Spring Cleaning Drive to Help Salvation Army of Augusta
A “Spring Cleaning Drive” is now underway to gather cleaning supplies to help families in need who are staying at the Salvation Army of Augusta’s Center for Hope.
Throughout the month of March, Doc’s Porchside locations in Augusta and Grovetown are joining forces with the Salvation Army of Augusta to collect donations of cleaning supplies, with two Spirit Nights planned at both Doc’s locations later in the month.
“We are thrilled to launch the “Spring Cleaning Drive” alongside Doc’s Porchside,” said Major Jonathan Raymer, Area Commander of the Salvation Army of Augusta. “This collaboration highlights our commitment to serving our community and providing essential support to those in need. We are incredibly grateful to Doc’s Porchside for their dedication to our mission and their support.”
“Spring Cleaning Drive” Supplies that are Needed
- Laundry detergent/pods
- Disinfecting wipes
- Dish detergent
- Dryer sheets
- Paper towels
Where You Can Take Donations:
- Center of Hope, 1384 Greene Street in Augusta
- The Kroc Center, 1833 Broad Street in Augusta
- Any Salvation Army Family Store
- The Salvation Army Distribution Center, 3715 Benchmark Drive in Augusta
- Doc’s Porchside, 3035 Washington Road in Augusta
- Doc’s Porchside, 5147 Bluegrass Trail in Grovetown
Doc’s Locations Hosting “Spirit Nights”
As part of the initiative, Doc’s Porchside will host Spirit Nights at both its Augusta and Grovetown locations. The Augusta Spirit Night will take place March 20 from 5:00 pm to close, followed by the Grovetown Spirit Night on March 27, also from 5:00 pm to close.
For More Information:
For more information, visit www.salvationarmyaugusta.org.
Connection to Community Returns in March
People at risk or struggling with homelessness can receive goods, resources, casework and more at the Salvation Army Center of Hope, 1384 Greene Street, on the second Wednesday of every month from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm.
If you or your organization are interested in participating and helping to provide resources to the community, contact Derek Dugan at [email protected].
Georgia Spot Among the Best Cheap Spring Break Trips
Spring break always arrives at just the right time. It’s when the holiday cheer has totally worn off, and it’s also right when spring is around the corner but it’s not quite here yet. I remember loving spring break in school. But, even if you’re not in school or college anymore, why not take a fun spring break trip this year? Thankfully, there are plenty of trendy, cheap spring break destinations available. One Georgia spot is even among the best cheap spring break trips in the US.
If you want to get the most bang for your buck, as they say, stay close to home. It doesn’t have to be a staycation. But, why not travel to a town that you’ve never been to that’s within road trip distance? Of course, if you live in a cold climate, you might want to travel to a hot spot. The good news is that a lot of warm spring break destinations have great rates, because tourist is simply their business. So, if you go to a popular spring break spot, chances are they’ll have some good deals and be able to cut you a good deal due to just how many people who travel there each year.
The perfect spring break destination is really about getting away from it all. You want a place that fun and exciting. But, you also want a spot that really helps you break away from routine and, hopefully, your electronic devises. Another bonus is if you find a spring break destination near friends who you maybe haven’t seen in a while. It can be a really fun trip to find a central location and meet up with long-lost friends.
Read on for some trendy, cheap spring break trips in the United States, including the Georgia one. Here’s hoping for a super fun spring vacation. Oh, these work for summer, too.
Mary Liz is the News Director and Co-Host of Augusta’s Morning News on WGAC. She spent 11 years as a News Director at an Indiana Radio Station. She has also worked as a former Police and Courts Reporter for The Republic Newspaper and Assistant Marketing Director of Merchants National Bank in Indianapolis. Mary Liz focuses most on local breaking news stories, feature stories on upcoming events, or community-service related organizations and the people who serve them. She has been with WGAC since 1995.