The Tommy Nobis Center assists disabled individuals with employment opportunities and skills training. This non-profit utilizes specialized programs and vocational planning to help participants with major career choices. To schedule an appointment, and for more information, call the number listed.
The Angel Closet is a Christian thrift store just off of Austell Road. It sells used clothing, home decorations and many other items. It has a small, friendly staff and its prices are competitive.
The Junior League of Cobb-Marietta is a nonprofit organization of about 400 women dedicated to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women and improving its community. The group formed in 1933 as the Marietta Junior Welfare League and adopted its current name in 1976.
The Junior League has founded and supported many community projects across Cobb County including the Creswell School, the Cobb County Youth Museum, the Center for Children and Young Adults, Gate City Nursery and Sheltering Arms Daycare. The group conducts several fund-raisers each year to support its projects.
The Junior League maintains its local headquarters at the Marietta Garden Center.
Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta is a youth organization that provides research-based programs helping girls overcome the effects of gender inequity to become self-sufficient, responsible, and economically-empowered women. The organization is located in Marietta on Manget Street.
Loving Arms Cancer Outreach provides resources and support for cancer patients and their families, and is comprised of cancer patients, cancer survivors and oncology nurses, as well as other members of the community. Loving Arms offers outreach programs designed to bring hope and joy into the lives of those facing cancer. Programs include support groups, financial assistance, education and resources, as well as hospice care and bereavement counseling for family members. Loving Arms also provides wigs and hats for those who have lost their hair from chemotherapy. Donations and volunteers always are welcome.
Founded in 1957, the Humane Society of Cobb County is a non-profit animal welfare charity and no-kill shelter serving the county and the surrounding area.
The Humane Society's mission is to promote the humane welfare and responsible guardianship of animals through education, community outreach, spay/neuter programs and the shelter.
Services and programs include pet crisis and grief counseling, assistance for pet owners in-need, home-to-home placement and pet-assisted therapy.
Council 4599 of the Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men's service and outreach group. In addition to its own charitable programs, it works closely with St. Vincent De Paul Society and supports church-sponsored functions by St. Joseph Church in Marietta. Annually, the organization provides Thanksgiving dinner for 170 families and sponsors a program to give Christmas gifts to 600 children.
Safe America is a nonprofit that partners with corporate, governmental and public organizations to "improve the safety awareness and preparedness of Americans nationwide." Services include health and safety information distribution, programming development and facilitation and businesses support.
Must Ministries is a charitable, nonprofit organization. It helps people in need in the areas around Marietta, and offers medical services.
The Marietta Police Athletic League (PAL) is the local chapter of a worldwide program that uses sports to create positive interactions between youths and police officers. Since 2008, the Marietta PAL has sponsored activities such as swimming, basketball and martial arts programs.
Traime Behavioral Health is a East Cobb organization helping individuals battling mental illness. The company specializes in providing housing, support, therapy, substance abuse counseling and rehabilitation services.
The Gabriel Center is a nonprofit organization offering training workshops and materials on the foundation of "servant leadership," teaching leaders how to serve others through conflict resolution, harmony and unity. Based on the early theories of Robert Greenleaf, the highly trained and experienced staff at the Gabriel Center mentors individuals that desire to become active listeners and establish a more collaborative community environment. Located in Marietta's historical district, the Gabriel Center for Servant Leadership welcomes everyone that strives for life a richer existence. Please visit the website for additional information.