Join us for an evening honoring long time Easterseals supporters, Vince and Barbara Dooley Tuesday, March 16^th from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Newmans Bar and Grill.  Vince and Barbara Dooley will be available for a meet and greet along with book signings.  No admission fees.  Special presentation will be at 6:00pm.

HISTORY

Easterseals Southern Georgia, Inc. was founded in 1957 by Mildred Nix Huie following several years of diligent efforts to bring medical rehabilitation services to that region of Georgia.  The organization provided medical rehabilitation services for the first time that year and for many years afterwards, under the direction of Dr. John Meir. In 1971 a new state of the art building on Palmyra Road was constructed using Hill Burton funding and community donated matching dollars. Vocational and employment services were added to the array of rehabilitation services in 1980 with the construction of a new workshop funded by the state of Georgia under the leadership of the late Senator Al Holloway.  In 1990 Easterseals Southern Georgia became a direct affiliate of the national Easterseals organization thereby providing autonomy with a local governing board.  In 1992 the organization began a strategic planning process that has allowed Easterseals Southern Georgia to grow into the largest provider of services to individuals with developmental disabilities in this state.  During its 2016 fiscal year, Easterseals Southern Georgia served over 5,000 children and adults with disabilities in 60 Georgia counties with high quality services. 2017 will mark the organization’s 60^th Anniversary.