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Action Pact Energy Assistance Program, Pierce

Action Pact Energy Assistance Program, Pierce
Short Business Description
Provides energy assistance for low-income families.
Services Provided

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.

https://myactionpact.org/
Phone Number
912-900-3070
Address
711 Hendry St.
Blackshear, GA 31516
Counties We Serve
Pierce

Blackshear First Presbyterian Church

Blackshear First Presbyterian Church
Services Provided

Provides food pantry services

https://www.facebook.com/THEBLACKSHEARPRESYBYTERIANCHURCHUSA/
Phone Number
(912) 449-5681
Address
432 Main Street
Blackshear, GA 31516
Counties We Serve
Pierce

Easterseals of Southern Georgia/Valdosta office

Easterseals of Southern Georgia/Valdosta office
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.

https://www.easterseals.com/southerngeorgia/
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

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

GA My Voter Page

GA My Voter Page
Short Business Description
Provides voting and election information, including elected officials, the districts they cover, how to contact them and more.

Qualifications to Receive Services
N/A
Services Provided

Enter your name (initial of your first name and full last name), your date of birth and your county and it will take you to a page that contains the following information:

* Your voting history
* Your polling place, and how to get there
* Polling place hours
* How to request an absentee ballot
* Your federal, county, school and city district numbers (f applicable)
* How to contact your county voter registrar
* District maps
Click your district number to find the name and contact information of the person who is now in office.

https://mvp.sos.ga.gov/s/
Phone Number
404-656-2881
Address
214 State Capitol
Atlanta, GA 30334
Counties We Serve
Appling, Bacon, Brantley, Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Candler, Charlton, Chatham, Effingham, Evans, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Pierce, Tattnall, Toombs, Ware, Wayne

Goodwill of South East Georgia Opportunity Center, Waycross

Goodwill of South East Georgia Opportunity Center, Waycross
Short Business Description
Goodwill Opportunity Centers provide support and services designed to address job seekers' individual needs and barriers. We help address critical family and life support issues with referrals to partner organizations and direct support like transportation and career clothing vouchers. Career Specialists help clients assess their strengths and explore career choices with one-on-one coaching.
Qualifications to Receive Services
Free. Registration required. Everyone is served except for convicted sex offenders.
Services Provided

Support, education and employment services. Donation drop-off boxes are also available.

https://goodwillsega.org/opportunity-center/
Phone Number
912-354-6611
Address
2101 Memorial Drive
Waycross, GA 31501
Counties We Serve
Pierce, Ware

Pierce County Early Head Start

Pierce 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

Services encompass the full range of a family's needs from pregnancy through a child's third birthday. Child care, nutrition education, parenting education, disability screening and navigating the system.

Phone Number
912-449-0076
Address
665 Grady St.
Blackshear, GA 31516
Counties We Serve
Pierce

Pierce County Family Connection

Pierce County Family Connection
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

Information and referral for Blackshear and all of Pierce County

http://pierce.gafcp.org/
Phone Number
912-230-7835
Address
707 Hendry St.
Blackshear, GA 31516-2262
Counties We Serve
Pierce

Pierce County Food Pantry

Pierce County Food Pantry
Short Business Description
Provides groceries for food-insecure households
Qualifications to Receive Services
Income based; must qualify under The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). Call Brenda Sutton, 912-288-2288, for more information and to register.
Services Provided

Provides 50 pounds of groceries, including meat and other food, every two weeks for Pierce County families that qualify.

Phone Number
912-288-2288
Address
912 Hendry Street
Blackshear, GA 31516
Counties We Serve
Pierce

Pierce County Head Start

Pierce 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. Register at Action Pact.
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
912-449-0076
Address
665 Grady St.
Blackshear, GA 31516
Counties We Serve
Pierce
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