Tift County Commission on Children & Youth

The Tift County Commission on Children & Youth is glad to be able to share this 2021 Tift County Summer Activities Guide with everyone. This list has options t...o keep the youth of Tift County involved in positive activities during their time off from school. Thanks to all the organizations that provided me with the information to include in this guide. This guide is for informational purposes. Please contact individual programs for program specifics and availability. See more

We are working on a little project here and perhaps you could help. This is based on the Summer Reading theme of Tales and Tails and we are collecting family re...cipes AND the stories that go with them. Are you the keeper of THE chili recipe? Do you make the cake that grandma used to make for every family reunion? We want that recipe AND we want that story. We are hoping to get enough to work with to produce a cookbook. For all the people who have asked me over the years for my recipe for Groundnut Stew -- I wrote it down for this book. I have been making it since I learned to make it in the 1970s in Nigeria, but never had a recipe. The measurements were a bit of a pain, because I usually just start with a pile of meat that corresponds with the number of people I plan on feeding. :-) But, I did it! People who live locally and would like to contribute a recipe will get a copy of the cookbook. Non-local people, I will negotiate.... your copy might be an ebook. And, if you don't contribute, perhaps a donation would be in order. Contact me for more details, if you need them. See more

Thanks to the Exchange Club of Tifton for all they do to improve the lives of children and their families. The Exchange Club of Tifton presented over $13,000 in grants to area programs and organizations that are on the front lines of fighting and treating child abuse. These funds were raised by the 2021 Bids for Kids Virtual Auction.

Thanks to the Exchange Club of Tifton for their support to TCCCY and other agencies as we work to improve the lives of children and their families.

Georgia ranks 38th in the nation for overall child and family well-being in the 2021 KIDS COUNT Data Book, released today by The Annie E. Casey Foundation. The ...pandemic posed serious struggles for our families while long-standing disparities persisted. We must invest in our communities and seize every opportunity that materializes from the past year to help all kids thrive. https://bit.ly/3xI7Oe9 #LetsTalkGA See more

School is out for the summer and that means hundreds of school-aged children will be wondering where their next meal will come from. The Georgia Peanut Commissi...on is teaming up to help those kids through an organization called Peanut Butter & Jesus - Tifton. This organization is helping by packaging and delivering 1,200 sacked lunches every Saturday. PB&J is in need of drinks and snacks to include with their peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. They are specifically requesting: Little Hugs drinks, Little Debbie snack cakes, and individually packaged chips/cookies/crackers. We are also accepting monetary donations (cash or checks payable to Peanut Butter & Jesus of Tifton). If you're unable to contribute financially, please consider donating your time by packaging or delivering. Donations can be dropped off or shipped to the Georgia Peanut Commission - 445 Fulwood Blvd. Tifton, Ga. 31794. If shipping, please ship to the attention of Peanut Butter and Jesus. . #gapeanuts #peanutproud #peanutpeople #peanutbutterandjesus

Do you wish that your life could be different? Do you want to have great relationships in your life again? Would you like to break those substance abuse shackles that are keeping you from having what you want in your life? Are you ready? LET US HELP YOU!

Performs a variety of routine and complex clerical accounting functions including financial recordkeeping and reporting; processes billings, invoices, purchase ...orders, requisitions, checks, check requests, tax reports, payments and /or deposits. Answers the telephone in a courteous manner and directs calls to the appropriate destination; records accurate and complete messages when necessary; receives and receipts deliveries and donations; greets and announces visitors and clients; provides general information about The Salvation Army’s operations and services; performs routine clerical work such as typing and filing. Provides social service assistance to eligible clients in the following areas; food, lodging, clothing, furniture, and financial assistance; interviews clients to determine need and eligibility to receive services; prepares accurate and complete client records; refers clients to community agencies and maintains effective working relationships with the same; ensures compliance with program policies and procedures. Serves as advocate for client in order to acquire services that will enable them to functionally cope with their environment. Oversees the food pantry and packs food orders for distribution. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of the practices and procedures of basic accounting and/or bookkeeping; Knowledge of general office practices and procedures; Knowledge of effective and efficient record-keeping and bookkeeping practices and procedures; Knowledge of the English language including proper grammar and punctuation; Knowledge of basic mathematics; Ability to organize and maintain files of accounting records; Ability to apply attention to detail and to perform assigned work at a level of proficiency that will limit the impact of errors; Ability to process financial documents in compliance with established policies and procedures; Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language; Ability to type and keypunch information into a computer; Ability to perform mathematical calculations; Ability to sort and file documents alphabetically and numerically; Ability to use/operate various general office equipment including a telephone, typewriter, computer, and adding machine; Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail with constant breaks in concentration associated with answering phones or speaking in person to clients requiring assistance. Education and Experience High School Diploma or G.E.D, and Two (2) years progressively responsible experience working in a general office with accounting and bookkeeping responsibilities, or Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities Licenses and Certifications Valid State Driver’s License Physical Requirements and Working Conditions Ability to meet attendance requirements; Duties are usually performed seated. Sitting may be relieved by brief or occasional periods of standing or walking; Limited amount of physical effort required associated with walking, standing, lifting and carrying light objects (less than 25 lbs.) 5-10% of work time. Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Please Share!! Please Share! Heavy rainfall is expected and continuing throughout the weekend. Due to the weather,Sock It To ‘Em With Love sock committee, are Postponing the sock give away that was scheduled for Feb. 13th,2021. Stay tune for update of place and time.

SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) Club students at Early County High School created Valentine's Day themed anti-vaping messages. Check out this great piece by Kendal Allen. Great job, Kendal!

Please share- we NEED volunteers for Saturday! Message us if you have transportation and can come and help! 7:30 AM & 8:30 AM