American Red Cross
Troup County Valley Area Chapter
706-884-5818
Connie Hensler, Executive Director
234 Main Street, LaGrange, GA 30240
Website: www.lagrangeredcross.org
email: lagrangeredcross@mindspring.com
Our mission is… to provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. We are available 24 hours a day to provide immediate disaster assistance and facilitate emergency communications between families and their military family member wherever they are serving. We offer health and safety training including CPR, First Aid, AED and water safety. We provide presentations on disaster preparedness and other health and safety related topics.
We also assist Blood Services with community blood drives.
Volunteer opportunities are available in disaster services, health & Safety services and general office assistance.
Boy Scouts of America, Chattahoochee Council
706-885-9704 
Rodney Brundidge, District Director
PO Box 2126, LaGrange, GA 30241
http://www.chattahoochee-bsa.org/districts/yellow-jacket/index.php
The Boy Scouts of America is a youth organization that uses a fun program to promote and encourage good ethical decision-making, character development, citizenship training, and physical fitness for every member.
Cub Scouting is for boys in the 1st through 5th grades and emphasizes family involvement.
Boy Scouting is for boys 11 to 17 years old. Peer leadership and teamwork are emphasized in this program. Boy Scouts feature a specialized advancement program requiring skill acquisition and leadership responsibilities.
Venturing is a co-educational program youths 14 to 20 years old and based on high adventure, community service, and other hobby-related activities.
Exploring is a co-educational program that is career-oriented for youth 14 to 20 years old.
Learning for Life is a co-educational program for youths in Kindergarten through 12th grade.
The Boy Scouts of America makes Scouting available to our community’s youth by chartering community organizations to operate Cub Scout Packs, Boy Scout Troops, Venture Crews, Explorer Posts and Learning for Life Groups. The chartered organization must provide an adequate and safe meeting place and capable adult leadership, and must adhere to the principles and policies of the BSA. The Chattahoochee, BSA provides unit leader training, program ideas, camping facilities, literature and professional guidance for volunteer leaders.
Boys and Girls Clubs of West Georgia
706-812-9698 
Wally West, Executive Director
PO Box 1328, 623 Juniper Street, LaGrange, GA 30241
Boys and Girls Clubs mission is to enable all young people especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, and responsible citizens. Our programs focus on five core areas: Educational and Career Development, Arts & Crafts, Sports, Fitness and Recreation, Health and Life Skills and Character and Leadership Development.
Camp Viola
706-298-0050 x105
Dan Saylors
C/O Twin Cedars Youth Services, Inc.
PO Box 1526, LaGrange, GA 30241
Camp Viola is a summer recreational camp for children who might not otherwise have a camping experience. Founded in 1926 by Miss Viola Burks, the camp consists of 180 acres of land near Mountville. Activities include arts and crafts plus sports and recreation. Supervised by the Board of Directors of Camp Viola, volunteers from local churches and organizations provide daily activities including hiking, swimming, fishing, daily worship services, social skills education, football, volleyball, softball, canoeing, and outdoor education. Three meals are provided each day as well as snacks which are all USDA approved.
Care Link Programs:
Lydia Armstrong, Care Link Program Director
Pat Robinson, Foster Grandparents and Senior Companion Program Manager
Troup County Health Department, 900 Dallis Street, LaGrange, GA 30240 
706-298-3664
AmeriCorps members provide in-home companionship and assistance for the frail elderly, enriching their lives and significantly reducing the costs of hospital and nursing home care. AmeriCorps members help the senior adults with medical maintenance needs, and act as the link between their clients and the community's human service resources. Drastic reduction was also noted in the health care costs to caregivers.
AmeriCorps members are also assigned with other community partners to offer health promotion information and mobilize volunteers who provide additional services like transportation to medical appointments.
The Foster Grandparent Program provides the opportunity for low-income 
older adults to contribute to their communities. By pairing these citizens with children who have special needs and problems, they are able to help these children grow physically, socially, emotionally, and mentally. Volunteers serve children in elementary, preschool and Headstart programs.
Senior Companion Program provides senior adults the opportunity to serve other senior adults in their community. Senior Companion volunteers provide companionship for other homebound senior adults enabling them to remain in their own homes and to provide respite for family members.
Care Link Volunteer Opportunities
AmeriCorps members age 17 and older to commit to a term of service. Receive a small stipend and educational award. Mileage reimbursement also available
Senior Companion age 60 and low income have opportunity to serve and earn a small stipend and other benefits while providing companionship for other senior adults.
Foster Grandparents age 60 and low income have opportunity to serve in elementary and preschool settings with special needs children and earn a small stipend and other benefits.
CASA of Troup County, Inc. 
706-845-8243
June Nelson, Acting Executive Director
118 Ridley Avenue, LaGrange, 30240
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Mission is to give children a voice in court. It is to advocate for the best interest of abused and neglected children involved in juvenile deprivation proceedings. CASA of Troup County provides screened, trained, and supervised volunteers who speak for the needs of these children, one child at a time.
Children’s Advocacy Center of Troup County
706-298-5064
Kim Adams, Executive Director
PO Box 1526, LaGrange, GA 30241
email: kadams@twincedars.org
• Oversees countywide child abuse protocol.
• Facilitates a coordinated system approach to child abuse investigations.
• Conducts forensic interviews with child victims of suspected sexual abuse.
• Conducts medical examinations when warranted on child victims of suspected sexual abuse.
• Provides therapeutic intervention for child victims of sexual abuse and their families.
• Provides victim advocacy and assistance for child victims of sexual and physical abuse.
• Provides services to child victims and their families regardless of ability to pay.
• Chairs Child Fatality Review which reviews all child deaths resulting from untimely or unnatural circumstances.
• Operates a family visitation center in which children in foster care can visit with parents who are working with Department of Family and Children’s Services to regain physical custody of their children.
Communities In Schools of Troup County
706-298-7164 
Brenda Kennedy, Executive Director
1220 Hogansville Road, LaGrange, GA 30241
Communities In Schools of Troup County promotes life success by working with youth most susceptible to school dropout; within the school setting, program addresses critical issues such as school academic, attendance, literacy, job preparedness, teen pregnancy, drug and alcohol prevention, low self-esteem, disruptive and violent behavior. Volunteers support CIS program by serving as mentors and tutors. This special connection allows students to experience a meaningful, one-on-one relationship with a caring adult.
Consumer Credit Counseling Services
706-845-7204
Beth McMillan, Coordinator/Counselor, LaGrange
309 Mooty Bridge Road Suite C, LaGrange, GA 30240,
Terry Sybrand, Executive Director, Columbus
PO BOX 1825, Columbus, GA 31902
Consumer Credit Counseling Services confidentially advises individuals on budgeting, money management, before and after purchasing of housing, and bankruptcy. Trained professionals help in preparing a budget, and if needed, establish a plan for debt reduction. Offers community financial education programs. No one is denied service because of inability to pay.
Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta, Inc. 
Troup, Heard, and Meriwether County
770-227-2524 x253
Vanessa Neely, Community Outreach Specialist
email: vneely@girlscoutsofgreateratlanta.org
Girl Scouts of Pine Valley Council, Inc. serves 8,910 members (7,136 girls and 1,774 adults) in a 13 county area. The Council's goal is to develop girls into strong, self-assured women through a dynamic program which emphasizes character, community service, leadership, and respect for others through fulfilling the Girl Scout Mission.
Our Mission
Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.
Locally, adults may volunteer as a troop leader, as a day camp volunteer, to assist with our outreach programs, to lead girls in special projects, or to be a part of the adult leadership team for the county.
Opportunities to participate in Girl Scouts in Troup County include:
Traditional Troop with a volunteer troop leader
West Georgia Boys and Girls Club Girl Scout Troops
LaGrange Housing Authority Troop
After School troops at Whitesville Road Elementary School, Berta Weathers bee Elementary School, Hollis Hand Elementary School, Hogansville Elementary School, Hillcrest Elementary School, Rosemont Elementary School, Mountville Elementary School, West Point Elementary School, and Cannon Street
Troup County Parks And Recreation Summer Playground - once a week at all nine sites
Princess Art Academy, occurs in June
Camp Ladybug, occurs in June
Travel Camp for girls entering 6th grade and above, occurring in June. (Six Flags, Mall of Georgia, etc )
Council sponsored activities
Resident Camp
Opportunities to participate in Girl Scouts in Meriwether County include:
Traditional Troop with a volunteer troop leader
After School program at all three Elementary Schools and both Middle Schools with the 21st Century Grant after school program
Council sponsored activities
Resident Camp
Opportunities to participate in Girl Scouts in Heard County include:
Traditional Troop with a volunteer troop leader
After school troop at Heard County Elementary School
Heard County Art Camp
Council sponsored activities
Resident Camp
Good Shepherd Therapeutic Center
Of Georgia Baptist Children’s Homes and Family Ministries
706-655-2354 
Allison Hutcherson, Director
Bar Rest Ranch
PO Box 659, Warm Springs, GA 31830
Good Shepherd Therapeutic Center offers residential care in a farm based setting with equine therapy. Good Shepherd also provides long term residential care for abused, neglected, and problem adolescent males who are moderately emotionally disturbed. It is State licensed to serve a maximum of 20 children ages 13 to 17 years.
In Addition Good Shepherd makes available Therapeutic Riding for these residents and outpatient clients of all ages that are physically and mentally challenged. Equine therapy is used for these clients to assist them with balance, coordination, and muscle strength which increases joint mobility and perceptual skills. It is Certified by North American Handicapped Riding Association as a Premier Center. The instructors are also certified by the Certified Horseman’s Association. The agency is nationally certified by Council On Accreditation. Priority placement is given to Troup, Meriwether, and surrounding Counties.
Harmony House (Domestic Violence Shelter) 
706-885-1525 Crisis Line
706-885-1526 Shelter Administration
Michele Bedingfield, Director 706-882-4173
PO Box 2925, LaGrange, GA 30241
Harmony House provides shelter, security, crisis intervention, education, and advocacy for adults and children who are victims of domestic violence, with a 24-hour-a-day crisis line.
Hogansville Empty Stocking Fund
Administered by the Hogansville Pilot Club
Linda Ayers, President, Hogansville Pilot Club
Hogansville Empty Stocking Fund is sponsored by the Hogansville Pilot Club, this project buys toys and clothes for needy children in the Hogansville area at Christmas.
Hogansville Senior Center
706-637-6606
Linda Prescott, Site Manager
407 Church Street, Hogansville, GA 30230
Hogansville Senior Center provides programs and activities for seniors which foster friendships and provide companionship with other seniors. Services include transportation, information and referral, and a nutrition program which provides hot, well-balanced meals to those at the Center as well as delivering to many that are home bound. Special events, field trips, health and recreational actives are also offered.
LaGrange Child Development Center
706-882-7949
Gwendolyn Ware-Redwine, Director
608 Ware Street, LaGrange, GA 30241
LaGrange Child Development Center provides quality day care for infants and children ages 3 months to 5 years and also after school care up to 12 years of age, to parents needing assistance. Breakfast, lunch, and a snack are served daily. Also provides before and after school care for school-age children. We are licensed by the State of Georgia. The Center is open from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LaGrange Empty Stocking Fund
Administered by The Club of LaGrange 
Rhonda Mitchell, Chairman
LaGrange Empty Stocking Fund provides Christmas gifts (toys, stockings, books) for needy children, age birth through 10 years, throughout our community.
LaGrange Personal Aid Association, Inc.
Paul Stedman, Executive Director
Barbara Hand, Coordinator Interfaith Food Closet
416 Pierce Street, LaGrange, GA 30240
Phone: 706-882-9291
email: lpaa@bellsouth.net Web: lpaa.org
Provides assistance during times of distress, illness, misfortune or emergency.
Personal Aid Program supports families through rental, mortgage and utility payments when the major income earner is ill or hospitalized and is out of work under a doctor’s care.
Utility assistance is provided through the SHARE and Round-Up Programs with funds donated by local residents through the City of LaGrange Utility Department and Diverse Power.
Screening and Information services provided for the Lions Club Glasses Program, Empty Stocking Fund, Wal-Mart Distribution Center Angel Tree, Troup Cares Medical Clinic and First Baptist Church Dental Clinic.
Additional Programs: Fans and Air Conditioners for Seniors, School Supplies, Milk, Juice and Ensure for the Elderly and Medically Needy, Medical or Emergency Transportation Assistance, Medical Supply Purchases, Senior Christmas Program, Food Safety and Prescription Assistance Program Information, Information & Referral Services, Fire & Disaster Assistance (in coordination with American Red Cross and United Way of West Georgia.)
Lagrange Personal Aid was established January 1923 and was formerly LaGrange Welfare Association.
Dental Care Fund provides payment assistance for emergency dental care procedures such as extractions, fillings and dentures. Routine maintenance services are not included. Preference is given to seniors, working adults and children. Established January 1983.
Interfaith Food Closet provides temporary and emergency food.
Proof of need is required, based on circumstances, to be determined by the Food Closet Coordinator at the time of contact. Also provides (when available) personal care items, baby food and diapers. Established April 1983.
LaGrange Senior Center 
706-883-1681
Dan Wooten, Director
Faye Coker, Site Manager
140 Ragland Street, LaGrange, 30241
A recreational meeting place for independent older adults (55+). Its mission is to enhance quality of life, encourage independence and extend lifespan. Our activities include exercise, art & crafts, recreational tournaments, games, computer training, singing, dancing, travel, and fellowship with other seniors. The Center provides regular presentations on health, nutrition and other topics of interest to seniors. Transportation services are available. Lunch is served daily at the Center as well as a meal delivery for homebound seniors.
Literacy Volunteers Troup County, Inc. 
706-883-7837
Charlotte Anderson, Executive Director
PO Box 1087, 200 Main Street Suite 201, LaGrange, GA 30241
Literacy Volunteers Troup County, Inc. provides reading and writing instruction for non-literate adults on a one-to-one basis. We also provide English as a second language or ESOL tutoring. We train volunteers to be reading, writing, and ESOL tutors. Our affiliate is ProLiteracy America.
Maidee Smith Memorial Daycare Center
706-882-2012
Maxine Maddox, Director
PO Box 3124, 607 Union Street, LaGrange, GA 30241
Maidee Smith Memorial Daycare Center provides quality child care with physical, emotional, moral, and educational development to children 13 months to 5 years of age. The center’s hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The children are served a well balanced breakfast, lunch, and snack each day. The center is staffed with qualified teachers.
Self Help Harbor, Inc.
706-884-6993
909 Stonewall Street, LaGrange, GA 30240
The purpose of Self Help Harbor, Inc. is to provide a safe and easily accessible environment for twelve step recovery groups to meet. Self-Help Harbor, Inc. presently provides meeting rooms for Alcoholics Anonymous, Alanon, Alateen, and Narcotics Anonymous. Self Help Harbor is open 7 days a week for meetings, and provides services for approximately 100 persons a day whom attend one or more of these meetings.
The Salvation Army LaGrange Corps 
706-845-0197
Lieutenants Chris and Billie Powell
PO Box 3087, 202 Church Street, LaGrange, GA 30241
On a day to day basis the organization provides to families in crisis situations, assistance in the form of clothing, food, furniture, medical prescriptions, rent, and utilities. During the summer, the organization provides a weeklong camping experience in the north Georgia Mountains to underprivileged youth. At Christmas the Organization provides new clothing, new toys and wholesome food boxes to low-income families who otherwise could not afford these items for Christmas. All requests for assistance are evaluated through a formal interview process.
Troup County Special Olympics 
706-883-1670
J. J. Kuerzi, Coordinator
1220 Lafayette Parkway, LaGrange, GA 30241
Special Olympics empowers people with developmental disabilities to realize their full potential and develop their skills through year-round sports training and competition. Special Olympics gives participants opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
