***updated from a post on 12/20/2009****
Charities and non-profit organizations in Middle Georgia are experiencing large declines in contributions this year. Just as businesses depend on the holiday season to increase sales, charities & non-profits depend on the holiday season for donations.
Typically, many families in Middle Georgia, would make donations part of their holiday giving. However, with the weak economy, we have not only scaled back on our gift purchases, but on our charitable donations as well.
This holiday season, please give whatever you can spare.
Remember, donations do not have to be monetary. Gifts of clothes, toys, & food are always welcome. The Red Cross is desperately in need of blood donors, and area animal shelters are full of loving cats & dogs needing good homes.
If you are unable to give money, try volunteering. All organizations can use an extra pair of hands right now.
Please view the links below for local charities and non-profit groups that are doing great work in the Macon and Warner Robins area. This is only a small list and there are many great organizations out there dedicated to helping others in our community.
If you would like to add an organization to the list, please leave their name and contact info in the comments for others to see.
1. Toys for Tots: Click the link for a drop off area near you.
2. Central GA Chapter of the American Red Cross: 1-800-GIVELIFE
4. Goodwill Industries
5. Rainbow House Childrens' Resource Center
6. Make A Wish Foundation: 478-788-8450
7. Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Central GA
8. HODAC INC: "Our mission is to extend a helping hand to make a difference in the lives we touch in Georgia, through education, advocacy, prevention, and intervention."
9. Humane Society of Houston County, Inc.
10. Warner Robins Animal Shelter: 206 Bay Street, Warner robins, Georgia 31088
Phone: 478-929-7280
For more info on helping out your local animal shelter, please read this article by our Macon Pets Examiner
11. Perry Players: "We offer high-quality entertainment and cultural activities to the citizens of middle Georgia. We promote and nourish community spirit, providing mutual support and encouragement to individuals and other cultural arts groups."
12. Perry Arts Center: "The Perry Arts Center is a non-profit visual Arts Center, providing opportunities for individual growth, self-expression, increased awareness and appreciation of the arts through participation in studio, exhibition, lecture and other educational programs."
13. Warner Robins Little Theatre: "Warner Robins Little Theatre is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. This means that any donation you make to support the theatre is tax deductible. Ask if your employer will match your donation!"
14. Macon Arts: Formed in 1985, Macon Arts is a nonprofit organization funded in part by City of Macon, Bibb County, Georgia Council for the Arts, Office of the Governor, and through corporate and private contributions.
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