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Douglas County Non-Profit Organizations*denotes Chamber Members*A Gift of Love Services of West GeorgiaContact Information:3870 Longview Dr.Douglasville, GA 30135(770) 947-8200Contact Person:Juanita Clayjuanitaclay@bellsouth.netOrganization Description:A Gift of Love provides food, clothing and other material assistance to families in distress.Donations may be dropped off at the location above.*American Business Women’s AssociationContact Information:P.O. Box 2354Douglasville, GA 30133(404) 245-9535www.abwadc.comContact Person:Janet Crowejc.abwa@gmail.comOrganization Description:Their mission is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provideopportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionallythrough leadership, education, networking support and national recognition. The local chapterwas chartered as a non-profit league to provide an avenue for the women of the Douglas Countyarea to network to gain information, training, and education through an organization ofsupportive women. This organization gives members the opportunity to become acquaintedwith entrepreneurs and businesswomen in the Douglas County area. They meet every fourthThursday of the month, 6:30 p.m. at the Mirror Lake Golf Club in Villa Rica.American Cancer SocietyContact Information:3380 Chastain Meadows Pkwy.Suite 200Kennesaw, GA 30144(770) 429-1624www.cancer.org

Contact Person:Debbie Freemandebbiefreeman@cancer.orgOrganization Description:The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary healthorganization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer,saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, andservice. With chartered divisions throughout the country and over 3,400 local offices, theAmerican Cancer Society (ACS) is committed to fighting cancer through balanced programs ofresearch, education, patient service, advocacy, and rehabilitation.*American Diabetes AssociationContact Information:233 Peachtree St. NESuite 2225Atlanta, GA 30303(404) 320-7100 · 888-DIABETES ext. 3087www.diabetes.org/atlantaContact Person:Adrienne Harrisonaharrison@diabetes.orgOrganization Description:The American Diabetes Association leads the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes,and they fight for those affected by diabetes. The American Diabetes Association funds researchto prevent, cure and manage diabetes.American Heart AssociationContact Information:1101 Northchase Pkwy.Suite 1Marietta, GA 30067(678) 224-2085www.americanheart.orgContact Person:Michael PrivetteMichael.privette@heart.orgOrganization Description:To improve the lives of all Americans, the American Heart Association provides public healtheducation in a variety of ways. They are the nation’s leader in CPR education training. TheAmerican Heart Association helps people understand the importance of healthy lifestylechoices. They provide science-based treatment guidelines to healthcare professionals to helpthem provide quality care to their patients. They educate lawmakers, policymakers and thepublic as we advocate for changes to protect and improve the health of our communities.

American LegionContact Information:6449 Bankhead Hwy.Douglasville, GA 30134(770) 949-2631www.galegion.orgContact Person:James McAdamsamerlegga@bellsouth.netOrganization Description:The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patrioticveterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest veteran’s serviceorganization, committed to mentoring and sponsorship of youth programs in our communities,advocating patriotism and honor, promoting a strong national security, and continued devotionto our fellow service members and veterans.*American Red CrossContact Information:9851 Commerce WayDouglasville, GA 30135(770) 852-4000www.redcrossblood.orgContact Person:Cynthia Smithcynthia.smith2@redcross.orgOrganization Description:American Red Cross plays a critical role in the nation’s health care system. It is the largest singlesupplier of blood and blood products in the United States, collecting and processing more than40 percent of the blood supply and distributing it to some 3,000 hospitals and transfusioncenters nationwide.AmVets Post 118Contact Information:4225 Veterans Memorial Hwy.Lithia Springs, GA 30122(770) 745-4217www.amvets.orgContact Person:Rick HindsAmvetspost118@bellsouth.net

Organization Description:AmVets is a private veterans club located in Lithia Springs, GA. As one of America’s foremostveterans service organizations, AMVETS (or American Veterans) has a proud history of assistingveterans and sponsoring numerous programs that serve our country and its citizens. The helpinghand that AMVETS extends to veterans and their families takes many forms.*Beyond the Front Porch, Inc.Contact Information:(404) 408-6448www.beyondthefrontporch.orgContact Person:Kascia Lipfordinfo@beyondthefrontporch.orgOrganization Description:Beyond The Front Porch brings back the experience of educational field trips to school agedchildren. They also expose economically disadvantaged teens to non-traditional activitiesbeyond their current surroundings.*Boy Scouts of AmericaContact Information:1800 Circle 75 Pkwy.Atlanta, GA 30339(770) 235-7190www.atlantabsa.orgContact Person:Conor Classccloss@atlantabsa.org(404) 431-4685Organization Description:The mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical choicesover their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. The VolunteerService Center is the catalyst for policy, planning, information, and most important, thestimulation and inspiration that mobilizes our tremendous volunteer organization. TheVolunteer Service Center enables key volunteer leadership and community resources topromote and enrich the Scouting program for thousands of youth members in our thirteencounty service area.*The CarePlaceContact Information1707 N. Blairs Bridge Rd.Austell, GA 30168(678) 945-0700www.thecareplacedc.com

Contact Person:Frank Smithfrank@thecareplacedc.comOrganization Description:The CarePlace is dedicated to providing free primary healthcare to residents of Douglas Countywho meet the following criteria: Uninsured At or below 200% Federal Poverty Level Must provide proof of Douglas County Residency 4. 18 or older.The CarePlace requires that a potential patient is pre-screened before they can become apatient. Pre-screening eligibility is conducted regularly.*Chanan Foundation, Inc.Contact Information:3136 Golf Ridge Blvd.Douglasville, GA 30135(678)715-8891www.chananfoundation.orgContact Person:Lisa Bellchanan7@bellsouth.netOrganization Description:The Chanan Foundation is a private non-profit corporation that provides day training, supportedliving, host home, and group home services for adults with developmental disabilities. Servicesare provided without regard to race, sex, creed, or national origin. The Chanan Foundation wasestablished in 1999 to be of one mind, having compassion for one another.*Children’s Voice: CASA, Inc.Contact Information:8700 Hospital Drive3rd FloorDouglasville, GA 30134(770) 577-7228www.douglascountycasa.orgContact Person:Katy Hilbertkhilbert@co.douglas.ga.us

Organization Description:Children's Voice: CASA, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, located in Douglas County, GA,committed to recruit, train and support citizen-volunteers to advocate for the best interests ofabused and neglected children in courtrooms and our community. They are empowered directlyby the courts and provide judges the critical information they need to ensure that each child’srights and needs are being attended to while in foster care.Christian Community OrchestraContact Information5811 Central Church Rd.Douglasville, GA 30135(770) 942-3381www.christiancommunityorchestra.orgContact Person:Jan Boothjanboothmusic@yahoo.comOrganization Description:The Christian Community Orchestra has been bringing Christian, patriotic, and classical music tothe Douglas County community for 25 years. The Elementary String Orchestra is a beginnergroup started two years ago. Two free CCO concerts are given each year in May and Decemberat Central Baptist Church. Rehearsals are on Mondays at the church at 7pm. The groups consistof all ages from 10 to retired who play at an intermediate level or above.*Cobb & Douglas Public HealthContact Information:1650 County Services Pkwy.Marietta, GA 30008(770) 514-3114www.cobbanddouglaspublichealth.orgContact Person:Lisa Crossmanlisa.crossman@dph.ga.govOrganization Description:Since 1920, Cobb & Douglas Public Health, with their partners, promotes and protects the healthand safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas counties. They work to achieve healthy peoplein healthy communities by: preventing epidemics and spread of disease; protecting againstenvironmental hazards; preventing injuries; promoting and encouraging healthy behaviors;responding to disasters and assisting in community recovery; assuring the quality andaccessibility of health care. By excelling at our core responsibilities, Cobb & Douglas PublicHealth will assist residents in living healthier, longer and more rewarding lives.

*Cobb/Douglas Community Services BoardContact Information:680 Thornton WaySuite ALithia Springs, GA 30122(770) 949-8082www.cobbcsb.comContact Person:Bryan Stephensbgstephens@cobbcsb.comOrganization Description:Provider of behavioral health services for adults and children with mental health and substanceabuse problems.*Communities In Schools of Douglas CountyContact Information:P.O. Box 1077Douglasville, GA 30133(770) 651-2039www.cisdouglas.orgContact Person:Mitzi Tealmitzi.teal@douglas.k12.ga.usOrganization Description:Communities in Schools of Douglas County (CISDC) is a nationally accredited 501 (c)(3)organization which builds partnerships that bring needed community resources into schools tohelp students successfully learn. CISDC programs are tailored to the needs of the schools andthe students. They provide services to students at a variety of levels, including whole-schoolinitiatives, intensive short-term services to students, and sustained services for those needingongoing support. Their mission is to champion the connection of needed community resourceswith schools to help young people successfully learn, stay in school and prepare for life.Douglas CORE: Community Organizing Resources for ExcellenceContact Information:6287 Fairburn Rd.Mailing Address: 8700 Hospital Dr.Douglasville, GA 30134Douglasville, GA 30134(770) 920-7438Contact Person:Amanda Bryantabryant@co.douglas.ga.us