Macon–Bibb County, Georgia
Everybody
needs
somebody.
One person who shows up. Listens. Stands beside you. We connect people with developmental disabilities and local citizens in lasting advocacy relationships.
Robert & LarryConnection in everyday life.
One person at a time. Since 1978.Locally rooted. Independently supported.
What citizen advocacy means
A relationship can change someone’s world.
A citizen advocate is an unpaid, independent person who builds a relationship with someone at risk of being excluded because of a developmental disability.
That relationship can mean friendship, speaking up, opening doors, or simply being someone to count on. Each advocate and partner finds their own way, with guidance and support from our office.
The people at the heart of it
Every relationship
has its own story.
A conversation. A celebration. Time spent together. These photographs reflect the everyday connections that make our community stronger.
Lori & Meredith
Zita & Cornorris
Tamika & Joi
Tom & Dot
Frazier & Connelly
A personal commitment
A friend.
An ally.
An advocate.
Citizen advocacy begins with a simple belief: every person has gifts, a voice, and a place in community life.
Loyalty to one person.
An advocate stands beside their partner, representing that person’s interests as they would their own. Each relationship is shaped by the people in it.
Independence matters.
Our office remains independent of human service providers, and advocates are unpaid and independent. The focus stays on the person and their interests.
Support behind the relationship.
Coordinators orient and support citizen advocates. They do not take the place of advocates. Throughout our work, we uphold positive, dignified images of people with disabilities.
See the connection
Ordinary moments.
Extraordinary meaning.
Get a closer look at citizen advocacy and the difference a personal connection can make.
Our mission: To promote the protection of and advocacy for people with developmental disabilities.
FROM OUR COMMUNITY · SUMMER 2026
A friendship built on being there.
Pastor Paul L. Kelly and Crawford share sports, laughter, church, meals, and a lasting friendship. Meet them in our latest Community Currents newsletter.
A stronger community starts here
Your community.
Your part to play.
Since 1978, local people have made citizen advocacy possible in Macon-Bibb County. You can be part of what comes next.
Be someone’s somebody.
Start a conversation with our office about becoming a citizen advocate. We’ll help you understand what the commitment can mean.
Help relationships take root.
Your financial support helps keep citizen advocacy independent and rooted in the Macon-Bibb community.
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