For Ivey Homes, the sentiment of giving back runs deep through its company culture. As a local builder-developer and supporter of the Augusta River Region, Ivey looked for a creative way to give back to the community in 2021. The Buy Ivey, Build Community Campaign was born as a way to involve Ivey’s homeowners in the giving. Thanks to Ivey’s homebuyers, the first-quarter donations totaled over $15,000 benefiting ForcesUnited, The Family Y of Greater Augusta – Youth Sports & Camps, and The Jud C. Hickey Center for Alzheimer’s Care.

“As a company, we feel that it is important to give back and support our local community.  We felt like this would be a good way to get our homebuyers to help direct where the investment is going based on their interest.  As a rule, we have decided to give to three charities each quarter in 2021.  We are targeting one military charity because of the importance of Fort Gordon to our area, one charity that focuses on children, and one general charity supporting the needs of the Augusta area,” states, Matt Ivey, Co-Owner, Ivey Homes

“We are thankful for our partners at Ivey Homes,” said Craig Miracle, district vice president for The Family Y. “Their donation helps ensure that all children have access to quality programming at the Y and that no one is turned away for their inability to pay.”

 “ForcesUnited is so very grateful for Ivey Homes and their unwavering dedication in support of our mission in support of local veterans and their families. Ivey Homes share in our service mission to provide housing and safe and enjoyable quality of life for those we serve, and it is our distinct honor that they would select ForcesUnited as a benefactor. These funds will assist us in providing services to mitigate crisis to those who turn to us for assistance, and we are again most grateful.”  Victoria Hann, CEO & President, ForcesUnited

Ivey Homes was honored to present ForcesUnited, The Family Y of Greater Augusta – Youth Sports & Camps, and The Jud C. Hickey Center for Alzheimer’s Care with donation checks on Tuesday, April 20, 2021.

With the second quarter underway, Ivey Homes looks forward to another successful campaign for the charities chosen, they are The Children’s Hospital of Georgia, SafeHomes Domestic Violence Center, and Folds of Honor.

About Forces United – www.ForcesUnited.org

ForcesUnited is a 501-(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to help local service members, veterans, and their families, from all eras—wounded or not—connect with programs and resources that mitigate crisis, improve their lives, and empower them to prosper in our local community. ForcesUnited currently serves 33 counties throughout Georgia and South Carolina assisting more than 2,400 veterans in 2019 and that number is only growing due to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic. With so many challenges over these last few months and nothing promised in a climate of uncertainty, ForcesUnited continues to welcome our community partnerships to stand alongside us in our commitment to making a difference in the communities we serve by investing human and financial resources to improve education, promote financial literacy, and stabilize communities through economic growth and workforce readiness. For more information on the programs and volunteer opportunities please contact Jeri-Michel Duncan at 706-231-0686 or jerimichel@forcesunited.org.

About The Family Y of Greater Augusta – Youth Sports & Camps – www.TheFamilyY.org

The Family YMCA of Greater Augusta creates programs that nurture the potential of every child and teen. Our youth sports, summer and holiday camps, parent’s night out, Prime Time After School, and School Day’s Out provide children with the opportunity to explore their unique talents and interests. We offer financial assistance, so no child is ever turned away. Our commitment to youth development goes a step further in our community outreach programs. In 2020, we provided nearly one million meals to children and families in need through our Food Program. We also supported families during the COVID-19 pandemic with Essential Childcare and virtual learning camps. Since 2017, our A Place To Dream bed program has delivered more than 1,000 beds to children. For more information on the programs, camps and volunteer opportunities please contact Craig Miracle at cmiracle@thefamilyy.org.

About The Jud C. Hickey Center for Alzheimer’s Care – www.JudCHickeyCenter.org

The Jud C. Hickey Center for Alzheimer’s Care was founded in 1986 for people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease/dementia. In 1989, a Day Center was opened in West Augusta, eventually moving to a dedicated facility in 1996. The Center is named in honor of Jud C. Hickey, D.D.S., the founding dean of the School of Dentistry at the Medical College of Georgia and the interim president of the Medical College of Georgia from 1987-1988. He was a client when the Center opened in 1996; he died in 2005 following a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. The mission of the JCHC is to support families and engage individuals through daily living and cognitive thinking activities and to assist patients and their families with access to care through community referrals. For more information about the center and its programs, please contact Jennifer Pennington at 706-738-5039 or jennifer@judchickeycenter.org.