Non-Profit Charitable Organizations in Lee County

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1 Non-Profit Charitable Organizations in Lee County Achievement Center Easter Seals 510 West Thomason Circle Opelika, Alabama Phone: (334) Our Mission is to provide vocational development services and extended employment programs for individuals with physical, mental and developmental disabilities and for persons without disabilities who are culturally, socially or economically disadvantaged; to assist them in obtaining competitive or extended employment; to help maximize their independent living skills; and to equip them to live at the highest possible level of independence within the community. Alabama Council on Human Relations, Inc 319 W Glenn Ave (334) Headquartered in Auburn, Alabama, the Alabama Council on Human Relations, Inc., (ACHR) administers programs such as Head Start and Early Head Start which address educational, nutritional, health and social services needs of children and families. American Cancer Society 1100 Ireland Way Ste 201 Birmingham, AL The American Cancer Society is fiscally responsible and accountable to our donors, supporters, and the thousands of patients and families we serve, as we fight to eliminate cancer as a major health problem. With your help, we're preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy, and service. American Red Cross Serving East Alabama th Street, Opelika, AL The American Red Cross exists to provide compassionate care to those in need. Our network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world. Bighouse Micah Melnick 211 Samford Ave

2 (334) BigHouse is a Christ-centered non-profit ministry in Opelika, AL dedicated to meeting the needs and improving the quality of life of children in foster care. By our love -Our House P.O. Box 3040 Auburn, AL "We strive to show the love of Jesus to children and their families in our community, and to provide a Christ-centered, home environment in which they can grow spiritually, academically, and socially. As we spend time with neighbors, we pray that our loving, serving, and mentoring of men, women, and children will be a partnership with God to draw them into a personal relationship with His Son" Community Market Food Bank of East Al 3810-C Pepperell Parkway The Community Market, a program of the Food Bank of East Alabama, provides a friendly grocery-store environment for Lee County families in need. East Alabama Community Blood Bank/lifesouth Auburn Alabama LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is a community blood supplier for local hospitals in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. LifeSouth is committed to meeting the blood supply needs of these hospitals in each of the communities we serve by providing the high Food Bank Of East Alabama 375 Industry Dr Auburn AL The Food Bank of East Alabama was founded in 1993 by a group of concerned, caring citizens who felt the need to centralize the distribution of donated food. From modest beginnings, the Food Bank has made great strides in service to the needy of our community. Goodwill 1631 S Collebge St, Auburn AL Ave B Opelika, AL

3 Habitat for Humanity ReStore 3831 Pepperell Pkwy The Alabama ReStore is the place to go in the Auburn/Opelika area for quality discount merchandise. We have everything to build, repair and furnish a home from nails and screws to washers and dryers, the Alabama ReStore has it all for a very low, tax-free price! All profit generated at the Alabama ReStore is distributed across the entire state of Alabama to end poverty housing. Haddie s Home Jerry Ferguson P O Box 1525 Opelika AL The mission of Haddie s Home is to provide a Christ-centered home environment of trust and hope where girls in crisis have an opportunity to see God fulfill His purpose for their lives. We will glorify God by creating and maintaining a premier facility for placement of girls in crisis, while being the hands of Christ, helping to shape the heart and future of the girls who will live there. Harvest Evangelism 2510 Pepperell Pkwy & Though the local ministries of His Place, Hosanna Home, Hope s Inn, Hope Clinic and Harvest Thrift Super Center are the most visible, the ministry of evangelism, missions, outreach and hands on ministry goes on regularly. Helping Hour/Happy Hour Food Bank Feb 23, A food bank version of happy hour. Half volunteer work, half networking and all good time. An hour long volunteer shift, where Helping hours volunteers work for an hour and then will be treated to Happy Hour refreshments. Registration s $25 per person which will provide 3 months of food for a senior citizen in our brown bag program. League of Women Voters of Alabama Education Fund, Inc. 660 East Lane Auburn, AL Mission: The mission of the League of Women Voters of Alabama Education Fund is to provide funding for projects designed to inform and educate citizens of Alabama on issues

4 of government and public policy in order to facilitate their active and informed participation in government. Lee County Boys and Girls Club Administrative Office 1365 Gatewood Drive, Suite 221 Auburn, Alabama Since 1990, Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Lee County (BGCLEECO) has been in the forefront of youth development, working with young people from disadvantaged economic, social and family circumstances. Our clubs seek to enrich the lives of girls and boys in ways that other agencies are unable to. Lee County Youth Development Center 1101 Spring Dr Opelika, AL Mission Statement: A place of service. Offering hope to children and families. Strengthening communities. Lee County Humane Society 1140 Ware Dr Auburn Alabama The Lee County Humane Society is a 501 (c)(3) organization located in Auburn, AL. Formed in 1974 to rescue stray and unwanted animals in Lee County, the LCHS has grown to provide many services for our citizens. We partner with the cities of Auburn an Mercy Hospital 1702 Catherine Ct, Suite 1A Auburn AL Our clinic provides primary care to residents of Lee County, Alabama who do not have medical insurance, Medicare, Medicaid (ALLKids), or VA Benefits Miracle League of East Alabama Jennifer Mickler 1600 Covington Ave

5 The Miracle League is a non-profit organization that provides an opportunity for persons with cognitive or physical disabilities to play baseball. Opelika Grows- Attn: Sean Forbes 704 7th Avenue Opelika, AL An effort in localism, Opelika Grows seeks to model an approach to civic engagement that relies on local capital and capacity to address local needs. School reform, hunger relief and city beautification are not specific to any one city but every city has the potential to leverage the learning potential of gardens in service of community need. Opelika Grows installs gardens (and programming) in service of locally identified needs. Built upon the history of Alabama agriculture to sustain its citizens, Opelika Grows began in We install and maintain gardens, as well as provide related programming. Our gardens serve as outdoor classrooms, allowing children and adults to pursue life-long learning and civic engagement. Partnership of Opelika City Schools, Food Bank of East Alabama, Keep Opelika Beautiful, Inc. and Auburn University Storybrook Farms 300 Cusseta Rd Opelika AL Storybook Farm is a magical nonprofit horse farm where courageous children challenged with a variety of physical, emotional, social and mental situations embrace and celebrate life! The Salvation Army 1038 Opelika Rd Auburn AL (334)