October 30, 2024

"Light Up the Holidays” for older and disabled adults

Do you want to make the holidays brighter for a person living under public guardianship? Across the state of Georgia, there are over 1,300 Georgians living under public guardianship. Help these older Georgians and adults with disabilities experience the joy of the holiday season by donating a small gift. 

Are you ready to send your support and good cheer to someone under guardianship? 

Here’s how you can help: 

  1. Get a list of requested items.
    1. Check out the Amazon Gift List of frequently needed items that will be gifted to those who do not have lists. 
    2. Email the Division of Aging Services at [email protected] to request the wish list of an older Georgian. You are free to choose just one item or everything on the list. (We recommend striking a balance between practical and enjoyable gifts.) 
  2. Shop and have fun! 
  3. Once you’ve picked up all the gifts, drop them off or mail them to one of the addresses below by Friday, Nov. 22, 2024: 
Atlanta
47 Trinity Avenue SW 1st Floor
Atlanta, GA 30334		Cleveland
970 E. Kytle Street
Cleveland, GA 30528		Newnan
533-B Highway 29 North 
Newnan, GA  30263
Augusta
520 Fenwick Street 
Augusta, GA 30906 		Columbus
2100 Comer Avenue
Columbus, GA 31904		Savannah
761 Wheaton Street
Savannah, GA 31401
Calhoun
2945 Miller Ferry Rd Suite A
Calhoun, GA  30701		Lawrenceville
95 Constitution Boulevard
Lawrenceville, GA 30046		Tucker
Upon request a location will be determined
 Macon
456 Oglethorpe Street
Macon, GA 31201  		Waycross
215-B Albany Avenue
Waycross, Georgia 31501

*Mailed gifts can be sent to the attention of the Division of Aging Services, Light Up the Holidays Gift Drive.

Enjoy the good feeling that comes with spreading joy to your fellow Georgians. Donation receipts are available upon request. Thank you for lighting up the holidays with the Georgia Department of Human Services!

For more information on the Light Up the Holidays Gift Drive, visit: https://aging.georgia.gov/get-involved/sponsor-vulnerable-georgian.