New Life offers education, free services, and practical support through a holistic and compassionate approach. They are fully funded by the generosity of individuals, businesses, and organizations in our community. Their services include pregnancy testing, limited obstetrical ultrasounds, options consultations, parenting classes, support for men, sexual health information, abortion recovery resources, and access to their Maternity House.

How you can help:
Donate gently used clothing and household items to their thrift shop. The shop not only provides employment opportunities for clients, but also allows families to purchase necessities using “care cash” they earn through New Life programs.
Give baby essentials like formula, diapers, and other needed supplies.
For more information visit https://www.newlifepregnancycenter.com/

The Shelter offers crisis intervention through food and clothing assistance, advocacy and case management, financial counseling, resource referrals, pastoral care, and ongoing support—from the moment someone arrives, throughout their stay, and even after they leave.
How you can help:
You can support their mission by donating items or volunteering at their thrift shop, Blessingdale’s.
For more information visit https://www.godsshelteroflove.org/

https://bbbscil.org/

CICIM provides individuals and families in the Decatur area with essential household goods—completely free of charge!

How you can help:
Donate items such as beds, mattresses, blankets, sheets, pillows, tables, chairs, working appliances, sofas, lamps, dressers, dishes, pots and pans, skillets, walkers, canes, crutches, wheelchairs, and more. Your gently used items make a real difference for families starting over or rebuilding their lives.

For more information visit https://www.cicim.online/

With the help of incredible volunteers, they serve a nutritious meal in a safe environment to 150–250 people every single day—365 days a year! They also operate Mercy Gardens, which provides fresh, locally grown produce to support their mission.

How you can help:

Volunteer to prepare or serve daily meals

Attend their community events

Support them by ordering lunch for your office

Hire them to cater your next event

Treat yourself (and others!) to their delicious donuts

Give financially to sustain their daily impact

For more information visit  https://www.goodsamaritaninn.org/

Originating in 1969 as a simple food pantry, the Northeast Community Fund has grown into a comprehensive social service organization that now serves more than 11,000 families each year. With the support of generous donors and dedicated volunteers, families receive essential resources such as clothing, food, financial assistance, and tools to help them move out of poverty. They also operate a mobile food pantry to reach those without reliable transportation.

How you can help:

Volunteer at the food pantry

Help organize donated items

Assist with cleaning or building maintenance

Serve at the front desk with receptionist duties

Ways to support:
Donate non-perishable food items, monetary gifts, in-season garden produce, clothing, kitchen supplies, bedding, or small appliances.

For more information visit https://www.northeastcommunityfund.org/

https://www.mtzunitedmethodist.com/ministries/food-pantry/ 

 

https://www.maconcountyfca.org/

https://www.wbgl.org/