What’s New at Vashti
The Difference We Make
At Vashti, transformation isn’t just a word — it’s a heartbeat that echoes through schools, homes, and communities across Georgia. Each story of progress, healing, and hope exists because of people like you — our steadfast partners in this mission. Together, we’re helping children, teens, families, and caregivers discover their value, worth, and purpose.
You Matter: A Movement of Hope and Connection
Vashti launches the You Matter campaign to provide mental health resources, bring awareness to mental health and suicide prevention, and raise funds to support crucial programs.
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...
Vashti Shifts Fundraising strategy to Maximize 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...