Gardens of Hope RCO

09/08/2026

Investing in Toombs County means investing in all our citizens—including those inside the Detention Center.

At the Charles Durst Detention Center, we have implemented Inmate Education, Recovery, and Re-Entry programs focused on one goal: giving incarcerated citizens the resources they need to return home as successful, contributing members of this community.

We meet people where they are on their journey. Education. Recovery. Reentry. That is not extra. That is public safety.

Motivation for Change (M4C) is part of our Education, Recovery, and Reentry work inside the jail — giving incarcerated citizens tools to change how they think, not just how they serve time. We meet people where they are so they can return home as contributing members of this community.

Sheriff Jordan Kight

09/08/2026

Mark your calendars for a weekend of food, fun and fellowship!!

3rd Annual Gardens of Hope Recovery Camp Out is Coming!

Mark your calendars for September 18–20, 2026 and join us for a weekend of hope, healing, fellowship, and fun at Black Creek Scout Camp in Sylvania, Georgia!

Whether you’re in recovery, supporting a loved one, or simply looking to connect with an encouraging commUNITY, this weekend is for you. We’ll enjoy camping, fishing, kayaking, outdoor activities, great food, recovery meetings, campfire fellowship, worship, games, and plenty of opportunities to build lasting friendships.

Recovery isn’t just about overcoming the past—it’s about building a future together. This camp out is a reminder that no one has to walk that journey alone.

Location:
Black Creek Scout Camp
850 Poor Robin Rd.
Sylvania, GA 30467

Dates:
September 18–20, 2026

Bring your tent, your family, your friends, and an open heart. Whether this is your first camp out or your third, we’d love to have you with us!

Together, we grow. Together, we heal.

Please like, share, and help us spread the word so we can reach as many people as possible. We can’t wait to see everyone around the campfire!

09/07/2026

🎉 Happy Birthday to our very own Amy Cruz! 🎂💜

Today we celebrate someone who has been an incredible asset to Gardens of Hope since day one!

As our CPS-P and Community Liaison, Amy leads the way in supporting parents and families while also keeping us connected and involved in so many activities throughout our commUNITY. Whether she’s encouraging a parent, building relationships with our partners, or representing Gardens of Hope at an event, Amy brings compassion, dedication, and a true servant’s heart to everything she does.

Amy, we are incredibly grateful for all you do, but even more grateful for who you are. You have been a huge part of this organization from the very beginning, and we love you very much!

Please help us wish Amy Cruz a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🎈🎉 We hope your day is as special as you are to the Gardens of Hope family! 💜

09/05/2026

Partin Park Lyons!!

🎉 We're bringing the celebration to Lyons, GA!! 🚌💙💚

Recovery deserves to be celebrated! Join the Georgia Recovers in Communities Bus Tour for an uplifting day filled with connection, hope, community resources, inspiring stories, and the power of recovery.

Come celebrate the strength of our recovery community and help us show that Recovery Happens in Communities!

📍 Location: 168 Miot St, Lyons GA 30436
📅 Date: September 27, 2026
⏰ Time: 2p-5p

Bring your friends, your family, and your recovery spirit we can't wait to celebrate with you!
Gardens of Hope RCO

09/05/2026

🎤🔥 WE NEED YOUR VOTE, GARDENS OF HOPE FAMILY! 🔥🎤

Gardens of Hope is taking the stage in the Altama Museum Lip Sync Battle, and this vote is for the PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD! 🏆

That means YOU get to help decide who takes home the People’s Choice crown! 👑 Every vote counts, so click the link below, vote Gardens of Hope, and share it with your friends!

👇 VOTE FOR GARDENS OF HOPE HERE:
https://www.altamamuseum.org/lip-sync-battle

🎟️ Tickets are $20
📅 Thursday, September 10 | 7 PM
📍 STC Auditorium

The event is a fundraiser benefiting the Altama Museum of Art & History and is sponsored by Altamaha EMC/Fiber.

We’re coming ready to have some FUN and put on a show! 😂🎶🎤 Now we just need our commUNITY behind us!

CLICK. VOTE. SHARE. LET’S BRING HOME THE PEOPLE’S CHOICE! 🏆🌳🧡

09/05/2026

🏈 DAWGS RAFFLE TO SUPPORT GARDENS OF HOPE RCO 🏈

Want a chance to experience Vanderbilt vs. Georgia at Sanford Stadium on October 3rd? 🔴⚫️

🎟️ Raffle tickets are only $10 each!

One lucky winner will receive:

🏈 TWO tickets to Vanderbilt at Georgia
🚗 PARKING INCLUDED & PAID FOR!
📍 Sanford Stadium – Athens, GA
📅 Saturday, October 3

🎉 DRAWING: September 24 at 12:00 PM
📱 We’ll draw the winner LIVE on Facebook!

For just $10, you could be headed to Athens to watch the Dawgs between the hedges with your parking already taken care of!

Every ticket purchased helps support Gardens of Hope Recovery Community Organization and the work we’re doing in our community. ❤️

🎟️ Get your raffle tickets and take your shot at a Georgia game day!

GO DAWGS! 🐶🏈🔴⚫️

No need to be present to win.

Enter for a chance to win tickets for 2 to see Georgia versus Vanderbilt, including parking. Drawing September 24th at 12:00pm. Enjoy a day of college…

09/03/2026

"Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears." — John Lennon

Today we celebrate a man who truly wears many hats at Gardens of Hope! Jacob helps with transports, is in the jails every week, works in the schools a couple times a week, and even stays late on Thursdays to help with our Lions Quest program for adjudicated youth.

Jacob is one of those people who is always willing to step up wherever he’s needed. He is truly a backbone of this organization, and we couldn’t do what we do without his dedication and hard work.

We are incredibly grateful for you, Jacob, and everything you pour into Gardens of Hope and the people we serve.

Happy Birthday, brother! Now go enjoy those Topgolf tickets—you’ve earned it! 🎂⛳️🎉

Help us wish Jacob a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

09/02/2026

“Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean.” — Ryunosuke Satoro

Gardens of Hope RCO is thankful to the Rotary Club of Vidalia for giving us the opportunity to share about the programs and services we are providing throughout our community.

We were able to highlight the different work we are doing through funding from the Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust , CDC, Meadows New Foundation, DBHDD, and our Lions Quest grant—from recovery support and reentry services to youth prevention, education, transportation, and connecting individuals and families with resources.

We also briefly discussed the importance of having Narcan available and provided Narcan training to those in attendance.

We are grateful for opportunities like this to share what’s happening in our community and build partnerships that help us continue reaching more people.

Thank you, Vidalia Rotary Club, for having us!