What’s New at Vashti
Cooking Up Community: Vashti & Thomasville History Center Partner for Good
Vashti partners with the Thomasville History Center for Crate to Plate on Oct. 2. We’re gifting the LAST 30 Pines & Plantations cookbooks for $100 donation each. Proceeds split evenly—supporting two nonprofits while preserving Thomasville’s culinary history.
South Georgia Ruck – Coming Fall 2025
Presented by Vashti & CrossFit Townie Saturday, November 22, 20259:00 AM – 11:00 AMVashti Campus | 1815 E Clay St, Thomasville, GA We’re back for another South Georgia Ruck—and this time, our...
A Strategic Shift to Maximize Our Mission Impact
After thoughtful consideration, Vashti’s Board of Trustees and Executive Leadership Team have decided not to move forward with the Bow Ties & Butterflies fundraiser (formerly Dinner on the...
From Survival to Thrival: Sending Our Foster Children Back to School in Style!
Support Vashti’s Back-to-School Campaign and help 20 foster youth start the school year with confidence, dignity, and the tools they need to succeed.
Vashti Honored With Georgia DBHDD Systems of Care Award
Vashti’s Clinical Director Catherine Marchant accepts the DBHDD Systems of Care Award from Todd Jones.
Mardi Gras Magic: Get Ready for Our 5th Annual Dinner Under the Stars
Mardi Gras Magic: Get Ready for Our 5th Annual Dinner Under the Stars Every child deserves moments of magic—those unforgettable nights that make them feel like royalty. At Vashti, we go beyond...
RCSWGA Coalition Announces first ever grant opportunities for trauma-informed training
Building Resilience in Southwest Georgia: Trauma-Informed Communities Grant Now Open! Resilient Communities of Southwest Georgia (RC SWGA), a program of The Vashti Center, is thrilled to launch the...
Once a Vashti Girl, Always Family: Honoring Gloria Smith
This week, we received a heartfelt call from someone whose connection to Vashti spans generations—Mrs. Gloria Smith, author of Finntown Girl and a proud former Vashti girl. Gloria and her sisters...
Gabor Financial Solutions Donates More Than $7,000 to The Vashti Center Through Employee Giving Program
Gabor Financial Solutions donated over $7,000 to The Vashti Center through its employee giving program, supporting behavioral health and foster care services for Georgia youth.
Letter to Donors | May 2025 Update
In our latest update, Audrey Copeland shares heartfelt thanks with our donors and offers a glimpse into what’s ahead—including our expressive arts program, summer camps, and our reimagined Bow Ties & Butterflies fundraiser.
Read the full blog and find out how you can help us nurture, celebrate, and serve our youth with joy and purpose