Our Programs
Click on one of our programs to learn more about what we do.
About Us
The Oconee Area Resource Council (OARC) is a local 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation that serves as the local decision-making body for the Georgia Family Connection. OARC identifies the needs of the community and works to fill those needs by combining resources and services. Our goal is to ensure that all residents of Oconee County will live in a healthy, safe and stable environment. To this end, we bring together community partners to develop, implement and evaluate programs that address the challenges facing Oconee County residents.
Click on one of our programs to learn more about what we do.
Donate at the link in bio or mail your check to:
PO Box 149, Watkinsville, GA 30677�
Serving Oconee County since 1989, our programs include Food for Kids, Summer Food for Kids, Adopt-A-Family (Holiday Assistance) & Oconee Mentor Program.
WE NEED SPONSORS!
Student Sponsor
Provide funding for a weekly FFK bag for one student.
$30 sponsors a child for a month
$270 sponsors a child for the school year
Milk Sponsor
Students receive shelf-stable organic whole white milk or organic chocolate milk each week. This is one of the most costly items provided to program participants each week, but it is important to provide a high-quality product that tastes good and is good for growing bodies.
$150 sponsors milk for a week
$600 sponsors milk for a month
Fruit Sponsor
The Food for Kids program continually strives to provide the most nutritious food possible. Part of this effort includes adding fresh fruit to weekly bags.
$100 sponsors fresh fruit for a week
$400 sponsors fresh fruit for a month
Contact michaelyn@oconeeconnection.org for more information.
Our September Food Drive is still going on! Each school has a collection box in the front office. Food for Kids needs 175 servings of food each week. We are grateful for your donations to help us provide that!
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There's still time to become a mentor! We have training dates available. Email shannon@oconeeconnection.org to schedule your session.
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OARC Staff & Board
Executive Director
Oconee Mentor Programs
Food for Kids Coordinator
Summer Food for Kids Coordinator
Dr. Wanda L. Stitt-Gohdes, Chair UGA Career & Information Studies, Retired
Adam Hammond Georgia 4-H Foundation
Coleman Benko Benko Financial Services
Chuck Horton UGA Law Enforcement Retired
Jennifer Lyons Hadden Entrepreneur
Dallas LeDruff Oconee Country Schools
Jennifer Adams Oconee County Schools
Austin Marable Jackson Co. Water and Sewage Authority
Susan Brodick Food for Kids Ambassador
Meredith Metcalf UGA
Bob Cummings Business Owner
Pam Doonan Springhill Suites
Ellen Elder Anesthesia Consultants of Athens
Jill Faulkner Oconee County Board of Commissioners
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