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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

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

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

Pierce County Senior Center

Pierce County Senior Center
Short Business Description
Activities and fellowship for seniors
Qualifications to Receive Services
Must be 65 or older
Services Provided

Activities and fellowship for seniors

Phone Number
912-449-0145
Address
711 Hendry Street
Blackshear, GA 31516
Counties We Serve
Pierce

Pierce County Service Center/Action Pact (Blackshear)

Pierce County Service Center/Action Pact (Blackshear)
Qualifications to Receive Services
Need to provide ID, copy of the bill and proof of income. For additional information on services, call 912-449-1438.
Services Provided

Energy assistance and rental assistance, when funds are available. Please call to make an appointment, 912-900-3070.

Phone Number
912-449-1438
Address
713 Hendry St.
Blackshear, GA 31516
Counties We Serve
Pierce
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