libraries Opportunities
South Georgia Regional Library
300 Woodrow Wilson Drive
For information, contact Patrick Spurlock, Community Relations Coordinator,
229-333-0086, ext 216
At
the
library
there
are
computer
classes,
children’s
reading
times,
beginning
Spanish,
vampire
book
club,
genealogy,
teen
book
club,
game
night,
and
the
bookfellows
club.
Check at the research desk for a packet that will enable you to go into state parks for free.
http://www.sgrl.org/pages/events.html
Backdoor Bookstore
11:00am – 2:00pm Tuesdays and Saturdays
Main Library
Purchase gently used books from the Friends of the Library Back Door Bookstore. All proceeds from your purchases are used to buy new books for the library. The Backdoor Bookstore is located in the rear of the Main Library on 300 Woodrow Wilson Drive in Valdosta.
Visit our website www.sgrl.org to learn how to join, find information about
local and regional elected officials, library programs and the hours of all branches. Start exploring the endless possibilities at your library today! Call 229-333-0086 for more information.
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Childcare Resource and Referral
1-877-ALL-GA-KIDS
For help with finding special needs childcare, resources for parents/teachers, inclusion, staff development and presentations. More information contact Sharon Pilkinton at sharon.pilkinton@darton.edu.
Children’s Medical Services (CMS)
This is a state funded program that provides medical care for disabling conditions or chronic diseases in children from birth to the age 21. The staff of three RN’s work actively with primary care physicians to coordinate specialty care for the child. Services through CMS may include family education, social services and case management. They also hold clinics for children in Cardiology, Orthopedic, Hematology, Asthma and telemedicine clinics in Genetics, Nephrology and Pulmonary.
They have an Asthma Educator, Penny Beasley, RN. Enrolled clients have an asthma action plan which includes education, equipment, bed covers and camp for kids 6-12 years old. There is a camp in Tifton and one in Valdosta.
Anyone may make a basic referral to CMS, however to be seen by a specialist the referral should come from the client’s primary care physician.
For more information call 229-245-4310 or 1-800-848-5728
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American
Cancer
Society
1-800-227-2345
www.cancer.org
There
are
many
resources
through
these
avenues
and
the
800
#
is
"live"
365
days
a
year,
24
hours
a
day!!
The American Cancer Society in this area is looking for volunteers to help with the Road To Recovery and Reach To Recovery Programs.
A
Reach
To
Recovery
volunteer
needs
to
have
completed
their
treatment
for
breast
cancer
in
order
to
be
trained
as
a
Reach
To
Recovery
volunteer.
Reach
to
Recovery
for
women
in
this
area
who
have
had
breast
cancer,
a
program
designed
to
help
them
cope
with
their
cancer
experience
and
assists
with
transportation
to
and
from
treatment.
If
you
are
interested
in
volunteering
for
either
of
these
programs,
please contact Ashley Braswell at 229-834-0709 or 1-800-227-2345.
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Bethany Hospice is in need of volunteers to provide direct patient care, administrative care, and community outreach. For more information, please contact Susan Doak, Volunteer Coordinator … sdoak@bethany-hospice.com or 229-249-8687.
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Hospice of South Georgia Sponsors Grief Support Groups
All groups are offered free of charge as a community service of Hospice of South Georgia. These support groups are for anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one and would like to learn healthy ways to deal with their grief.
To register for an upcoming group, call 229-249-4100.
Groups meet throughout the year at the Hospice of South Georgia Administration Building, 2263 Pineview Drive, Valdosta. http://www.hospiceofsouthgeorgia.org/volunteer_opportunities.aspx
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V
isit
the
new
Hospice
South,
LLC.
CLOTHES CLOSET
Used Clothing and Accessories at Extremely Reasonable Prices!
(all proceeds will be used to support our needy patient fund)
125 S Hutchinson St., Adel, Georgia
WE ACCEPT ALL DONATIONS OF CLEAN CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES!
Hospice South, LLC. is a full service hospice agency providing
Skilled Nursing, Home Health Aide, Social Work, Chaplain, and Volunteer Services in
Adel and all counties within a 60 mile radius.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
for Patient Care, Administrative, and Community Outreach positions.
Call for hours of operation
229-896-6100
Volunteers needed for
Serenity Palliative & Hospice Care
Contact Chaplain Yolanda L. Payne at
229-241-8338.
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SouthernCare
Hospice
is in
need
of
compassionate
volunteers
who
can provide
direct
patient
care
or
administrative
care
to
our
patients
and
their
families. For
more
information,
please
contact
Sarah
Murphy,
Volunteer
Services
Coordinator
at
229-217-0523
or
smurphy@southerncareinc.com.
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Pearlman Cancer Center Support Groups
Holding Hand Support Group- General Support Group
Everyone is Welcome
Meets the Third Monday each month, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Pearlman Cancer Center Conference Room
209 Pendleton Dr. Valdosta
Contact 229-259-4638
No registration required
AND
Best Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group
Meets every 4th Tuesday each month,
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM January-October
(No meetings in November/December)
Pearlman Cancer Center Conference Room
209 Pendleton Dr. Valdosta
Contact 229-259-4638
No registration required
GeorgiaHousingSearch.org - A Ready Resource During Critical Times. Tornadoes, storms, you name it…when disaster strikes, everyone needs help. In many cases, finding a place to live is a top priority. No need to worry or panic as GeorgiaHousingSearch.org offers a FREE, easy-to-use and available resource to help citizens quickly find affordable housing options in their community.
On the site – www.GeorgiaHousingSearch.org -- citizens can search for rental properties statewide. Property postings are detailed, current, and updated bi-weekly. Property managers and independent landlords can post listings for free and reach thousands of potential renters.
The website is bilingual (English and Spanish) and has a toll-free number – 877-428-8844 - available to assist potential renters or property owners and managers. In addition, the site’s unique Special Needs Housing Search feature has assisted Georgia caseworkers locate housing for hundreds of traditionally hard-to-place families and individuals.
For more information, please contact Sheila Barry at (404) 679-4855 or sbarry@dca.state.ga.us.
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Drop (the things you don’t need) & Shop (for the things you do need)
285 Norman Drive (Across from Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club)
Open 9-6 on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
9-5 on Wednesday
Options
Now
is
a
Christ-centered
ministry
which
advances
the
sanctity
of
human
life
and
sexual
purity
empowering
individuals
to
make
life-affirming
choices.
Our
ministry
has
many
different
opportunities
for
volunteers
such
as
working
behind
the
scenes
on
events,
abstinence
teaching
in
our
Wait
Now
program,
computer
technology
assistance,
and
peer
counseling.
Call
today
to
see
where
you
can
fit
in,
229-333-0080,
or
visit
our
partners’
website
for
more
information,
www.ONpartners.org.
Applications
are
available
online
or
at
the
office
at
214
W.
Park
Ave.,
Valdosta.
Training
is
provided!
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Silent Ministries is offering a class called "Felons- A Special Class of Domestic Violence Victims."
For free assistance for domestic violence victims with public assistance forms and appeals, contact jharnage7@aol.com
Read The Beating Death of Aunt Lilly Mae Thornton as Told by Her Niece and Silent Ministries' founder Carolyn Thornton Harnage at http://domesticviolenceaftercare.webs.com.
Silent Ministries has an ample supply of quality clothing, shoes, and jackets for victims needing help. Silent Ministries is asking for donations of used and broken small appliances to help elderly people who cannot replace such things as toasters and heaters. Will pick up. 229-559-5648.
!! Silent Ministries is seeking donations of household goods, bedding and toys. The household goods and bedding are to replenish supplies and the toys are for the annual Santa On Wheels.
Good used clothing available now.
Silent Ministries accepts donations of all types and they pick up items such as housewares, blankets, glassware, cooking, small appliances, vehicles, boats, motors, camper parts and camper appliances. Donations and sales benefit the Silent Ministries missions to help people in the community and around the area with many personal issues.
Silent Ministries can assist you with an employment interview wardrobe in limited sizes. We also can assist with letters of reference and interview coaching.
Contact Jim Harnage at 229-300-4882, or jharnage7@aol.com. The website is http://jimharnage.ning.com. We are located at 121 Ben Daniels Road, Statenville, Ga.
Silent Ministries Recovery Outreach announces training for Angels of Mercy, Domestic Violence Advocacy, each Wednesday in February at the usual location.
Subjects will be:
What To Do As A Victim,
Safety Plans For Your Home,
Self-Defense,
Fitness and Nutrition led by a licensed expert, and
After Care Services.
Contact jharnage7@aol.com for more information.
SURVIVOR GROUPS AT THE HAVEN
The Haven will be conducting support groups for survivors of sexual assault or child sexual abuse. There will also be a men’s group for men who have experienced sexual assault.
These groups are for adult women and men over 17 years of age. It is intended for those who are ready to move from being victims to being survivors. Those individuals who are interested in one of these groups should plan to attend the complete 12 week process. Once the groups are formed, the day will be Thursdays and the time will be after work 5:30 or 6:30 PM.
To join, contact Sheila Rowell, therapist@valdostahaven.org, 229-244-9056 to register. Participants must complete an initial screening. Groups are free, confidential, and facilitated by trained professionals.
It is not necessary to be a current client of The Haven to participate.
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Easter Seals Valdosta Office
Family support/respite care available for
families whose children have developmental disabilities
610 North Patterson Street, Suite A, Valdosta
229-247-6912, toll free 866-875-4670, or fax 229-247-8549.
December Smith is the Easter Seals coordinator for Valdosta, if you need forms and have any questions regarding the application process for help with family respite care and other assistance. Please remember that the money from Easter Seals is based on the child and not family income. The family support/respite program covers Lowndes, Brooks, Lanier, Cook, Berrien, Tift, Irwin, Turner, Ben Hill, and Wilcox Counties.
Champions for Children Program
The Champions for Children Program is designed to assist primarily children and families
who do not meet the eligibility requirements for TEFRA/Katie Beckett Medicaid Program
http://www.championsforchildren.org
Have applied for Katie Beckett and received a level of care denial
Age 21 and under
Live at home
Have a physical, cognitive, developmental or medical disability
Current Medicaid recipients are not eligible for this program
Megan’s House, respite facility for families with children with special needs is now open in Valdosta and is in need of donations of every kind of household goods.
Megan’s House now has services available to military families in need of respite care for special needs family members.
Contact December Smith dsmith@swga-easterseals.org for more information.
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Newcomer Welcome Service and Community Guide
For
decades,
The
Greeting
Service
has
welcomed
Valdosta
newcomers
with
traditional
southern
hospitality–a
personal
home
visit
and
a
folder
brimming
with
information
about
schools,
churches,
cultural
opportunities,
and
a
bag
chock
full
of
coupons
and
goodies.
The
Greeting
Service
has
expanded
its
borders
to
include
Adel,
Hahira,
Lakeland
Lake
Park
,
Moody
Air
Force
Base,
Nashville
,
Quitman,
and
Tifton
and
now
publishes
an
annual
community
resource
guide
acquainting
newcomers
with
relocation
information
including
job
opportunities
and
housing.
We
look
forward
to
sharing
all
the
fun
and
exciting
things
that
Valdosta
and
the
surrounding
communities
have
to
offer
and
hope
you
enjoy
discovering
a
new
place
to
call
home.
If you are new to the area, be sure to call 229-245-8383 for your Welcome Packet.
http://www.southgeorgianewcomers.com
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Alzheimer
CareGiver
Time-Out
(ACTO)
ACTO
is
a social
program
for
clients
with
Alzheimer's
disease,
other
memory
impairment,
or
the
frail
elderly.
Caregivers
may
leave
their
loved
ones
at
ACTO
so
that
they
can
have
some
free
time
to
attend
to
their
other
needs.
ACTO
is
open
Tuesday,
Wednesday,
&
Thursday
10:00
AM
to
3:00
PM.
The
service
is
free
to
all
clients,
funded
in
part
by
the
United
Way.
We
are
located
in
Park
Avenue
United
Methodist
Church,
100
E.
Park.
Ave.,
Valdosta,
GA
31602.
For
more
information,
please
call
229-245-9094.
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My Friend’s House
is the name for the Valdosta State University Alzheimer's day care program. There are openings for anyone with a diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease or dementia. The program, which is free of charge, has the goal of preventing isolation by providing daily activities in a home-like environment for persons with Alzheimer’s and dementia. There is a support group for the caregivers on the third Wednesday of every month. Volunteers always are needed. Call 229-293-6146 for more information.
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Do you know your PTI?
Parent to Parent is Georgia's Parent Training Information Center (PTI)
PTIs are federally funded programs through the United States Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) authorized in Part D of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). PTIs serve families of children with disabilities who are ages birth through 26. We serve families of children with the full range of disabilities.
What do PTIs do for families? PTIs help families work with early intervention, education, and transition systems and services. We want to ensure that families receive training and information on their rights, responsibilities, and protections under IDEA so they can actively participate in planning and decision making that affects their children.
Georgia's PTI services, and all Parent to Parent of Georgia services, are provided free of charge. Just call 1800-229-2038. A coordinator is waiting to speak with you.
Humane Society of Valdosta/Lowndes County
Low Cost Spay & Neuter Program
229-247-3266
307 E. Jane Street, Valdosta
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HELP SOMEONE LEARN TO READ
Literacy Volunteer Program
We need tutors, learners, sponsors and YOU !
LEARNERS: CALL 333 -7515 (leave your name and number).
Literacy Bowl…our fundraiser. You may still pledge/donate to improve adult literacy.
Send a check to LVP, 221 S. Ashley Street, Valdosta 31601
(If you are interested in learning more about this fundraiser, e-mail daltobello@sgrl.org.)
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Goodwill Industries of the Southern Rivers, Inc.
is proud to offer the Valdosta Career Center without charge as a community service. Resources, technology and support services have been designed to help job seekers secure employment, and to assist in the development of micro-businesses.
WORK Connections for the Job Seeker include:
listings of local job openings to connect job seekers with employment opportunities.
telephones to arrange appointments and facilitate communications with employers.
Georgia Work Ready testing
computers to use in job searches have Microsoft Office and Publisher and internet access
telephone, basic computer and networking skills classes
resource library with a variety of materials to assist the job seeker prepare for and secure employment, as well as information regarding Medicaid, childcare, food stamps, training, financial aid and other community resources.
photocopier, printers and fax machines
In addition to the resources listed above, entrepreneurs can get help to enhance marketing tools, develop a business plan or network with others in the community. Other services include:
* Free English as a Second Language classes
* Meeting rooms for groups
* List of community resources
Open 9 – 6 Monday – Thursday and 9 – 3 Friday
For more information, please contact:
229-316-1216 Fax 229-316-1218
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Paxen-WIA Work Readiness Program
Sponsored by the Southern Georgia Regional Commission
Our program's work readiness component emphasizes acquisition of essential job-search, employability, and life skills for youth ages 14-21. Participants also receive instruction in strategies for seeking, securing and succeeding in a job as well as supportive services to receive a GED and gain employment/enroll in post-secondary education after credential attainment. Qualifying participants receive a stipend for program completion, become eligible for a GED testing voucher, and will receive a $200 incentive for GED attainment.
For
more
information
Contact:
Charmane
Thomas,
Program
Manager,
www.paxen.com
Paxen
Learning
Corporation
"We
Change
Lives"
221 S. Ashley, Valdosta
Office:
229-245-2488
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South Georgia Council for
Youth in the Performing Arts
Please check our website www.sgcyoutharts.org.
South Georgia String Project
The South Georgia String Project is a collaborative community outreach program of Valdosta State University through the Valdosta Symphony Orchestra, the academic/professional orchestra in-residence at the university. The goal of the project is twofold: (1) to provide access to string instruction for children, thus culturally enriching the region and (2) to provide mentored teaching experiences for university music majors who will soon become school string teachers and cultural arts advocates.
The South Georgia String Project’s mission is to:
provide students with an opportunity for musical enjoyment and education through the study of stringed instruments.
promote personal development through music as an outlet for self-expression within a structured learning environment.
encourage student leadership and share student accomplishments within the community.
create partnerships through providing accessible string education for pre-college students while offering mentored teaching experiences for Valdosta State University music students who value string education.
For more information, go to http://www.valdosta.edu.sgsp or contact
Dr. Gerling at dcgerling@valdosta.edu or 229-259-2087.
Employment Program for Seniors:
Senior Community Service Employment Program, sponsored by the US Department of Labor. This program enables qualified individuals to obtain paid, on the job training within their communities, update their job skills to enhance their marketability, develop new attitudes and gain greater self-confidence. Participants work 20 hours per week earning minimum wage in a non-profit organization or government agency and receive help in transitioning from the program into a new, unsubsidized employment opportunity.
For more information, call Beth Veal at 229-249-4885 or visit her at the Georgia Department of Labor in Valdosta. Program covers Berrien, Brooks, Lanier, and Lowndes Counties.
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FUND HELPS CANCER PATIENTS
The Partnership Cancer Fund is a not-for-profit subsidiary of the Lowndes County Partnership for Health, Inc.
Cancer can be a financially devastating disease. Even with health insurance, there can be many associated costs that put a strain on patients and their families.
If you or someone you know is currently undergoing treatment for cancer, and lives in Lowndes County, or receives cancer treatment from a Lowndes County provider but lives outside Lowndes County, they may qualify for financial assistance from the Partnership Cancer Fund.
Financial assistance is available for:
Transportation costs for Medical Care
Nutritional Supplements
Medications
Certain types of Medical Equipment
Contact the Lowndes County Partnership for Health, Inc. at
229-245-0020 (option 1) to obtain an application or to request more information. You may also go to www.lcpfh.org
Tax deductible donations are accepted, and all funds remain in the local community to benefit as many cancer patients as possible. Send donations to P.O. Box 1782, Valdosta, GA 31603
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Searching for Section 8 housing in your area? Go to this website:
http://www.gasection8.com/pa/SearchRentals.aspx?t=1
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GET ACTIVE VALDOSTA !
For a listing of opportunities for running, cycling, swimming, walking or other active sports, go to the Get Active Valdosta website:
http://getactivevaldosta.com/coming.htm
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Pediatria HealthCare for Kids
New business in Valdosta provides pediatric day healthcare and in-home private duty nursing to children, through age six, who have medical complexities. Children served include those with complications of prematurity, chronic lung disease, tube feedings, colostomy care, cardiac disease and other complex needs. Many payment sources accepted.
For more information, go to www.pediatriakids.com or
call 229-316-1102
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Valdosta Camellia Society Come and learn more about this varied and beautiful local flower. For more information or to join the Valdosta Camellia Society, call 229-242-2965.
GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE
Regular giving keeps supplies ready
American Red Cross has set up many public opportunities for blood donation (see list at the top of the month).
Please call 229-241-1141, Ext 221, to make an appointment to give the gift of life. To find donor sites throughout the region, visit www.givebloodredcross.org or call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.
Adopt a rescue pet
Lowndes County Shelter
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/GA53.html
Lake Park Animal Rescue
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/lpaar.html
Lowndes County Humane Society
www.humanesocietyofvaldosta.org
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Educational Opportunities for First Time Home Buyers
Valdosta-Lowndes County Habitat for Humanity, a certified Home Buyer Education Agency, has partnered with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and the City of Valdosta to provide monthly Home Buyer Education Workshops that are FREE and open to anyone considering buying a home. This training is designed to help people explore their options as first-time home buyers and learn how to qualify to receive down payment assistance of $5,000 up to $7,500.
Participants will learn the advantages and disadvantages of owning a home, the necessity of having a budget in order to know how much house they can afford as well as the importance of a good credit history when applying for a mortgage loan. Information presented also includes how to work with housing professionals like realtors and bankers. Mortgage options such as the Georgia Dream Homeownership Program, Habitat for Humanity and Dream Valdosta are also presented. Pre-registration is required.
In addition to these one day workshops, Habitat offers a series of free Homeownership Skills classes that focus on developing good financial management skills, home maintenance skills and a variety of other topics important to new homeowners. These classes are open to all, and are held in a small group setting monthly for two weeks. Completion of this class series may also qualify first-time home buyers to receive a $5000.00 down payment assistance grant from the City of Valdosta if they purchase a house in the city’s Designated Revitalization Area.
To register for a Home Buyer Education Workshop or a series of Homeownership Skills Classes, please call 229-245-1330, ext 22.
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Habitat for Humanity Applicant Workshop
Call 229-245-1330, ext. 22 for more information.
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Habitat for Humanity offers:
Homeowners and Financial Skills Classes
Call for information on next series of classes
These classes may be required for persons who wish to qualify for certain Down Payment Assistance loans or grants available from the City of Valdosta or the Georgia Dream Program of the GA Department of Community Affairs.
These classes are mandatory for Habitat Partner Families. They may also be required for persons who wish to qualify for certain Down Payment Assistance loans or grants available from the City of Valdosta or the Georgia Dream Program (GA Department of Community Affairs).
Bring your credit report, a calculator and a list of the bills you owe.
These classes are mandatory for Habitat Partner Families. They may also be required for persons who wish to qualify for certain Down Payment Assistance loans or grants available from the City of Valdosta or the Georgia Dream Program (GA Department of Community Affairs).
Home Buyer Education Class19:
To register for classes call Carolyn at 229-245-1330/ext 22
Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Opportunities:
Groups to assist during the week are needed for ongoing projects.
Family Supporter
Family Supporters must have good people skills and understand the difference between empowering and enabling and understand the importance of confidentiality.
Supporters will be a friend and information source for our Habitat families. They will assist families throughout the entire process of becoming homeowners by answering questions, helping plan Dedication Celebrations, providing follow-up explanations of Homeownership Skills class materials, and identifying other community resources. Once a family moves into their new home the Supporter will maintain contact during the first year as family faces the challenges of homeownership.
Training is provided for Family Supporters.
Office Angels (Monday–Friday 9am–4pm): Answer phone, Greet visitors, Perform office duties
ReStore (Tuesday–Saturday 9 to 4): Display, sort & price stock, Assist customers, Test & repair large appliances
Jobsite (Tuesday–Saturday 8am–4pm): Help build houses, Serve as Site Host/Hostess, Paint, Landscape, Provide meals, Clean up
Serve on a committee: Church Relations, Construction, Family Selection, Family Support
Lunch providers for worksites needed
To volunteer call Molly Roan at 229-245-1330/ext 27 or email her at volunteerhabitat@bellsouth.net
For more information visit our website: www.valdostahabitat.org
Habitat ReStore
…is open to the public every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. It is at 2010 East Cypress St. For sale are donated new and used home improvement materials, furniture, appliances, and much more. Donations to the store are tax deductible. All sales proceeds benefit Valdosta-Lowndes County Habitat for Humanity and are used to help further the mission of building affordable housing for people in need.
Workers needed for ReStore…must be able to withstand variations of temperature…
For more information, call the store manager, Bill Ray, at 229-247-8513.
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Certain people qualify in Georgia for a free phone:
https://www.safelinkwireless.com/EnrollmentPublic/program_info.aspx
You qualify for Lifeline Service in your area if...
1. You already participate in one of the following assistance programs:
Federal Public Housing Assistance / Section 8
Food Stamps
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Medicaid
Senior citizen low-income discount plan offered by the local gas or power company
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
2. No one in your household currently receives Lifeline Assistance through another phone carrier. If someone in your household is receiving Lifeline Assistance you must cancel the service before applying for Lifeline Service through SafeLink Wireless.
3. You have a valid United States Postal Address. In order for us to ship you your FREE phone you must live at a residence that can receive mail from the US Post Office. Sorry, but P.O. Boxes cannot be accepted.
Call 1-800-977-3768 to have an application sent to you
Here is another free phone program for persons who qualify:
REACHOUT Wireless Government Assisted Program
To qualify you must participate in a minimum of one of these programs----Medicaid, SSI, Food Stamps, Section 8, TANF, LIHEAP, or National School Lunch Program's Free Lunch. The toll free number is 1-877-870-9444.
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Keep Lowndes/Valdosta Beautiful
is a non-profit organization always looking for volunteers to help out on various environmental and beautification projects and events all through the year. For a list of upcoming events and dates, please visit the Keep Lowndes/Valdosta Beautiful website at: www.klvb.net
The Adopt-A-Road program is an ongoing community service opportunity offered through Keep Lowndes/Valdosta Beautiful for organizations and businesses to adopt a portion of a road to keep clean throughout the year.
For more information on events, meetings, Adopt-A-Road, or signing up to volunteer, call or email Aaron Strickland at (229) 671-2499 or astrickland@lowndescounty.com
Volunteer at Second Harvest of South Georgia,
a member of Feeding America
Food
Bank
volunteer
hours
are
as
follows:
9:00
AM
-
5:00
PM
Monday-
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thursday
9:00 AM -12:00 noon Friday
8:00
AM
-
12:00
noon,
one
Saturday
a
month
(please
call
for
dates)
Special
appointments
should
be
made
for
groups
of
ten
or
more.
We are always in need of volunteers.
Please call to schedule all volunteer work and/or for more information at 244-2678 ext. 234
Our new name and logo directly convey that we are providing access to food for people who need it- hungry Americans. In essence, "feeding" serves as a double meaning- both providing food and enriching lives.
We are now known as Second Harvest of South Georgia, Inc., and we are a member of Feeding America- The Nation’s Food Bank Network. This is a very subtle change, as we have had much success over the years with our branding in south Georgia. In the end, the wording in our organization’s name is the only change that will be seen by the public. We continue to provide the same goods and services for our loyal members.
Valdosta/ Lowndes Recreation, Parks and
Community Affairs Department
Mildred Hunter Community Center
All participants must pay an annual membership fee for the Mildred Hunter Community Center.
The membership fee is as follows:
Adults 18 and up: $30.00 per year
Seniors 50 and up : $12.00 per year or $1.00 per month
This membership fee will give you access to all of our recreational programs. Memberships will not cover evening instructional programs (Sewing Classes, Computer Classes, Karate Program, or Basketball Leagues). All participants must also complete and sign an active membership waiver form before participating in any center activity or program.
For more information contact Andre Newson @ 259-5437 or 259-5407.
If you would like to register in classes at the center, contact Andre Newson at the Mildred Hunter Center, 229-259-5407 or 259-5437
Call for current listing of community oriented classes
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Community Friends for International Students
Help give each new VSU international student a friend in the Valdosta community…become a resource for the student and help the student in times of homesickness and cultural adjustment. A Community Friend also provides the student an opportunity to share his/her culture. The Friend can be an individual or an entire family. By inviting an international student to dinner, taking her to the mall, or participating in other such social activities, a Community Friend helps an international student feel welcome and helps compensate for the separation from friends and family. This is a unique opportunity to learn about another culture and make a difference in the life of an international student. For more information, contact Irina McClellan, International Student Advisor, 229-333-7410.
Regularly Scheduled 12 Step Groups
For information, call 1-800-878-1829
http://www.aageorgia.org/2a-driving.html
Because the times and location of meetings of AA, and Al Anon have changed, I am listing only the website that is up to date on this information. Call the toll free number above to find a meeting. Below are the current listings for this area:
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Group Name/Street Address |
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General Driving Directions to the Meetings |
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Alamo
Group |
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33/133/37 confluence at Courthouse downtown. East from Courthouse on 1st Avenue SE/33 for 0.45 miles. South (right) onto 7th St SE for one block. AA signs on Alamo Clubhouse on hill. |
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Baytree
Fellowship |
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East off I-75 at Exit 18 onto 133/94/St. Augustine for 0.4 miles. North (left) onto Gornto Road for 1/3 mile. East (right) onto Baytree Road for 1.8 miles. Lutheran Church on left. |
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Baytree
Fellowship |
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East off I-75/Exit 16 onto Hwy 84 which is Hill Ave. Travel approx 2.5mi then left onto N. Toombs St, passing by meeting entrance door take right at 2nd light then right into parking lot. |
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Conscious
Contact
Group |
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33/133/37 confluence at Courthouse downtown. East from Courthouse on 1st Avenue SE/33 for 0.45 miles. South (right) onto 7th St SE for one block. AA signs on Alamo Clubhouse on hill. |
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Cook
County Group |
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East off I-75 at Exit 39 onto Hwy 37 for 1 mile. South (right) on Hutchinson Avenue/41 for 200 yards. Adel United Methodist Church on the right/west side of the road. |
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Grace
Group |
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Corner of Dawson St. and Remington Ave. in downtown Thomasville. |
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Hahira
Group |
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take hwy 122 East out of Hahira go approx 7 miles to Cat Creek Rd. turn right meeting place approx. 1000 ft on the left, sign out front. |
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Milltown
Group |
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The Milltown Group of Lakeland is located in town, one block north of US129/US221 at the old Lanier County High School Building. |
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Morven
Group |
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From exit 18 and I- 75 in Valdosta, go N.E. on 94/133/ St Augustine Road for 13 miles. In Morven turn left at the caution light unto 76/1st Street and go to the City Park. Turn right on Coffee road. Old farmhouse on right just past the school. Morven Group at the Bridges of Hope. |
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Nashville
Friendship Group |
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At the Old Jaycee Hut (blue building on left side of road that runs between
baseball
field
and
Lovein
Funeral
Home)
off
of
Adel
Highway/Highway
76. county line road) |
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Northside
Group |
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Go southeast on GA 133/ St. Augustine Rd., turn left onto Lankford Dr. for .6 Miles, continue onto Melody Ln. for .5 Miles, continue onto Jerry Jones Dr. for .1 Miles, turn right onto Alden Ave. for 1.2 Miles, turn left onto Slater St. 2106 Slater St. is on left. PARKING: Turn into second Slater Street parking lot on left (Park Ave. Methodist Church)and park to the right. You will be behind the house. |
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Thomasville
Group, |
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From North; US Hwy 319 Business South (aka Jackson Street) follow and crossover Broad St. to W. Jackson St, church is on left approx. 3 blocks, parking behind building
and
entrance
is
in
rear
of
building. church is on left approx. 3 blocks, parking behind building and entrance is in rear of building. |
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Unity
Group |
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From I-75, Exit 16, Take Hwy 84 East. Go approximately 2.5 miles. Take a left onto Lee St. At the second light, take a right onto Smithland Place. Salvation Army Community Center will be on your left. |
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We
Can
Recover
Group |
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Valdosta Al-Anon/Alateen Family Group A support group for family and friends of alcoholics meets at
First Christian Church Noon Mondays and at 5:30 PM Tuesdays and Thursdays.
1901 North Patterson Street AlaTeen groups meet at 5 PM Tuesdays. Family and friends
Valdosta of alcoholics are welcome. For additional information, call
Enter the building from back call Ginger at 229-242-7817 or Martha at 229-247-0764.
lot entrance.
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Valdosta
Lowndes
Retired
Educators
Association
meets
every
month
except
summer.
Retired
educators
should
come
out
and
join
us!
All
retired
Educators
are
invited
to
attend
and
become
a
member
if
you
aren't.
Contact
Fred
Davis
for
more
information,
freddavis23@yahoo.com
.
VOLUNTEER TO HELP VICTIMS OF CRIME
Volunteers are needed to provide assistance for our victims of crime in Lowndes County. Volunteers will assist the District Attorney’s (DA) Office by educating the public about victim’s rights, attending court proceedings with victims, and providing clerical assistance to the DA’s office. The DA’s Office handles sensitive information regarding crimes and victimization; therefore issues of confidentiality are vital. To learn more about volunteering, please call Carla Williams, Senior Victim Advocate, (229) 244-7170.
VSU Small Business Development Office
CLASSES
To register: http://www.georgiasbdc.org/?page_name=view_classes&city=Valdosta
To see all the course offerings, please visit us online at http://www.valdosta.edu/sbdc. To register for any of these courses, simply print out the flyer or brochure, clip and mail the registration, along with your payment, to our office. If you prefer, you may register in person at our office during our normal business hours and pay by credit card.
Atlanta Legal Aid Society and Georgia Legal Services Program developed LegalAid-GA.org, a public access legal web site.
Know Your Rights. Georgians may now know their rights and legal responsibilities in 26 different areas of the law (over 1000 documents and links to legal information and government benefits).
Court Forms / Legal Forms. Georgians may now obtain copies of model complaint letters, legal forms, court documents and online applications for government benefits from a single location.
Find a Lawyer. Georgians may now find lawyers who will provide free and low-cost legal help throughout the state (including legal hotlines, legal aid organizations, lawyer referral agencies and bar associations).
Community Help. Georgians may locate nearby social service providers (including the Dial 211 and other helpline providers throughout the state).
Find a Court. Georgians may now locate the courts in each county (including court web sites).
Elderly legal issues handled at this site.
1101 North Patterson Street, Valdosta. 229-333-5232
Georgia Legal Services schedule in other counties:
Civil Cases only excluding tort (fee generating cases), class action, bankruptcy, child support, divorces w/o domestic violence). Call and confirm if it’s something that they handle and if its not they can point callers in the right direction.
Atkinson County 4th Thursday of every month 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Willacoochee Senior Center Willacoochee, Georgia
Berrien County 2nd Monday of every month 9:00 AM to Noon
Berrien County Courthouse Nashville, Georgia
Clinch County 3rd Tuesday of every month 9:00 AM to Noon
Concerted Services Homerville, Georgia
Colquitt County 4th Monday of every month 9:00 AM to Noon
9 South Main Street Moultrie, Georgia
Cook County 2nd Thursday of every month 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Cook County Library 213 E. 2nd Street Adel, Georgia
Thomas County 2nd Monday of every month 9:00 AM to Noon
Thomas County Judicial Center 325 N. Madison Street Thomasville, Georgia
Tift County 3rd Monday of every month 9:00 AM to Noon
State Bar Office 244 East 2nd Street Tifton, Georgia
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Flu vaccine
“Many people believe that if they have not gotten the flu or the flu vaccine by January, they are in the clear,” stated Debra Adams, RN, APRN, District Nursing and Clinical Director. “This is not true.
The CDC recommends certain groups getting vaccinated as soon as possible because they are at highest risk of getting the flu or spreading the flu to vulnerable populations. Those priority groups for getting the vaccine are pregnant women, caregivers for infants younger than 6 months of age, healthcare and emergency medical services personnel, persons from 6 months through 24 years of age, and persons 25 to 64 years of age who have health conditions, such as asthma and chronic congestive heart failure. Although priority groups have been highlighted, there are no restrictions on who can get the seasonal or H1N1 vaccines at this time.
For more information on NIVW or receiving your flu vaccine call your local health department, South Health District at 229-333-5290 or visit www.flu.gov.
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MAY is Foster Care Awareness Month, and we need foster and adoptive parents…”You don’t have to be perfect to be a perfect parent.”
There are over 300 Lowndes County children in foster care. There are only 149 beds available in the county, forcing DFCS to send children to other counties while they are in care. There are nine children free for adoption who have not had resources identified for them. Foster parents must take 20 hours of certification and annual refresher courses. If you are interested in information on becoming a foster or adoptive parent, call
229-333-7056 for Rebecca Gilliland
The state also has a number to call: 877-210-KIDS (5437).
BLOOD DONATION OPPORTUNITIES
Valdosta Blood Donation Center (new hours) 2517-A Bemiss Road
Mondays and Tuesdays 10:00 AM-7:00 PM (3rd Monday each month 2:00 PM-6:00 PM)
Wednesdays 1:00 PM-7:00 PM
Thursday-Friday-Saturday 8:00 AM-2:00 PM
Sunday Closed
For more information or to set up a blood donation event, contact Tina Tucker,
American Red Cross, 229-241-1141, Ext 221 or tuckert@usa.redcross.org
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