2003 Award Program Applicants

Comprehensive Community Revitalization Programs

Central Savannah River Area Partnership for Community Health (Augusta): In the Central Savannah River Area Partnership for Community Health, representatives of local businesses, government agencies, health organizations, community groups, social service agencies, and the Medical College of Georgia work together to improve the health and well being of the community. The partnership has established health centers, a food bank, a clothing bank, emergency financial assistance, after-school tutoring, violence prevention programs, community computer programs, elder care programs, and comprehensive social service referral and management systems.

Maple Street Corridor (Carrollton): In the Maple Street Corridor project, students and faculty from State University of West Georgia work with the Carroll Tomorrow organization to revitalize the community and economy of west Carrollton. The project includes initiatives designed to develop more businesses, better jobs, and affordable housing in the community, while ensuring the continued growth of the university.

Leadership Development and Community Service

Atlanta Union Mission/Candler School of Theology Contextual Education Program (Atlanta): Theology students from Emory University's Candler School of Theology work at the Atlanta Union Mission to help meet basic needs and provide other support services to the homeless adults and children who come to the center, while gaining practical experience in ministerial work.

Changing Lives Through Servant Leadership (Columbus): Columbus State University and the Pastoral Institute, a non-profit counseling and education center, work together to encourage college students to become active in community service and to attain academic excellence. Students also work as mentors to young children and high school students, applying academic theory and skills in the community in a holistic, comprehensive approach to developing servant leaders.

Mentoring and Youth Education

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College/Kids Advocacy Coalition Partnership for Lifelong Learning (Tifton): The partnership provides after-school programs for children in Tift County, while providing teaching opportunities for education students from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. Programs include performing and visual arts, continuing education for teachers, and annual childcare conferences. The partnership recently expanded to include a five-year partnership with the University of Georgia Cooperative Extension, focusing on at-risk middle school students.

Cool Girls (Atlanta): Cool Girls provides life-skills development, academic support, and technology skills programs for elementary and middle school girls in low-income neighborhoods. Programs focus on decision-making skills, academic achievement, health and wellness, and enhancing life opportunities. Faculty and students from Georgia State University's Department of Psychology work as researchers and consultants to help evaluate, plan, and expand the program.

Motivating Through Mentoring (Dalton): Through faculty/student mentoring, culturally appropriate printed materials, and other learning opportunities, Latino students from Dalton State University are encouraged to actively participate in academic life and to focus on career success. Through the program, Latino students from the college also serve as mentors to area high school students.

Partners for Success with Prep (Cochran): This intensive, comprehensive academic tutoring program targets middle school children struggling to maintain a B grade point average. Middle Georgia College students work with middle school children in math, science, social studies, and English programs. Partners include Communities in School, local businesses, and the Beckley County School system. The program also includes education workshops and other activities for parents.

Summer Scholars/CHOICE Program (Gainesville): Students from Gainesville College work with South Hall Middle School to provide after-school programs focused on academic success for Latino youths facing economic, family, and cultural issues. Students from the college serve as mentors and tutors in programs focused on homework assistance, language skills, sports, healthcare, and career opportunities.

Immigrant Assistance and Literacy Programs

Steps to College: Engaging Underrepresented Students in College Success (Dalton): Dalton State College students work in local public schools as tutors, translators, and teacher assistants in a program designed to promote the academic success of language-minority students. Dalton State students serve as motivational speakers and role models to area school children and work with secondary school students in training classes for the Georgia High School Graduation Test. They also lead college tours and work with high school students in career exploration activities.

Family Farm Worker Project - Summer Outreach Project (Ellenton): Ellenton Clinic staff work with faculty and students from Clayton College, Darton College, Emory University, Georgia State University, Kennesaw State University, and government agencies in Colquitt County to provide urgent medical and dental care services to resident and migrant farm workers. More than 1,000 farm workers and family members receive comprehensive preventive and episodic healthcare each year at camps, worksites, and clinics.

The Latinos Initiative (Carrollton): Latinos United of Carroll County, Inc. works with State University of West Georgia faculty and students, along with local civic and government leaders, to improve the health, living conditions, and economic well being of the area Latino immigrant population, while providing student service and learning experiences. Programs include a free healthcare clinic for uninsured residents, a community center providing educational programs, legal consultation, computer training, social service referrals, and community-led initiatives focused on Latino youths.

The Literacy Improvement Project (Augusta): Augusta State University works with the Comcast Corporation, local businesses, and community groups to provide free literacy training and tutoring to children and adults in the community. With the support of local business groups and community activists, the university offers scholarships for literacy service providers, technology training and research, a speakers bureau, literacy/arts outreach programs, and a literacy center with an on-line computer lab.

South Georgia Farm Worker Health Project (Decatur County): The Decatur County Health Department and Emory University collaborate with the Department of Labor, migrant advocates, and community organizations to provide culturally appropriate healthcare to migrant and seasonal farm workers and their families. Medical students, and faculty and staff from Emory work in week-long clinics, which care for as many as 500 adults and 250 children each year.

Physical and Mental Health

Cobb Health Partners Clinic (Cobb County): Cobb Health Partners Clinic provides healthcare for homeless and disadvantaged families in Cobb County. Faculty members and students from Kennesaw State University School of Nursing work with MUST Ministries of Marietta, along with the Cobb County Health Department and other partners, to provide basic health services, medication, and appropriate medical and social service referrals to governmental and community agencies at no charge to the homeless, the working poor, and immigrant populations.

Darton College Nursing Collaborative (Albany, Americus, Bainbridge, Colquitt, and Thomasville): Darton College offers off-campus nursing programs to help increase the number of healthcare workers and the quality of care in rural South Georgia. Nursing students most often continue to work in community hospitals after completing the program.

The Good Samaritan House (Dearing): The School of Nursing at the Medical College of Georgia and the Dearing Baptist Church work together to provide free primary care services to the Dearing community and nearby residents. Nurse practitioners, faculty, and students from the college work in this rural, under-served community.

Neighbors for a Healthy Community (Atlanta): Faculty and students from the College of Health and Human Sciences at Georgia State University work with the staff of the Good Samaritan Health Center to provide healthcare to some of Atlanta's neediest citizens. The center offers a wide range of services — prenatal to adult medical care, dental care, counseling, ophthalmology, optometry, and physical therapy — while providing hands-on clinical training and experience for students.

St. Stephen's Ministry HIV/AIDS Dental Care Project (Augusta): Dental students and faculty from Medical College of Georgia work with the St. Stephen's Ministry to provide oral healthcare to people with HIV/AIDS. The partnership focuses on issues including social stigmatization, limited access to dental care, financial barriers, and unusual health concerns and conditions that accompany the dental and oral health needs for people with HIV/AIDS.

University Involvement Index

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Augusta State University
Clayton College and State University
Columbus State University
Darton College
Dalton State College
Emory University
Gainesville College
Georgia State University
Kennesaw State University
Medical College of Georgia
Middle Georgia College
State University of West Georgia
University of Georgia