Magnolia House - Waycross Area Shelter for Abused Persons, Inc.

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Our mission is to empower victims of family violence to achieve safety and self-sufficiency. Join us in creating a world free from abuse. YOU'RE NOT ALONE.

Need help leaving an abusive situation? Call our 24-hour crisis number 912-285-5850. The Magnolia House provides shelter to 14 women and children and has been certified as a safe shelter by the Department of Human Resources.

10/31/2026

Thank you so much to TriMed Advance Health for your purple bag donations. All of Magnolia House and the families we serve appreciate you so much. We could not do what we do without the support of our amazing community! 💜💜💜

10/30/2026

🍬💜 A BIG shoutout to UGA Extension Ware County/4-H!💜🍭

Thank you so much for your generous candy donation! Your kindness helped us out tremendously, and we are so grateful for your continued support of Magnolia House!

We are so fortunate to have amazing community partners like you who are always willing to lend a helping hand.Thank you for helping us spread a little extra sweetness in our community!💜

10/30/2026

☀️🎃 The sun was bright, but the smiles on each kid's face were even BRIGHTER! 🤩💜

Oh, the places we'll go and the smiles we'll see! ❤️💙 Thing 1 and Thing 2 were on a mission to spread kindness and positivity, while our Magnolia House construction crew was hard at work BUILDING safer and stronger communities! 🚧👷‍♀️💜

What better way to spend a beautiful morning than surrounded by laughter, creative costumes, sweet treats, and LOTS of smiling faces? 🍬🥰

We are so thankful that some of our Magnolia House staff had the opportunity to attend Daffodil and Ruskin Elementary Schools' Trunk or Treat events this morning! A HUGE thank you to both schools for welcoming us and creating such fun memories for their students!

🚨🎃 BUT WAIT... THE FUN ISN'T OVER YET! 🎃🚨

We'll be at the Ware County Sheriff's Office Trunk or Treat TONIGHT! Come find our Magnolia House crew, grab some goodies, and help us keep the Halloween fun going! We hope to see you there! 👻

10/30/2026

🎨💜 Chalk It Up Against Drugs and Spread Positivity! 💜🎨

Magnolia House also had such a great time visiting Ruskin Elementary School for their red ribbon activity day! We loved having the opportunity to engage with students about healthy and unhealthy relationships, the importance of making positive choices, and ways to show kindness, respect, and encouragement to ourselves and others! 💜

Building healthy relationships starts at a young age! By encouraging students to recognize healthy behaviors, believe in themselves, and lift others up, we are helping create a future filled with stronger relationships and safer communities. ✨

A special THANK YOU to Ruskin Elementary School for inviting us and allowing us to share these important messages with your students! We are also thankful for Unison Behavioral Health, Satilla Advocacy Services, Ware County Sheriff's Office and Ware County Fire Rescue joining together to make a positive impact on our youth!

Also thank you to Chelle’s Shaved Ice for providing snowcones to all the students, teachers, and faculty. It was a great treat for everyone! 🍧❄️

When we teach kindness, encourage confidence, and promote healthy relationships, we are helping shape a brighter future for the next generation!💜💜

10/29/2026

🎨💜 Chalk It Up To Spread Positivity! 💜🎨

Magnolia House had a wonderful time at Atkinson Elementary School for their Chalk It Up event! We had the opportunity to connect with 4th–6th grade students about healthy and unhealthy relationships, recognizing warning signs, and the importance of spreading kindness, positivity, and encouragement to ourselves and those around us! 💜

Teaching these lessons at a young age helps students build confidence, develop healthy friendships, and understand the importance of treating themselves and others with respect. Small acts of kindness can make a BIG difference! ✨

A huge THANK YOU to Atkinson Elementary School for welcoming us and allowing us to spend time with your amazing students! We are also grateful to Unison Behavioral Health, Satilla Advocacy Services, Brantley County Fire Department, and Brantley County Sheriff's Office for coming together to make this event so special!

💜 Together, we are helping build a safer, kinder, and more positive community, one student at a time!

10/28/2026

📱 DIGITAL ABUSE IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, TOO!

As technology, social media, and artificial intelligence (AI) continue to grow and evolve, so do the ways abuse can occur. During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we want to shine a light on a form of abuse that can affect people of ALL ages!

Today, children are being introduced to phones, social media, and online platforms at younger ages. While digital abuse is a major concern in teen dating relationships, it is just as important to recognize that digital abuse happens in adult relationships, too!

🚩 Constantly checking someone's location, demanding passwords, monitoring social media, repeatedly calling or texting, or controlling who someone communicates with are NOT signs of love. They are signs of control.

With the rise of AI, digital abuse can also include creating or altering images to embarrass, threaten, harass, or blackmail someone. Abuse doesn't have to happen face to face to cause real harm.

💜 Parents, guardians, educators, and community members: Let's have conversations about healthy relationships, online boundaries, privacy, and digital safety. Whether someone is 5, 13, 30, 60, or 100 everyone deserves to understand the warning signs of digital abuse.

Everyone deserves to feel safe, respected, and valued both ONLINE and OFFLINE.

At Magnolia House, we want our community to understand that abuse isn't always physical. As technology continues to change, awareness and education are more important than ever!

📞 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 912-285-5850 or 1-800-33-HAVEN

You are NEVER alone! 💜

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10/27/2026

💜 TONIGHT, WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! 💜

Join us for our Courageous Voices Support Group tonight! Whether you're looking for encouragement, connection, or simply a safe space to be heard, we welcome you with open arms! Wherever you are in your journey, we are here for you and this will always be a safe place!

🍽️ Dinner will be provided!
🎨 A fun activity will be available for the kids!
💜 Support, encouragement, and a community that cares!

📍 2201 Riverside Ave., Waycross, GA
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM

We know taking that first step can be difficult, but you don't have to walk this journey alone. Come as you are, bring the kids, enjoy dinner, and connect with others in a welcoming, supportive environment.

Your voice matters, your story matters, and you are NEVER alone!💜

10/26/2026

💜 WE’RE HIRING! JOIN OUR TEAM!

Looking for more than just a job? Come build a career with purpose at Magnolia House!

We’re looking for compassionate, dedicated individuals who have a heart for helping others!

Open Position: Limited Service Worker

📩 Send your resume to [email protected] or apply on Indeed

https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Waycross-Area-Shelter-For-Abused-Persons,-Inc.-D-B-A-Magnolia-House/jobs?jk=9ac4217c0756fd98&start=0&clearPrefilter=1

⏰ Deadline: October 30th at 3:00PM

💜 Make a difference. Change lives. Join our team!

Help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity!

Address

Private/Protected Shelter Serves Ware, Coffee, Pierce, Brantley, Charlton And Bacon Counties
Waycross, GA

Telephone

+19122855850

Website

http://www.waycrossareashelter.com/

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