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As you complete your holiday lists, please consider gifts to the following local charities that offer worthwhile and much needed services to our community. Whether in honor or in memory of a loved one, or simply as a part of your annual charitable giving, a gift to one of these worthy organizations will help enhance the lives of many less fortunate residents in the Augusta area. SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
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Rescue from a Cruel World Just outside Augusta, horses and humans find solace from a chaotic, complex, and often cruel world. Rescue horses find safety; retired racehorses find a soft landing after a life of competition. They all find a place to heal, just be a horse, learn to accept love, and trust humans, perhaps for the first time ever, and gain a second chance. Equine Rescue of Aiken (the “Rescue”) is unique in that we offer a safe landing for retired racehorses; allowing them to decompress and learn how to “be a horse”. As one of 81 organizations accredited by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, the Rescue receives responsibly retired, Off the Track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs). Our goal is to help prepare them for a second career and a new finish line in the journey of life. Our mission includes rescuing and rehabilitating horses who have suffered from starvation/neglect or abandonment - the “thrown away” horses whose emotional scars are as painful as their suffering from
starvation. We work closely with Animal Control throughout the region to provide a safety net and healing to those horses who are out of options. We are a volunteer-based, non-profit organization. We provide many opportunities to connect with the horses, offering programs for children, veterans/active military and volunteers. The life enhancing skills gained by assisting in the care of these horse as well as participating in the educational, horse-to-human connection and support programs, is a extraordinary experience. Each rescued horse has their own story and little of it we will ever know. Their healing begins with a full belly, veterinary attention and compassionate care as they learn to overcome their past, begin trusting and begin a better future. The amazing transformations and second chances, are only possible through the generosity of others. Equine Rescue of Aiken and the horses that we serve are deeply grateful for the donations that make our meaningful work possible.
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DONATE NOW Second chances can’t happen without donations. We receive no tax-payer support. 100% of your donation pays for feed and care of each horse. aikenequinerescue.org/donate-now
532 Glenwood Drive, Aiken, SC 29803 | www.aikenequinerescue.org
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This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of Hope OUR MISSION IS SIMPLE: To transform lives by feeding our hungry neighbors today and building a healthy, hunger-free tomorrow.
Set the table for neighbors in need by donating to Golden Harvest Food Bank. Every $2 donated provides 5 holiday meals to families, seniors and children in our local community.
Donate now at goldenharvest.org
3310 Commerce Dr, Augusta, GA 30909 | Phone 706.736.1199 | goldenharvest.org
SafeHomes is a non-profit 501 (c)3 organization based in Augusta, Georgia. For more than 30 years, SafeHomes has remained the only domestic violence program for the 10-county East Central Georgia region of Burke, Columbia, Glascock, Jefferson, Lincoln, McDuffie, Richmond, Taliaferro, Warren and Wilkes counties.
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Make a Donation Volunteer Support SafeHomes’ Signature Event…. the Annual Fake It to Make It…The Lip Sync Challenge, on Friday, January 19, 2024 at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center.
Services Include: • 24- Hour Crisis Hotline • Emergency Shelter • Legal Advocacy • Support groups • Individual Counselling • Financial and Transportation Assistance • And many more specialized services to transform victims of domestic violence into survivors.
P.O. Box 3187, Augusta, GA 30901 | 24-Hour Crisis Hotline 706.736.2499 | www.safehomesdv.org SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
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Providing affordable, quality primary health care for families. Uninsured and Medicaid Welcome As members of your child’s care team, behavioral health providers are available to help them address mental health and spiritual concerns, cope with chronic illness and life problems, and assist with making positive life changes. Their PCP and the behavioral health provider work together to improve your child’s physical, mental, behavioral, and spiritual health and well-being. Patients exceeding the scope of care at CCH will be referred to a specialty mental clinic.
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS
It’s important our families understand that our providers do not work separately from our mental health professionals and vice versa.
Our pediatricians connect our patients to quality, affordable children’s health care. Primary care services include: physical exams, vaccinations, behavioral health screenings, and referrals for specialty care.
This means a patient cannot receive services from one of our behavioral health providers without first establishing with a primary care provider here at Christ Community.
To Learn more about Christ Community Health, visit cchsaugusta.org or call (706) 396-1462.
1238 D’Antignac Street, Augusta, GA 30901 | 706.396.1496 | www.cchsaugusta.org
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event of the year. The money raised from this campaign goes directly back into covering the To learn more go to salvationarmyaugusta.org or follow costs of running the Center of Hope. All donations that are given locally, stay local. As poverty, us on Facebook at facebook.com/tsaaugusta. 1384 Greene Street Augusta, GA, 30901 | 706.364.5762 salvationarmyaugusta.org homelesness, and| food insecurity continue to rise in the CSRA, The Salvation Army of August is asking for the community’s support to help meet the growing need.
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The gift that gives all year long.
Give the Gift of Great Futures We believe that success is within reach of every child who walks through our doors. We believe that through a world-class Club experience, every child can reach high school graduation with a plan for the future, demonstrate outstanding character & leadership, and live a healthy lifestyle. The neighborhoods which house many of our Clubs are blighted by crime, persistent poverty, and hopelessness. Without the opportunities your gifts provide, many of our members would have no idea there is a whole different world just waiting for them. Because you believe in them, our Club members are vested in the programs that bring about academic achievement, civic engagement, and healthy lifestyle choices. Every day after school and all summer long, our Clubs are bursting at the seams with young people excited to learn and grow and become a part of the beautiful community we call home. Over 70 years ago, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Augusta was born out of the grief Ed Hagler experienced upon losing his heroic son, 2nd Lt. Carter Hagler, in the Korean War. This tragic loss inspired Ed to mentor hundreds of kids in the Harrisburg mill neighborhoods who would otherwise go unsupervised after school. Ed recognized the benefit in giving kids a productive way to pass the time and believed they deserved the chance to a brighter future. In the decades since, our local Boys & Girls Clubs have steered young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Through a rich offering of after school and summer enrichment programs, Boys & Girls Club members develop their talents and discover a world ripe with opportunity and promise. With the caring guidance and encouragement of Club staff, young people in need cultivate the skills, accountability, and optimism they need to be successful in life.
HOW TO HELP Consider a monthly donation in the name of a loved one this holiday season.
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DONATE NOW AT BGCGREATERAUGUSTA.ORG 624 Chafee Ave. Augusta, GA 30904 | 706.504.4071 | www.bgcgreateraugusta.org SPECIAL ADVERTISING SECTION
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GRI envisions a community that is fully inclusive of people with physical disabilities.
OUR MISSION GRI leads through funding and collaborations with organizations which provide innovative and creative improvements for people with physical disabilities.
Since 1986, Georgia Rehabilitation Institute has brought medical rehabilitation and support services to the greater Augusta area. Now, a private foundation, Georgia Rehabilitation Institute provides funding for innovating and creative solutions for persons with disabilities to live inclusive lifestyles. Grant opportunities are available to partner with non-profit organizations and local governments. Grant applications are available at georgiarehabinstitute.com
523 13th Street, Augusta, GA 30901 | 706.823.8501 | georgiarehabinstitute.com
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JOIN US in our mission to extend compassion to every paw, and together, we’ll make a brighter future for all animals in need.
At Hands to Paws, Inc., our mission is clear: We strive to raise the bar for compassionate animal care in the CSRA. We provide direct care, education, and promote access to low-cost spay/neuter, rescue, fostering, and adoption for animals in need. In the past year alone, we’ve rescued over 200 precious lives, each with a unique story and a second chance at happiness. One such story is that of Lenny, a blind puppy saved from euthanasia by a breeder. Lenny’s indomitable spirit found solace among our caring rescue family, proving that love knows no boundaries. Your generous donations to Hands to Paws enable us to continue rescuing animals like Lenny, making a significant impact on their lives. Help us create more heartwarming stories by supporting our cause today.
144 Davis Road | 706.750.9291 | hands2paws.org
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The Equality Clinic of Augusta is a dedicated team of volunteers, including doctors, pharmacists, dentists, physician assistants, psychiatrists, and students from each discipline, who have come together to fill the gap in care for the LGBTQ+ community in Augusta, the CSRA, and the surrounding regions. We provide free healthcare services to those who are under- or un-insured and fall below 200% of the federal poverty level. Our services include primary care, gender transitioning support, HIV screening, PrEP, dental check-ups, mental health support, and more—all free of charge. Our goal is simple: to ensure that healthcare is accessible to everyone, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We’re creating a safe, LGBTQ-friendly space where compassionate care thrives, and we’re educating future healthcare providers along the way. Your support matters!
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