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Douglas County Non-Profit Organizations*denotes Chamber Members*A Gift of Love Services of West GeorgiaContact Information:3870 Longview DriveDouglasville, 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 maybe dropped off at the location above.*American Business Women’s AssociationContact Information:P.O. Box 2354Douglasville, GA 30133(404) 245-9535http://abwa-dc.comContact Person: Janet Crowejc.abwa@gmail.comOrganization Description:Our mission is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities forthem to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership, education,networking support and national recognition. The local chapter was chartered as a non-profit league toprovide an avenue for the women of the Douglas County area to network to gain information, training, andeducation through an organization of supportive women. This organization gives members the opportunityto become acquainted with entrepreneurs and businesswomen in the Douglas County area.*American Cancer SocietyContact Information:1825 Barrett Lakes Blvd.Suite 280Kennesaw, GA 30144(770) 429-0089www.cancer.orgContact Person: Debbie Freemandebbie.freeman@cancer.orgOrganization Description:The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicatedto eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishingsuffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service. With chartered divisionsthroughout the country and over 3,400 local offices, the American Cancer Society (ACS) is committed tofighting cancer through balanced programs of research, education, patient service, advocacy, andrehabilitation.

*American Diabetes AssociationContact Information:233 Peachtree St. NESuite 2225Atlanta, GA 30303(404) 320-7100 · 888-DIABETES ext. 3087Contact Person: Adrienne Harrisonaharrison@diabetesOrganization Description:The American Diabetes Association leads the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes, and wefight for those affected by diabetes. We fund research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes.*American Heart AssociationContact Information:1101 Northchase Pkwy.Suite 1Marietta, GA 30067(678) 224-2085http://www.americanheart.orgContact Person: Marsi ThrashMarsi.thrash@heart.orgOrganization Description:Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases & stroke.American LegionContact Information:6449 Bankhead HighwayDouglasville, GA 30134-1337(770) 949-2631www.galegion.orgContact Person: James McAdamsamerlegga@bellsouth.netOrganization Description:The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veteransorganization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest veteran’s service organization,committed to mentoring and sponsorship of youth programs in our communities, advocating patriotism andhonor, promoting a strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members andveterans.*American Red CrossContact Information:9851 Commerce WayDouglasville, GA 30135(770) 852-4000www.redcrossblood.orgContact Person:April Phillips

phillipsam@usa.redcross.orgOrganization Description:American Red Cross Biomedical Services plays a critical role in our nation’s health care system. It is thelargest single supplier of blood and blood products in the United States, collecting and processing morethan 40 percent of the blood supply and distributing it to some 3,000 hospitals and transfusion centersnationwide.AmVets Post 118Contact Information:4225 B Bankhead HighwayLithia Springs, GA 30122-1763(770) 745-4217www.amvets.orgContact Person: Rick HindsAmvetspost118@bellsouth.netOrganization Description:AmVets is a private veterans club located in Lithia Springs, GA. As one of America’s foremost veteransservice organizations, AMVETS (or American Veterans) has a proud history of assisting veterans andsponsoring numerous programs that serve our country and its citizens. The helping hand that AMVETSextends to veterans and their families takes many forms.*Angel Ribbons Care BasketsContact Information:7101 W. Strickland St.Apt. 207Douglasville, GA 30134(678) 499-0708http://www.angelribbons.comContact Person: Melonie D’agimeloniedagi@gmail.comOrganization Description: Catering to the needs of cancer victims. Color coordinated by the color of thecancer ribbon represented. There are 3 signature baskets, angel, wellness & survivor. All filled with itemsto assist.*Beyond the Front Porch, Inc.Contact Information:4157 Lost Springs TrailDouglasville, GA 30135(404) 408-6448www.beyondthefrontporch.orgContact Person: Kascia Lipford, Executive Directorinfo@beyondthefrontporch.orgOrganization Description: Beyond The Front Porch brings back the experience of educational field tripsto school aged children. We also expose economically disadvantaged teens to non-traditional activitiesbeyond their current surroundings.

*Boy Scouts of AmericaContact Information:1800 Circle 75 ParkwayAtlanta, GA 30339(770) 235-7190www.atlantabsa.orgContact Person: Khalila Womackkwomack@atlantabsa.org(404) 358-1705Organization Description:The Mission of the Boy Scouts of America is to prepare young people to make ethical choices over theirlifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law. The Atlanta Area Council VolunteerService Center, located at 1800 Circle 75 Parkway, Atlanta, Georgia, is the operations center for all of theCouncil’s activities throughout the year. The Volunteer Service Center is the catalyst for policy, planning,information, and most important, the stimulation and inspiration that mobilizes our tremendous volunteerorganization. The Volunteer Service Center enables key volunteer leadership and community resources topromote and enrich the Scouting program for thousands of youth members in our thirteen county servicearea.*The CarePlaceContact Information1707 N. Blairs Ridge Rd.Austell, GA 30168(770) 489-5990Fax: (770) 489-5998www.thecareplacedc.comContact Person:Frank Smith, Executive Directorinfo@thecareplacedc.comOrganization Description:The CarePlace is a free healthcare center. The goal is to provide free, quality healthcare to those who areuninsured and are at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level.*Chanan Foundation, Inc.Contact Information:3136 Golf Ridge Blvd.Douglasville, GA 30135(678)715-8891www.chananfoundation.orgContact Person: Lisa Bellchanan7@bellsouth.netOrganization Description:We are a private non-profit corporation that provides day training, supported living, host home, and grouphome services for adults with developmental disabilities. Services are provided without regard to race, sex,creed, or national origin. The Chanan Foundation was established in 1999 to be of one mind, havingcompassion for one another.

*Children’s Voice: CASA, Inc.Contact Information:8700 Hospital Drive3rd FloorDouglasville, GA 30134(770) 577-7228www.gacasa.org/index.htmlContact Person: Katy Klein, Executive Director(770) 920-7408kklein@co.douglas.ga.usOrganization Description:In Georgia, approximately 13,000 children at any one time are entangled in the juvenile justice and fostercare systems because they are victims of abuse, neglect or abandonment. A large majority of the childrenare taken from their homes and placed in a massive state system where they can get "lost" for months andeven years. CASA volunteers serve as the eyes and ears of the court. They gather information from anyonewho may be able to shed light on the child's situation. The CASA volunteer attends court proceedings andmakes an independent recommendation to the judge about what is in the child's best interest -- bringing asense of urgency to the child's needs. As a community partner in the child welfare system, a CASAvolunteer increases a deprived child's access to services, promotes safety, and advocates for timeliness andpermanency for children involved in juvenile court proceedings. The CASA volunteer remains involveduntil the case is permanently resolved to keep the focus on the child.Christian Community OrchestraContact Information5811 Central Church RoadDouglasville, GA 30135-3455(770) 942-3381www.christiancommunityorchestra.orgContact Person: Jan Booth, Directorjanboothmusic@yahoo.comOrganization Description:The Christian Community Orchestra is composed of about 70 members of all ages serving the communityat no cost with Christian, patriotic, and familiar classical music.*Cobb & Douglas Public HealthContact Information:6770 Selman DriveDouglasville, GA 30134(770) 949-1970www.CobbAndDouglasPublicHealth.orgContact Person: Lisa Crossmanlisa.crossman@dph.ga.govOrganization Description:Cobb & Douglas Public Health provides personal and community health services for children, adolescents,and adults. For more information about our services, visit our website.

*Cobb/Douglas Community Services BoardContact Information:680 Thornton WaySuite ALithia Springs, GA 30122(770) 949-8082http://www.cobbcsb.comContact Person: Bryan Stephensbgstephens@cobbcsb.comOrganization Description:Provider of behavioral health services for adults and children with mental health and substance abuseproblems.*Communities In Schools of Douglas CountyContact Information:P.O. Box 1077Douglasville, GA 30133(770) tact Person: Mitzi Teal, Executive Directormitzi.teal@douglas.k12.ga.usOrganization Description:Communities in Schools of Douglas County (CISDC) is a nationally accredited 501 (c)(3) organizationwhich builds partnerships that bring needed community resources into schools to help students successfullylearn. CISDC programs are tailored to the needs of the schools and the students. We provide services tostudents at a variety of levels, including whole-school initiatives, intensive short-term services to students,and sustained services for those needing ongoing support. The local CISDC board is chaired by DanaJones Wynn. Our mission is to champion the connection of needed community resources with schools tohelp young people successfully learn, stay in school and prepare for life.*Community Character CoalitionContact Information:P.O. Box 5646Douglasville, GA 30154info@douglascountycharacter.comContact Person: Ann Jones Guider, Interim Chairpersonmiriamguider@bellsouth.netOrganization Description:Our mission is to serve families, schools, employee groups, and churches by bringing characterdevelopment programs to the Douglas County community through liaison with the leadership of theCoalition.