Please
send updates and additions to osbo1933@bellsouth.net
(Scroll down to page 56
for regular meetings and blood drives)
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Citizen
Opportunities…see your elected/appointed officials in action:
Meeting of
the
Monday, November 7,
Link to
website:
http://www.lowndescounty.com/content.asp?pid=23&id=219
Meeting
of the Valdosta City Council
Thursday, November 10 at
City Hall
Link to page with
agenda: http://www.valdostacity.com/index.aspx?recordid=1071&page=193
Important
Voting Dates
Now
thru November 4
Advance
Voting
November
8
Municipal Elections
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Voting Booth Basics & Voter Registration
Friday, November 4 ·
Deb Cox, Supervisor of Elections, will offer some useful
information on voting procedures. Attendees will also have an opportunity to
register to vote.
For more information, please visit the Lowndes County
Board of Elections webpage:
http://www.lowndescounty.com/content.asp?pid=23&id=157
The
Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL)
1-800-715-4225
Mental
illness information and crisis line.
Now
you may call this number if you have a crisis with a family member who has a
developmental disability. Crisis teams are
available in all areas of the state.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
New
local services offered for persons with developmental
disabilities
The
State of
Services
are aimed to:
1. Keep
families together until the individual with a disability chooses to live
independently,
2. Enhance
a family’s ability to meet the many needs of the family member with a
disability,
3. Improve
the quality of supports to families while minimizing the need and cost of
out-of-home placement to allow families to participate in recreational and
social activities, and,
4. Make
a positive difference in the life of the person with a disability, as well as
the lives of all family members.
An
application will need to be completed and submitted to the Regional DBHDD
Office. Services will be provided according to available funding. For
information please contact Jane Singletary, Lowndes DD Center Director, at
229-249-4900.
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Family Perspectives on
Borderline Personality
Disorder
November
4,
Sponsored
by the National Educational
Continuing
Education Units available with Professional fee of $115 up to October 28.
Family
or general public registration $75.
Consumer
or student registration, $35.
Details
Www.borderlinepersonalitydisorder.com/Atlantaconference/registration
For
more information or special needs, call 802-527-1419.
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ELECTRNICS RECYCLING EVENT
MATHIS
AUDITORIUM
The
City of
Items below accepted
for no charge
Personal
Computers
Floppy/Disk
Drives
CD-ROMs
Circuit
Boards
PC Power
Supplies
Keyboards
Mouse/Mice
PC
Monitors
Laptops
Printers
Fax
Machines
Copiers
Stereos/
Typewriters
Test
Equipment
Networking
Equipment
Modems
Cell
Phones
Phones
Scanners
Microwaves
Cabling
Televisions, $10
fee
Items Not
Accepted
Console/Projection
Televisions
Washer/Dryers
Vacuum
Cleaners
Humidifiers
Refrigerators
Car
Batteries
Toaster Ovens
De-Humidifiers
Gas
Powered Tools
Tires
Freezers
Blenders
Household
Trash
Mixers
Ovens
For
more information regarding the Electronics Recycling Event, please contact the
Public Works department at 229-671-3640.
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American Red Cross 3rd Annual
November
5
Holiday
Inn
7:00 PM Boil
begins
Music, Door Prizes
Bring
your unwanted
Tickets
For
more information, call 229-242-2404.
PSST! Sweepstakes
306 North
Restaurant
Downtown
Tickets are $100 each (only 300 available for purchase.)
$80 is potentially tax
deductible.
You Do Not Have
To Be Present To Win
Grand Prize:
A weekend in
Three Nights hotel in
2 $100 certificates to a Bumble & Bumble Salon
Round Trip Coach Airfare, Tickets
to a Broadway Musical
Two Season Memberships to PSST
2012
Trip to be scheduled between
Second Prize: A Weekend at the
Weekend Visit at a Walton
County/Destin Area
Certificate for a Massage at Fusion Spa @ Grand Boulevard
Two Season Memberships to PSST
2012
Booking dates per availability
Third Prize: i-pad
An i-pad
Two Season
Memberships to PSST 2012
Fourth Prize: Date Night in
Dinner for Two at a Valdosta
Restaurant
Two Season Memberships to PSST
2012
Fifth Prize: Theatre
Memberships
Two
Season Memberships to PSST 2012
Don't know a
board member? email Duke Guthrie at
with your contact
information and he will have a board member contact YOU!
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Gloria Dei
Lutheran Bazaar
Saturday,
November 12
Holiday Decorations, Ornaments, Bath Gift Items, Baked
Goods, Soup Jars, Baby & Kid Items, Home Décor Items, Dog Treats, Flower
Pots & Plants, Books, Tie-Dyed Shirts, Aprons, Pillows, Jewelry, Painted
Gourds, Candles, Garage Sale Items, PIANO.
Stay for lunch for soup, sandwich, drink and dessert
combo.
Proceeds to Benefit Langdale Hospice House and Lutheran
Disaster Relief with matching funds provided by Thrivent Financial for
Lutherans
<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Have a Heart
for the Homeless
Annual Event on Saturday,
November 12th from
Coats, scarves,
gloves, and hoods will be available for homeless and/or needy persons. Light
refreshments will be served.
To contribute,
contact South Georgia Partnership to End
Homelessness at 229-293-7301.
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Brain
Injury Advocate Services of
BIAS
Support Group Meeting -
Guest
Speaker: Judy Trexler, LCSW - AR Psychiatric and
Location:
Goodwill Industries
For More Information Please Call:
229-671-4977
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INTERNATIONAL SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE
A Day of Healing
for Survivors of a Suicide Loss
Saturday, November 19th
After last years
event, AFSP changed the name of this day to reflect that the broadcast was now
being viewed around the world. 260 Simultaneous conferences for survivors of suicide
loss will take place throughout the
Each of
EVENT LOCATIONS IN
There
are numerous locations in the
http://www.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.viewPage&page_id=00000000-0000-0000-0000000000000012
For
those survivors of suicide loss who don't live near a conference site or who
find it difficult to attend in person, the 90-minute broadcast will also be
available live on the AFSP website from
**
Survivors of Suicide (
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Classical
Masters
Mozart,
Schnittke, Haydn, Mozart
November 5 8:00 PM
Symphonie Fantastique!
Debussy, Gliere, Berlioz
February
18
Favorites
Liadov,
Rachmaninoff, Shostakovich
March
24
Musical
Pictures
Rossini,
Weber/Berlioz, Vivaldi, Debussy, Wagner, Ravel
April
28
Whitehead
Auditorium
VSU
Campus
$25
per ticket
Reservations
available at
www.valdostasymphony.org or
229-333-2150
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VSU
Theatre and Dance
2011-2012
Season
By
Aeschylus in a new translation by Ted Hughes
November
10-12, 14-16 at
Sunday,
November 13 at
Sawyer
Theatre,
Ramona
Quimby
Dramatized
by Len Jenkins,
Based
on the books by Beverly Cleary
February 3 at
Saturday, February 4 at
Sawyer Theatre,
A
Lesson
Before Dying
By
February 23-25,
27-29 at
Sunday, February
26 at
Lab Theatre,
Rodgers
and Hammerstein’s
State
Fair
March 29–31, April 2-4 at
Sunday, April 1 at
Sawyer Theatre,
Emerging
Artists
Showcase
Musical
Theatre Performances and Readers Theatre
by
VSU Theatre & Dance Students
Musical Theatre
Showcase
April 19 at
April 21 at
Southern Writers
Readers Theatre Showcase
April 20 at
April 22 at
Sawyer Theatre,
Information for season and
single tickets:
http://www.valdosta.edu/comarts/VSUTheatre-DanceTicketsMemberships.shtml
Many
free concerts and recitals available at VSU every month.
Go
to the website for the College of the Arts (http://www.valdosta.edu/coa/)
and click on listings for the Music Department, and other departments for
listings of the 2009-2010 VSU Symphony, Theatre Department and other
performances.
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Theatre
Guild
at
the 'Dosta Playhouse
Southern Hospitality
December
1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11, 2011
Leading Ladies
February
2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 2012
Seussical the Musical,
Jr.
March 23, 24, 25, 30,
31,
Caught in the Net
May
17, 18, 19, 20, 24, 25, 26, 2012
Box Office, located
at
Box Office Hours
are Monday-Thursday
Tickets are buy one/get one free for
the first night of each show
Membership and
patron packages available now:
Contact the number
or website below a complete brochure
229-247-8423
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The Wizard of
Oz The Musical
November 8,
Habitat
for Humanity Blitz Builds
Building
on Faith/Houses of Grace
November
12 - 19
Churches and other
organizations needed to get involved in these events. Be a part of helping
a family to have a home constructed before Christmas !
You may register to
volunteer individually or you can register your church, business or
organization. If volunteering to do construction is not down your alley, we are
also looking for lunch providers, sponsors, site hostesses, or donors. Ask
what it would cost for your church to sponsor an entire
home.
For more
information about this event, or to schedule yourself or your group, please
contact Christine Nash at 229-245-1330 Ext. 27 or email volunteerhabitat@bellsouth.net .
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Valdosta State University Theatre
and Dance Area’s
Annual Cabaret
Fundraiser
Songs from the
Silver Screen
VSU Student
Union Ballroom
A shuttle will
be available to bring you from the Oak Street Parking Lot to the Student Union
before the performance and return you there after the
performance.
Accessible Parking may be available next to Hopper
Hall.
Buffet Dinner to
include:
Filet Mignon or
Shrimp & Grits, Mashed Potatoes with assorted
toppings,
grilled vegetables, salad and
dessert.
Hors
d'oeuvres begin at
Dinner at
Show at
Proceeds from this annual event benefit
VSU Theatre & Dance
Area's
Reserve your seats
now!
To make
reservations, please contact
Sarah Alexander,
(229)
333-2150
A table (8
seats) is $360 for non-members;
$320 for theatre & dance season
members.
Individual seats
are $45 for non-members;
$40 for theatre & dance season
members.
Accepting
Visa or MasterCard in
Advance. Cash or Check at the Door.
Checks payable
to VSU Foundation; Memo:
$20
potentially tax deductible per admission.
Calling
Scarves
needed for Special Olympics Athletes !!
2012
Winter Games,
Knitted
or crocheted scarves, your choice of pattern, Red and Blue yarn (sponsored by
Red Heart Yarn)
Scarves
should be 6 inches wide and 4 to 5 feet long
Due
December 14
Special
Blessing at
For more information, contact Deacon Patricia Marks (229-630-8644
or
See websites for brand and color options: http://www.christchurchvaldosta.org/?page_id=2174
http://scarvesforspecialolympics.org/states/view/10
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Build a whimsical birdhouse or
garden
accessory
Birdhouse
Auction in February 2012. Items to be donated must be at the Habitat for
Humanity office,
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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
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
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.
2011-2012
SCHEDULE
OF SHOWS
|
Date |
Title |
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November 4th |
Two Small Pieces of Glass |
|
December 2nd |
Origins of Life |
|
February 3rd |
Winter Stargazing |
|
March 2nd |
The Dawn of the Space Age |
|
April 6th |
Spring Stargazing |
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A
Anyone seeking
additional information regarding the
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THE
HAHIRA/LOWNDES
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,
·
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.
The event
includes:
-
“Get Acquainted Tea” – An informal
gathering of parents/guardians and debutantes to inform of guidelines and
expectation. An agreement is signed by parents/guardians and debutantes
committing to the criteria.
-
A formal “Informational Luncheon” includes
debutantes, escorts and parents of both. Detailed information is
presented; speaker presents a general topic that is beneficial to the debutantes
and escorts.
-
One or two workshops and/or activities held
monthly for the debutantes and escorts.
-
Talent Night
The Cotillion Debutante
Ball is formal—debutantes’ attire is white ballroom gowns; escorts’ attire is
tuxedos. Debutantes are presented to the attendees announcing their
achievements, etc. The debutante who has attended the most
activities/workshop is awarded “Miss Debutante”, the next most first runner up,
and the next second place. Debutantes to vote “Most Likely to Succeed”,
“Most Dependable”, “Most Civic Minded”, “Miss Congeniality”, and “Most Positive
Attitude”. Escorts to vote “Best Escort”. Awards are presented the
night of the event. Scholarships from various universities and
organizations will also be announced and/or presented.
The night will end with a
reception—dancing and music. All proceeds from corporate sponsors for this
fundraiser will be used to purchase awards, materials, items, conduct workshops
and provide activities.
Meetings are held every
second Sunday. Contact: Estell Rose, (229) 630-3120;
estellrose@bellsouth.net
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
Writing
Effective Grant Proposals
Advanced
Grant Proposal Writing
Become
a Grant Writing Consultant
Get
Grants!
Creating
Your Own Non-Profit
Introduction
to Nonprofit Management
Go to
this link: http://www.valdosta.edu/conted/online/online_grant.shtml
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New
Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPs) group with Christian focus in Hahira. Meets at
Autism Support Group
For
information on next meeting, contact Dorothy Dye,
229-561-3808
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Challenger
League Sports 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
LEARNING
IN RETIREMENT
Become
part of the Learning in Retirement program at
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
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Volunteers needed for Serenity
Palliative & Hospice Care.
Contact Chaplain Yolanda L.
Payne at
229-241-8338.
Grief
Support Group
Hospice of
Adult Bereavement Support Group
Call 1-800-HOSPICE, or 229-249-4100 for more information.
To
order the 2010 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}
Need
help with the price of prescriptions? Contact website below for
assistance:
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Bainbridge
Advocacy Individual Network, Inc.
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
BAIN, Inc is a non-profit, non-residential center serving eleven counties
throughout southwest
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?
Schedule
for VA Social Worker Ayanna Sampson
|
Ayanna Sampson, LMSW 1-800-308-8387 Ext 3416 |
|
|
Wednesdays: -Catholic
Charities - (386) 754-9180
2nd and 4th Wednesdays: -FL Crown
Workforce (Check-in w/Vet Rep) - (386) 755-9026
1st and 3rd Thursdays: -GA Dept of
Labor (Check-in w/ Vet Rep) - (229) 333-5211
-New Horizon Day Ctr (Check w/ Outreach) - NOON-1:30PM (229) 242-5267
1st and 3rd Wednesdays: (386) 755-1770 |
|
VA
RESOURCE
http://www.northflorida.va.gov/NORTHFLORIDA/services/homeless/
Homeless Veteran in need of
help?
Call 1-877-4AID VET (1-877-424-3838)
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,
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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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
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Partnership
for Health/Free Clinic for Uninsured Workers
on
It
needs volunteers to assist in administrative, nursing and other areas.
For
training times contact Libby Smith, RN at 229-245-0020
libby.smith@lcpfh.org or
info@lcpfh.org
Website:
http://www.lcpfh.org
Mobility and
Self Sufficiency for People, Contact:
Vocational Rehabilitation Program,
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
Gallery
Open
Free and open to the public!
CLASSES
Yoga, Wednesday nights,
Painting
Class, Thursdays:
Pottery Class,
Tuesdays and
Thursdays,
Walter Hobbs, Instructor
Movie Night,
third Tuesday of
every month from
The
Turner Center Gift Shop is open during Center hours:
Tuesday-Thursday
10-6; Friday-Saturday 10-4.
Member of Rotary
International
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
HELP US STAMP OUT
POLIO IN THE WORLD.
For more information contact office@georgiachild.org
or 404-572-6170.
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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No tuition
and no student loans
If you know of a family
earning less than $60,000 a year with an honor student graduating from high
school soon,
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.
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
"Be
a Foster Parent –
A
Challenging and Personally Rewarding Experience"
Choices
for Life of GA, LLC
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
Referrals
may be made by phone or email address above.
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VA's Suicide
Prevention Hotline
1-800-273-
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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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
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
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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 now available for 91 counties in
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
According to the
information on the Salvation Army state website: “Through the Homeless
Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP), recipients in 91 out of 159
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http://members.surfsouth.com/~dfcs/AREA.html
Big
Brothers Big Sisters of South Georgia
is
accepting volunteer and client applications for both of its One-to-One mentoring
programs!
Big
Sisters are waiting for little girls in the
If
you would like to be a member of the
To
be referred, please contact Enrollment and Matching Manager Melinee
Calhoun, 866-614-4215, http://www.southgabbbs.org
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Valdosta
Multiple Sclerosis Support Group
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for mental health services in
2011
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
Interested
persons may contact Linda Floyd at lfloyd@valdosta.edu .
FamilyWorks
The Moore
Street Valdosta 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
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.
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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
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.
presents
“Meet
The Author”
November
5 Lisa-Buie
Collard “Evangeline’s
Secret”
December
3 Morris Smith
“Big Iris”
January
7 Roberta
George “Baptizing
The Cat”
February 4 Ron
Hamby
“C’est La
Guerre”
The
program will take place the first Saturday of every month, except in September
(because of Labor Day, we will meet on September 10th) at
For
information, contact Harriet Messcher 229.333.0086 x222 hmesscher@sgrl.org
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. http://www.sgrl.org/pages/events.html
Backdoor Bookstore
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
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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Volunteer
Income Tax Assistance Program
This
program is available in several surrounding counties and it is free to
all
persons earning under $49,000 a year.
Volunteer
to become a tax preparer in this program.
Available to persons who need to file
taxes for previous years. This program serves low income
persons in several counties.
To
find a location near you, contact Jataryia Thomas, Executive Director,
229-234-2364
or cashpcampaign@gmail.com
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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:
Lowndes area
legislators:
Senator Tim Golden 110
Lowndes, Brooks, parts of Cook and Thomas
229-293-0202 404-656-7580
Rep. Jason Shaw
Berrien, Clinch, Lanier and Lowndes
229-482-3505 404-656-7859
Rep. Ellis Black 5900 Jumping
Brooks, Echols, Lowndes and Thomas
229-559-1592 404-656-0287
Rep. Amy Carter
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
419-A South Main Street P.O. Box 3217
Toll
free at 800-234-4208
To send an email, go to his website: http://chambliss.senate.gov/
Senator Johnny Isakson
One
770-661-0999 Fax:
770- 661-0768
To send an email, go to his website: http://isakson.senate.gov/contact.cfm
Congressman Jack Kingston
Second Floor, Room
215
Phone: (229) 247-9188
Fax: (229) 247-9189
To send an email, go to his website: http://kingston.house.gov/Contact
Childcare Resource and
Referral
1-877-
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 (
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
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
Anyone may make a basic referral to
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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Hospice
of
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,
Holding
Hand Support Group- General Support Group
Everyone
is Welcome
Meets
the Third Monday each month,
Pearlman
Cancer Center Conference Room
Contact
229-259-4638
No
registration required
Best
Buddies Breast Cancer Support Group
Meets
every 4th Tuesday each month,
(No
meetings in November/December)
Pearlman
Cancer Center Conference Room
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
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
For more
information, please contact Sheila Barry at (404) 679-4855 or sbarry@dca.state.ga.us.
Repeat
Boutique Thrift Store
…is open to Drop (things you don’t need) and Shop
(for things you do). Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from
10-5 and Saturday from 9-3. Closed Wednesday. It’s located at
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
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
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.
Easter Seals
Family
support/respite care available for
families
whose children have developmental disabilities
229-247-6912,
toll free
866-875-4670,
or fax 229-247-8549.
December
Smith is the Easter Seals coordinator for
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
for
more information.
Newcomer
Welcome Service and Community Guide
For decades, The Greeting Service has welcomed
The Greeting Service has expanded its
borders to include Adel, Hahira,
We look
forward to sharing all the fun and exciting things that
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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Greenleaf
Speaks!
Need a free public
speaker for your group or event? Therapists at Greenleaf Outpatient
Program can speak to your group about an array of topics and inform your group
of treatment options at Greenleaf.
Topics include:
Stress Management, Emotional Control and Anger Management, Understanding and
Motivating an Addicted Person, Tips for Dealing with Seasonal Depression,
Reducing Anxiety, etc.
Please contact the SGMC Speaker’s Bureau
at 229-259-4420. *****************************
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
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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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The
COLORING
BOOKS NEEDED FOR CLINIC TO ENTERTAIN CHILDREN
Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday
from
The clinic also needs office volunteers to answer the
phone and help with paperwork during the week (Monday through Friday between the
hours of
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
- patient or
dependent must be employed.
We
look forward to serving
The
clinic needs volunteer physicians, nurses and administrative helpers on Tuesdays
from
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.
Do you know your
PTI?
Parent to Parent is
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.
Humane
Society of Valdosta/Lowndes County
Low
Cost Spay & Neuter Program
229-247-3266
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Pregnancy
Support Clinic of
Volunteer
Opportunities
The
Pregnancy Support Clinic of Valdosta 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 ranging from working behind the scenes on events to peer
counseling. Call today to see where you can fit in, 229-333-0080, or visit
our partners’ website for more information,
www.pscvaldostapartners.org. Please
note all interested parties must submit to an application process and 10 - 40
hours training commitment to volunteer.
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,
(If you
are interested in learning more about this fundraiser, e-mail daltobello@sgrl.org.)
Goodwill
Industries of the Southern Rivers, Inc.
is
proud to offer the
·
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
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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:
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Free
English as a Second Language classes
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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
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,
Office: 229-245-2488
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
The
- 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
For more information, go to http://www.valdosta.edu.sgsp
or contact
Dr. Gerling at dcgerling@valdosta.edu
or 229-259-2087.
Arts
events in Southwest Georgia
For
a listing of arts events from
http://www.southwestgeorgia.net/events
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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
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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
Financial
assistance is available for:
·
Transportation
costs for Medical Care
·
Nutritional
Supplements
·
Medications
·
Certain
types of Medical Equipment
Contact
the
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
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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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For
a listing of opportunities for running, cycling, swimming, walking or other
active sports, go to the Get Active
http://getactivevaldosta.com/coming.htm
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Pediatria
HealthCare for Kids
New
business in
For
more information, go to www.pediatriakids.com
or
call
229-316-1102
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GIVE THE
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-
Adopt
a rescue pet
Lowndes
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/GA53.html
http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/lpaar.html
www.humanesocietyofvaldosta.org
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
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
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
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 next class Carolyn at 229-245-1330/ext 22
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
Home
Buyer Education Class19:
NovNovember
19
To
register for classes call Carolyn at 229-245-1330/ext
22
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Certain people
qualify in
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
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
a member of Feeding
Food Bank volunteer hours are as
follows:
9:00 AM
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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.
Community
Affairs Department
All participants must
pay an annual membership fee for the
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
Homework
Assistance,
a tutoring program for the youth in the City of
African
Culture & Dance Class
is a learning program taught by Iye Kargbo designed to teach about the African
culture and show different styles in dance to children ages 5-12. This
program meets Tuesday evenings from
Marching
Pride Drill Team,
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday,
Phazes
Modeling Troupe,
is a posing program for teenagers in middle school and high school designed to
show basic modeling skills. This program starts
Young
Ladies’ Circle of Ambitions
provides guidance, mentors, and cultivates young ladies into successful
women. The young ladies will participate in group mentoring that will
include guest speakers, workshops that are educational, and community service
that promotes healthy living and productive lifestyles. Program meets
twice a month, from
Intervention
Guidance Mentoring Program is
a mentoring program for youth and teenagers ages 11-18 to help in dealing with
life, goals, conflict, and character to become model citizens. This
program meets the every Tuesday evening beginning at 6.
Bingo
& Bonus Bingo is
for senior citizens to come together to compete against one another for fun and
to win inexpensive prizes. It meets Wednesday mornings from
Senior
Health Education involves
walking, exercising, and interacting with other seniors to give them a chance to
listen to guest speakers and about remaining in good health. Michael
Foster and Courtnee Hawkins are coordinating this class. Program meets
twice a month, Monday and Thursday mornings from
Senior Social is a
socializing program for older participants to come together for eating,
fellowship, and/or playing Bingo for tallies. It starts
Free Sewing
Classes
Monday
and Tuesday,
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Community
Friends for International Students
Help
give each new VSU international student a friend in the
KALEIDOSCOPE After School Program
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 333-1861 or visit the website at
valdostasportsandevent.com
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Regularly
Scheduled 12 Step Groups
For
information, call 1-800-766-4653
AA,
AA
AA,
Baytree Fellowship meets
Thursdays
Northside
Group AA
meets Tuesday thru Saturday at
Twin
Lakes Group AA
meeting is at
Unity
Group AA
meetings are on Sundays at 3:00 PM; Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at
Valdosta
Al-Anon,
a
support group for family and friends of alcoholics, meets at
Nashville
Friendship Group meets Tuesdays and Fridays at
Brooks
County
Brooks
County AA meets
Tuesdays at
Quitman
Midtown AA
meets Tuesdays and Thursdays at
Cook
County AA
meets Mondays and Thursdays at
Narcotics
Anonymous
Narcotics
Anonymous (NA)
meets at
Call
1-800-342-3487.
NA
meets at the Boy Scout building at the corner of Central and Toombs
VOLUNTEER
TO HELP VICTIMS OF CRIME
Volunteers
are needed to provide assistance for our victims of crime in
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.
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.
Concerted
Services
Cook
State Bar
Office
244 East 2nd
Street
Tifton, Georgia
Habitat
for Humanity Volunteer Opportunities:
New
volunteer opportunity: Serve as
receptionist in the Habitat office on Wednesday afternoons and all day Thursday
and Friday.
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
ReStore
(Tuesday–Saturday 9 to 4): Display, sort & price stock, Assist
customers, Test & repair large appliances
Jobsite
(Tuesday–Saturday
Serve
on a committee:
Church Relations, Construction, Family Selection, Family Support
Lunch
providers for worksites needed
Dinner
site volunteers needed for campus groups coming during their spring
breaks.
For
more information, contact Richard Hart : 242-3468, 563-1253 or
Christine Nash: 245-1330 ext. 27,
volunteerhabitat@bellsouth.net
For
more information visit our website: www.valdostahabitat.org
To
volunteer contact Volunteer Coordinator by e-mail: Christine Nash,
volunteerhabitat@bellsouth.net or
phone: 229-245-1330, ext 27.
Habitat
ReStore
…is
open to the public every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
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.
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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BLOOD DONATION OPPORTUNITIES
Mondays,
Tuesdays:
Wednesdays:
Thursdays, Fridays,
Saturdays:
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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November 2011
November 3 Valdosta
Civic Roundtable, 12:30 PM, Wooden Nickle Restaurant, on Inner Perimeter
Road. Join representatives of many
organizations in the area to share information about events and opportunities in
the Valdosta area. We are planning
our December gathering at which we will honor a community volunteer who has made
a contribution in Valdosta.
November 4 CELEBRATE
RECOVERY,
6:30 PM, Southland Church. This is a support group for those struggling
with addictive habits; physical, mental, or sexual abuse; codependency
(enabling); pornography or lust as well as other needs.
November 6 La Leche League,
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.)
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November
8 Toastmasters’ Meeting,
November 11 CELEBRATE
RECOVERY,
6:30 PM, Southland Church. This is a support group for those struggling
with addictive habits; physical, mental, or sexual abuse; codependency
(enabling); pornography or lust as well as other needs.