Advocacy

Short Business Description
Job Corps provides free career training and education for 16- through 24-year-olds. Students gain the experience needed to begin a career or apprenticeship, advance to higher education, or join the military.
Qualifications to Receive Services
Low-income 16- through 24-year-olds who are U.S. citizens, legal U.S. residents, or residents of a U.S. territory, and/or individuals who are authorized to work in the United States.
Services Provided

Help you earn your high school diploma or the equivalent; a driver's license; in-depth career planning; on-the-job training; job placement assistance; housing; food; health and dental care; a biweekly basic living allowance, and basic uniforms and equipment for career training.

Phone Number
912-264-8843
Address
4401 Glynco Pkwy

Brunswick, GA 31525
Counties We Serve
Glynn
Short Business Description
Provides services to empower people with information, training, education, 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
912-653-4992
Address
30 S. Industrial Blvd.
Pembroke, GA 31324
Counties We Serve
Bryan
Short Business Description
Coalition of diverse leaders who are committed to improving the quality of life for children and families in Bryan County.
Services Provided

Information and referral

Phone Number
912-653-3824
Address
40 South Industrial Drive
Pembroke, GA 3131-0430
Counties We Serve
Bryan
Short Business Description
Resource center focused on helping children and families. For a detailed list of resources available in Bulloch, click here: https://bulloch.gafcp.org/resources/
Services Provided

With our partners, we develop, implement and evaluate plans that address the challenges facing Bulloch County’s children and families.

Our work is focused on:
1) Implementing programs identified as “best practices” or scientifically research based;
2) Improving child and family well-being through direct and indirect services, making use of resources and existing community programs; 3) Leveraging local, state and federal funds to support our community-driven plans; and
4) Implementing a community-based local decision-making process to develop a community plan supported by collaborative members. Since 1996, we have leveraged more than $23 million from local, state and federal funds to support our community plans.

Phone Number
912-764-6179
Address
41 Pulaski Hwy
Statesboro, GA 30459-0761
Counties We Serve
Bulloch
Short Business Description
A shelter for victims of domestic violence. The mission of Camden House is to develop and nurture non­-violent relationships among family members; to shelter the victims of family violence; to aid and counsel family violence victims; to provide intervention to prevent further crimes of abuse and, to attend to these worthwhile goals in a systematic and humane manner.
Qualifications to Receive Services
There are no qualifications for services except the need for help. Free.
Services Provided

* 24/7 hotline
* Emergency Shelter – safe housing for you and your children.
* Child Services – serving our often silent and most vulnerable victims with support and hope.
* Safety Planning – personalized to your needs and situation.
* Court Accompaniment – help getting Temporary Protection Orders (TPO) or Stalking Orders.
* Short-term Counseling and Support – individualized support in a safe and confidential location.
* Support Groups – Connect with others and find strength in community.
* Community Outreach & Awareness – Education is one of the most effective tools for reducing abuse.

Phone Number
912-882-7858 (24-hour hotline)
Address
P.O. Box 5159 GA
St. Marys, GA 31558
Counties We Serve
Camden, Charlton
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

Resources and information. The organinization meets monthly on the second Tuesday at Charlton Board of Education, 37 Touchdown Lane, Folkston. All are welcome to attend.

Phone Number
912-276-0394
Address
87 Touchdown Lane
Folkston, GA 31537-8813
Counties We Serve
Charlton
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