Troup Cares seeking volunteers

Troup Cares, a free medical clinic for the working, uninsured in Troup County, needs volunteers to serve as receptionists on Monday mornings and Wednesday afternoons. In addition, the group is seeking need volunteer MDs, pharmacists, pharmacy techs, RNs, LPNs and medical assistants. Anyone interested may contact Laura Breyfogle at 706-882-1191 or troupcares@bellsouth.net.

Drivers needed for disabled veterans

The Disabled American Veterans van needs volunteer drivers to take veterans about once a month to VA medical centers. The van goes to Atlanta, East Point and Newnan each Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, and to Central Alabama Medical Center in Tuskegee on Tuesdays and Fridays. Volunteer drivers must be at least 19 years old, have a three-year clean driving record and pass a complete physical exam, which is provided free by the VA hospital. To volunteer as a driver or schedule a ride-along, call Dave Lyons at 706-882-7825.

Foster children baby needs

The Children’s Attic needs donated play pens, high chairs, portable cribs, diapers and other baby items. The items are given to foster parents to use with their foster children. Donations are tax deductible and can be dropped off weekdays during business hours at AFSAN, 321 Greenville St.

Submit items to Matthew Strother at mstrother@lagrangenews.com, at our office at 105 Ashton St. or by fax to 706-884-8712.