Girl Scouts of Gateway Council

*Informal educational organization and social program for girls under adult leadership *Activities geared to grade levels starting at Daisies (K-1st), Brownies (2nd-3rd), Juniors (4th-5th), Cadettes (6th-8th), Seniors (9th-10th) and Ambassadors (11th-12th) and are designed to help to build confidence, character and courage through decision-making and leadership skills *Week long summer camps available cost $450 for members and $500 for non members; yearly aquatic camps in the spring to teach sailing and other aquatic activities fees vary depending on equipment needed; cost can be offset by cookie sales *Council serves more than 4,000 girls, and 2,000 adult volunteers in all Panhandle counties

Services: Camps, Scouting Programs, Volunteer Opportunities, Youth Enrichment Programs

Gadsden County Public Library System

*Standard library services at 3 locations, a bookmobile, multimedia books, DVD's, large print books, computer/internet access *Children's services include story time, class visits, outreach Library programs and story times at after school programs, summer camps and daycares, Lego Robotics, Science Nights, Parent and Child Play Time, and Summer Reading Programs, Free e books on library website *Literacy instruction and for adults 18 and older, taught by volunteers, has large selection of literature for adult beginners; trains volunteers as tutors and matches them with students; computer and other adult education courses available if funding permits *Direct connection in Quincy library via a video terminal now allows visitors to speak directly with a Social Security employee in Tallahassee; call to find out days and hours this service is available *Other Branches: *Chattahoochee, Cowen Library, 300 Maple St 32324 *Havana, 203 E 5th St 32333

Services: Adult Basic Education, Computer Literacy Training Programs, Library Services, Literacy Programs, Public Internet Access Sites, SSI, Volunteer Opportunities

Gadsden County Humane Society

*Does not have a shelter, but animals rescued by volunteers are placed in foster homes until adopted *As funds are available, assists with pet food, medications, spay/neuter vouchers *Takes notifications of lost pets; try to include a photo when notifying *Calls usually answered, but if not leave a message and call will be returned within 48 hours *Can also send a message to their facebook page or email message to gchspets@gmail.

Services: Animal Rescue, Foster Care/Temporary Shelter for Animals

FSU, Public Broadcast Center

*Resource for children, youth, educators, and parents to enhance educational diversity *Sponsors Sci Girls (summer camp for girls 9-15), Ready to Learn Resources (ages 2-8), WFSU Kids (provides events for families), 411 Teen (Sunday radio program for teens) and others *Volunteer opportunities available for persons interested in programming, pledge drive support and other events *Helps promote events through website on-line calendar, cultural notes on radio and TV programs

Services: Distance Education, Literacy Programs, Media/Communications, Parent/Family Involvement in Education, Parenting Skills Classes, Volunteer Opportunities

Franklin County Humane Society

*Programs to provide care for stray and abandoned animals, including Lost and Found, Humane Education, Animal Behavior and Training Advice, and Pet Adoptions (adopted animals are spayed or neutered and up to date on their vaccinations) *After hours voicemail has message on how to reach animal control if needed *Volunteers needed for numerous activities

Services: Animal Shelters, Volunteer Opportunities

Florida Wild Mammal Association, Inc

*Dedicated to rescue, rehabilitation, and release of sick, injured or orphaned wildlife and education of public on wildlife issues *Volunteers 16 years old and over are welcome, preferably with a consistent availability for scheduling

Services: Animal Rescue, Volunteer Opportunities, Wildlife Conservation

Florida UM Children's Home, Madison Youth Ranch

*Two campuses, operated by the Florida United Methodist Church, in Pinetta (Madison County) and Enterprise (Volusia County) *Residential home for school-age children victims of abuse or neglect, caught in family crises or dysfunction, families unable to care for them for many reasons, or abandoned *Independent living program for resident or foster care youth transitioning towards success living on their own *Foster care recruitment, training and case management

Services: Foster Home Placement, Foster Parent/Family Recruitment, Group Homes for Dependent Children

Florida Baptist Children's Home, Tallahassee

*Residential care for school age children through age 18; foster care placement for ages birth to 18; and adoption services including counseling and placement *Other locations in addition to Tallahassee: Pensacola, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Lakeland, Leesburg, Fort Myers and Miami

Services: Adoption Information/Referrals, Foster Home Placement, Group Homes for Dependent Children, Juvenile Delinquency Prevention

First United Methodist Church, Monticello

*Serves free Thanksgiving Dinner from 11:30am-1pm; dine in or take-out; MUST CALL AHEAD TO RESERVE BY NOVEMBER 18TH, call main number to reserve a meal *Thanksgiving meal is intended primarily for Jefferson County residents or Leon County residents on the county line; others will not be turned away, but the food supply may not be enough if many people from other counties show up *Church does not offer any financial or other assistance

Services: Holiday Programs, Volunteer Opportunities

Eskaton Telephone Reassurance Program

*Telephone program that connects seniors with volunteers weekly in order to build friendships and help prevent loneliness in the older adult population and links to community resources when needed *Offers volunteer positions which require up to 2 hours a week; for more information call 916-334-1072, email etr@eskaton.

Services: Friendly Outreach Programs, Telephone Reassurance, Volunteer Opportunities