The ADC has been serving the community since 2012. Kellie Newman, the Executive Director of ADC noticed a troubling rise in gang-like activity among local youth, after the death of two young men. She approached a local church and asked to use its gym for an "Open Gym" program during the summer. With the pastor’s approval My Neighborhood Ministries was born. Through this program, a relationship was built with kids and their families, uncovering needs far deeper than recreational activities. These families lacked access to necessities such as food, clothing, hygiene, literacy support, and, above all, hope. 

 

In 2016, My Neighbor Ministries was officially rebranded as the Augusta Dream Center. In 2025, the ADC distributed more than 500,000 pounds of food and served more than 33,000 individuals.

 

With AANC's help, they would like to expand their food pantry, enhance their feeding program (a weekly Sunday hot meal for 80 - 120 individuals), and strengthen four Adopt a Block sites in Augusta, North Augusta, Wrens and Grovetown.

 

The following in-kind donation ideas would be greatly appreciated and can be brought to the luncheons. Canned goods, Hygiene items (diapers, wipes, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, toilet paper, etc.)

 

 

 

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THEIR WEBSITE: https://www.augustadreamcenter.org

 

 

 

Hallie Kohan - Assistant Director

 

3364 Peach Orchard Rd

Augusta, Ga 30906