Community Resources

The Technical College System of Georgia’s Office of Workforce Development now serves as Georgia’s labor exchange system through the WorkSource Georgia Portal. The portal offers a list of services for Job Seekers and Employers utilizing a set of employment tools. Job Seekers can Find a Job, Create a Resume, search for Career Information, and find Education and Training resources. 

Click HERE to reach the job search engine.

The mission of South Georgia Partnership to End Homeless is to support and strengthen the community by providing shelter and supportive services to people who are homeless, or at risk, and to advocate for collaborative, driven solutions to end homelessness. 

Click HERE for Income Based Housing in Lowndes County

Second Harvest of South Georgia is the leading hunger-relief organization in the region and the largest rural food bank in the state. They serve a nearly 12,000 square mile region made up of 26 counties. In addition to their Valdosta headquarters, they have branches in Thomasville and Tifton where they serve more than 300 partner agencies through a variety of programs including the Food Bank, Kids Cafe, Mobile Food Pantry, and Teachers’ Harvest among others. 

Click HERE to find help near you.

LCCY (Lowndes County Commission for Children and Youth) serves as the table around which the community can sit to address issues related to improving outcomes for youth and families. The mission of the commission is to enhance the quality of life for all children and youth in Lowndes County through a comprehensive, coordinated community effort. 

Click HERE for more information.

The VHA’s primary role is providing decent, safe and affordable housing for individuals who qualify according to established admissions criteria.

The Housing Authority manages four AMPS, or groups of properties, within the City limits of Valdosta, and one located in the City of Homerville.

Click HERE for the housing application.

Whether you’re new to the workforce or simply need to update or enhance your skills, Goodwill Training Academy classes can help you move forward and reach your career goals.  

Through partnerships with technical colleges throughout the community and nationally-accredited agencies, Goodwill is dedicated to supporting and empowering the community through providing education, training and employment opportunities.   

Click HERE to view the Valdosta training academy calendar.

HEARTS Geoirgia-Disaster Case Management Program helps disaster survivors navigate the recovery process by coordinating the necessary services and resources households need to address their complex recovery needs including navigating FEMA, applying for assistance programs, and accessing services.

Click HERE to fill out the intake form.

DCA may be able to provide assistance to families in Georgia impacted by Hurricane Idalia, Tropical Storm Debby, or Hurrican eHelene by providing decent, safe, and sanitary housing. DCA allocated funds for the repair and/or replacement of storm-damaged homes, and to help families who may be struggling to keep up with their mortgage. 

Click HERE to access the survey portal.

The American Red Cross responds to an emergency every 8 minutes. From small house fires to multi-state natural disasters, the American Red Cross goes wherever they're needed, so people can have clean water, safe shelter and hot meals when they need them most.

Click HERE for hurricane preparedness tips.