WELCOME TO GREEN OAKS CENTER FOR DISABILITIES
Proudly serving Colquitt and Worth County, Georgia
WELCOME TO GREEN OAKS CENTER FOR DISABILITIES
Proudly serving Colquitt and Worth County, Georgia
- About Us -
Services We Offer
- Community Access Services
- Prevocational Services
- Supported Employment
- Community Living Support Services
- Social Services
School Transition Program
There is often a gap in services for students between high school and the attainment of adult services. With the assistance of United Way, Green Oaks Center can help fill this gap and provide individuals with disabilities services that will enable them to have increased independence, socialization, life skills, job development and other necessary resources that will help prepare them for the next phase in their life.
Community Partnerships
Partnering for a Healthy Community
Green Oaks Center Executive Director Russ Joiner (pictured far left) participated in the Partnering for a Healthy Community event today with members of other social service agencies in our community.
Director Russ Joiner and Social Worker Andrew Brown worked a booth to spread information about Green Oak Center's services to the community.
GO Arts Program
Green Oaks Center is excited to announce that through donations from the United Way of Colquitt County that we will partner with the Colquitt County Arts Center and continue the GO Arts program in 2019. We enjoyed flexing our creative muscles earlier this year and can't wait to start back up in January!
Rising to the Challenge
This quarter, we are celebrating Blane Clark's entrepreneurial spirit. For several years, Blane has been building wooden risers for local embroidery machines, but after reaching a saturation point with local sales, Blane decided to branch out and sell his product on the internet. With assistance from his family, Blane began listing the risers on Etsy.com, to reach the vast national marketplace. This has proven to be a huge success in growing his business.
Recent sales counts show Blane has sold nearly two hundred risers and his sales continue to increase with positive online reviews and numerous "5" star reviews from buyers. With price comparison guidance from GOC staff Kirk Moulton, Blane has significantly reduced shipping and manufacturing costs thereby maximizing profits. This has allowed Blane to purchase additional tools for his business.
If you're interested in purchasing a riser please check out Blane's storefront "Rising to the Challenge" on Etsy. Congratulations to Blane on his success and determination with an expanding business venture!
Always Learning
Daily Living Skills
Many of the people we serve are interested in learning skills that will help them become more independent in the community. The ultimate goal for many is to live without any supports so we are always teaching them skills that they would need to be successful.
Impact On Our Community
Green Oaks has positively impacted Colquitt County for over 50 years. Currently, we serve 110 individuals with disabilities and their families (67 whom are employed at jobs linked through the agency). Along with 40 full time staff, Green Oaks indirectly provides employment for 13 transportation workers and 12 residential providers. The agency's purchase of supplies and business associations have an economic impact on more than 75 local businesses and industries. Additionally, the private sector plays a large role in employment with Green Oaks providing janitorial services for 18 locations and lawn care of 65 sites. Green Oaks is proud to be a contributor to the local community as we assist individuals in reaching their goals towards employment and independence.