Education

Short Business Description
Action Pact is a community action agency deeply rooted in the promise of improving lives and communities.
For more than 50 years, we have worked alongside local partners and have become integral to the progress of the individuals and families in the communities we serve.
Services Provided

Provides a variety of services that differ by location, which may include energy assistance, financial help, financial literacy, court appointed special advocates and more. Call the number for your county to learn more about what is available to help elderly and low-income families and individuals. Where possible, we have added separate listings for each service by county. A search by county will bring up all the information that was available at the time of publication.

Phone Number
912-632-4288
Address
202 East 5th St.
Alma, GA 31510
Counties We Serve
Bacon
Short Business Description
Provides services that may differ by location. Call the number below to learn what is available to help elderly and low-income families and individuals. Where possible, we have added separate listings by county for each service. A search by county will bring up all the information available at the time of publication.
Qualifications to Receive Services
Based on income and family size. Some services are free.
Services Provided

Energy assistance, elderly and child services, education and more. Search for your county to get the most specific details about available services.

Phone Number
912-285-6083
Address
144 W. Brazell St.
Reidsville, GA 30453
Counties We Serve
Tattnall
Short Business Description
The American Association of People with Disabilities, a national disability-led and cross-disability rights organization, works to increase the political and economic power of people with disabilities.It advocates for full civil rights for Americans with disabilities by promoting equal opportunity, economic power, independent living, and political participation.
Services Provided

Up to date information on issues that affect people with disabilities. Provides programs through the our learning and career development programs, which includes advocacy training, internships, a career center and an alumni network.

For internship inquiries, email internships@aapd.com. For program inquiries, email programs@aapd.com

Phone Number
202-521-4316 or 800-840-8844
Address
1030 15th St. NW, Suite 500E

Washington, D.C. 20005
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
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
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
912-496-3041
Address
244 Mary M. Bethune Drive
Folkston, GA 31537
Counties We Serve
Charlton
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
Provides services to empower people with information, training, education, support comprehensive services and advocacy.
Qualifications to Receive Services
Determined after an application assessment
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
912-442-0848 Ext. 624
Address
5627 S. Coastal Highway
Riceboro, GA 31323
Counties We Serve
Liberty
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