VOLUNTARY ACTION CENTER - Hand Up, Inc.

06/19/2026

The VAC will be closed on June 19th as we honor Juneteenth. May this day inspire reflection, gratitude, and hope as we celebrate freedom together.

06/18/2026

Our VAC Thrift Store June Sale is almost here, and we’d love to see you there. On June 26th, the entire store will be 75% off. Every purchase helps support the work we do in this community, and we’re so grateful for those who shop with purpose.

06/17/2026

Our VAC Kitchen June needs are here, and every donation truly helps us care for our neighbors. This month we’re collecting water bottles, variety‑pack chips, and bulk canned veggies. Thank you for always showing up for this community.

06/16/2026

Join us tomorrow for National HIV Testing Day. Free, quick, confidential testing right here in Calhoun. Taking care of your health is powerful.

06/15/2026

☀️ SUNSHINE + SAVINGS ARE HERE! ☀️
Our June Tag Sales are bringing all the bright summer vibes 🌼🛍️
💛 Yellow Tags — 25% OFF
🧡 Orange Tags — 50% OFF
💚 Green Tags — 75% OFF
The brighter the tag… the bigger the deal! 🌞✨

06/08/2026

🚨 Community Pantry Need Alert! 🚨

Our Community Kitchen & Pantry is currently in desperate need of variety packs of chips to help us continue serving local families and individuals in need.

These simple items make a big difference in the meals we provide each day. If you're able to help, please drop off individual assorted chip packs at our kitchen!💙

📍 Drop-off donations during regular business hours.

Thank you for standing with us and helping us care for our community. We couldn't do this work without you!

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06/05/2026

☀️🛍️ END OF THE MONTH SALE DAY IS HERE! 🛍️☀️

You know what that means… 🌞✨
It’s time for our monthly 75% OFF STOREWIDE SALE! 🎉

📅 Friday, June 26, 2026
💥 THE ENTIRE STORE IS 75% OFF! 💥

Come soak up the savings, hunt for treasures, and kick off summer with the best deals around! 🌴🌼

06/03/2026

Update: All fans have been given out.

A huge thank you to for their generous donation of fans to help keep our community cool this summer! ☀️💙

The Voluntary Action Center will be distributing fans on a first-come, first-served basis, with one fan per family. Unfortunately, we are unable to place holds on fans.

📍 Pick-Up Location: VAC Front Office
🕘 Hours:
• Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Friday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Thank you again, North Georgia EMC, for helping our neighbors stay safe and comfortable during the summer heat!

06/02/2026

Help us stock up on sunny-day essentials for families this June! ☀️💛

We’re collecting:
💧 Water Bottles
🥔 Variety Pack Chips
🥫 Bulk-Sized Canned Veggies

Every donation helps make summer a little brighter for our community 🌻
Drop off your donations and help us spread sunshine one meal at a time!

06/01/2026

We're grateful for community partners like United Way of Gordon County who continue to invest in the future of our children! 📚💙 Be sure to check out their United We Read summer program and all the wonderful opportunities they're creating to inspire a love of reading in our community.

Update: Program time 10 AM to 12 PM each time!

📚☀️ United We Read is rolling through Gordon County this summer! ☀️📚

https://www.gordoncountyunitedway.org/united-we-learn

Get ready for books, activities, community resources, and fun with local first responders as United Way of Gordon County brings the United We Read program to neighborhoods across our community!

📍Each week during the summer:
🚓 Tuesdays — We’ll visit locations inside the City of Calhoun
🚒 Wednesdays — We’ll visit locations throughout Gordon County

❗Please note: We will not host programs during the week of July 4th.

Because weather and locations may occasionally change, we encourage everyone to follow our social media pages and check our website regularly for updates and announcements.

We can’t wait to bring books, resources, smiles, and hope to families all across Gordon County this summer. United is the Way! 💙📖