Looking for a way to make a difference before year’s end?
Consider donating to one or more of these local, non-profit organizations. Contact information and a brief description of need follows.

compiled by stephanie johns and nick nunn

Madison Community Theater, Inc.
Kathleen Bryant
1312 Pinecrest Court
Madison GA 30650
706-474-2919 (cell)
If you would like to support the Madison Community Theater, a tax-deductible donation can be sent to the address listed above. You will receive a receipt for your records in the mail.

Ferst Foundation for Childhood
Literacy
Dr. Wayne Meyers, Community Action Team Leader for Morgan County
P.O. Box 1327
Madison, GA 30650
info@ferstfoundation.org
1-888-565-0177
The Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy welcomes monetary donations, which can be made by clicking on the “Donate Now” link on their website: http://www.ferstfoundation.org/default.htm

Morgan Memorial Healthcare Foundation
Megan Morris, Executive Director
meganm@mmh.org
706-752-2237
The Morgan Memorial Healthcare Foundation receives support through cash contributions and lifetime gifts of a charitable trust or will bequest. If you are interested in donating, contact Megan Morris at the email address or phone number listed above.

Madison Artists Guild, Inc.
P.O. Box 225
Madison, GA 30650
Elizabeth Collins, Executive Director
spaelizabeth@gmail.com
The Madison Artists Guild, Inc., founded in 1985 by local artists who got together to share ideas, is a not-for-profit organization dependent upon membership dues and contributions. You may help by sending a tax-deductible contribution to the address above.

National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Peggy Bruckner, Regent of the Henry Walton chapter
Trish Jones, Treasurer
612 Old Post Road
Madison, GA 30650
706-342-9116
The Henry Walton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution actively supports the Tamassee DAR School in Tamassee, SC, anon-profit children's home,whose mission is supporting children and families in crisis through residential, educational, and outreach services. Tax deductible donations can be made online at www.tdarschool.org, or mailed directly to: Tamassee DAR School, PO Box 8, Tamassee, SC 29686. For more information, contact Trish Jones at 706-342-9116.

Morgan County Touchdown Club
Tommy Bone, President
4761 Lower Apalachee
Madison, GA 30650
706-474-2078
The Touchdown Club, which raises money for the MHCS football teams, is accepting monetary donations this season (and all year ‘round) to purchase helmets ($300), game jerseys ($70), and game pants ($80).

Madison-Morgan Chamber of
Commerce
Shey Daniel, Executive Assistant
P.O. Box 826
Madison, GA 30650
706-342-4454
sdaniel@madisonga.org
The Madison-Morgan Chamber of Commerce is asking for donations, which will go towards repairs on their building in the coming year.

Fare Thee Well Foundation, Inc.
Jamie Hood, Director
P.O. Box 1084
Madison, GA 30650
770-617-9086
jamie@faretheewellfoundation.org
The Fare Thee Well Foundation is looking for donations of musical equipment and money to fund music events during the year and scholarships that allow local kids to attend the Pepperland Farm Camp in Murphy, NC. For more information and a link to donate directly, go to http://www.faretheewellfoundation.org/

Morgan County African American Museum
Mamie Lee Hilsman, Curator of African-American History, Heritage and Culture
156 Academy Street
Madison, GA 30650
Ms. Hilsman: 706-372-4562
MCAAM: 706-342-9191
The MCAAM’s wish list for the coming year includes new rocking chairs for the front porch, wooden desks for the office, book cases, display cases, and other office-related supplies. Instructions for submitting donations to the museum can be found on the “Donations and Sponsors” section of their website: http://www.mcaam.org/donations.php
4-H Club
Janet Woodard, Agent
440 Hancock St.
Madison, GA 30650
706-342-2214
jwoodard@uga.edu
White Correl plates, pre-packaged snacks, American flags with stands, paper, posterboard, archery bows and arrows, and a used skeet thrower are among the needs of the local 4-H Club. They also have a need for volunteer coaches.

Braswell Fund
Judge Mike Bracewell
Morgan County Probate Court
PO Box 857
Madison, GA 30650
706-343-6500
The Braswell Fund, which offers college scholarships to Morgan County’s orphans and children with one deceased parent, is accepting monetary donations, which will be split equally among those who apply for college education assistance.

Companion Animal Rescue, Inc.
Donna Prior, Founder
PO Box 1209
Madison, GA 30650
comanimalrescue@aol.com
This season, the Companion Animal Rescue is accepting used linens – blankets, sheets, towels – as well a dog collars and dog food to benefit the animals.

Georgia Animal Control
Association, Inc.
Cindy Wiemann, Secretary / Treasurer
PO Box 32
Madison, GA 30650
706-342-9604
cindy@georgiaanimalcontrol.org
The Georgia Animal Control Association is asking monetary donations to help pay for training of animal control officers.

Humane Society of Morgan County
1170 Fairgrounds Road
Madison, GA 30650
706-343-9977
The Humane Society would appreciate anything related to animal care: blankets, cat liter, dog beds, food/water bowls, towels, toys.

International Association of Lions Clubs
Virginia “Brillo” Jackson, Secretary
669 Skyline Drive
Madison, GA 30650
706-342-2490
The Lions Club accepts monetary donations as well as donations of used eyeglasses. A collection box for glasses may be found at the local Walmart.

Madison Area Youth Soccer
Association
Ken Kuperberg, Treasurer
820 Lakeview Circle
Madison, GA 30650
706-342-0042
maysasoccer@gmail.com
The Madsion Area Youth Soccer Association is accepting monetary donations and soccer equipment, including water bottles and sports drinks.

Morgan County Dugout Club
Alena Owen, Treasurer
1231 College Drive
Madison, GA 30650
706-818-2069
chale@jedtinsurance.com
The Dugout Club welcomes donations of baseball-related equipment and monetary donations.

Morgan County Foundation for
Excellence in Public Education
PO Box 1314
Madison, GA 30650
Monetary donations to the Morgan County Foundation for Excellence in Public Education will, “implement programs of academic excellence in all our schools.” Donate via postal mail using the address listed above, or online at http://mcfepe.org/donate.php.

Steffen Thomas Museum of Art
Karen Strelecki, Deputy Director
4200 Bethany Road
Buckhead, GA 30625
706-342-7557
The Steffen Thomas Museum of Art is accepting monetary donations to benefit their “A Day at the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art” fund, which provides guided tours and art materials to participating students of all levels.

Printed in the December 27, 2012 edition