Community Resources
Give help...get help
Want to get involved in local ministries?
Here are some places you can volunteer or get help.
Azalea City Prison Ministries/Refuge of Hope
Sharing the Gospel with the Incarcerated
Hope after Prison
7566 Hwy 84 E
Quitman, GA 31643
229-263-4064
Celebrate Recovery Valdosta
A Christ-Centered Recovery Ministry
Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered, 12-step ministry based on the Bible. We meet every Monday at 6pm at CrossPointe Church and seek to be a community resource to all. In addition to help with recovery from drugs and alcohol, anyone with a hurt, habit or hang-up can find hope, encouragement and a safe place to deal with their struggles. You can find more info at our website or by calling the number below.
Pat Patten, Ministry Leader
CrossPointe Church
4100 N Valdosta Rd
Valdosta, GA 31602
229-546-5755
website: www.celebraterecovery.cc
email: crvaldosta@gmail.com
**There are many churches in the WAFT listening area that have Celebrate Recovery groups. Check here to find the one closest to you: www.celebraterecovery.com
Companions2u
We are a Christian based company and we are committed to providing the best possible companionship to older adults and shut-ins. We would like to be there for you to share your interests, or when you simply would like to have a chat. Our companions are warm and friendly and would love to join you for a cup of tea, good conversation and the activity of your choice.
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for older adults and shut-ins by bringing a bit of happiness into their homes.
Our Services and Fees
$20.00 Per Hour
Companionship/Activities
Friendly Conversation
Good listener for reminiscing
Games(Board Games, Card Games, Puzzles,ETC.)
Short Walks
Medication Reminders
Reading,Listening to Music & Watching Movies together
Scrapbooking and Other Hobbies
Help with Calling and Writing Letters to Loved Ones
Preparation of Light Meals(Soup & Sandwiches)
Light House Work
Errands & Light Shopping
Assist with Making Appointments
Companions to and from Appointments
We are also very helpful for caregivers and families. Everyone needs a break from time to time. Companions2u would like to offer you support when you need it.
Contact
Cari Brown-Hawley
CEO/President
229-412-8147
Evans Memorial Camp
Evans Memorial Camp provides a place for men and families to come and know their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Our vision is to bring healing to the fatherless and restore families, by breaking the chains of addiction, and equipping them with the personal tools to build character.
Richard Wagner, Director
1229 N Hwy 221
Lakeland, GA 31635
229-560-2909
Halcyon Hospice
To comfort...patients & families struggling with serious illness
Halcyon Hospice is committed to delivering the highest quality end-of life care with dignity, compassion and love. We provide pain management, comfort and support to our patients and peace of mind to their loved ones. We offer -in home and facility based care
We are looking for volunteers that would like to help make a difference in their community. As a Halcyon Hospice volunteer, you will receive specialized training and can choose which opportunities are most comfortable for you. Our volunteers can provide these services and more: Companionship, Music, Reading, Certified Pet Companions, Caregiver Relief, Grief support and Administrative Assistance. We look forward to you joining our team!
Halcyon Hospice
101 E. Northside Dr. Bldg. E.
Valdosta GA. 31602
(229) 333-5005
(229) 333-5007 Fax
House of Hope
A one year home for women struggling with drugs, alcohol or abuse
"House of Hope is a beautifully renovated farm house filled with the love and presence of God......Our number one priority is .....an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ."
Sharon Wagner, Executive Director
PO Box 489
Lake Park, GA 31636
229-241-2707
Jesus and Jam
Spreading the Love of Jesus
We are a non-profit organization, reaching the children of Clinch County with a meal and a message.
Volunteers meet Saturdays at 7:45 a.m. to pack meals for 850-900 children. We also have Community Garden and Learning Kitchen ministries.
Lee LaJuanta Mattox
75 Hampton Street
Homerville, GA 31634
912-337-5342
Lifehouse Maternity Home
Offering shelter and hope to unwed pregnant girls
Lifehouse Maternity Home is now offering "Earn While You Learn," a program offering Boutique Bucks. Join parenting classes, Bible studies, etc and earn Boutique Bucks! These bucks can be used at the boutique to buy baby clothes, maternity clothes, food, baby supplies, and more. They also offer job training, a fatherhood program, and tutoring.
LaRae Moore, Executive Director
403 E 2nd St
Tifton, GA 31793
229-396-5433
Living Bridges Ministry
We are a group of Christians from several area churches who are answering God’s call to serve a neighborhood in South Valdosta!
What we do:
Kids’ Connection, our Vacation Bible School at the park, runs for 8 Saturdays during the months of June, July, August and September.
Transformations helps people transition out of poverty and into self-sufficient living.
Other ministries include: Trunk or Treat, Thanksgiving Luncheon,
Birthday Party for Jesus!, Clothing Exchanges, and coming soon, Mom's Connection.
Mailing Address:
Darcy Gunter
9302 Davidson Road
PMB 175
Moody AFB, GA 31699
229-234-7427
email: info@livingbridgesministry.org
The Mailbox Club
Bible Correspondence Lessons for Children
Mark Eager, Director
404 Eager Road
Valdosta, GA 31602
229-244-6812
Options Now
A clinic providing care and support
Want to make a difference for life? Join the life-affirming team at Options Now. Volunteers are needed: receptionists, patient advocates, prayer warriors – Together your time, talents and resources can make a difference. Call 229-333-0080 for more information. Options Now offers free pregnancy testing, limited obstetrical ultrasound and STI Testing for individuals who find themselves in an unexpected pregnancy. Call today for more information, 229-506-5017.
Becky Deas, Director
214 W Park Ave
Valdosta, GA 31602
229-333-0080
Penfield Christian Homes, Inc
Addiction Recovery Ministry for Men and Women
Established in 1979, Penfield Christian Homes is a ministry of the Georgia Baptist Mission Board with three campuses in Georgia: two male and one female. Penfield is carrying out its mission to "Reclaim Alcohol and Drug Addicted Men and Women Through Christ and Christian Love.”
Penfield offers a six-week professional residential treatment program to reclaim the lives of adult men and women suffering from addiction to drugs and alcohol. They also provide family education and aftercare support groups.
Contact an admissions counselor today.
1-866-542-5378
Pregnancy Care Center
"You are not alone"
Barbara Chapple
202 College Ave S
Douglas, GA 31533
912-393-1188
email: carecenter202@yahoo.com
The Pregnancy Center of Southwest Georgia
"You're not alone"
Linda Carter
320 N Crawford St
Thomasville, GA 31792
229-226-0510
email: info@the-pregnancy-center.com
Repeat Boutique Thrift Store
Proceeds benefit Options Now, the local pregnancy support clinic
Robin Derocco, Store Manager
285 Norman Dr
Valdosta, GA 31601
229-333-0063
Store Hours:
Monday-Saturday 9AM- 4PM
Second Store Location
422A Northside Dr
Valdosta, GA 31602
Restored Treasures: Upscale Thrift Shop
Proceeds benefit Evans Memorial Camp & House of Hope
103 Avenue B
Valdosta, GA 31601
229-242-8371
Store Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:30AM-5:30PM
FB: Restored Treasures - Upscale Thrift Shop
V1L (Veterans First Light)
V1L is a place where wounded warriors can learn to stand courageously in their relationships, lives, community, and faith. Our community provides a safe environment for growth and healing.
Vision: To empower veterans in redefining purpose and creating a new legacy.
Mission: To reawaken purpose for military veterans and their families by providing holistic support and direct advocacy through partnerships with peers and community resources.
Veterans First Light
2333 S. Patterson Street
Valdosta, GA 31601
229-460-6017