Southside Support Hosts 10th Annual Empowerment Summit for Caregivers – Sept. 30 in Newnan

NEWNAN, GA — Southside Support invites families and caregivers to attend its 10th Annual Empowerment Summit on Tuesday, September 30th, at Southside Church in Newnan. This free, community-centered event is designed to connect caregivers of individuals with exceptional needs to vital resources, training, and support.

Doors open at 9:30 AM, with free training from 10:00–11:00 AM on navigating SSI, SSDI, and Georgia’s Self-Directed Medicaid Waivers—a powerful tool that allows families to choose trusted providers and access services that meet their loved one’s unique needs.

From 11:15 AM to 1:00 PM, attendees can explore offerings from over 40 resource vendors, including:

• Attorney services, Medicaid application assistance, and IEP advocacy
• Speech, occupational, and physical therapy
• ABA therapy, adaptive recreation, and inclusive camps
• Support for medically fragile children, home accessibility, and more

Raffle prizes include:

• 6 hours of IEP Advocacy (valued at $725)
• Medicaid application assistance
• Apple Watch
• And other caregiver-focused gifts to support families on their journey

Early arrivals (before 10:00 AM) will receive a free raffle ticket.

“Navigating the caregiving journey is both financially and emotionally challenging,” says Executive Director Leigh Curry. “This Summit is about giving families access to the best our Southside community has to offer—because every child deserves a support system that sees them, values them, and helps them thrive.”

Registration is free and open now at:
 southsidesupport.org/empowerment-summit-2025