United Way of the Coastal Empire: Effingham County Office

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  • Community
  • Disaster Response
  • Employment
  • Health
  • Housing
  • Income

Who We Are

Robert H. Demere, Jr. United Way Effingham Service Center

United Way of the Coastal Empire has been improving the lives of residents in Effingham County for nearly 30 years. United Way of the Coastal Empire’s Effingham Service Center in Rincon collaborates with over 25 community programs and nonprofits to provide a holistic approach in creating effective and lasting change in Effingham County.

In 2008, the service center received an extensive face lift and was named the Robert H. Demere, Jr. United Way Effingham Service Center, in honor of the Demere Foundation’s continued support of United Way. 

What We Do

United Way of the Coastal Empire’s mission to improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of the community. This simply means we match the needs of our community, to the resources of the community. As an advocator focused on Economic Independence, Education and Health & Wellness, United Way is continuously monitoring the ever changing needs of our community.  We collaborate with local businesses, human service organizations and nonprofits to offer the most comprehensive resources available to our Effingham community.

The Service Center hosts more than 25 local groups and agencies that collectively address the needs of our community and minimizes transportation barriers for local residents.  Today, the following United Way affiliated organizations and programs are available at the Service Center: Hospice Savannah, Savannah Speech & Hearing, MedBank, Social Apostolate,  Ready2CONNECT, Georgia Legal Services, Volunteers Income Tax Assistance, WOMEN UNITED Transportation Assistance and other United Way programs.

Other programs and resources accessible at the Service Center are Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Assistance, Two Rivers Health Clinic, Circle of Hands Counseling, Building Blocks Counseling, Effingham Community Orchestra, Yoga, Amateur Radio Emergency Services (ARES), Bikers Against Child Abuse (BACA), Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW), Hammers Hearts & Hands, Medical Equipment Lending Library, Diabetes Education & Nutrition.

With an extensive list of local resources and the United Way 2-1-1 programs, we are able to provide you with the resources you need during life’s most vulnerable times. 

Contact us today.

711 Zitterour Drive,

Rincon, GA  31326

912-826-5300

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