Community Partners

  • Athens YMCA

    We serve the Athens area through programs designed for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Y is for the entire community, and is open to everyone.

  • Canopy Studio

    We are dedicated to enriching the culture of our community and the lives of individuals through aerial dance, movement education and performance arts.

  • Connection Church Athens

    We exist to connect all people to a growing relationship with Jesus. We believe the mission of every church should be to embrace the Great Commission given by Jesus.

  • Georgia Home Partners

    Grier & Co with Georgia Home Partners Realty is Northeast Georgia's most innovative real estate team.

  • Lice Ladies Athens

    Lice Ladies Athens is dedicated to providing professional head lice treatment services that are safe and effective at eliminating lice from your family’s hair.

  • Oconee County Middle School PTO

    The PTO is here to help support parents and our teachers to deliver the best possible learning resources & environment for our students.

  • Agape Special Needs Ministry

    Athens First UMC AGAPE Special Needs Ministry exists to create a safe and comfortable, inclusive Christian environment for children and students of all abilities.

  • Athens Area Humane Society

    We rescue and protect companion animals by providing for their wellbeing, uniting them with loving homes, and advocating for a compassionate society.

  • Oconee County Public Library

    We create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers individuals and communities by providing resources that encourage discovery, imagination, and life-long learning.

  • Oconee County Community Center

    Create impactful recreational experiences, promote wellness and connect the community.

  • Special Olympics Georgia

    We provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for all children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Service Learning Projects

Housekeeping & Restocking:

Our staff worked to help keep these organizations clean, organized, stocked and ready for business.

These projects were made possible by:

  • Athens YMCA

  • Lice Ladies Athens

  • Canopy Studios

  • Athens Area Humane Society

  • Oconee Count Parks and Recreation Community Center

Events & Activities Prep:

Our staff worked to help these organizations prepare for special events, church activities, and summer camp.

These projects were made possible by:

  • Athens YMCA

  • Canopy Studios

  • Connection Church Athens

  • Oconee County Public Library

  • Agape Ministries

Admin & Marketing:

Our staff worked to help these organizations with day to day office tasks that keep a business running. Our staff assisted in the completion of marketing campaigns and advertising for businesses.

These projects were made possible by:

  • Athens YMCA

  • Oconee County Public Library

  • Oconee County Middle School PTO

  • Ga Home Partners Realty

  • Special Olympics Georgia

We host a free lemonade stand for the community as a way to build job skills and cultivate social interactions.

From start to finish, each participant aids in the preparation, serving, and clean up of the lemonade stand. We allow participants to put into practice or build upon skills they have acquired through the program in a meaningful way.

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