MARENGO COUNTY

2017

Community Resource Guide

West Central Alabama AHEC

COUNTY DEMOGRAPHICS Marengo County, with a population of approximately 21,027 is an agricultural community named after Napoleon’s victory at the Battle of Marengo over the Austrian armies on June 14, 1800 (United States Census Bureau, 2010). The county seat of Marengo County is Linden and approximately 51.3% of residents identify as African-American, 47% identify as White, and approximately 2.5% of residents identify as Hispanic (USCB, 2016). As of 2016, Marengo County reports 19.8% of residents as 65 years of age or older, and 84.5% of residents report having at least a high school diploma. In regards to health outcomes, Marengo county reports 23.6% of people who fall below the poverty level, with 10.8% of people without health insurance(USCB, 2015).

Cities and towns that are in Marengo County include: Demopolis, Thomaston, Faunsdale, Nanafalia, Putnam, Linden, Sweet Water, Myrtlewood, Dayton, and Providence

DEMOGRAPHICS PROFILE

Town Population Median Age Male/Female Ratio MarriageDemopolis 7,323 35.5 0.8:1 56%Thomaston 400 51.7 0.8:1 66%Faunsdale 83 32.6 0.6:1 68%Nanafalia 77 45.8 0.4:1 57%Putnam 122 45.5 1:1 63%Linden 2,133 42.1 0.9:1 59%Sweet Water 221 29.6 0.9:1 59%Myrtlewood 148 50.6 1.4:1 67%Dayton 41 47.3 0.5:1 50%Providence 238 53.3 0.8:1 75%

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Police, Fire, and Ambulance 911

Marengo County Sheriff’s Department, 101 Dunn Street, Linden, AL 334-295-4208 334-295-2226 (fax)

Demopolis Police Department, 301 E. Washington St, Demopolis, AL 334-289-3073 334-289-9187 (fax)

Linden Police Department, 211 N Main St, Linden, AL 36748 334-295-8697 334-295-0224 (fax)

Thomaston Police Department, 154 Main St, Thomaston, AL 36783 334-627-3434 334-627-3650 (fax)

NON-EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Directory Assistance 411

Health & Human Services Community Resources Directory Assistance 211

Alabama State Police 334-289-0102

Highway Emergencies Cellular *47

CITY/COUNTY OFFICE INFORMATION

Linden City Office, 211 N. Main St Linden, AL 36748 334-295-4121

Thomaston City Office, 154 Main St, Thomaston, AL 36783 334-627-3443

Sweet Water Town Office, 31380 AL-10, Sweet Water, AL 36782 334-994-4120

Demopolis Municipal Court, 301 East Washington Street, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-5933

Demopolis City Hall, 211 North Walnut Avenue P.O. Box 580, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-0577

Faunsdale City Hall, 35527 AL-25, Faunsdale, AL 36738 334-638-4871

Myrtlewood Town Office, 210 N Magnolia St, Myrtlewood, AL 36763 334-295-4191

Demopolis City Court Clerk, 301 E. Washington St. Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-5933

Linden City Municipal Court 334-295-5051

City of Demopolis Housing Authority, 808 E Pettus St, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-1347

City of Linden Housing Authority, 709 Martin Luther King Dr, Linden, AL 36748 334-295-5544

Marengo County Board of County Commissioners 334-295-2200

OTHER COUNTY GOVERNMENT SERVICES

Marengo County Schools 334-295-4123

Linden City Board of Education 334-295-8802

Demopolis City Board of Education 334-289-1670

Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce, 102 E Washington St. Demopolis, AL 334-289-0270

Marengo County Department of Human Resources, 701 South Shiloh Street, Linden, AL 36748 334-295-2000

Marengo County Board of Registrars, 701 South Shiloh Street, Linden, AL 36748 334-295-2249

South Marengo Water and Fire, 245 Duck Pond Rd, Linden, AL 36748 334-295-5300

Faunsdale Water Department, 35527 AL-25, Faunsdale, AL 36738 334-628-4871

Demopolis Sewer Board, 103 E Capitol St, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-3328

Myrtlewood Water Works, 210 N Magnolia St, Linden, AL 36748 334-295-5516

Motor Vehicles & Registration Information, 101 E Coats Ave, Linden, AL 36748 205-295-2205

Marengo County Probate Judge, 101 E Coats Ave # 104, Linden, AL 36748 334-295-2200

SENIOR SERVICES

AARP Alabama www.aarp.org 866-542-8167

Eldercare Locator U.S. Administration on Aging, www.eldercare.gov 800-677-1116

Alabama Department of Senior Services, 770 Washington Ave RSA Plaza, Ste 470, Montgomery, AL 36130 www.adss.state.al.us 800-243-5463

Alabama Tombigbee Regional Commission107 Broad Street, Camden, AL 36726 334-682-5206

TAX SERVICES

Kilgore Tax & Accounting Service, 110 W. 8th Ave, Linden, AL 36748 334-295-8700

Adele Tax Service, 109 N. Magnolia, Myrtlewood, AL 36763 334-327-5699

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, 969 US Highway 80W, Demopolis, AL 36732 251-943-6601

Marengo County Tax Office, 101 E Coats Ave, Linden, AL 36748 334-295-2214

TRANSPORTATION

West Alabama Public Transportation, 100 Bailey Dr., Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-9705

National Patient Travel Help Line http://www.patienttravel.org 800-296-1217

Greyhound Bus Stop, 605 N Walnut Ave, Demopolis, AL 36732 800-231-2222

Demopolis Municipal Airport, 744 Buzz Sawyer Field, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-0455

SOCIAL SERVICES

The Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence, PO Box 4762, Montgomery, AL 36101 www.acadv.org 334-832-4842

National Child Abuse Hotline www.childhelp.org 800-442-4453

UA Women’s Resource Center, 504 University Blvd Box 870361, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 http://wrc.ua.edu 205-348-5040

Victim Assistance Program, PO Box 1054, Demopolis AL, 36732 334-289-2149

Adult Protective Services 800-458-7214

Social Security Office, 120 Executive Park Lane, Selma, AL 36701 877-628-6541

The Arc, 306 East Washington Street, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-287-0500

VETERAN SERVICES

Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs, 770 Washington Ave, Montgomery, AL 36130-2755 334-242-5077

Selma Outpatient Clinic, 206 Vaughan Memorial Drive, Selma, AL 36701 334-4718-4975

Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 3701 Loop Road East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 205-554-2000

Marengo County Veterans Service Office, 101 E. Coats Ave., Linden AL 36748, County Office Building Rm 123 334-295-2243

HEALTH SERVICES

Marengo County Health Department, 303 Industrial Drive, Linden, AL 36748 334-295-4205

Med Center Demopolis, 705 US-80, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-0225

Bryan Whitfield Memorial Hospital, 105 Highway 80 East, Demopolis, AL 36732 www.bwwmh.com 334-289-4000

Two Rivers Surgical Services, 105 Hwy 80 East Suite 230, Demopolis, AL 36732 Dr. Keith Roberts 334-287-2840

Cancer Care Center of Demopolis, 105 Hwy 80 East Suite 230, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-287-2647

Bryan W. Whitfield Sleep Disorder Center, 105 Hwy 80 East Suite 230 Demopolis, AL 36732 337-287-2804

Self-Recovery (Inpatient Medical Detoxification) 866-255-3350

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

West Alabama Mental Health Center, 1215 S Walnut Ave, Demopolis, AL 36732 800-239- 2901

Pathways Professional Counseling, 308 E Coats Ave, Linden, AL 3674 866-991-6864

Tombigbee Behavioral Health, outpatient services: 65 years & older 334-287-2805

Tombigbee Outreach, counseling services, 18 years & older, Holifield Building, 1100 Cedar Ave, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-287-2422

Tombigbee Behavioral Health inpatient services, 18 years & older, 105 Hwy 80 East Demopolis, AL 36732 334-212-2220

Self-Recovery (Inpatient Medical Detoxification) 866-255-3350

HOME HEALTH SERVICES

Allways Home, 211 S Cedar Ave, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-8222

Amedisys Home Health of Demopolis, 1050 Bailey Dr, Demopolis, AL 36732 800-442-5030

Oxford Health Care, 1060 Bailey Dr, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-2531

Bryan W. Whitfield Memorial Hospital Home Health, 105 Hwy 80 East, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-0701

NURSING HOMES

Marengo Nursing Home, 608 N Main St, Linden, AL 36748 334-295-4300

Woodhaven Manor Nursing Home, 105 Windsor St, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-2741

Southern Oaks, 1607 US-43, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-5131

EYE CARE

Green Family Eye Care, 1401 US-80, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-0466

Song Eye Center, 105 Highway 80 East, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-8795

Walmart Vision and Glasses, 969 Us Highway 80 W, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-9524

Eyemax Vision, 921 U.S. 80 East, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-1008

Dr. Ayesha Kidd, COD, 1401 US-80, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-0466

DENTAL

Dr. James D. Dreading, DMD, 1203 Mason Ridge Dr, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-89-1206

Dr. Rosalyn Bassett, DDS, 901 S Cedar Ave, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-9978

Dr. Thomas L. Whitaker, DDS, 105 S Walnut Ave, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-0183

Riverview Orthodontics, 933 US-80, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-287-0200

Smile Doctors Braces, 1203 Mason Ridge Dr, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-5620

PHARMACY

Little Drug Co, 310 S Main St, Linden, AL 36748 334-295-4270

Fred’s Pharmacy, 543 US-80, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-287-1200

Walmart Pharmacy, 969 Us Highway 80 W, Demopolis, AL 367 334-289-9897

CVS Pharmacy, 312 US-80, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-3657

F&F Drugs, 112 US-80, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-3925

Richard L. Boone, RPH, 402 Abbott St, Linden, AL 36748 334-295-4270

Boone’s Pharmacy, 951 US-80, Demopolis AL 36732 334-289-8989

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Genesis Rehabilitation, 101 US-80, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-5696

William D. Sprewell, PT, 105 US-80, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-4000

Restore Therapy Services, 105 Windsor St, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-4511

Bryan W. Whitfield Memorial Hospital Physical Therapy, Hwy 80 East, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-287-2564

HEALTH PROVIDERS/PHYSICIANS

Dr. Keith A Dismukes, MD, Family Practice Physician, 202 US-80, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-0499

Dr. Alex K. Curtis, MD, Family Practice Physician, 203 US-80, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-1517

Dr. Brenda L. McGivern, DO, Pediatrician, 300 W Pettus St, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-5770

Dr. Judy C. Travis, MD, Family Practice Physician, 123 E Capitol St, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-9408

Dr. Ronnie Chu, 105 US-80, Demopolis, AL 36732, Marengo County 54, Faunsdale, AL 36738 334-289-9982

Dr. John C. Simmons, MD, Family Practice Physician, 118 S Main St, Linden, AL 36748 334-289-9408

Dr. Stephen Robidoux, 209 Cahaba Road, Linden, AL 36748 334-295-8822

VETERINARIAN

James R Rankin DVM, 1080 Cedarcrest Ln, Faunsdale, AL 36738 334-289-3956

Demopolis Animal Clinic, 624 U.S. Highway 80 W, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-1839

FUNERAL HOMES

Abernathy’s Funeral Home, 208 Martin Luther King Dr, Linden, AL 36748 334-295-5252

Kirk Funeral Home, 651 US-80, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-1122

Larkin and Scott Mortuary, 510 E Jefferson St, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-3236

O’Bryant Chapel Funeral Homes, 400 W Cahaba Ave, Linden, AL 36748 334-295-9300

CHILDCARE INFORMATION

Bright Beginnings, 1908 Mauvilla Dr, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-287-0550

Tender Years, 1001 Maria Ave, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-5455

Stay & Play Christian Nursery, 302 E Perry St, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-3844

Building Blocks, 1455 W Jackson St, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-8664

Linden Head Start Program, 550 Martin Luther King Dr, Linden, AL 36748 334-295-9929

SCHOOLS

Sweet Water High School, 440 Main St, Sweet Water, AL 36782 334-994-4263

Demopolis High School, 701 US-80, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-0294

Demopolis Middle School, 300 E Pettus St, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-4242

Westside Elementary School, 71720 Mauvilla Dr, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-0377

US Jones Elementary School, 715 E Jackson St, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-0426

Faunsdale Christian School, 5601 Co Rd 12, Faunsdale, AL 36738 334-289-3800

Sylvan Learning Center, 1311 Highway 80 West, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-287-0090

West Alabama Christian, 1504 Cardinal Street, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-0902

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Shelton State Community College, Demopolis Higher Education Center186 Field of Dreams Drive, Gallion, AL 36742 Contact: Mike Fields 205-391-2461

HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Linden Housing Authority, 709 Martin Luther King Dr, Linden, AL 36748 334-295-5544

Demopolis Housing Authority, 808 E Pettus St, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-1347

Linden Park Apartments, 100 Stough Ln, Linden, AL 36748 334-295-4324

Riverside Apartments, 1800 US-43, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-8015

Quail Meadows Apartments, 955 S Front Ave, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-4807

Lake Park Townhouses, 739 N Walnut Ave, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-1825

Hillcrest Estates, 503 Martin Luther King Dr, Linden, AL 36748 334- 295-0982

Chickasaw Apartments, 300 Chickasaw Dr, Linden, AL 36748 334-295-1104

Creekwood Apartments, 601 E Boundry St, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-0906

Crossgates Apartments, 1403 US-43, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-5944

LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES/CRIME PREVENTION SERVICES

H.E.L.P and State Bureau of Investigation Crime Tip Line 800-392-8011

Emergency Missing Persons Alert 800-228-7688

Police Department Criminal Investigation Unit 334-289-3073

Demopolis Police Tip Hotline 334-289-1475

Marengo County Detention Center 334-295-2275

Marengo County Sheriff’s Department, 101 Dunn Street, Linden, AL 334-295-4208 334-295-2226 (fax)

Demopolis Police Department, 301 E. Washington St, Demopolis, AL 334-289-3073 334-289-9187 (fax)

Linden Police Department, 211 N Main St, Linden, AL 36748 334-295-8697 334-295-0224 (fax)

Thomaston Police Department, 154 Main St, Thomaston, AL 3678 334-627-3434 334-627-3650 (fax)

LIBRARIES

Marengo County Public Library, 110 Shiloh St, Linden, AL 36748 334-295-2246

Demopolis Public Library, 211 E Washington St, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-1595

NEWSPAPERS

Demopolis Times, 315 E Jefferson St, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-4017

Democrat Reporter, 108 E Coats Ave, Linden, AL 36748 334-295-5224

NUTRITION SERVICES

Demopolis Tractor Supply Co. Farmers Market, 1404 US Highway 80 W,Demopolis, AL 36732

Open on Saturdays, 8am-12pm, May 6-September 5

Thomaston Farmers Market, Intersection of Highway 25 and Highway 28, Thomaston, AL 36783 Open on Saturdays, 8am-12pm, June-October

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), 701 South Shiloh Street, Linden AL 36748 334-295-2000

Meal on Wheels 334-682-5206

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program, 303 Industrial Drive, Linden, Alabama 36748 334-295-4205

ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES

Woodhaven Manor Nursing Home, 105 Windsor St, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-2741

Sonrise Assisted Living LLC, 1607 US-43, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-5131

Angelwing Residential Home Care, 803 Floyd Ave, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-349-6916

MEDICAID/ MEDICARE

Alabama Department of Public Health, 303 Industrial Drive, Linden AL, 36748 334-295-4205

Alabama Medicaid Agency, P.O. Box 2539 Selma, AL 36701 http://www.medicaid.alabama.gov/ 334-418-6600

All Kids, Children’s Health Insurance Program, Alabama Department of Public Health, P.O. Box 30317, Montgomery, AL 36130-3017 877-774-9521 888-373-5437

Medicare Hotline 800-633-4227

Medicaid Hotline 800-642-8589

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE/FAMILY VIOLENCE

SABRA Sanctuary 334-877-4645 334-874-8711 (24/7 Hotline)

The Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence, PO Box 4762, Montgomery, AL 36101 www.acadv.org 334-832-4842

National Child Abuse Hotline www.childhelp.org 800-442-4453

UA Women’s Resource Center, 504 University Blvd Box 870361, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 http://wrc.ua.edu 205-348-5040

Victim Assistance Program, PO Box 1054, Demopolis AL, 36732 334-289-2149

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

State Employment Service & Career Center, 1074 Bailey Drive, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-0202

AIDS/HIV

AIDS Alabama http://www.aidsalabama.org 800-592-2437

National AIDS Information Clearinghouse www.danhabib.com/teen/resources.html 800-458-5231

ALCOHOL/DRUG ABUSE & PREVENTION

West Alabama Mental Health Center, 1215 S Walnut Ave, Demopolis, AL 36732 800-239- 2901

DRUG SCREENING

Keen Chiropractic Clinic, 355 Highway 80 West, Demopolis, AL 367322 334-289-4445

Physicians Family Healthcare, LLC, 1007 S Main St., Linden, AL 36748 334-295-4000

Bryan Whitfield Memorial Hospital, 105 Highway 80 East, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-4000

CHILD ABUSE/FAMILY VIOLENCE

CDC National Information Hotline 800-232-2522

Child help USA National Child Abuse Hotline http://www.childhelp.org 800-422-4453

Voices for Alabama’s Children, PO Box 4576, Montgomery, AL 36103 334-213-2410 800-444-5437

Family Violence Prevention Fund, http://www.endabuse.org 205-682-1212

Child or Adult Abuse Hot Line, www.childhelp.org www.safe4all.org 800-522-3511

National Runaway Switchboard 800-786-2929

PARKS AND RECREATION CENTERS

Chickasaw State Park Chickasaw State Park consists of 520+ acres, of which several acres are open mature mixed pine-oak woodland. The majority of the Park has been converted into the Turnipseed-Ikenberry Physically Disabled Hunting Area, all of which is on the west side of US-43. Entry into that acreage requires prior registration with the Wildlife Office in Demopolis.

Demopolis River Park The Demopolis River Walk is among the most open and accessible birding sites in the state. A paved path along the banks of the Tombigbee River, it has planted shrubs and small hardwood trees along its course. There are also several benches and a shelter near the Childers Street parking area.

Foscue Creek Park Foscue Creek Park is located at Demopolis, AL on the forested lake shore of Demopolis Lake, the largest lake on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway. This beautiful park is managed by the U. S. Army Corp of Engineers. It has 54 campsites, all of which are equipped with electric and water hookups, impact pad, picnic table, lantern holder, and fire ring with grill.

Gaineswood Mansion Between 1842 and the outbreak of the Civil War, Gaineswood evolved from a two-room cabin surrounded by 1000 acres of cotton into a Greek Revival style mansion. General Nathan Bryan Whitfield, the builder, was his own architect, though he had no formal training. The labor was done mostly by slaves, some of whom were extremely accomplished carpenters and plasterers. Three styles of Greek architecture are represented in the house: Doric-style outside, Ionic for the interior, and Corinthian in the drawing room. Gaineswood contains much of its original furnishings as well as several inventions of the builder. This home is listed on the National Register of Historic Landmarks. The house and grounds are currently operated by the Alabama Historical Commission as a historic house museum.

Spillway Falls Park Spillway Falls Park is a significant location for shorebird-watching in the Demopolis area. The site is notable for a broad spillway and extensive shoals and shallows below the lock and dam.

Demopolis Botanical Gardens Place or area set aside for recreation or preservation of a cultural or natural resource and under some form of government administration; not including National or State forests or Reserves.

GROCERY STORES

Wal-Mart Super Center, 969 Us Highway 80 W, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-2385

Vowell’s Market Place, 521 US-80, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-287-3292

South’s Finest Meats, 1205 US-80, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-3686

Super T, 34955 AL-10, Sweet Water, AL 36782 334-994-4134

Linden Food Mart, 401 S Main St, Linden, AL 36748 334-295-4077

La Favorita, 919 S Cedar Ave, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-9142

Papa’s Foods, 306 S Main St, Linden, AL 36748 334-295-8888

CONVENIENT STORES

Fred’s Store, 505 US HWY 80 W STE A, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-287-2080

Dollar General, 543 US-80, Demopolis, AL 36732 334-289-5379

Dollar General, 103 Miller Ave, Linden, AL 36748 334-295-4700

Family Dollar, 617 S Main St, Linden, AL 36748 334-295-4315

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Alabama Rural Heritage Foundation & Center Contact Gayle Etheridge at 334-627-3388 or email ruralher@frontiernet.net. They will consider volunteers for teaching special classes such a quilting, basket making, etc.

The Bargain Box Call Kitty Eddins at 334-289-4266 or Iona Watts at 334-289-4031. Volunteers are needed to sort through donated materials, price goods, and work during the opening hours, 9:00-12:00 Monday-Saturday.

Braxton Senior Adult Day Care Contact Annye Braxton at 334-289-2421. Volunteers are needed to help with activities and serve food to seniors.

Bryan W. Whitfield Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Please contact Stephanie Hoggle at 334-287-2573. Volunteers offer snacks to patients, staff the visitor’s desk, assist in the Outpatient Medical Center, staff and operate the Gift Shop, and organize several fundraisers.

The Boy Scouts For information on volunteering for local Boy Scouts troops, contact Larry or Cindy Hay at 334-289-9050.

The Canebrake Players Volunteers are needed to serve on the Board of Directors of this amateur theater group. A workshop is held each summer for children sponsored by the Canebrake Players. Volunteers are also needed for productions roles, set construction, sound technicians, and routine clean up of the Old School Theater. Call Buddy Wilburn at 289-1931.

Coming Together Organization Contact CTO at P.O. Box 1084, Demopolis 36732. Events sponsored by CTO are a Children’s Fun Day, distribute toys to children of low to moderate income families the Sunday before Christmas. On Christmas morning, 400 low to moderate income families are the recipients of Christmas Dinner.

Demopolis Area Chamber of Commerce Contact the Chamber at 334-289-0270. Volunteers are needed for committee work for Chamber events, light office work at various times. Events include downtown walking tours, River City Rumble, Freedom on the River, and Christmas on the River.

Demopolis Area Habitat for Humanity Please call 334-289-8300. Volunteers to serve on the governing board, co-ordinate volunteers, help in all aspects of construction, and raise funds.

Demopolis City Schools Foundation Contact Jan McDonald, Executive Director at 334-289-2356.

Demopolis City Schools Opportunities to mentor, tutor, or chaperone students, please contact individual schools or the Board of Education at 334-289-1670.

Demopolis Food Pantry Contact Trinity Episcopal Church at 334-289-3363 for more information. Volunteers are needed to assist with distribution, help with fundraising, and to co-ordinate community food drives.

The Demopolis Singers Contact jgalloway60@demopoliscatv.com for more information. The group is a community chorus for people interested in singing a wide variety of music. Their goal is to provide educational, cultural, and recreational experience in a relaxed and fun environment.

Friends of Gaineswood Friends of Gaineswood is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that exists primarily to raise funds for the long-term preservation of National Historic Landmark Gaineswood. Volunteers assist with Heritage Appreciation Days, Museum Day, Harvest Fest and Christmas in the Canebrake. Contact Matt Hartzell at 334-289-4846.

Friends of the Demopolis Public Library Volunteers are needed for the board and to assist with planning and programming efforts. Please contact the library at 334-289-1595 or demopolis.public.library@demopolisal.com.

Harriet’s House Not-for-profit shelter for victims of domestic abuse. 334-289-8988

The Marengo County Historical Society Volunteers are needed or special projects such as biannual grounds care at the historic properties, archiving historical materials, and acting as tour guides. Please contact the MCHS at 334-289-9644 or 334-289-0282.

Marengo County Junior Miss Scholarship Program Volunteers are needed to assist with the organization of the programs, fund-raising, and hosting judges. For more information, please contact Lindsy Gardner at 334-216-9464.

Pregnancy Center of West Alabama, a member of Care Net Contact Barbara Sessions at 334-289-2273 for more information. In need of volunteer counselors, receptionist, and clothes closet organizers.

Theo Ratliff Activity Center Call 334-289-2200 or email ratliffcenter@westal.net. Volunteers needed for all phases of the various programs at the center. The Center programs include parenting classes, tutoring, life skills programs and fatherhood programs.

Tombigbee Girl Scout Council If you would like to help the girls of today learn life skills, call 205-754-5421.

Two Rivers Arts Council Email two.rivers.arts.council@gmail.com with any questions. This group cultivates appreciation for the performing and visual arts by sponsoring several events throughout the year.

Disclaimer: This publication was made possible by Grant Number U77HP26851-02-00 from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an operating division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Alabama Department of Public Health, Office of Minority Health. “Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Health Resources and Services Administration or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.”

Thank you to Mariah Russell for your efforts in making this resource guide possible.