The Healthy Grandparents Program (HGP) at Augusta University has supported grandparents and great‑grandparents raising grandchildren since 1999. With your help, the program provides vital resources, such as school physicals and backpacks, to monthly support groups and health clinics, ensuring children in parent‑absent homes have stability, care, and a loving foundation. Each year, your generosity empowers these caregivers to provide the steady, nurturing home every child deserves.
Community support has always been at the heart of HGP. Individual donors and local partners make it possible for families to attend an annual Christmas celebration, receive school supplies, and access enrichment activities throughout the year. Restaurants, law firms, local businesses, and caring neighbors consistently step forward to provide meals, gifts, and essential items—allowing grandparents to focus on raising their grandchildren with confidence and dignity. The joy shared at these events, from children’s smiles to grandparents’ gratitude, reflects the true impact of your support.
Thanks to donor generosity, HGP also connects families with life‑changing legal assistance. Volunteer attorneys have helped hundreds of grandparents secure custody or adopt their grandchildren, giving kids the stability needed to thrive. With over 334 custody cases and 145 adoptions supported, donors like you have helped keep families together, prevented costly trauma, and opened the door to a safer future for these children. Your support strengthens families at their most vulnerable moments, reflecting the compassion at the heart of Augusta University’s Parent & Family community.
