Non-Profit Community Organizations
Alliance of Guardian Angels
American Cancer Society
American Diabetes Association
Coastal Empire Postal Customer Council
Coastal Pet Rescue
DonorCharge
Georgia Center for Nonprofits
Georgia Coastal Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Goodwill Industries
Girl Scouts - Savannah National Headquarters
Giving Anonymously
Justice for Children
Lindsey's Place
Make-A-Wish Foundation
Rebuilding Together Savannah
Spay/Neuter Alliance & Clinic
United Way of the Coastal Empire
Youth Yoga Initiative
The Alliance of Guardian Angels is a Non-Profit 501 (c) 3 org. It is a Community Safety Group which has been active for over 30 years. The Group helps, teaches, and assists communities with their own safety issues; and is located in over 130 cities in the U.S. as well as cities in more than 9 additional countries.
According to the Georgia Regional Director, Norman Whipple, "We are an all-volunteer group that patrols the streets to try to deter crime as much as possible. We try to be extra eyes and ears for the Police Deptartment, and Role Models for kids."
The Group accepts applications for volunteers from the ages of 16 years old and up; and provides free instruction in First Aid, Self Defense, and Communication Skills.
Mr. Whipple manages the Georgia Regional Office of the Guardian Angels which is located here in Savannah. Contact him by phone at 912-224-0807 or email: savannah@guardianangels.org
Visit their website at www.guardianangels.org
American Cancer Society6600 Abercorn Street, Ste 206
Savannah, GA 31405
(912) 355-5196
www.Cancer.org
American Diabetes Association
 17th Annual Kiss-A-Pig Campaign |
 Sunsplash Outdoor Fitness Festival |
 Step Out to Fight Diabetes |
Savannah Office
5105 Paulsen Street
Suite C236
Savannah, GA, 31405
(912) 353-8110
(912) 353-9114 fax
1 888 DIABETES
www.Diabetes.org
The Coastal Empire Postal Customer Council's website was built to help educate mailers through out the Southeast GA and SC area on how to best use USPS services. There are many advantages to participating in PCC events and becoming part of the PCC.
Benefits of PCC Membership:
Networking - Hear how to put others' best practices to use for you.
Information - Help your business be more productive.
Communications - Interact with mailers, vendors, and Postal Service professionals.
Education - Learn how the Postal Service can help your business become more profitable.
www.CoastalEmpirePCC.org
Founded in February 2003, Coastal Pet Rescue is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to saving the lives of homeless, abused and neglected animals in the Coastal Empire Savannah and Lowcountry South Carolina areas.
For More Information Website: www.CoastalPetRescue.org
Mailing Address:
PO Box 30462, Savannah, GA 31410
(912) 228-3538
The Milton Project offers feral cat Trap-Neuter-Return services via a trap loan program, and the services of the Spay/Neuter Alliance and Clinic (see below for more info).
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Georgia Center for Nonprofits provides services and training for local nonprofits.
Contact: Carlatrena Walker
Georgia Center for Nonprofits
428 Bull Street, Suite 202E
Savannah, GA 31401
Phone: 912.234.9688
www.GCN.org
Georgia Coastal SCLC
Southern Christian Leadership Conference
Rev. Carl W. Scott GilliardSouthern Christian Leadership Conference
19 Travis Street
Savannah, GA 31406
E-mail: Carl.Gilliard@yahoo.com
(912) 349-2908
The SCLC is a nation wide organization made up of chapters and affiliates with programs such as:
- Martin Luther King Jr. Conflict Resolutions
- Economic Development
- Quality Education
- Community Empowerment
- Voter Education/Voter Registration
- Youth Development
Goodwill Industries
New Attended Donation Center at Savannah Mall
SavannahCityDirectory.com was on site in 2008 for the ribbon cutting of Goodwill's newest collection area. This new drop off center is located in the parking lot of the Savannah Mall, and provides another convenient location for giving. Goodwill's press release states that the addition of this Donation Center compliments the Goodwill focused theme of DONOR for 2008-2009. Before shopping at the Savannah Mall, you can now bring along a few donation bags and leave them with collection attendant Bridgette Burgess.
Jack Kaster, Goodwill Industries Board Member and former Board President, cut the ceremonial grand opening ribbon at noon before a crowd of spectators who braved the wind and cold temperatures to come out and give their support.
According to Goodwill Industries Marketing Director, Joe Driggers, the Savannah Mall is pleased to partner with Goodwill Industries by providing this location for the new Attended Donation Center, which is convenient to shoppers and residents of Southside Savannah. Senea Crystal, Savannah Mall Marketing Director, added, "Savannah Mall takes great pride in giving back to our community and the Goodwill Attended Donation Center is a fine example of our continued commitment to the community"
Hours of operation:Monday-Saturday:8:30 a.m. to
5:30 p.m. and Sundays from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
For more information, contact Joe Driggers at (912) 354-661 ext 128
or visit their website: Good Will Industrustries.
Girl Scouts of the USA
Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace
A National Center of Girl Scouts of the USA
10 East Oglethorpe Avenue
Savannah, GA 31401-3707
Phone: (912) 233-4501
Fax: (912) 233-4659
The Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, located in Savannah, Georgia, is open to the public for tours.
DONATE TO THE BIRTHPLACE
Donate online to the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Preservation Endowment—a special fund that provides for future capital needs of the Birthplace. Donors who give $50 or more to this fund are entitled to an annual membership in the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace Circle of Friends.
The Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace—a Girl Scout national center in Savannah, Georgia—has something to offer everyone. It is the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low, founder of Girl Scouts of the USA, who was affectionately known by her family and friends as "Daisy."
MAIN GIRL SCOUT HEADQUARTERS BUILDING
330 Drayton St
Savannah, GA 31401-4433
(912) 232-8200
For more info about the Girl Scouts of USA
and the Low Birthplace and Headquarters
Vist: www.GirlScouts.org
Giving Anonymously
P. O. Box 31374Bellingham, WA 98226
E-mail: Info@GivingAnon.org
Toll Free: 888-855-GIFT (4438)
It's not a local community organization, but it an excellent highly recommended global non-profit organization that helps people in need in a very unique way.
The Giving Anonymously organization allows donors to select people in need and give them money anonymously. The people receiving the money never know the source of the money.
This allows those in need to receive help without having to feel embarassed or guilty in any way for the donation.
For more info, visit:
The Justice for Children Foundation was founded in 1999. The Charity promotes community awareness of child safety through classes, events, sponsorships and fundraisers.
They are best known for their "free helmet giveaways". The new executive director, Renee Robbins, is very excited about the upcoming events planned for 2010. "First there is our Chili cook off in January and then the BIG Spring Helmet Fling in April of 2010", says Renee.
The spring event will provide Free Bicycle Helmets to children to prevent head injuries. All law firms who participate in the cook off will be represented at the event. As a trial lawyer for over 25 years, founder Howard Spiva, has seen "too many" injured children. "My law practice focuses on traumatic brain injuries, and I can tell you nothing is sadder than a seriously injured child, especially one who has a brain injury."
The two biggest challenges in helping a child with a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is (1) obtaining money for the child and (2) getting the funds working to help the child now and not wait until they reach adulthood. The problem with damages for a young child is that many developmental problems and cognitive deficits don’t show up until the child is older and has to call on those skills.
The best medicine is prevention. That is the purpose of JFCF.
Wearing a bicycle helmet statistically lowers the occurrence of injuries.
Studies from The Center for Disease Control (CDC) Safe Kids, and the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show:
- Non-helmeted riders are 14 times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than helmeted riders.
- A very high percentage of cyclists' brain injuries can be prevented by a helmet, estimated at anywhere from 45 to 88 %.
- An estimated 75%-90% of the 1.4 million traumatic brain injury-related deaths, hospitalizations, and emergency department visits that occur each year are concussions or mild traumatic brain injuries (MTBI).
- Head injuries accounted for 62.6 % of bicycle fatalities.
- Collisions with motor vehicles accounted for 75.7 % of bicycle fatalities.
- 61.7 % of motor vehicle collision deaths were due to head injury.
Another goal is to get children to believe that wearing a helmet even while in a car safety seat is "cool". Race car drivers wear helmets, says attorney Spiva. Justice for Children Foundation also works with police and public safety organizations through sponsoring free photos and fingerprinting identification for children. The Foundation is a tax exempt charity under IRC 501(c) (3), and all contributions are tax deductible.
More information can be obtained at www.justice4children.org.
Or you may contact JFCF's executive Director, Renee Robbins.
Email Renee at: renee.robbins@comcast.net
or call Renee (912) 572-6195.
Lindsey's Place is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization for children and young adults with special needs and was founded in 2008. Presently funds are being established to provide a wonderful range of year-round activities for children and young adults with special needs. Our hope is to begin our services beginning Fall 2009. All donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Thank you for your support.
www.LindseysPlace.org
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Georgia and Alabama
Contact: Jean Doliber
340 Eisenhower Drive, Suite 1104
Savannah, GA 31406
(912) 352-3550
The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants wishes to children between the ages of 2 1/2 and 18 who have life-threatening medical conditions. Our services enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
www.ga-al.wish.org
Rebuilding Together Savannah is a volunteer organization that in partnership with the community, rehabilitates the houses of low-income homeowners, particularly the elderly, disabled, and families with children so that they may continue to live in warmth, safety and independence.
www.RebuildingTogetherSavannah.org
Spay/Neuter Alliance & Clinic
SNAC: Spay/Neuter Alliance & Clinic is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to providing high-volume, high-quality, low-cost spays and neuters to help stop pet overpopulation. SNAC targets low-income pet owners and animal welfare organizations.
Modeled after, and mentored by, the very successful Humane Alliance (www.humanealliance.org) spay neuter clinic in Asheville, NC. SNAC provides LOW-COST STERILIZATIONS and FREE TRANSPORTATION to a multi-county, regional alliance of animal welfare organizations and pet owners in South Carolina and Georgia.
The Humane Alliance sterilizes over 20,000 animals in over 20 counties and has helped reduce euthanizations in its region by over 50%. SNAC aims to help stop the overpopulation epidemic that results in up to 5 million euthanizations in U.S. shelters every year.
SNAC offers free round trip transport in the following ten counties with hopes to expand that territory over time,
SC: Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton, Colleton,
GA: Effingham, Evans, Chatham, Bryan, Bulloch, and Liberty.
For more info, visit the website: www.snac1.com
The mission of the United Way of the Coastal Empire (UWCE) is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities.
www.UWCE.org
Youth Yoga Initiative
Contact: Kelley J. Boyd1321 Bull St.
Savannah, GA 31401
(912) 232-2994
The Youth Yoga Initiative (YYi) is bringing yoga to America's children. With childhood obesity becoming an epidemic, YYi seeks to introduce youth to a healthy lifestyle through yoga and fitness with a free, community-oriented program. Through free classes and programs in conjunction with local schools, YYi will bring confidence, improved health and a renewed sense of worth to children aged 10 to 18. The organization is launching its inaugural program in Savannah, Georgia and plans to grow to reach children in all 50 states.