Community & Non-Profit Agencies

Champions for Children
2515 Double Churches Rd, Columbus, GA 31909
1-866-584-6278
The Champions for Children program provides financial assistance and support services for medically fragile and special needs children living in Georgia. Through the Champions for Children program, families are able to work with a coordinator who determines eligibility, helps to identify service needs, and connects them with local resources and services.

The Literacy Alliance
P.O. Box 2123, Columbus, GA 31902
706-748-2610
Email: ColumbusReads@earthlink.net or theliteracyalliance@earthlink.net
The Literacy Alliance unites providers and learners in the Chattahoochee Valley to increase literacy levels of all ages. We work closely with the Muscogee County School District to facilitate “Kindergarten Readiness” and “The Dictionary Project.” We also combine efforts with agencies which provide literacy services and bring to the awareness of others the negative impact low literacy levels have on our community.

Valley Interfaith Promise (VIP)
P.O. Box 1141, Columbus, GA 31902
706-494-6348
Mon.-Fri. 8 am – 5 pm
Valley Interfaith Promise (VIP) is a shelter program for homeless families with children. VIP provides shelter, meals and comprehensive support services. VIP began serving families in the Chattahoochee Valley in October 2006. VIP serves up to three families, consisting of up to 14 persons at a time. The families use VIP’s services during the day and stay at a host congregation’s facility overnight.