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The Annual Giving Guide Charities & Non-Profits
Giving Guide
You’ll find that the more you give, the more you receive in peace, love and understanding throughout the year. The year-end holidays are a time of reflection that inspire many people to reach out to those who are in need.
One way to help is by volunteering with one of Bulloch County’s many non-profits. These organizations exist to support the elderly and infirmed, to raise money for medical research, and to provide shelter for those who need it most.
Keep your giving spirit going year round by contributing to one of these worthy organizations. To qualify for a tax deduction in the current calendar year, make your contributions by December 31st.
THE NAACP
PO BOX 1323 STATESBORO, GA 30459 BULLOCHNAACP@GMAIL.COM 912.682.4917
When founded in 1909, the vision of the NAACP was to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights and there was no racial hatred or racial discrimination. In 1965, when the Bulloch County NAACP was chartered that same vision continued. Today, along with more than 2 million activists across the country we still work to ensure the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and to eliminate racial hatred and racial discrimination.
THE TEAL HOUSE
209 SOUTH COLLEGE ST STATESBORO, GA 30458 912.489.6060 SRSAC.ORG
Statesboro Regional Sexual Assault Center, Inc. or SRSAC provides emotional support and advocacy for individuals who have been sexually assaulted. SRSAC is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization, designated by the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit and law enforcement agencies to serve Bulloch, Jenkins, Screven, and Effingham Counties. SRSAC is part of the Statesboro area’s Sexual Assault Response Team which includes law enforcement, the prosecutor, the advocate, and the Forensic Nurse Examiners. Education, Awareness, and Prevention services are also provided.
Donations can also be made to our building at 209 S College St. We accept anything and everything but are mainly looking for new or gently used clothing for our victims.
“We strive to ensure that no victim of sexual assault goes unheard in a community that understands the impact of sexual violence on its members.”
WORKING FOR A PURPOSE
5505 MCCALL RD RINCON, GA 31326 912.712.6911 WORKINGFORAPURPOSE.ORG
Working For A Purpose Foundation is a 501 C3 nonprofit organization assisting and supporting single-parent families in our community. The organization was founded in March of 2020 by Monica Hester. As her life ventured into the world of single parenthood, it opened her eyes to see a great need in the community. A need to address the many mothers and fathers who struggle daily with raising children on their own. Through this vision, Monica noticed one thing we all hear daily, “it takes a village” when raising children. A village to provide clothing, food, safety, shelter & a good foundation to which some may not have consistent access.
Our mission is to operate as a non profit in the local community giving aid, assistance, hope and love to our neighbors.
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Partners are individuals or companies who offer a consistent monthly donation. This ongoing support could change the trajectory of an individual’s circumstances. Without regular donors, our work would not be possible. Thank you for your generous commitment.
AVERITT CENTER FOR THE ARTS
33 EAST MAIN ST STATESBORO, GA 30458 912.212.2787 AVERITTCENTER.ORG
The mission of the Averitt Center for the Arts is to provide quality arts opportunities for Statesboro, Bulloch County and surrounding areas as well as to serve as the centerpiece for a vibrant, historic downtown Statesboro. The purpose of the Averitt Center for the Arts is to make available a broad range of experiences in the performing arts, visual arts, literary arts, heritage arts, and general arts education for the citizens of Statesboro, Bulloch County and surrounding areas, regardless of their socio-economic, cultural, racial, physical or religious differences.
The arts play a significant role in the social and economic health of our community. Designated as a core academic subject, the arts are central to youth development.
Investing in the arts has long been recognized as a key to community revitalization, attracting both patrons and businesses to communities with thriving artistic and cultural centers.
The Averitt Center for the Arts is a non-profit 501 (c)3 organization and receives financial support from a variety of sources. But the most important contributions are from individual donors like you.
CHOICES OF THE HEART, PREGNANCY RESOURCE CENTER
425 EAST GRADY ST STATESBORO, GA 30458 912.764.4303 CHOICESOFTHEHEART.ORG
Choices of the Heart Pregnancy Resource Center is a non-profit resource center for women experiencing unplanned pregnancies. We serve Bulloch County and the surrounding areas, and we are a safe place for all. Choices of the Heart exists for the sole purpose of supporting all women who are pregnant or think they may be pregnant, no matter their age, race, circumstances, religion, marital status, or financial situation. We share the love of Jesus with those experiencing a pregnancy-related crisis by providing abortion alternatives and a network of care before and after the pregnancy. All of our services are free, which include pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, resources, education, options counseling, and postabortion counseling.
Being a non-profit, we depend highly on our community’s support. Financial gifts are utilized for the clinical operations of our facility so that women in need don’t have to worry about paying for our services. Material donations in the form of diapers, wipes, baby clothing, and hygiene products make it possible for us to keep our baby boutique fully stocked and able to serve the many needs of the community. This Holiday Season, wont you join us in sharing the love of Jesus and protecting the unborn?
150 Williams Rd., Ste. A, Statesboro, GA 30461 912.212.8530 foundationBCPE@bullochschools.org www.bullochschools.org/foundation
The Bulloch County Foundation for Public Education (Foundation) provides a way for individuals, businesses, industries and civic organizations to make charitable investments in local public education. The Foundation awards $20,000 in grants annually to teachers who provide innovative academic experiences and resources for children. It sponsors Bulloch County’s participation in the state’s REACH Georgia Scholarship Program, and is currently making college possible for 31 academically promising local students. It is the sustaining financial partner for the STAR Student/STAR Teacher program BULLOCH COUNTY FOUNDATION for all high schools in Bulloch County. And it annually awards the Bulloch County Teacher of the Year a $1,000 grant. Consider FOR PUBLIC making a donation to the Foundation or support its major community fundraiser, the Statesboro 5K Turkey Trot held each EDUCATION year on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. 150 WILLIAMS ROAD, SUITE A
STATESBORO, GEORGIA 30458 912.212.8500 BULLOCHSCHOOLS.ORG
The Bulloch County Foundation for Public Education was created in 2006 by local leaders and the Bulloch County Board of Education to provide a way for the community to further invest in public education and provide local funding for innovative projects. The Foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees which meets monthly to manage its body of work that includes the following: • Innovation Grants • Charitable Giving • College Scholarships • STAR Student/Teacher • Teacher of the Year Program
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
1 LEE HILL DR STATESBORO, GA 30458 912.764.9696 BGCBULLOCH.ORG
For 20 years, the BGC has been dedicated to providing quality afterschool and summer care to local youth. The mission of this innovative mentoring program is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need it most, to reach their full potential as caring & productive citizens. With a focus on social & academic development, the BGC has tackled the challenges of COVID-19 and remained a safe space for local children to learn and grow. The Boys & Girls Club is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization governed by a local Board of Directors.
Club 52 Giving Society
This elite group is composed of generous supporters who have made an annual, cumulative gift of $1,200 or more each year. Club 52 recognizes the generosity of those who have made significant investment during an annual period. Each member of Club 52 pledges to donate $1200 per fiscal year via one time donation or monthly drafts.
Club 52 gifts make a tremendous impact on the youth we serve. These funds enable us to provide partial and full scholarships to youth that otherwise could not afford to attend.
OGEECHEE AREA HOSPICE
200 DONEHOO ST STATESBORO, GA 30458 912.764.8441 OAHOSPICE.ORG
Ogeechee Area Hospice is a not-for-profit corporation operating in the best interest of our Community. Ogeechee Area Hospice was the first hospice to serve Bulloch, Evans, Candler, Jenkins, Screven, Tattnall and the nearest part of Emanuel, Bryan and Effingham counties. We continue to be the only not-for-profit hospice in our area. Ogeechee Area Hospice exists for the sole purpose of providing expert comfort and bereavement support to persons affected by life threatening illness and/or grief. We carry out this important mission by caring for anyone in our service area who is hospice eligible, regardless of the patient’s ability to pay or insurance status.
Holiday needs: Being a non-profit we depend highly on our communities support. Monetary gifts are utilized for the clinical operations of our agency, to help fund of our bereavement and volunteer program. Your investment will also go to help maintain our beautiful state-of-the-art Inpatient Center. Your support could make a difference in so many people’s lives. S
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THE WAREHOUSE
8550 US HWY 301 South www.WarehouseBoro.com 912.681.4465
The Warehouse is a locally owned and operated business that has maintained an excellent reputation for over 30 years. We have 35,000 square feet of flooring, furniture, unique home accessories, and designer fabric. Anything you need to decorate your home can be found here. Come see us today for the perfect gift this holiday season.
STATESBORO MAGAZINE
1 Herald Square Statesboro, GA 30458. 912.489.2181 statesboromagazine.com
Statesboro Magazine highlights the People, Places and “Things You Want to Know” in the Greater Statesboro Area. Our purpose is to promote our quality of life, create business for participating advertisers, and open the door for dynamic Economic Development. Feature articles depict life and doing business through local stories that showcase Statesboro, Claxton, Metter, and Sylvania.
One year- $22 | Two years- $35
L.A. WATERS FURNITURE & MATTRESS CENTER
L.A. Waters Mall Store 300 Lovett Road | Statesboro, GA 30458 912.764.5431
L.A. Waters Downtown Store 8 West Main Street | Statesboro, GA 30458 912.764.6576
For over 80 years, L. A. Waters Furniture and Mattress Center in Statesboro has combined the greatest looks in home furnishings with the best in customer service to become the destination of choice for generations of wise furniture shoppers in the Georgia-Carolina area!
All weather porch rocking chair in a stylish smoky grey.
Hooker Furniture Living Room Recliner
Farm House Style 3 Door Console with Dark Stain Top.
BERNARD JEWELERS
912.764.5379 | bernardsjewelers.com 23999 US Highway 80 E | Statesboro, Georgia 30461
From engagements, weddings and anniversaries, birthdays, graduations, and special events... Since 1970 .... Bernard’s Jewelers has been your source for fine jewelry and heirloom gifts. When the moment really matters let Bernard’s Jewelers help you with your holiday shopping.
Travel Case for Jewelry Interlocking Marriage Symbol Ring Necklace Halo Earrings Studs Engagement Rings and Wedding Bands
STATESBORO SWEETS
912.690.0410 | 912.225.9944 107 E Parrish St C, Statesboro, GA 30458
Statesboro Sweets your source for all your holiday desserts. To order, call the bakery at 912.690.0410
MARY KAY® BY HALEY HILL BRANNEN
www.marykay.com/haleyhill8 | 912.425.9403
Introducing a curated collection of 12 beloved Mary Kay® products and samples, including skin care, self-care and color, all in one brilliant box. This is the perfect gift for every beauty-lover on your holiday list
LUCY’S ON MAIN
39 W Main St, | Statesboro, GA 30458 912.243.9290
From Louis Vuitton and Coach to American Eagle and Old Navy Lucy’s on Main is your local boutique to shop for that perfect outfit for the holidays or gifts for loved ones. High End Consignments, Close Outs and New Gift Items.
LORI GRICE PHOTOGRAPHY
Christmas is the perfect time to commission Lori Grice to create the legacy family portrait you have always dreamed of. Lori is offering a limited number of portrait experience commissions, which include one 30-inch canvas portrait, for only $2,350. Gift Certificates available. Contact Lori Grice at info@lorigrice.com, call 912-764-7274 or visit Lori’s gallery at 34 East Main Street in Downtown Statesboro.
TANDOOR & TAP
40 E Main St | Statesboro, GA 30458 912.259.1212
Gift Cards from Tandoor & Tap make the best Stocking Stuffers and Christmas Gifts. Stop by 40 E Main St, Statesboro to complete your Holiday Shopping.
DOLAN’S BBQ & HONEY, TOO
Honey cheesecakes. Known for their light, fluffy consistency and slightly sweeter flavor, all cheesecakes begin with our classic vanilla flavor and are developed into one-of-a-kind flavors. Our cheesecakes are made in small batches by family only. The recipe contains only 6 ingredients with no fillers or preservatives. Visit our website to view our delicious flavors and call to order!
BROW BABY SALON & BROW BAR
450 Savannah Ave, Statesboro, GA 30458 912.681.1919
Look perfect for the holidays also the perfect last-minute gift. Purchase your BrowBaby gift certificates and have them emailed to the recipient directly. Go to browbaby.biz, hit the schedule now button, go to the menu and click on store! $20 Cards for the perfect eyebrow waxing or threading!
UNIVERSITY STORE
gsustore.com 91 Georgia Ave Statesboro, GA 30458
GUS Pillow Pet ($19.99) It’s a pillow. It’s a pet. It’s GUS the Eagle, either way, you put it. This unique 18” plush is the perfect addition to any bed, couch.
GS Ornaments (Starting at $14.99) Add a bit of Eagle Nation spirit you’re your holiday tree with our assortment of Georgia Southern ornaments. Ornaments range from wooden, custom-designed ceramic, and more.
GUS Bobble Head ($32.99) Who doesn’t love GUS, everyone’s favorite Eagle mascot? Get this classic GUS Bobble Head for your home.
Julia Gash Home of the Eagles Puzzle ($18.99) This exclusive Julia Gash collection puzzle features everything you know and love about Georgia Southern University. From Sweetheart Circle to Freedom and more, any Eagle fan will enjoy this collectible.
Strutting GUS Eagle Dart Board ($86.99) This professional-grade, cork-lined 18” dartboard is a wonderful addition to any Eagle fan’s home. It has an aluminum frame, metal grid, hanging hook and comes with six brass tipped darts in 3 different colors.
GS Pet Bandana ($14.99) Give your favorite furry Eagle fan that classic True Blue look during the holidays. Get this cotton shirting pet bandana with a silk-screened Georgia Southern athletic logo graphic. Traditionally tied or with a collar run through the opening. Available in Small (22”) or Large (30”).brilliant box. This is the perfect gift for every beauty-lover on your holiday list.
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104 West Ogeechee Street Sylvania, GA 30467 843.514.2938 jdaley@cplanning.com
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Personal & Business Planning Estate & Business Succession Planning Asset Transfer Retirement Plans & Planning Life & Disability Insurance College Planning Long Term Care IRA's
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John Long Christian Social Ministries
Roy & Deborah Thompson of TMT Farms.
Statesboro, GA 173 Northside Drive East | 912.489.9500 | 335 South Main Street | 912.764.8900 www.renasantbank.com
Official Sponsor of Georgia Southern Athletics
Honor them with a $40 gift in their name to the Bulloch County Historical Society. For over 40 years, the Bulloch County Historical Society has joined like-minded people interested in preserving history and heritage, especially that of Bulloch County, Georgia. For your gift, friends and family will receive: Invitations to regular meetings, special events, and publications sponsored by the Society to help discover and disseminate the history of Bulloch County’s people, institutions, and culture. A membership in the Bulloch County Historical Society supports the programs and publications of the society. Society membership also entitles you to: a copy of Rambling through Bulloch, the Bulloch County Historical Society’s newsletter, mailings, notices of meetings, publications, and discounted tickets to programs.
Bulloch County Historical Society Memberships: Corporate $250 // Individual $40 // Couple $50 www.bullochhistory.com / 315 Savannah Ave, 30458
Traditions
WRITTEN BY ADISON MARSH
For as long as I can remember, my family had held and/or attended a seemingly innumerable number of Christmas parties. We’d see the close family from one side, then the extended family from the other side, then the extended family from the first side, etc., etc. Half the time it’d be the exact same people at multiple parties. It always really felt like we saw those people enough in the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas to make up for not having seen them since Easter. We’d sit and chat with cousins and great aunts and uncles about the usual things: school, college sports, the weather, who we knew who’d graduated or gotten married or had a baby.
When my grandparents passed last summer, it seemed like those previously endless parties and reunions all but ceased to exist when the season rolled around. It was understandable, with COVID raging on and everybody busier than ever. It made sense to not have them, and it almost definitely would have been hard to go despite the circumstances.
The oddest part for me, I think, wasn’t the absence of the parties, it was knowing that we weren’t going to go to the Christmas Eve church service together and have lunch on Christmas day. That was a running tradition. Dad would make a pork loin or steak or something and Mom or Annalee would make sides and my grandma would make something delicious, whatever it was. We’d unwrap all our presents before they got there, and they almost inevitably would show up and bring more and we’d get to unwrap those too. Then after lunch we’d set everything up: put batteries in toys, try on clothes, etc. The thought of not continuing that tradition that had existed my entire life was a bit jarring.
But life goes on and we make new traditions. This past year my parents, sister, and I spent Christmas in Asheville, North Carolina, hopping around to the Biltmore Estate (which is absolutely massive), and downtown for shopping and food. It snowed, too! Like, really snowed. It started out as little flakes here and there and spiraled into big white clouds falling from the sky while we were sitting at a restaurant inside our hotel eating supper. You could really tell then who were seasoned Asheville-vacationers and who were just there for the holiday because my mom, sister, and I (along with some other families with much smaller children), sprung up and left my dad at the table to run outside and play in the snow. He joined us eventually and after some very expertly thrown snowballs, a shoddily made snowman, and a nice chat with a family from South Carolina, we all trekked back inside freezing cold and happy to get some of the jaw-droppingly good hot chocolate they serve at the Grove Park Inn. In the time we were there we probably played near-about a hundred games of spades sitting in the greatroom of the Inn and drank a shameful number of glasses of the aforementioned hot chocolate. We laughed while we slipped around and fell on the ice that had been snow the night before as we tried desperately to get to an unlocked door after we’d wandered too far around the side of the building. We unwrapped gifts on Christmas morning in our hotel room.
And that’s what it’s really all about, isn’t it? No, not the gifts. Not the parties or trees (even though we decorate two). It’s not about going to see the Christmas light display or going to the Chili Cook-off at F1rst Friday or seeing Santa at the mall or listening to Mariah Carey and Michael Buble. It’s about family. Spending time together that you don’t normally have. Doing nothing but enjoying each other’s company and playing card games that will inevitably start fights. Remembering the traditions we’ve always had, and making new ones to continue on. S
Christmas Gift!
WRITTEN BY LAZAR BROWN OGLESBY PHOTOGRAPHY BY DILLON & CAROLINE FIELDS
Holidays are steeped in traditions created from years of rituals passed down by generations. Traditions provide the comfort of familiar repetition. As a creature of habit, I crave the comfortable patterns created by years of doing things a certain way. Some traditions are planned and fretted over while others are serendipitous and unspoken. The latter traditions are my favorite, becoming second nature by accident and are woven into the pattern of life. Traditions passed down through a loving family are treasured gifts.
I think Ferrol Sams described effortlessly the importance of rituals and their careful passage from one generation to the next in his book Christmas Gift! His sweet tale of boyhood Christmases in South Georgia during the Great Depression will tug at your heart strings. During a time when resources were less than plentiful, Sams’ friends and family exclaimed “Christmas Gift!” with such delight that the recipient of the greeting felt like an actual tangible gift had been given to them. At times I wonder if we have it all wrong. There is nothing wrong with a material gift, but we often forget the powerful result of enthusiastically loving our neighbor with good tidings of great joy.
As most activities in the life of a chef revolve around food, Christmas traditions are no different. One of my most treasured traditions is Christmas Day dinner at Mama’s and Daddy’s. My mother goes to great lengths to make this meal special. The table is set with china and silver, pieces belonging to her mother and grandmother are used on the sideboard, and fresh greenery cut from the yard and surrounding fields adorns the dining table and mantelpiece. The menu changes from year to year but Mother always makes sure to include my favorite dish, a hot fruit dish with a buttery sherry sauce. The rest of the family could pass on this dish, but it’s my favorite! We usually have some type of beef or seafood as the main dish and appropriate sides to accompany.
For dessert we have an assortment of bite-sized sweets and coffee. I don’t know why, but coffee always smells and tastes better at home. The following recipes are what a typical Christmas Day
COUSIN DAVE’S POTATO CASSEROLE
INGREDIENTS:
30 oz. bag Frozen Shredded Hashbrowns 10.5 oz. can Cream of Chicken 16 oz. Sour Cream 2 c. Sharp Cheddar ½ c. Green Onion (chopped) Season Salt and Pepper to taste
TOPPING INGREDIENTS:
1 stick Butter 4 c. Corn Flakes
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 350°. Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix until combined. Place mixture in a greased 9” x 13” dish. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and spread corn flake topping (below) evenly across the top of casserole. Bake for an additional 10 minutes. Serve warm.
TOPPING:
Melt butter and mix with corn flakes.
INGREDIENTS:
1 Beef Tenderloin (trimmed and tied) 3 Tbsp. Olive Oil ½ c. Coffee Grounds ½ c. Seasoned Salt ¼ c. Black Pepper 2 Tbsp. Granulated Garlic
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 400°. Place the beef tenderloin in a roasting pan and rub with olive oil. Place the coffee and spices in a bowl and mix well. Coat beef with the coffee and spice mixture. Bake at 400° for 25 - 30 minutes or until a meat thermometer when inserted registers 130°. Once beef reaches 130° remove from oven and tent with tinfoil. Allow beef to rest for 20 minutes. Slice and serve.
HOT SHERRIED FRUIT
INGREDIENTS:
1 Large Can Each: Pear Halves, Peach Halves, Apricot Halves, and Pineapple Rings 1 jar Red Spiced Apple Rings 10 - 12 Maraschino Cherries 1 stick Butter ½ c. Cooking Sherry ½ c. Fruit Juice ½ c. Sugar 2 Tbsp. Flour
PREPARATION:
Open and drain all fruit. Reserve the juice. Arrange the fruit in a large flat casserole dish placing the apple rings on top. Cook butter, sherry, fruit juice, sugar, and flour in a saucepan until thick. Pour over fruit and let stand overnight. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes. This can be served as a side dish or even dessert. I love it so much I have used the leftovers in my morning oatmeal!
BROCCOLI WITH TOMATO RITZ SAUCE
INGREDIENTS:
4 heads Fresh Broccoli Salt
PREPARATION:
Clean and trim broccoli. Place in a pan with water covering the bottom. Sprinkle broccoli with salt. Bring water to a boil and cook until broccoli is tender. Transfer from pan to serving dish. Let cool 10 minutes and top with tomato ritz sauce.
TOMATO RITZ SAUCE:
2 c. Dukes Mayonnaise 2 Tbsp. Chili Sauce 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire 1 Tomato (peeled, seeded, and diced) 3 Tbsp. Green Onion Salt and Pepper to Taste
PREPARATION:
Mix all ingredients and chill until ready to serve. Its best to make this sauce a day in advance so the flavors can marry.
meal at the Brown’s looks like. I made sure to include the hot sherried fruit. The recipe calls for spiced apple rings. These cinnamon spiced gems are hard to come by. I found them on Amazon for $60.00 a jar!! We did find a few jars at a small local grocery, so now my Christmas Day table will be complete. Just remember if gifts or ingredients are scarce this year you can always start a new tradition. I am joyfully exclaiming “Christmas Gift!” from my family to yours. S
