Community & Education

Effingham Backpack Buddies packs hope into every bag, helping local students through weekends and holidays while volunteers, donors and businesses unite to fight childhood hunger each year.

As her children become teens, Alycia Calderin reflects on motherhood, identity, and rediscovering herself in a new season of life she calls "Mom 2.0."

Habitat for Humanity of Effingham County is collecting aluminum cans to fund local home building! Drop off donations at the Rincon ReStore to help your community and the planet.

At 80, Mrs. Bobbie Secich leads The Fillin Station, an Effingham County food ministry feeding thousands. Discover how this fearless volunteer fills her community with food and kindness.

Celebrate community and impact at the Habitat for Humanity of Effingham County Annual Gala on March 21 at Moncrief Square—an evening of food, music, stories, and support for attainable housing.

SunCare Hospice & Palliative Care turned a simple Thanksgiving food drive into a countywide effort, providing full holiday meals to hospice patients, families, and local schools across Effingham County.

Habitat for Humanity of Effingham County begins rehabilitating a 2008 Habitat home in Guyton, restoring it for a new partner family through repairs, updates, and community volunteer support.

Celebrating the Best of Effingham County!

Help kids understand real-world money lessons in a digital world. From budgeting apps to investing basics, teach smart financial habits using tech they already love.

Discover how libraries, trusted online archives, and firsthand veteran accounts bring history to life. Learn how to explore the past, connect with stories, and honor U.S. military heroes.

For 30 years, Habitat for Humanity of Effingham County has built attainable homeownership. With GAP Ministries, they’re adding mobility—one wheelchair ramp and home at a time.

Prepare your pool for winter with these 3 simple steps: clean and balance water, drain and store equipment, and secure with a durable cover to prevent costly damage.