Advocacy

Coastal Alliance of CILs Active In Disaster
Short Business Description
The Coastal Alliance was founded by the CILs representing the coastal counties of Georgia and South Carolina. The Alliance also includes other community partners and emergency providers. The website provides information and resources for residents of Georgia and South Carolina that are especially helpful for those in the coastal areas but also for those across the state who may be hosting evacuees during hurricanes or may be impacted by other natural disasters.
Services Provided

Links to support agencies, links to weather reporting agencies, coastal updates, opportunities to get involved in the planning process

Counties We Serve
Appling, Bacon, Brantley, Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Candler, Charlton, Chatham, Effingham, Evans, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Pierce, Tattnall, Toombs, Ware, Wayne
Short Business Description
A multi-faceted agency providing programs and services to empower the people of Coastal Georgia with information, skills and support. Our mission to transform communities through education, training, comprehensive services and advocacy.

Qualifications to Receive Services
Qualifications may depend on family size and income. Contact the office to learn more.
Services Provided

Education, housing, utilities assistance, financial empowerment, income tax preparation, youth development, aging services, women's empowerment, home repairs, energy efficiency upgrades

Phone Number
912-264-3281
Address
1 Community Action Drive
Brunswick, GA 31520
Counties We Serve
Bryan, Camden, Evans, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Tattnall, Wayne
Short Business Description
Brings together community partners to develop, implement, and evaluate plans to ensure that all children are healthy, ready for and successful in school, prevent child abuse, reduce high school dropout rates and help families become stable, self-sufficient, and productive.
Qualifications to Receive Services
Provides information and referrals to organizations that provide direct services.
Services Provided

Focuses on promoting the local economy, health initiatives, education and quality of life by collecting data on community needs and working with partners to recommend solutions.

Phone Number
912-651-1478
Address
110 E State St.
Savannah, GA 30401
Counties We Serve
Chatham
Short Business Description
The Coastal Georgia Indicators Coalition is comprised of community members and advocates working together through a comprehensive, coordinated approach for planning and accountability and serves as a resource for agencies addressing overall health and well-being while leveraging resources for community initiatives. The purpose of the Coalition is to improve community well-being by engaging and leading the community to work collectively in its development of strategic priorities that guide policy, programs and resource allocation.
Qualifications to Receive Services
Qualifications to receive services are determined by the agency providing them. Coastal Georgia Indicators Coalition/Chatham Family Connections Collaborative provides information and referral to appropriate agencies.
Services Provided

Provides information and referral

Phone Number
912-651-1478
Address
110 E State St.
Savannah,, GA 31401
Counties We Serve
Chatham
Short Business Description
Easterseals provides exceptional services, education, outreach and advocacy so that people living with autism and other disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our communities.
Qualifications to Receive Services
N/A
Services Provided

For children and families: support and resources; Megan's House; Champions for Children; and respite services. For adults: employment and job training; adult enrichment; residential services; and community living supports. Go to the website listed for details on each.

Phone Number
229-439-7061
Address
1906 Palmyra Road

Albany, GA 31701
Counties We Serve
Appling, Bacon, Brantley, Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Candler, Charlton, Chatham, Effingham, Evans, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Pierce, Tattnall, Toombs, Ware, Wayne
Short Business Description
Easterseals provides exceptional services, education, outreach and advocacy so that people living with autism and other disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our communities.
Qualifications to Receive Services
N/A
Services Provided

For children and families: support and resources; Megan's House; Champions for Children; and respite services. For adults: employment and job training; adult enrichment; residential services; and community living supports. Go to the website listed for details on each.

Phone Number
912-247-6912
Address
610 N. Patterson St., Suite A
Valdosta
Counties We Serve
Appling, Bacon, Brantley, Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Candler, Charlton, Chatham, Effingham, Evans, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Pierce, Tattnall, Toombs, Ware, Wayne
Short Business Description
Easterseals provides exceptional services, education, outreach and advocacy so that people living with autism and other disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our communities.
Qualifications to Receive Services
N/A
Services Provided

For children and families: support and resources; Megan's House; Champions for Children; and respite services. For adults: employment and job training; adult enrichment; residential services; and community living supports. Go to the website listed for details on each.

Phone Number
912-283-4691
Address
2005 Pioneer St. Suite A
Waycross, GA 31501
Counties We Serve
Appling, Bacon, Brantley, Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Candler, Charlton, Chatham, Effingham, Evans, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Pierce, Tattnall, Toombs, Ware, Wayne
Short Business Description
This is the local decision-making body that focuses on the serious challenges facing children and families. It brings together community partners to develop, implement, and evaluate plans to prevent child abuse, reduce high school dropout rates and ensure our residents have healthy and productive lives.
Services Provided

All are welcome to attend collaborative meetings, held monthly at 10 a.m. the second Thursday at the Effingham Health System’s educational facility, 703 First Street, Springfield, Ga.

Phone Number
912-429-5468
Address
768 Hwy 119 S
Springfield, GA 31329
Counties We Serve
Effingham
Short Business Description
The local decision-making body, bringing together community partners to develop, implement, and evaluate plans that address the serious challenges facing our children and families
Services Provided

Advocacy, supporting families and children

Phone Number
912-308-1812
Address
6463 US Highway 301 South

Claxton, GA 30417
Counties We Serve
Evans
Short Business Description
Whether it’s financial assistance, food pantries, medical care, child care, job training, and other free or reduced-cost services specific to your area, essential resources can be found here.
Qualifications to Receive Services
Each agency has it own requirements in order to receive services. Most are free or reduced fee.
Services Provided

Information and referral to human services agencies that provide direct assistance, or information and referral for a wide variety of services. For best results, go to the home page: https://georgia.findhelp.com/ or https://findhelpga.org/ and enter your zip code. Services include:

Categories include:

• Caregivers
• Adult Education/Training
• Money & Employment
• Transportation
• Safety & Legal
• Food
• Housing & Goods
• Health
• Disability & Aging
• Early Childhood

Phone Number
800-244-5373 (may not be attended)
Address
GA
Counties We Serve
Appling, Bacon, Brantley, Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Candler, Charlton, Chatham, Effingham, Evans, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Pierce, Tattnall, Toombs, Ware, Wayne