- AARP - American Association of Retired Persons
- (Tiftarea Chapter)
* Advocacy for Senior issues
Contact: Ben Mullinex, 229-386-3385
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Abraham
Baldwin Arts Connection
*Provides Arts and Entertainment to
a 5 region territory
Contact: Wayne Jones, 229-386-3558
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American Association of University Women
*Promotes higher education and it's
effect on the community
Contact: Ruby Ullman, 229-533-7375; Luz Marti, 229-386-7069
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American Cancer Society
Contact: Leann Goodman, 229-382-6960
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American Heart Association
*Largest volunteer health agency supporting
heart research and cardiovascular public education in the United
States. AHA's mission is to reduce disability and death from
cardiovascular disease and stroke nationwide.
Contact: Jana Murkerson, 229-247-1550
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American Legion Auxiliary
*Supports American Legion. Strongly
supports patriotism and our veterans. Gives ABAC one scholarship
each year and supports Jr. Girls in learning about government.
Contact: Janet Browning, 229-382-7054
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American Legion Post 21
Contact: Tom Maze, 229-382-7839
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American Red Cross
*Organizes blood drives for community
and nationwide blood banks
Contact: Laurie Vitale, 229-382-3133
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Arts Council
Contact: Jack Folk, 229-382-7330
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Atlantic Coastline Artist Guild
*Group of local artists that promote
local art works for the community
Contact: Angie Riley, 229-388-9323; Nell K. Johnson, 229-382-1014
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Baldwin Women's Club
Contact: Cindy Jones, 229-386-3578
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Battered Women's Shelter
*Councils and advises abused women
Contact: Rev. Mike Luke, 229-386-0645
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Big Brothers/Big Sisters
*Mentors that spend extra time with
young people from single families
Contact: Nancy Thornhill, 229-382-2077
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Boy Scouts of America
* Committed to helping today's Boys
become tomorrow's leaders. It is a boys only program that encourages
skill building, responsibility, strong leadership and decision
making skills.
Contact: Lloyd Meyers, 229-386-1415
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Bro. Charlie's Rescue Center
*Provides a place for the needy to stay,
men's shelter
Contact: Rev. Mike Luke, 229-382-0577
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Carousel Club (Alzheimer's)
*Provides support for families who are
affected by Alzheimer's
Contact: Katherine Sangster, 299-388-1200
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Christian Good Samaritan
Contact: Joyce Ann Dillard, 229-388-9863
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Coastal Plain CASA
*Court Appointed Special Advocates:
CASA recruits and trains community volunteers who then become
advocates for abused and neglected children.
Contact: Don Harris, 229-386-9765
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Commission on Children & Youth
Contact: Sandra Wright, 229-388-1000Contact:
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Compassionate Friends
*Support group for parents who have
lost a child of any age
Contact: Richard/Barbara Hollingsworth, 229-386-1370
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Council of Garden Clubs
*Civic Club
Contact: Virginia Pennington, 229-387-0537
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Daughters of American Revolution
*Patriotic Organization that perpetuates
the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American
Independence; to promote the development of an enlightened public
opinion and to foster patriotic citizenship.
Contact: Margaret Choate, 229-382-0962
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Exchange
Club
*Civic Club
Contact: Joy Hill, 229-387-7000
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F & AM Masonic Lodge
Contact: John Henderson, 229-382-4660
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Girl Scouts
*Committed to helping today's girls
become tomorrow's leaders. It is a girls only program that encourages
skill building, responsibility, strong leadership and decision
making skills.
Contact: Jo Garrick, 1-800-448-4762 or 229-386-1315
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Habitat for Humanity
*Group of local people concerned with
decent housing for God's people in need. Habitat raises money,
constructs solid, but inexpensive homes for reasonable low income
families as well as helping these families purchase these homes.
Contact: Jason Lawrence, 229-382-6231
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Hospice
*Special way of caring for people with
limited life expectancy
Contact: Amanda Patterson, 229-382-5030
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International & Reading Association
Contact: Jan Kitchens, 229-528-4296
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Junior Woman's Club
*A service organization that help sponsor
events such as Tree for Life for Hospice. Are also involved
in Arts, Conservation, Public Affairs, International Affairs,
Home life, & Education.
Contact: Debbie Thompson, 229-382-3491
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Keep Tifton Beautiful
*Works with others in the community
to keep Tifton clean
Contact: Kim Robinson, 229-386-7993
- Kid's Advocacy Coalition
Contact: Jerry Walker, 229-382-9919
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Kiwanis
Club
*Civic Club
Contact: Steve Pearman, 229-382-4211
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Leroy Rogers Sr. Center
*Programs for Senior Citizens
Contact: Mary Sue Allen, 229-391-3956
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Literacy Volunteers
Contact: Kim Ezekiel, 229-386-1390
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Lions
Club
*Civic Club
Contact: Gloria Sulkowski, 229-382-6641
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Main Street
*A program of Tifton that works with
the downtown businesses
Contact: Lisa Harrell, 229-391-3966
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Minority Interests of Tiftarea
*Deal with issues and concerns of minorities
in the community
Contact: Dr. Alfred Mott, 229-386-8384
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NAACP
Contact: Pat Melton, 229-387-0017
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NARFE (Retired Fed. Emp.)
Contact: Robert Hellwig, 229-382-2778
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Optimists Club
Contact: Mike Cantleberry, 229-391-9149
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Organization of Professional Women
Contact: Rhonda Shannon, 229-386-1777
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Pilot Club
*Civic Organization that is involved
in community activities such as Special Olympics
Contact: Ann Jones, 229-382-1996
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Plight
*Civic Club - Proud Loving Individuals
Giving a Hand to Teens - Involved in working with Teens
Contact: Lorinzo Williams, 229-386-4360
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Promise
*Civic Club - Promotes teens and the
community
Contact: Ronald Nixon, 229-382-1825
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Rotary Club
*Civic Club
Contact: Bertha Daniel
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Rotary Club of Tift County
*Civic Club
Contact: Daryl Sumner, 229-382-4030
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Tiftarea Auto Club
*Civic Organization for car & truck
enthusiasts of all ages. Supports the community with fundraisers
for local charities. Hosts annual Car & Truck Show.
Contact: Don Jordan, 229-382-4251
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Tiftarea Community Theater
*Host events such as the Ga. Forestry
Pageant and other activities
Contact: Lisa, 229-391-3977
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Tiftarea Community Food Bank
Contact: Rev. Edisol Pettiford, 229-382-0387
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TiftArea Soup Kitchen
Contact: Mary Bryant, 229-386-7934
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Tifton Bar Association
Contact: Melinda Phillips, 229-387-0721
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Tifton Jaycees
*Civic Club
Contact: Jim Gegogeine, 229-388-1526
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Tifton Merchants
*Involved with the 12 blocks of the
downtown area
Contact: Jack Stone, 229-382-5767
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Tiftonite Newcomers Club
*Organization that assists women with
the transition into their new environment. It encourages fellowship
among residents in the community.
Contact: Martha Whitlock, 229-387-6493
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Tifton Sertoma Club
*Civic Club
Contact: Bob Doolan, 229-382-4279
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United Way
Contact: Carol Johnson, 229-382-2881
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VFW Post #5250
Contact: 229-382-3900
- Welcome Service
Contact: Nan Turner, 229-382-1122
(Updated 5/9/02)