Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Guests at the inaugural Hats, Horses & Helping Hands Derby fundraiser to benefit Neighbors Helping Neighbors arrived in their Derby best, sporting colorful hats and seersucker suits while sipping traditional mint juleps at Putnam County’s Lake Oconee Equestrian Center. CONTRIBUTED

Guests at the inaugural Hats, Horses & Helping Hands Derby fundraiser to benefit Neighbors Helping Neighbors arrived in their Derby best, sporting colorful hats and seersucker suits while sipping traditional mint juleps at Putnam County’s Lake Oconee Equestrian Center. CONTRIBUTED

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NHN Derby-themed fundraiser raises record support

News Staff
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
More than 200 guests congregated on May 2 for the inaugural Hats, Horses & Helping Hands Derby fundraiser to benefit Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN), presented by Synovus at Lake Oconee Equestrian in Eatonton.
L-R: Reynolds Lake Oconee Properties recently named Scott Hoersten and Jordan Aycock (right) as its monthly sales leaders, while Traci Johnson was named RLOP Sales Executive of the Month for the 15th consecutive time. CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Reynolds Lake Oconee Properties recently named Scott Hoersten and Jordan Aycock (right) as its monthly sales leaders, while Traci Johnson was named RLOP Sales Executive of the Month for the 15th consecutive time. CONTRIBUTED

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NHN announces Ace Home Center partnership

News Staff
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Neighbors Helping Neighbors, Inc. (NHN) announced last week a new partnership with Social Circle Ace Home Center to serve as the exclusive lumber provider to NHN’s Beds for Kidz program.
Allyn Rippin

Allyn Rippin

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New NHN director addresses EPTAH meeting

Ian Tocher
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
When Allyn Rippin stood before the Eatonton Putnam Tourism, Arts, and Heritage (EPTAH) committee members last Wednesday morning, she shared both her personal story and the community's mission.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors has helped repair more than 250 homes among other projects. CONTRIBUTED

Neighbors Helping Neighbors has helped repair more than 250 homes among other projects. CONTRIBUTED

Neighbors Helping Neighbors turns five

News Staff
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Neighbors Helping Neighbors, a 501(C)3 non-profit serving Greene and Putnam counties, celebrated its fifth anniversary June 4 with a ‘Picnic With Purpose.’ Despite heavy rain throughout the day, many donors, volunteers, members, and prospective members attended the event.
Jumaane Smith performed for the semi-annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors membership meeting in November. CONTRIBUTED

Jumaane Smith performed for the semi-annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors membership meeting in November. CONTRIBUTED

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Neighbors Helping Neighbors receives $10,000 donation

News Staff
Thursday, December 28, 2023
Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN), a non-profit organization serving Putnam and Greene Counties, celebrated its success during the past three years with music, money, and memories at its semi-annual membership meeting in November.
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