Friends of Dawson 2019

Friends of Dawson 2019 DAWSON COUNTY NON-PROFIT GUIDE

2019 DAWSON COUNTY NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Abba House 327 Dahlonega Street Suite 602-A Cumming GA 30040 (404) 229-7215

Dawson County Humane Society 633 Martin Road Dawsonville GA 30534 (706) 265-9160

Avita Community Partners 671 South Lumpkin Campground Road, Suite 30 & 100 Dawsonville GA 30534 (678) 866-8616

Dawson County Senior Citizens Center 201 Recreation Road Dawsonville GA 30534 (706) 344-3700

Better Business Bureau 503 Oak Place, Suite 590 Atlanta GA 30349 (404) 776-0875

Dawson County Wee Books Program, Inc. PO Box 1883 Dawsonville GA 30534 (706) 216-0173

Community Action Prevention Alliance (CAPA) PO Box 872 Dawsonville GA 30534 (706) 265-1981

Dawson County Woman’s Club PO Box 1401 Dawsonville GA 30534 (706) 216-1360

Dawson County Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center 44 Commerce Drive Dawsonville GA 30534 (706) 265-6278 Dawson County Civic Association PO Box 1294 Dawsonville GA 30534 (404) 538-0171

Dawsonville Civitan Club 305 Atlanta Road Cumming GA 30040 (770) 540-0447 Dawsonville Lions Charities, Inc P.O. Box 408 Dawsonville GA 30534 (678) 410-9090

Dawson County Democratic Party (770) 862-0222

Fellowship of Christian Athletes 283 Red Hawk Drive Dawsonville GA 30534 (678) 617-1003

Dawson County Family Connection 189 Highway 53 West Dawsonville GA 30534 (706) 265-1981

FM Aquaponics Farm 6405 Bennett Road Cumming GA 30041 (404) 425-4822

Dawson County Friends of Recovery PO Box 1013 Dawsonville GA 30534 (931) 273-9323

Georgia Highlands Medical Services, Inc. 5959 Highway 53 East Suite 100 Dawsonville GA 30534 (706) 381-6125

Dawson County Historical & Genealogical Society PO Box 1074 Dawsonville GA 30534 (706) 265-3985

Georgia Mountain Food Bank 1642 Calvary Industrial Drive South West Gainesville GA 30507 (770) 534-4111

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You Can Speak Up For a Child Who’s Been Abused or Neglected (770) 531-1964 www.halldawsoncasa.org

HALL-DAWSON CASA PROGRAM, INC.

Volunteer to become an advocate for a child in need.

2019 DAWSON COUNTY NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Good Shepherd Clinic of Dawson County, Inc. 45 Medical Center Drive Dawsonville GA 30534 (706) 429-9914

Next Generation Youth Development, Inc. 462 Memory Lane, Suite 160 Dawsonville GA 30534 (706) 429-0110

Goodwill of North Georgia Career Center 66 S 400 Center Lane Dawsonville GA 30534 (706) 344-3409

Ninth District Opportunity Inc 54 Highway 53 W Dawsonville GA 30534 (706) 265-3744

Hall-Dawson CASA Program 603 Washington Street SW Gainesville GA 30501 (770) 531-1964

NOA (No One Alone) PO Box 685 Dahlonega GA 30533 (706) 344-3853

HBA of North Georgia 958 McEver Road #C7 Gainesville GA 30504 (770) 536-8282

North Georgia Community Foundation 615 Oak Street, Suite 1300 Gainesville GA 30501 (770) 535-7880

KARE For Kids, Inc. PO Box 211 Dawsonville GA 30534 (706) 216-5273

R.E.A.D. 388 Highway 9 North Dawsonville GA 30534 (706) 579-1771

Keep Dawson County Beautiful 25 Justice Way, Suite 2236 Dawsonville GA 30534 (706) 344-3501 ext. 42269

RIC RACK 829 Highway 9 North Dawsonville GA 30534 (706) 265-1371

Kiwanis Club of Dawson County 109 Highway 53 West Dawsonville GA 30534 (706) 531-1022

Rotary Club of Dawson County PO Box 1495 Dawsonville GA 30534 (706) 216-6392

Lake Lanier Association 615 Oak Street, Suite F 100 Gainesville GA 30501 (770) 503-7757

Sisu of Georgia, Inc. 2360 Murphy Blvd.

Gainesville GA 30504 (770) 535-8372

Lighthouse Christian Academy 329 Harmony Church Road Dawsonville GA 30534 (706) 705-4459

Sleep In Heavenly Peace - Skip Sevier 1351 Rider Road Dawsonville GA 30534 (404) 543-0615

Modern Woodmen of America 135 Prominence Court, Suite 140 Dawsonville GA 30534 (706) 216-5262

The American Cancer Society 2565 Thompson Bridge Rd, Suite 114 Gainesville GA 30501 (770) 297-1176

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Making the world a brighter place, one child at a time.

KARE for Kids, Inc. P.O. Box 211 Dawsonville, Georgia 30534 706-216-KARE (5273) Email: info@kareforkids.us Volunteers are welcome and needed.

KARE for Kids, Inc is a 501c3 non-profit organization that provides for less fortunate children in Dawson County.

We meet the 3rd Tuesday each month at 6:30 pm in the Gordon Pirkle room at City Municipal Complex.

2019 DAWSON COUNTY NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS United Way of Dawson County 240 Elm Street Cumming GA 30040 (770) 781-4110

Young Life Dawson County 101 Ethan Allen Drive Dahlonega GA 30533 (678) 925-7422

Veterans 3 Gun, Inc. 170 River Mill Lane Dawsonville GA 30534 (706) 973-1787

INSPIRATION THROUGH CHARITABLE EFFORTS Being charitable is rewarding, not only to those on the receiving end of others’ good deeds but also for those doing the giving.

Research conducted by the National Institutes of Health found participants who chose to donate a portion of money they were provided activated pleasure centers in the brain. Doing something positive can be uplifting, and being charitable helps others in need.

CHARITIES THAT HELP CHILDREN IN NEED Having a child or becoming a parent or caregiver to a youngster can change a person profoundly. Perhaps that’s why many people will rally to do whatever is necessary to offer assistance when children become sick, injured or need help.

Children’s charities can pluck at the heartstrings, but prospective volunteers or donors should still do their homework and research a given charity before deciding to help. Charity Navigator, the Better Business Bureau and other watchdog groups are great sources of reliable information that can help prospective donors make smart giving decisions.

Researching children’s charities also may shed light on some of the lesser known charities that do excellent work. The following are a handful of children’s charities whose missions may resonate with those who want to help.

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LEANA NORRELL DAWSON COUNTY

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Leana Norrell had plans to be your typical working mother. But life had other plans.

When her infant son was diagnosed with a brain tumor – which led to a 127-day hospital stay and, eventually, a seizure disorder for the now 2-year-old Colton – Leana put her professional life on hold to attend to her son.

Depending solely on husband Christopher’s income meant the Norrells, for the first time, began to worry about food – including proper nutrition for Colton.

However, one of Georgia Mountain Food Bank’s 70 partnership agencies put those fears to rest.

Dawson County’s Ric Rack food pantry not only provides key nutrition for the Norrells – it also provides emotional support and hope for a family that must focus its energy on something much more precious.

GIVE HOPE.

GIVE TO GEORGIA MOUNTAIN FOOD BANK.

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