Programs

  • Community Engagement and Fundraising Events

    Event Results:- 2021 Magnolia Run and Walk for Epilepsy returned as an in person event in August. The event hosted 685 participants and 45 teams and raised just over $115,000 - a truly amazing feat in bringing the event back in person. - EFGA added a fall festival to bring awareness and a change for the epilepsy community to connect with each other. the event was free to attend for all, with around 200 visiting through the day. In total $12,500 was raised in sponsorships and the hope will be to continue this event in the future. - the taste of love returned in person on February 10, 2022. we were excited to welcome ouR incredible donors back to this annual event. The taste of love hosted 261 attendees raising just over $311,000. the results are lower than in pre-covid times, but it was truly a wonderful night!-we hosted the 2nd annual efga golf tournament in June 2022. this included hosting 10 foursomes at east atlanta golf club and raising $28,000.- we continued to offer a virtual support group for adults. this meets monthly and has hosted an average of 26 patients and/or caregivers per month. efga will continue to offer monthly virtual support groups for the foreseeable future.
    Geographies
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022
    Source
    990
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    $93.8K

  • Employment Support Services

    EFWorks Employment ServicesSince its creation we have had 293 clients participate in the program (52 of which are actively seeking employment currently), with 92 total placements.We still have been using telecommunications such as to provide support to all clients for our weekly Job Club, for individual sessions and intakes.We are continuing to work hard with those tougher clients who are having problems with job retention on their interpersonal skills such as: Awareness (of themselves and others) Collaborating and working well together with others. Clear communication skills. Conflict management and resolution skills.We are also working on ways to improve our social media presence. Due to virtual abilities we are now accepting clients outside of the metro area, including Augusta, Savannah, Statesboro, Valdosta, Americus and a few other small rural areas.
    Geographies
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022
    Source
    990
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    No populations provided
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    $87.1K

  • Educational Programming for Schools

    the 2021-2022 educational programming reached 1,642 people and has 23 programs in Georgia schools for faculty, staff and school nurses.
    Geographies
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    Dates
    Jul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
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    $84.6K