Lewis and Broad is all about sharing the good news of LaGrange, GA. In doing so, we highlight many local non-profit organizations, and many of these organizations are always in need of volunteers from the community. Below is a list of the organizations we have lifted up and contact information for volunteer work.
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Circles of Troup County
Circles exists to identify and eliminate the causes of poverty and support those wishing to lift themselves out of poverty. We use a relational strategy to support both parents and children moving out of poverty while inspiring and equipping the community to reduce its poverty rate.
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DASH
Through revitalization, DASH strives for environmental sustainability. The goal is to eliminate blight while utilizing the existing street and utility infrastructure and maximizing existing amenities such as sidewalks and mature trees. Sensitive to the historic craftsmen architecture of the neighborhood, DASH carefully considers the design and materials used for new construction and the rehabilitation of homes. Focused on sustainability, DASH uses building components and construction techniques to minimize future maintenance and reduce utility costs. All DASH homes comply with EnergyStar® standards and incorporate green building techniques. DASH completed its first EarthCraft Certified house in 2012.
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New Ventures
Founded in 1971, New Ventures, Inc. has been serving Troup County for almost 50 years! Initially serving as a sheltered workshop for the West Georgia area, we provided work programs and leisure activities for adults with developmental disabilities. In response to community needs, our programs expanded to include work evaluation, work adjustment, sheltered employment, and job placement.
Many years later, the job training program expanded again to serve individuals with other barriers to employment. Other barriers to employment may include, but are not limited to, homelessness, lack of education, lack of work experience, lack of transportation, criminal history, etc. The expansion in services led to the establishment of our mission, “New Ventures, Inc. is a training company that teaches necessary skills for successful employment.”
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CASA
CASA of Troup County, Inc. advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children within the court system. Our belief is that every child is entitled to a safe, stable, and permanent home. We provide screened, trained, and supervised volunteers who speak for the needs of these children, one child at a time. CASA works in collaboration with key agencies, a guardian ad litem, and community resources to achieve the child's best interests. CASA ensures that dependency children have a voice in court.
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United Way
The United Way of West Georgia is one of 1250 local United Ways in the United States affiliated with United Way Worldwide. United Way Worldwide has membership standards which every United Way must adhere to in order to be licensed to use the United Way Brand. Each United Way is autonomous, in that they support the local organizations their board selects, they are registered with their Secretary of State and they are certified as a 501(c)(3) organization.
Currently, the United Way of West Georgia supports 25 local nonprofit organizations. Through the annual allocation process, the United Way of West Georgia facilitates a citizen review of all of the organizations they fund. Individuals are encouraged to volunteer to participate in this process where they learn about the inner workings of the funded organizations. This process occurs every February.
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Harmony House
Our Mission at Harmony House is to provide emergency shelter, crisis intervention, education and advocacy for adults and children who are victims of domestic violence. We raise awareness in the community through education and advocacy. We provide assistance through personal education and training to help victims break the cycle of domestic violence and regain control of their lives.
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Safe Families
Safe Families for Children (SFFC) is a national family preservation movement committed to keeping children safe and families together. We desire to prevent child abuse and decrease the number of children unnecessarily entering the foster care system. SFFC seeks to reframe how families are served and supported when facing challenging and unmanageable circumstances. The goal is to provide a safe alternative for parents and help build strong, resilient families in the communities.
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Sleep in Heavenly Peace
All children deserve a safe, comfortable place to lay their heads. In Idaho and across the US, too many boys and girls go without a bed—or even a pillow—to sleep on. These children end up sleeping on couches, blankets, and even floors. This can affect their happiness and health.
That’s where Sleep in Heavenly Peace comes in. We’re a group of volunteers dedicated to building, assembling and delivering top-notch bunk beds to children and families in need. Our organization has grown steadily over time, and we’re working on opening more chapters in different states to serve more people.