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Athens, I Love You® is a season of generosity that shows the love of God to the people of our city in tangible ways by partnering with nonprofits who are making a difference. Join us as we Love Serve Give!
"Command them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share."
— 1 Timothy 6:18
Each year we partner with incredible organizations making a huge difference in the life of our city. Just click the button below to learn more about this year's Athens, I Love You® Partners.
Partners
Athens Community Council on Aging
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Athens Pregnancy Center
Bethel Haven
Bigger Vision of Athens
Brightpaths
Chosen For Life
City of Refuge Athens
DIVAS Who Win
Downtown Academy
ESP
Food Bank of Northeast Georgia
Lydia's Place
Mercy Health Center
Our Daily Bread
The Ark
The Potter's House
The Sparrow's Nest
Love isn’t just something we feel. It’s something we do. This season, we’re inviting our church to practice love in simple, meaningful ways that make a real impact. Whether it’s lending a hand, sharing encouragement, or showing up for someone in need, every small act of kindness creates a ripple of hope across our city. Join us as we look for opportunities to serve, encourage, and care for the people around us. On October 1, discover ways you can show love to those around you.
Pay for someone's gas.
Take out the garbage for an elderly or handicap neighbor.
Leave an encouraging note or surprise in items you are donating, selling, or returning.
Deliver fresh-baked cookies to a neighbor or co-worker.
Bring fresh flowers to someone.
Mow someone's yard for free.
Pay for someone's coffee behind you in the drive-through.
Pay for someone's fast food meal behind you in the drive-through.
Send a note of encouragement to someone.
Give baked goods or a small gift to the postman or delivery person.
Leave a big tip for your server at a restaurant.
Help someone you know who is struggling financially.
Pay for someone's meal or dessert at a restaurant.
Bake goodies and take them to the police station, fire station, or hospital.
Take a box of doughnuts to a school, office, etc.
Cook a meal for a neighbor or co-worker.
Help tutor a struggling student.
Pay for someone's groceries who is behind you in line.
Have your kids draw pictures for your neighbors, write an encouraging note on the back, and drop them off in their mailboxes.
As you walk, bike, or jog around your neighborhood, pray for protection over the families of each household. Let your neighbors know you’re praying for them.
Call a local nursing home or retirement community and ask if there's anything you can do to help the residents with groceries or other practical needs. Drop items off with notes of encouragement!
Meeting needs in our city can feel overwhelming and complicated. Athens, I Love You® makes it simple! We've coordinated hundreds of service projects to support the meaningful work of our nonprofit partners who are making a difference. We're asking everyone in our church to serve 1 project from October 19 to November 29.
From September 1 through the end of October, Athens Church will be giving away 10% of everything we receive to local nonprofit partners. In addition, we’re asking everyone in our church to give $39.95 or more in our Athens, I Love You® offering on October 26. We’re committed to giving 100% of that offering to our partners!
In partnership with The Sparrow’s Nest, we are collecting warm clothes that will be distributed to individuals in need this winter. Please consider donating new or gently used coats, hoodies, gloves, stocking caps, and blankets. Collection bins will be in the lobby at both Atlanta Highway & Beechwood on October 19 & 26.
In partnership with Divas Who Win Freedom Center, we are donating toys for Joyfest 2025 to allow moms surviving human trafficking and addiction to shop for Christmas gifts for their children. Please consider purchasing a toy from the Joyfest 2025 Amazon Wishlist. Please select the registry address to have all toys shipped directly to DIVAS.