United Way of Hall County

Founded in 1967, Ninth District Opportunity is a private, nonprofit community action agency that serves people throughout northeast Georgia. The agency works in partnerships with low-income individuals to promote self-development, reliance and determination. It offers commodity foods distribution and weatherization services. The agency also provides cooling, food pantry and emergency rent assistance and indigent medicine programs. Ninth District Opportunity offers counseling for employment, energy conservation and family development. The agency provides assistance to improve job skills and maintain current employment. It operates programs in more than 10 northeast Georgia counties, including Douglas, Elbert, Fannin, Gwinnett, Stephens and Habersham. Ninth District Opportunity maintains a location in Gainesville, Ga.

CASA of Forsyth County is dedicated to empowering children and families in crisis, advocating for their best interests within the child welfare system. With a mission to ensure every child has a safe home and a promising future, the organization relies on trained volunteers to provide stability and support to those in need. In the past year, CASA has served numerous children and maintained an active network of volunteers committed to changing the narrative for vulnerable youth. Through community involvement and generous donations, CASA strives to achieve its vision of serving 100% of children in the Forsyth County child welfare system. Generated from the website

Hi-Hope Service Center offers comprehensive services to adults who are suffering with developmental disabilities. The center is funded by the Georgia Department of Human Resources, local and federal grants. Its day habilitation program provides a comprehensive training to adults in social skills, self-help skills, communication, mobility and safety. The center offers a wide variety of services, including nursing, transportation and respite care services. It provides balanced and nutritious meals to residents. It offers a wide range of living arrangements to suit the needs of residents and also provides an opportunity to live in host and group homes. The center additionally provides online referral resources, such as the Autism Society of America, the Association for the Severely Handicapped and the Department of Health and Human Services. It is located in Lawrenceville, Ga.