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Candler County

Action Pact Energy Assistance Program, Candler

Action Pact Energy Assistance Program, Candler
Short Business Description
Provides energy assistance for low-income families.
Qualifications to Receive Services
Families must meet requirements based on household income. Eligible households, where all adult are 65 or older or medically home-bound, may receive assistance if funds are available, may receive assistance if funds are available.

Must have photo ID, proof of income for every member of the household, verification of Social Security and of total household income for the previous 30 days, and most recent home heating and electric bills.
Services Provided

Energy assistance. Call the number below to make an appointment.

https://myactionpact.org/
Phone Number
912-732-8101
Address
151 S. Register St.
Metter, GA 30439
Counties We Serve
Candler

Area Agency on Aging: Heart of Georgia, Altamaha Region Commission

Area Agency on Aging: Heart of Georgia, Altamaha Region Commission
Services Provided

Administers programs provided by the state Division of Aging services, which helps older Georgians stay in their homes and communities. Handles the Elderly and Disabled Waiver Program. Supports family members and caregivers.

https://aging.georgia.gov/locations/heart-georgia-area-agency-aging
Phone Number
912-367-3648
Address
331 West Parker St.
Baxley, GA 31513
Counties We Serve
Appling, Candler, Evans, Tattnall, Toombs, Wayne

Candler County Early Head Start

Candler County Early Head Start
Short Business Description
Focuses on pregnant women, infants, and toddlers up to age 3 as well as parents. It aids in the transition into Head Start or another pre-K program. It promotes healthy prenatal outcomes, enhance development of very young children and healthy family functioning.
Qualifications to Receive Services
Services are free based on family size and income eligibility.
Services Provided

Focuses on pregnant women, infants, and toddlers up to age 3 as well as parents. It aids in the transition into Head Start or another pre-K program. It promotes healthy prenatal outcomes, enhance development of very young children and healthy family functioning.

Phone Number
912-685-3383
Address
151 South Register St.
Metter, GA 30439
Counties We Serve
Candler

Candler County Family Connections

Candler County Family Connections
Short Business Description
Works with local partners to create plans that address serious challenges that face children and families in Candler County.
Services Provided

Resources and referrals

https://candler.gafcp.org/
Phone Number
912-362-0198
Address
20 NW Broad St.
Metter, GA 30439-3615
Counties We Serve
Candler

Candler County Head Start

Candler County Head Start
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.

https://georgiaheadstart.org/offices/action_pact/
Phone Number
912-685-3383
Address
151 South Register St.
Metter, GA 30439
Counties We Serve
Candler

Candler County Service/Senior Center

Candler County Service/Senior Center
Short Business Description
Provides energy assistance (based on funding availability), programs to support the elderly and more
Qualifications to Receive Services
Eligibility based on income for energy assistance. Seniors must be 60 and older to participate in senior center activities.
Services Provided

Energy assistance, programs for the elderly. Call for more information.

Senior programs may include: Income limits for energy assistance. 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
912-367-6127
Address
151 S. Register St.
Metter, GA
Counties We Serve
Candler

Find Help Georgia

Find Help Georgia
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

https://georgia.findhelp.com
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

Second Harvest of Southeast Georgia, Main Branch, Savannah

Second Harvest of Southeast Georgia, Main Branch, Savannah
Short Business Description
Partners with more than 298 nonprofits to provide food assistance, hot meals and groceries.
Qualifications to Receive Services
Food bank/agencies that wish to participate in the food distribution program must fill out an applicatiaon.
Services Provided

Provides food and non-food items to reduce hunger

http://www.helpendhunger.org
Phone Number
912-236-6750
Address
2501 E. President St.
Savannah, GA 31404
Counties We Serve
Appling, Bacon, Bryan, Bulloch, Candler, Chatham, Effingham, Evans, Liberty, Long, Tattnall, Toombs, Ware
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