Giving Tuesday 2023: 5 Ways To Give Back In Athens

Giving Tuesday is a global initiative that brings people together to harness the potential of collective generosity. Fortunately for folks in the Athens area, there’s no shortage of organizations nearby that could greatly benefit from your support.

Here are five outstanding organizations in the Athens area. Please consider volunteering or donating to them for Giving Tuesday and beyond.

1. The Athens Area Homeless Shelter — The Athens Area Homeless Shelter provides shelter, support services and resources to homeless individuals and families in the Athens community. They aim to help people regain stability and transition to permanent housing by providing temporary emergency shelter, childcare, group homes, transitional shelter and educational programs. Learn more at https://www.helpathenshomeless.org/.
2. Food Bank of Northeast Georgia — The Food Bank of Northeast Georgia works to alleviate hunger and food insecurity in the region by collecting and distributing food to a network of partner agencies and programs. They also provide nutrition education and support to individuals and families in need. Learn more at https://foodbanknega.org/.
3. Athens Area Humane Society — The Athens Area Humane Society is dedicated to the welfare and protection of animals in the Athens area. They rescue, care for and find loving homes for animals in need while promoting responsible pet ownership and animal welfare. Learn more at https://athenshumanesociety.org/.
4. Project Safe — Project Safe is an organization that provides support and services to survivors of domestic violence and their children. They offer emergency shelter, legal advocacy, counseling and educational programs to empower survivors and raise awareness about domestic violence. Learn more at https://www.project-safe.org/.
5. Children First, Inc. — Children First, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that supports low-income families in Athens by providing early childhood education, family support and resources to promote school readiness and overall child well-being. They are dedicated to providing quality services with empathy, understanding and the belief that people can make change in their lives. Learn more at https://www.childrenfirst-inc.org/.

Do you know of another volunteer organization in Athens that should be recognized? Let us know about it in the comments!

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