First let me state that my experience with the Dream Center is as a volunteer. That role still…read moreafforded me the opportunity to learn about the many great services they provide for Augusta and their team, but I do recognize that is not the same as if I were a recipient of their services. Centrally located in South Augusta, this facility is amazing. From the moment you arrive, the team is welcoming and smiling and making you feel like this is a family reunion and suddenly you are now a member. From the exterior it may appear to be nothing of worth, but trust me it is a treasure chest filled with benevolence. There is a weekly grocery pickup service, meals provided, food bank, clothing bank, community services mediation, and more. The facility is two stories and a basketball court-sized gym area. The team is collaborative in focus, which is what brought about my involvement with them, and always seeking to come alongside their neighbors. If you are looking for a local non-profit to volunteer with, start here.

I appreciate what y'all are doing but giving the food to jwc on bolt drive is a mistake they don't…read moregive out the food they take it home for them selfs or selling them to people they know I got turned around couldn't get anything but they have box's of food in their cars for their household it's unfair someone needs to show up and catch them this has to stop we are standing in line just for them to take it home stealing from the people in the community please help now jwc is on Martin Luther King blvd

Maybe you're new to the area or just haven't had a reason to come in contact with this organization…read moreso let me share this tidbit from their website. "We provide quality food and groceries to hungry individuals across our 30 county service area. Since 1982, we've distributed more than 250 million pounds of food and fed more than 14 million people." So why am I talking about them? Because I recently had the privilege of volunteering at their food bank. "Bank" should honestly be replaced with "warehouse" because that is exactly what it is. They have boxes for food and drinks coming in (by the pallet) and boxes ready to sort then boxes that have been packed up and ready to ship across the region. And this place is systemic. You have a job and they show you how to do that job as well as be available for questions. I have served at and taken groups to a number of food warehouses and soup kitchens throughout my life. This, by far, is one of the best organized ones I have encountered. The instructions will tell you, but let me say it again. Wear comfortable shoes and comfortable clothes. Prepare to sweat and know that you may have to lift up to 20 pounds. Feeding people isn't always easy, but it is always worth it. Find a way to support. *Insider's Tip -Volunteer either at the Food Bank or the Master's Table (a once-a-day meal providing location downtown). But there is a process so check out the website for instructions.

Great Boy Scout Troop. For families with Shaw AFB access. The leadership is well-organized and…read morehighly involved. They care about the boys and set them up for success. Communication and troop management is smooth and effective. The trips and merit badge opportunities happen regularly. I highly recommend choosing this troop if that's an option for you.

A very good organization that services Aiken and the entire Central Savannah River Area (CSRA)…read more They operate completely off of donations from area businesses and citizens and supply many of our local food banks and other charities, such as ACTS and the St Vincent Du Paul Society - all to help get food to people who might otherwise go without. They receive food donations from local and regional manufacturers and purchase food and other items directly from area distributors, then make sure that our local charities all get a share of what they can give out. At ACTS, where I volunteer quite a bit, much of the food they get from Golden Harvest goes out to hundreds of families in desperate need of it. And Golden Harvest supplies a lot of the donations that are handed out on the 3rd Saturday of each month at ACTS for what they call 'Senior Saturday', which delivers much needed food to our local senior citizens each month. Last week alone, they provided supplies for over 360 senior citizens in need! Please consider donating to this very worthy charity, as it is the source of food supplies for many of our other local charities who all work together to try to feed the hungry here in Aiken and the greater CSRA. "Inasmuch as ye did it unto one of these my brethren, even the least, ye did it unto me." (Matthew 25:40)

Yeah the shelves were stocked. Prices are still ridiculously high, but I guess they would rather…read moreput unsold stuff in the dumpster. I was told if items still have original price on them they were supposed to be marked 50% of that. Seriously ??? Most of the time the item is flawed or damaged in some way, or from past seasons. I have seen items in there that had yard sale stickers on them and GW marked them at some fantasy retail price. Holiday items are now marked with fixed prices and I guess stay on the shelves until they break or look so shoddy somebody pulls them for the dumpster. Store does look cleaner as well and cashier was very nice.

This is a beautifully merchandised Goodwill with an attached bakery! The atmosphere is very…read morepleasant and the workers are professional. Every goodwill should be like this!

First Tee allows my boys' robotics team and NSBE Jr to hold their meetings and practices inside…read moretheir Clubhouse. One day, I'll take my boys out there to get in a round. The Saturday we went to play, they were having an event and the course was closed to the public and would reopen later in the day.

My 3 boys have been attending First Tee of Augusta for over 5 years. I can honestly say that…read moreeveryone there are like family. It takes a village to raise kids and Coach Lashunda and Mrs. Jill Brown are my village. I love the fact that the club house is so clean and organized and the children makes sure that it stays that way. I'm always encouraging my friends and family members to enroll their kids into the program and they're always glad they did. My boys have created a friendship with the other players and I tell them that it's a friendship of a Lifetime, they'll always remember First Tee of Augusta into their adulthood. I will always be grateful and thankful for the help I received from First Tee.

Great organization working to protect the Augusta waterways. They represent the 1.5 million people…read morewho rely on the Savannah River. Because Savannah Riverkeeper works directly with citizens, officials, industries, and lawmakers, they are unlike any other advocacy group.

Love this daycare. I have 5 kids that all attend this school. Very helpful and made sure kids are…read moreeducated and well then care of.