United Way of the Coastal Empire serves Bryan, Chatham, Effingham and Liberty counties.

1. America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia (912-236-6750) Distributes food in 31 counties to 425 agencies with on-site feeding centers and emergency pantries.

2. American Cancer Society (912-355-5196 / 1-800-ACS-2345) Develops programs for treatment and eradication of cancer through research and education.

3. American Red Cross, Savannah Chapter (912-651-5300) Provides relief to victims of disasters, disaster planning and safety education.

4. Army Community Services Fort Stewart (912-767-5058) Provides primary resource for developing, coordinating and delivering soldier and family support services.

5. Boy Scouts of America, Coastal Empire Council (912-927-7272) Offers character development, citizenship training and career education to boys ages 6 - 18.

6. Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Savannah (912-233-2939) Provides social recreation, cultural enrichment, physical education, outdoor and environmental education, citizenship and leadership training for youth ages 6-18.

7. Chatham-Savannah Youth Futures Authority (912-651-6810) Directs a community-wide collaborative that provides a variety of child-focused activities, such as after-school and pre-school programs, school-to-work training, adolescent health and mental health services. Operates the Family Resource Center and Neighborhood Outreach.

8. Coastal Children’s Advocacy Center (912-236-1401) Provides a confidential, child-friendly site where child victims of sexual and severe physical abuse are interviewed on videotape, preventing them from having to repeatedly talk about the abuse to representatives of different agencies.

9. Coastal Georgia Area Community Action Authority - Liberty County (912-876-6173) Provides programs to enable those in poverty to achieve self-sufficiency.

10. Community Cardiovascular Council (912-232-6624) Reduces death and disabilities caused by cardiovascular disease through a coordinated program of screening, education and treatment.

11 . Consumer Credit Counseling Service (912-691-2227) Provides confidential financial counseling, debt management, housing counseling and consumer credit education to all segments of the community, regardless of ability to pay.

12. Court Appointed Special Advocates, Atlantic Area (912-876-3816) Recruits and trains judge appointed community volunteers to speak up for the best interests of abused or neglected children in juvenile court proceedings.

13. Georgia Legal Services (912-651-2180) Provides free civil (non-criminal) legal assistance to low-income individuals.

14. Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia (912-236-1571) Provides value-based program for girls ages 5 - 17 with opportunities to build confidence, character and skills for success in the real world and encourages teamwork, goal setting and leadership development.

15. Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire (912-354-6611) Provides independent living skills, training and employment assistance to persons with disabilities and other vocational barriers to live independently and become employed.

16. Greenbriar Children’s Center (912-234-3431) Provides housing and care for neglected, abused or abandoned youth ranging from infancy to young adulthood.

17. Hodge Memorial Daycare Center (912-233-8421) Offers quality daycare for preschool children of mothers who are working, attending school or enrolled in vocational training.

18. Hope House of Savannah (912-236-5310) Provides transitional shelter to single mothers and their children while assisting in developing independence and self-sufficiency.

19. Hospice Savannah (912-355-2289) Offers specialized care for terminally ill patients and their families. Provides supportive care to family members for 13 months following the death of a loved one to ensure healthy coping after loss.

20. Jewish Educational Alliance (912-355-8111) Furnishes informal social, educational, cultural, recreational and health-related programs open to the public. United Way provides scholarships for low-income families to participate.

21. Kicklighter Resource Center (912-355-7633) Improves the quality of life of children and adults with developmental disabilities through advocacy, family support, community education and direct programs.

22. Manna House - Liberty County (912-368-3660 ) Provides food, clothing and assistance to low-income households and those temporarily unemployed.

23. MedBank Foundation (912-356-2898) Makes prescription medications available to persons with chronic health conditions on fixed incomes.

24. Mediation Center of Coastal Georgia (912-354-6686) Provides conflict resolution services to parties involved in disputes through trained mediators.

25. Rape Crisis Center of the Coastal Empire (912-233-3000) Offers counseling services including a 24-hour crisis line, escort to hospital emergency room, court advocacy, counseling for rape/child sexual abuse victims and “Good Touch/Bad Touch” prevention programs.

26. Royce Learning Center (912-354-4047) Provides diagnostic testing, counseling and tutoring for children and adults with learning disabilities. Also offers literacy programs.

27. St. James Community Center (912-884-3016 ) Provides tutoring, organized sports and other recreational activities, summer camp and meals in a Christian setting for school age children.

28. The Salvation Army (912-651-7420) Serves young people through educational, recreational and character-building activities. Offers families financial, emotional and spiritual assistance. Provides emergency shelter for homeless and displaced families or individuals.

29. Savannah Area Family Emergency (S.A.F.E.) Shelter (912-629-8888) Provides emergency shelter for battered women and children and a 24-hour crisis line. The agency offers individual counseling, support groups, referral services, legal advocacy as well as preventive education.

30. Savannah Association for the Blind (912-236-4473) Provides rehabilitation services to help visually impaired individuals of all ages to function independently at home and in the community.

31. Savannah Speech and Hearing Center (912-355-4601) Offers programs and services for persons with speech, language and/or hearing problems.

32. Senior Citizens, Inc. (912-236-0363) Actively advocates for the area’s senior community. Promotes independence through Meals on Wheels, Senior Companions, Ruth F. Byck Adult Day Care Center, Community Centers and Transportation programs.

33. Tri-County Protective Agency (912-368-8668) Provides a safe shelter and support services for victims of domestic violence and their children.

34. Union Mission (912-236-7423) Provides shelter for men, women, and families, short and long term housing assistance, health and dental care, family and individual counseling, behavioral counseling, substance abuse programs, lifeskills training, job training and employment assistance.

35. Wesley Community Centers of Savannah (912-236-4226) Promotes the economic, educational and spiritual growth of women, children and youth. Provides recreational and educational programs, day care for children and support programs for women and families in crisis.

36. YMCA of Coastal Georgia (912-354-5480) Serves families by providing childcare, day camps, teen clubs, fitness courses, youth aquatics and sports leagues. Provides counseling and adult leadership programs.

37. Youth Challenge Academy (912-767-2666) Modeled after a U.S. Army basic training company, the academy provides Georgia’s “at-risk” youth with GED preparation and life/work skills training.

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