This page is intended to give you resources on human services topics that pertain to children, seniors, food banks, disability rights and resources, energy assistance programs, state and county offices and more within LIFE’s 20-county service area.
Those counties are:
Appling | Bacon | Brantley | Bryan | Bulloch | Camden | Candler | Charlton | Chatham | Effingham | Evans | Glynn | Liberty | Long | McIntosh | Pierce | Tattnal | Toombs | Ware | Wayne
To find out what’s available in your area, click on the icon below labeled “Resources by County” and search for your county. To the best of our knowledge, the information presented here is up to date. Our goal is to make this Resource Directory as accurate and complete as possible…and to do that, we need your help.
If your organization is not listed here, but would like to be, contact us with the details. If your agency is listed and needs to be updated, let us know that, too.
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Please check often as this list will be evolve as new information is added.
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Short Business Description Head Start increases the school readiness, and assists in the mental, social and emotional development of children 3-4 years old in low-income families.Also has a Pre-K program for children from 4-5 years old.
Qualifications to Receive Services Services are free based on family size and income eligibility.
Services Provided Children and their families receive child care, health, nutrition, social, and other services. Provides individualized early learning opportunities, including social skills and emotional well-being. Language and literacy learning; health, nutrition, dental, and mental health services; family goal planning and early intervention services for children with disabilities are also provided.
Phone Number 912-632-0774
Address 178 Williams St.
Lyons, GA 30436
Short Business Description Provides energy assistance and senior services
Qualifications to Receive Services Energy assistance is based on household income. Seniors must be at least 65.
Services Provided Energy assistance, as funds are available. Programs for seniors may include daily activities, opportunities for social interaction,field trips, meals, home-delivered meals for those who cannot visit a center, nutrition education and recreation.
Phone Number 912-537-0453
Address 107 Old Airport Road
Vidalia, GA 30474
Short Business Description Provides transportation from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for anyone within Pierce County and surrounding areas for a nominal fee.
Qualifications to Receive Services Curb to curb service. Can accommodate wheelchairs and people with limited mobility. No same-day service -- must call a day in advance. People who need transportation for Monday need to make a reservation no later than Friday. Reservations taken from 8-11 a.m.a M-F.
Phone Number 912-449-1825
Address 1610 River Street
Valdosta, GA 31601
Short Business Description Bringing together the people and resources to meet the changing needs of Bryan County residents.
Services Provided This office provides local health and human services. Beyond basic emergency relief services, they also provide backpacks for weekend food distribution to children in need, mobile food pantries, and volunteer opportunities for agencies supported by United Way.Information and referral on a variety of human services needs. Today, we meet identified local challenges through partnerships with 20 health and human service agencies. Serves all of Bryan County, including Pembroke, 40 s. Industrial Road; and Richmond Hill, listed below. Appointments are encouraged; call the number below.
Phone Number (912) 651-7750
Address 9611 Ford Ave.
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
Services Provided -serves Camden and Charlton
Phone Number (912) 729-5362
Address 707 Osborne Street, St. Marys, GA
31558
Short Business Description United Way supports 33 programs at 18 qualified nonprofit agencies in Coastal Georgia. In addition to our funded programs, we build agency capacity through training, volunteer projects, and resource referrals.
Services Provided Works with nonprofit agencies to fund services United Way of Coastal Georgia advances for the common good in our community. Our work focuses on, and invests in, the building blocks for a good quality of life – health, education, and financial stability. We act as a convener, working to unite teams of nonprofits to establish collaborative solutions that have a long-term impact in Coastal Georgia.
Phone Number (912) 265-1850
Address 3400 Parkwood Dr. Suite A, 2nd Floor
Brunswick, GA 31520
Short Business Description Bringing together the people and resources to meet the changing needs of Effingham County residents.
Services Provided This office provides local health and human services. Beyond basic emergency relief services, they also provide backpacks for weekend food distribution to children in need, mobile food pantries, and volunteer opportunities for agencies supported by United Way.Information and referral on a variety of human services needs. Today, we meet identified local challenges through partnerships with 20 health and human service agencies.
Phone Number 912-826-5300
Address 711 Zitterour Drive
Rincon, GA 31326
Short Business Description resources to meet the changing needs of Liberty County residents.
Services Provided This office provides local health and human services. Beyond basic emergency relief services, they also provide backpacks for weekend food distribution to children in need, mobile food pantries, and volunteer opportunities for agencies supported by United Way.Information and referral on a variety of human services needs.
Phone Number 912-368-4282
Address 301 Olive Street, Hinesville, GA, United States, Georgia
Hinesville, GA 31313
Short Business Description 211 Information & Referral Service is a free, confidential service provided by United Way of the Coastal Empire to ensure every person in the community has access to the best resources available. Emergency funding may be available where there are gaps.
Qualifications to Receive Services An application is required. Call 211 and a specialist will walk you through the process.
Depending on the assistance you need, you may be asked to provide any of the following:
* State I.D.
* Social Security Disability Ward Letter
* Paycheck Stub or W-2
* Separation Notice
* Medical Documentation supporting the inability to work
* Copy of Mortgage Statement
* Copy of Rental Lease
* Dispossessory, Eviction, or Late Notice
* Copy of Bill/Utility Statement
* Disability Award Letter
* Proof of Appointment
* Car Registration and Insurance
*Diagnostics from a reputable mechanic
Services Provided United Way operates offices in Bryan, Effingham, and Liberty counties. These community service centers directly provide local health and human services that do not often exist in smaller communities. Beyond basic emergency relief services, they also provide backpacks for weekend food distribution to children in need, mobile food pantries, and volunteer opportunities for agencies supported by United Way.
Address 428 Bull St.
Savannah, GA 31401
Short Business Description VOTE411.org is a "one-stop-shop" for election related information. It provides nonpartisan information to the public with general and state-specific information on the following aspects of the election, processes,including absentee ballot information, ballot measure information (where applicable), early voting options (where applicable), election dates, factual data on candidates in various federal, state and local races,ID requirements, and more. You can also find out where you can vote.
