Macon Rescue Mission saves lives

“Our main purpose is to teach men, women, and children about the love of Jesus Christ,” says Amy Walker, the Development Coordinator of the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia. “A lot of times people think of us as a non-profit first and we absolutely are, we feed the homeless,” Amy continues. In the early 1950’s, …

Salvation Army battles addiction

“We give kids their parents back.” So says the running headline on the Salvation Army’s Combat-Addiction webpage. Through its addiction recovery program, the Salvation Army helps over 150,000 people per year suffering with drug addiction, helping make families whole again. They provide free counseling, housing, employment assistance, and support for individuals suffering from long-term alcohol …

Stubby’s Heroes collecting donations for “Day of Compassion”

Bibb County resident Elizabeth Worthy was one of the earliest members of Stubby’s Heroes, joining in metro Atlanta in 2012, and she has brought her passion for pit bull activism with her to Middle Georgia. Stubby’s Heroes was started by founder Johanna Falber. When she joined Stubby’s Heroes, Worthy’s specialty was handling insurance breed discrimination: …

Help needy Bibb County students with these school supply drives

Ah yes, it’s that time of the year again. Many parents start singing the lyrics, “It’s the most wonderful time of the year.” Although Andy Williams was talking about the Holiday season around Christmas, Bibb County parents start it up just before school starts in early August. Most children do not have the same reaction. …