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The following organizations work within Forsyth County, to help make our community a better place.  They rely heavily on volunteer and donations.  To volunteer or donate, click the name of each organization and you’ll be directed to their website.

Act Together Ministries
Act Together Ministries is a Christ-centered organization determined to change the plight of children living in distress in the North Atlanta area.
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Abba House
“A Safe Place for Women to find God’s Love, Peace & a New Life”
Phone:  678.208.2000

Age Well Forsyth
“A non-profit organization committed to engaging, inspiring and empowering Forsyth County’s mature adults to live actively and age well within our community.”
Phone:  not listed

Children’s Center for Hope & Healing
“Dedicated to stopping the cycle of child sexual abuse and to preventing the exploitation of children.”
Phone:  770.532.6530

Family Haven
“Providing Services to Victims of Violence and their Families”
Phone:  770.887.1121 (24-hour hotline for crisis counseling)

Forsyth County Humane Society
“Dedicated to preventing cruelty to, relieving the suffering of, and providing humane treatment for animals.”
Phone:  770.887.6480

Forsyth Friends
“To support children, families, and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta through volunteer service, fund-raising and advocacy opportunities.”
Phone:  not listed

Hands on Forsyth
An online resource to find opportunities and ways to serve in Forsyth County.
Phone:  770.205.1701

Jesse’s House
“To provide shelter care for female youth who have been physically, sexually, &/or emotionally abused and neglected.”
Phone:  678.947.6217

Mentor Me of North GA
“To help children reach their potential through mentoring relationships with responsible adults.  Working with children that are primarily from single-parent families or children who are being raised by grandparents or other family relatives.”
Phone:  678.341.8028

Next Generation Focus
“A not-for-profit organization formed to reach out to youth in economically challenged families in our community to provide resources to expand academic and enrichment opportunities.”
Phone:  678.807.9643

No Longer Bound
“A faith-based drug and alcohol program for adult males ages 18 and up.”
Phone:  770.886.7873

Relay for Life of Forsyth County
“The American Cancer Society Relay for Life is a life-changing event that gives everyone in communities across the globe a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease.
Phone:  770.297.1176

SAFFT
“A non-profit organization that is dedicated to serving foster and adoptive children and their caregivers by providing a supportive network.”
Phone:  404.507.2338

United Way of Forsyth County
“Bridging the gap between the needs that exist, the services that are provided, and the cost of making those services available to the folks who need them.”
Phone:  770.781.4110

This information is and links provided is believed to be correct and accurate at time of listing.  If we missed your favorite organization, please let us know so it may be added!

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