The Thanksgiving and Christmas season is nearing and I would like to express my heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the faith and community organizations who have joined with us across the great state of Georgia to embrace our youth. As partners with the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) you have also invested significantly in guiding their families as they prepare to return to Georgia communities.
I am issuing the “Commissioner’s Holiday Season Challenge” for 2017. The holiday season can be difficult, especially for those who are away from their families and loved ones. You may know many of our youth do not have visitors, nor do they receive care packages in this season of thanksgiving and celebration. As we continue to uplift and transform some of Georgia’s most at-risk youth, I encourage you to partner with DJJ on the Holiday Season Challenge by contacting a local Regional Youth Detention Center (RYDC) or Youth Development Campus (YDC), or contributing to a youth care pack.
I am confident your investment of time, resources and care will not go without a great return as we seek to prepare young people in our care to develop and sustain productive lives. You may contribute directly to a DJJ by following the directions provided. If you have any questions about the Commissioner’s Holiday Season Challenge please call Chaplain Danny A. Horne at 404-508-6515, 404-295-0057 or email at dannyhorne@djj.state.ga.us.
Respectfully,
Avery D. Niles, DJJ Commissioner
Contribution Instructions
How do I donate?
Option 1:
Contact the Office of Volunteer Services
Attn: Latera Davis
DJJ Central Office
3408 Covington Highway
Decatur, GA 30032
404-508-6500
Option 2:
Send a Holiday Care Package through Access Secure, an online approved company.
Access Secure:
https://www.accesscatalog.com/shop/index.html?ProgramID=1036
https://www.accesscatalog.com/downloads/Marketing/GA_RYDC_Holiday_2017_OrderForm_v3_AO.pdf
Approved Gift List
DIARY (No Wire Coils)
POSTCARDS
PUZZLES
COLORING BOOKS
BOOKS/NOVELS
WORD SEARCH & ACTIVITY BOOKS
BOARD GAMES
CHRISTMAS/HOLIDAY CARDS
THERMAL TOPS & BOTTOMS
CHRISTMAS SOCKS
FOOTIE SOCKS/ TOE SOCKS
WHITE SOCKS
TRAVEL SIZE HYGIENE ITEMS (toothpaste, deodorant, body wash)
(no mouth wash, alcohol free hygiene items)
TOOTHPASTE
COMBS/HAIR BRUSHES
HARD CANDY
RYDC Information. You can click on one of the links for the expanded link.
CustomerLink - Orderform
CustomerLink - Poster
Atlanta YDC:
Augusta YDC:
Eastman YDC:
Milledgeville YDC:
Macon YDC:
Sumter YDC:
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