Appalachian Children's Center

Appalachian Children's Center Appalachian Children's Center provides services for children ages 3 to 17 years of age who have been traumatized due to abuse and/or neglect.

Gratitude looks a lot like this. ❤️We continue to be incredibly thankful for the men of The Historic Cartecay United Met...
09/04/2026

Gratitude looks a lot like this. ❤️

We continue to be incredibly thankful for the men of The Historic Cartecay United Methodist Church and the many ways they quietly step in to support Appalachian Children’s Center.

Over time, they have installed fans throughout our building, replaced our aging mailbox, and most recently created and installed this beautiful sign for the front of our Center.

These may seem like simple projects, but to us, they mean so much more. Every repair, improvement, and act of service helps us care for our facility while allowing our resources to remain focused where they matter most — providing hope, healing, and support to children and families.

Thank you, Cartecay UMC, for seeing needs and choosing to meet them. Your generosity, craftsmanship, and continued partnership are a beautiful example of a community caring for its children. 💙

WE NEED WATER & JUICE! When our kids visit the center, we like to make them feel at home with a bottled water or juice ...
09/02/2026

WE NEED WATER & JUICE!

When our kids visit the center, we like to make them feel at home with a bottled water or juice and a snack. The center relies on the generosity of the community to keep these items available for the children we serve.

We are currently very low on SMALL BOTTLED WATERS AND JUICE BOXES... We are including a link to our Amazon Wish List - for those who would like to donate.

Edited to add: Some folks have asked for our address to drop off items, as well as where to Send cash donations.

Our address:
160 Sailors Drive
Ellijay, GA 30540

FOR ONLINE DONATIONS:
https://appalachianchildrensctr.org/donation-page/
Click on the “Donate Now” button in the middle of the page.

And thanks to everyone in advance for their kindness and generosity! 💜

SNACK WISH LIST: https://a.co/5zbqz64

🎯 REGISTRATION IS OPEN — & SPONSORSHIPS ARE BACK! 🎯Join us for the 18th Annual Clay Shoot benefiting Appalachian Child...
08/31/2026

🎯 REGISTRATION IS OPEN — & SPONSORSHIPS ARE BACK! 🎯

Join us for the 18th Annual Clay Shoot benefiting Appalachian Children’s Center on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Noontootla Creek Farms in beautiful Blue Ridge, Georgia!

Whether you’re a returning shooter or joining us for the first time, we’d love to have you gather a team and spend the morning with us for friendly competition, fellowship, and fundraising — all for an incredibly important cause. 🧡

📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026

📍 Noontootla Creek Farms || 3668 Newport Road | Blue Ridge, GA 30513

⏰ Registration: 9:00 AM

🎯 First Teams Take the Course: 9:30 AM

Team registration is NOW OPEN!

🌟 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE!

We are especially excited to once again offer SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES for this year’s Clay Shoot!

Businesses, organizations, and individuals can help make an even greater impact by becoming an event sponsor. Sponsorship is a wonderful way to support children and families in our community while also showing your organization’s commitment to the mission of Appalachian Children’s Center.

Every registration and sponsorship helps ACC continue providing hope, healing, advocacy, and critical services to children and families impacted by abuse and neglect throughout our community.

Not able to shoot? You can still make a difference by sponsoring the event or helping us spread the word! Please share this post with friends, coworkers, businesses, and organizations that may want to participate or partner with us.

Questions?

🎯 Clay Shoot / Registration - Darren West
📞 706-889-0020
📧 [email protected]

🌟 Sponsorships / Logos & Graphics - Jennifer Poole
📞 706-273-2225
📧 [email protected]

Grab your team. Become a sponsor. Help us spread the word. And take aim for a great cause! 🎯💙

Some of childhood’s sweetest memories are created in the simplest moments.A family game night. A walk after dinner. Danc...
08/19/2026

Some of childhood’s sweetest memories are created in the simplest moments.

A family game night. A walk after dinner. Dancing in the kitchen. Reading one more story. Laughing together over something completely silly.

Family fun does not have to be elaborate or expensive. What matters most is the message those moments send: You matter. I enjoy being with you. You belong here.

During Family Fun Month, look for small ways to slow down, connect, and make memories together. 💚💙💚

🌿 Happy National Relaxation Day! 🌿Rest and relaxation look different for everyone. It might mean reading a favorite book...
08/15/2026

🌿 Happy National Relaxation Day! 🌿

Rest and relaxation look different for everyone. It might mean reading a favorite book, taking a quiet walk, spending time with friends — or simply slowing down long enough to take a deep breath.

For children and adults alike, moments of calm can reduce stress, support emotional wellness, and help us reconnect with ourselves and one another. Today, give yourself permission to pause without guilt—and encourage the children in your life to discover healthy ways to rest, reset, and recharge too.

Which will you choose today? 💙

It may look like **just a mailbox.** 📬But to us here at ACC, it looks like love, support, and partnership.As a nonprofit...
08/14/2026

It may look like **just a mailbox.** 📬

But to us here at ACC, it looks like love, support, and partnership.

As a nonprofit, we work hard to be good stewards of every dollar entrusted to us. That means services for children, support for families, and training for our staff come first — and sometimes things like an old, deteriorating mailbox just have to wait.

But the men of The Historic Cartecay United Methodist Church saw something that needed to be done and stepped in to help. ❤️

And this certainly isn't their first act of service at ACC. From creating a sign for the exterior of our building to installing fans inside — and now replacing our much-needed mailbox — they continue to find practical ways to support our mission.

These may seem like "simple" projects, but they make a real difference. Every task they take off our plate allows us to put more of our time and resources where they matter most: SERVING OUR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

Thank you, Cartecay United Methodist Church, for continuing to show up for ACC. We are so grateful for your helping hands and caring hearts! 💙

Rest is not something we have to earn — it is an important part of our well-being.Children and adults alike need moments...
08/12/2026

Rest is not something we have to earn — it is an important part of our well-being.

Children and adults alike need moments when they can slow down, take a breath, and feel safe enough to simply be. A quiet walk, a favorite book, a few minutes outside, or an unhurried conversation can help calm both the body and the mind.

This week, specifically this Saturday, August 15th is National Relaxation Day. And we want you to plan ahead! Make room for a little more rest, a little more connection, and a little more grace — for your children and for yourself. 🌿

A new school year brings fresh pencils, new routines, and plenty of possibilities — but it can also bring big emotions.A...
08/05/2026

A new school year brings fresh pencils, new routines, and plenty of possibilities — but it can also bring big emotions.

As children return to the classroom, let’s remind them that they do not have to be perfect to make progress. They simply need safe adults who will encourage them, listen to them, and continue believing in them.

Here’s to a school year filled with growth, connection, and opportunities for every child to feel safe, supported, and seen. 💙

One thing I've been learning lately is that our minds are incredibly quick to assign meaning to events.A closed door?We ...
07/24/2026

One thing I've been learning lately is that our minds are incredibly quick to assign meaning to events.

A closed door?
We call it rejection. Failure. Loss. The end.

But that's only one interpretation.

Cognitive reframing isn't pretending disappointment doesn't hurt. It isn't toxic positivity. It's simply recognizing that there are often multiple explanations for the very same event.

A closed door might be:
• protection.
• redirection.
• preparation.
• a pause.
• an invitation to look elsewhere.
• a reminder that "not yet" isn't the same as "never."

The truth is... we rarely understand the purpose of a closed door while we're standing in front of it.

Sometimes we only recognize its gift after we've walked through a different one.💜

Some of the brightest lights appear after the sun goes down.Fireflies remind us that even in the darkest moments, light ...
07/22/2026

Some of the brightest lights appear after the sun goes down.

Fireflies remind us that even in the darkest moments, light still exists.

Hope has a way of showing up when we need it most—and sometimes, one caring adult is all it takes to help a child find it.

✨ Hope. Healing. Resilience.

Address

160 Sailors Drive
Ellijay, GA
30540

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

706-273-2225

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