Local 2008-2009 Agencies
HELPING YOUTH SUCCEED
Why it matters:
Children are better able to achieve success in both the classroom and in life when they enter kindergarten ready to learn, spend quality-learning time with their parents, attend structured after-school programs, and have positive goals for their future.
Boy Scouts of America, Georgia-Carolina Council, Inc.
www.gacacouncil.org
Provides outdoor and family-centered programs stressing the development of character, citizenship, faith, fitness, leadership and values for ages 6 through 20.
Boardman Center
1804 Gordon Highway, Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 733-5277
Camp Linwood Hayne
4544 Mike Padgett Highway, Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 798-2543
Knox Scout Reservation
Fred Prater Parkway, Lincolnton, GA 30817
(706) 359-5422
Boys and Girls Club of Augusta
www.bgcaugusta.org
Promotes leadership, character, health and career development programs while emphasizing physical, social, cultural and educational growth.
E.W. Hagler Unit (Main office)
1903 Division Street, Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 312-2200
Dogwood Terrace Unit
747 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 737-3554
Thomson Unit
221 Pecan Ave., Thomson, GA 30824
(706) 595-7477
Communities in Schools of Burke County, Inc.
www.burkecommunitypartners.org
Provides mentoring, tutoring, after-school, summer, and outreach programs for youth in Burke County that focuses on prevention education, school success, leadership, and career and life planning.
229 East 6th Street, Waynesboro, GA 30830
(706) 554-7213
The Family Y
www.thefamilyy.org
Emphasizes the building of healthy spirit, mind, and body through recreational, social and character development activities for families and individuals of all ages.
Metro Office
3570 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 262-4300
Wilson Branch
3570 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 922-9622 (YMCA)
Southside Tubman Branch
2340 Milledgeville Road, Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 738-6680
Tubman Learning Center
2340 Milledgeville Road, Augusta, GA 30904
(706) 738-6680
Marshall Branch
4490 Washington Road, Evans, GA 30809
(706) 364-3269
Augusta South Branch
2215 Tobacco Road, Augusta, GA 30906
(706) 922-9650
Camp Lakeside
1238 Dogwood Drive, Lincolnton, GA 30817
(706) 359-2153
Fireside Ministries
Partners with community organizations to provide job/life skills to the unemployed/homeless. Provides violin instruction at Heritage Academy.
226 1/2 Greene St., Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 495-6688
Girl Scouts, Central Savannah River Council
www.girlscoutscsra.org
Girl Scouts is the preeminent organization for girls in the CSRA where girls ages 5-17, nurtured by committed adult volunteers, develop leadership skills, strong values, social conscience, and conviction about their own potential and self-worth.
1325 Greene Street, Augusta, GA 30901-1031
(706) 774-0505
Girls Incorporated of the CSRA
www.girlsinc.org
Provides after-school, summer and outreach programs focused on prevention, economic literacy, health and sexuality, self-esteem, career and life planning for girls ages 5 – 18.
1919 Watkins Street, Augusta, GA 30904,
(706) 733-2512
PROVIDING EMERGENCY SERVICES
Why it matters:
Many individuals and families in the CSRA lack adequate food, shelter, medical care, and emergency assistance. A strong, safe community cares for those in need of life's basic necessities and those in crisis situations.
American Red Cross of Augusta
www.arcaug.org
Provides disaster relief, community disaster education; emergency assistance for military families; health/HIV/AIDS education; CPR, first aid, lifeguard training; youth leadership training and volunteer opportunities.
1322 Ellis Street, Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 724-8481
Safe Homes of Augusta, Inc.
www.augusta-safehomes.org
Provides shelter and services for victims of domestic violence and their dependent children. Additionally, Safe Homes provides community outreach and awareness, support groups and legal advocacy.
P.O. Box 3187, Augusta, GA 30914
(706) 736-2499
Rape Crisis & Sexual Assault Services
www.universityhealth.org
Provides sexual assault victims with crisis service, counseling, consultation and 24-hour hot line. Provides legal advocacy, community education and outreach to surrounding rural counties.
1350 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30901,
(706) 724-5200
The Salvation Army
www.salvationarmyaugusta.org
Provides emergency shelter, meals, clothing, groceries, rent & utilities assistance, technical & life skills training, substance abuse rehabilitation, Christmas assistance and disaster relief.
1384 Greene Street, Augusta, GA 30901,
(706) 826-7933
STRENGTHENING FAMILIES & INDIVIDUALS
Why it matters:
Families are the foundation on which strong neighborhoods and communities are built. The home is a child's first classroom and parents are the earliest teachers. Increased parenting, problem resolution and coping skills help to ensure that the family home is a safe and supportive learning environment.
Family Counseling Center of the CSRA, Inc.
www.fcccsra.com
Provides clinical social work services to individuals, couples and families in the CSRA, regardless of their inability to pay.
630 Ellis Street, Augusta, GA 30901,
(706) 722-6512
The Family Y Child Development Center
www.thefamilyy.org
Offers licensed childcare based on income for children ages 2 weeks – 12 years, for parents who are attending school, seeking or maintaining employment.
1425 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 922-9670
The Senior Citizens Council of Greater Augusta and the CSRA, Georgia, Inc.
Provides a diversity of services to senior adults and enables them to apply their experience as a resource for meeting critical community needs. Includes senior companions, elder abuse prevention, and casework services.
218 Oak St. N, Suite L Martinez, GA 30907
(706) 826-4480
Shiloh Comprehensive Community Center
Serves the community through senior enrichment programs, youth activities and tutoring, food assistance, wellness events, and other initiatives to strengthen bonds between the young and the old.
1635 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30901
(706) 738-0089
PROMOTING HEALTH, WELLNESS & SAFETY
Why it matters:
Those less fortunate in our community - the mentally, physically or emotionally disabled, those with HIV/AIDS, the elderly - often need a place to turn for assistance with daily needs. They need someone who will help them to improve their quality of life.
Augusta Training Shop, Inc.
www.augustatrainingshop.com
Provides training and experience in furniture restoration to disabled adults to familiarize them with basic employment expectations. Services provided by the employees of the Program are: chair cane, chair rush, silver and brass polishing, painting, stripping, sanding, repairing, and refinishing of all types of furniture.
3118 Lake Forest Drive, Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 738-1358
Friendship Community Center
A socialization program providing life-skills and activities for adult men and women (ages 20 and up) who are recovering from mental and emotional disabilities.
1720 Central Ave., Augusta, GA 30904-5737
(706) 736-4339
The Speech and Hearing Center
www.universityhealth.org/speechandhearing
Provides diagnostic and therapeutic services to adults and children of all income levels struggling to speak, understand, hear or swallow more effectively through a variety of individual and group programs
1430 Harper Street, Augusta, GA 30901,
706-774-8666
4321 University Parkway, Suite 102, Evans, GA 30809
706-854-2630
St. Stephen’s Ministry of Augusta, Inc.
Provides transitional housing and supportive services including a food bank and emergency medication assistance for homeless and low income persons enduring HIV/AIDS.
P.O. Box 2044, Augusta, GA 30901-2232
(706) 722-7092
Independent Organizations:
American Cancer Society – local agency 706-731-9900
American Heart Association – local agency 706-855-5005