Twiggs County
United Way Agencies Providing Programs/Services To Twiggs County Residents:
Abilities Discovered Inc
American Red Cross, Central Georgia Chapter
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Heart of Georgia
Boys & Girls Club of Baldwin and Jones Counties Inc
Central Georgia Council, Boy Scouts of America
Crisis Line & Safe House of Central Georgia
Family Advancement Ministries
Family Counseling Center of Central Georgia
Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia
Middle Georgia Community Action Agency
Middle Georgia Community Food Bank
Pine Point Hospice
The Salvation Army of Central Georgia
United Way 2-1-1
Volunteer Houston County Inc
Volunteer Macon Inc
United Way of Central Georgia provides results you can see. Here are just a few examples of the services provided to your community in 2014:
8 children were matched one-on-one with positive adult role models who are their friends and mentors through Big Brothers Big Sisters.
12 girls and young women gained courage, confidence and character through Girl Scout programs.
133volunteers were recruited and coordinated in community services opportunities that are challenging, rewarding and educational through Volunteer Macon.
34 callers obtained social service information and referral assistance from United Way 2-1-1.
6 Armed Forces members and their families received emergency communications or referrals to Financial assistance provided by military aid societies, referrals and counseling services through the American Red Cross.
4individuals, primarily women and their children, utilized crisis intervention services, safe shelter, or support and recovery services for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence through Crisis Line & Safe House.
7individuals called the 24-hour crisis hotline available to victims of domestic violence from Crisis Line & Safe House.
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23 individuals, couples & families received therapy or attended therapeutic workshops and seminars offered through Family Counseling Center.
43 homebound elderly and disabled people received regular nutritious home-delivered meals from Middle Georgia Community Action Agency.
4domestic violence victims were sheltered in the Salvation Army Safe House.
130 People received emergency assistance with basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter through the Salvation Army.
34 pregnant women and families with young children received financial & emotional support through life skills and education from Family Advancement Ministries.
9 food pantries obtained 146,065lbs of food from the Middle Georgia Community Food Bank for distribution to needy families. This was a savings of $232,973.68 in food costs.