On January 29, 1923, the Union Missionary Society of LaGrange first met at the First Presbyterian Church for the purpose of forming an association for the handling of "charity cases" in LaGrange. The name chosen for this organization was "LaGrange Welfare Association". In 1991, we became a corporation and changed our name to LaGrange Personal Aid Association, Inc. We are proud to be a United Way agency.

We are a non-profit organization, established to provide temporary assistance to residents of the Troup County / West Georgia area during time of distress, illness or disability. Assistance is provided at the time of need, in whatever form is suitable to the client's situation.

Personal Aid Program

Rent/Mortgage & Utility assistance is available for those who are out of work under a doctors care, are employed, and are able to return to that position when released by the doctor. Other assistance available: Prescription Refills, Clothing/Clothing Referrals, Medical Supplies, Medical Transportation, Christmas Assistance, Transient Aid, Other.

Share Program

The Share Program is administered by Personal Aid for the City of LaGrange and Troup EMC. A voluntary contribution by customers of these utilities, added to their monthly utility bills, provide the funds for this program. Assistance is based on income, and is limited to once a year, for no more than $100.00.

Interfaith Food Closet

The Interfaith Food Closet is administered in coordination with local churches. Although generous in nature, this program provides temporary assistance until government aid is acquired or medical/work circumstances change.

Dental Program

The Dental Program provides dental payment assistance for children, working adults, and seniors.

Lions Club Glasses & Empty Stocking Fund

Screening and referral services for the glasses program is provided as a service to the Lions Club. During the Christmas season, we also screen applicants for the Empty Stocking Fund.

Church Benevolence Fund

Benevolence distribution services are provided to First Presbyterian, Advent Lutheran & Rosemont Baptist Churches. These funds are forwarded to LPA on a monthly basis, to be distributed to needy persons in the Troup County area.

This summer assistance program is provided in coordination with Care-Link/AmeriCorps. Free fans and air conditioners are delivered to elderly and disabled persons who provide a physician's referral.