About HOTC
Our Mission
Our mission is to connect citizens as volunteers to non-profit and community agencies, needs, and service opportunities in Thomas County, Georgia. We do so through daily volunteer opportunities and signature Annual Events & Programs which promote community involvement and empowerment. No matter your age, background, abilities, or schedule, there is a volunteer opportunity for you. HOTC can help get you connected!
About Us
In 2003, HOTC was founded by Mrs. Alston Watt with a simple goal: to help people navigate the many needs and non-profits in Thomas County. Every day, we help match individuals, families, businesses and groups to appropriate volunteer projects. We also partner with the many local non-profits and community agencies to promote their mission and help fulfill their volunteer needs.
What began as one person with a vision and one big volunteer event day has evolved into a community-wide movement with 11 annual volunteer programs and event days. Over the past 20 years, HOTC has placed more than 48,477 volunteers at 3282 project sites benefiting 168,340 non-profits and their clients. That’s a lot of good! Be a part of it…join hands with us today. Watch our video to learn more.
2023-2024
Board of Directors
Tangela Hayes | DFCS, Chair
Lauren Radford | Big Oak Benefits Group, Vice Chair
Eric Ward | TNB, Treasurer
Dominic Ford | City of Thomasville, Secretary
Joe Cargile | Whitehurst Blackburn & Warren, Ex-Officio
Brandy Avery | Downtown Thomasville Main Street
Roderick Banks | Banks Construction
Rob Blodgett | Thomasville Church
Andrea Collins | Imagine Thomasville
Natasha Fast | Grassroots Coffee
Elizabeth Hardy | JMJ Group
Jason Harpe | CCH Construction
Mary Lawrence Lang | Consultant
Crystal Parker | Thomasville Police Department
Jackie Spadoni | Caldwell & Langford
Stephan Thompson | Hyland Software
Marta Turner | Gentian Creek Preserve
Lisa Williams | Thomas County Schools