Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Executive Director Allyn Rippin (center) accepts a donation from Surcheros owner Kyle Cullars, with several Surcheros employees standing by in support. CONTRIBUTED

Neighbors Helping Neighbors Executive Director Allyn Rippin (center) accepts a donation from Surcheros owner Kyle Cullars, with several Surcheros employees standing by in support. CONTRIBUTED

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Surcheros supports Neighbors Helping Neighbors

News Staff
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Just weeks after opening its doors, Surcheros Fresh Mex at Lake Oconee is already making an impact beyond the dining table.As part of its grand opening celebration, Surcheros donated $1,100 from its Community Day and opening week sales to Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN, nhnga.
L-R: Neighbors Helping Neighbors board member and Beds for Kidz volunteer Ted Duty, NHN Executive Director Allyn Rippin, Ace Home Center co-owner Ted Callaway, NHN President Bob Massey, and Beds for Kidz Director Stu Scherer. CONTRIBUTED

L-R: Neighbors Helping Neighbors board member and Beds for Kidz volunteer Ted Duty, NHN Executive Director Allyn Rippin, Ace Home Center co-owner Ted Callaway, NHN President Bob Massey, and Beds for Kidz Director Stu Scherer. CONTRIBUTED

NHN announces Ace Home Center partnership

News Staff
Thursday, April 23, 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.
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

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Neighbors Helping Neighbors joins Greene Chamber

Skyla Morris
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN) is a Greensboro-based nonprofit that assists individuals and families in need throughout Greene and Putnam counties. The organization has been actively serving the area for five years and recently became a member of the Greene County Chamber of Commerce (GCCOC).
The John Dunn Band performed onstage throughout the evening. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

The John Dunn Band performed onstage throughout the evening. LEIGH LOFGREN/Staff

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Greensboro hosts Mayor’s Gala to benefit nonprofits

Leigh Lofgren
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Greensboro Mayor Corey Williams and his wife hosted the inaugural Mayor’s Gala Saturday evening at Festival Hall.This black-tie event was an evening affair celebrating community, philanthropy, and sophistication. It benefitted the Pete Nance Boys & Girls Club and Neighbors Helping Neighbors.
Briar Patch Farm hosted “A Songwriters’ Night” April 20, raising more than $1,000 for NHN. (CONTRIBUTED)

Briar Patch Farm hosted “A Songwriters’ Night” April 20, raising more than $1,000 for NHN. (CONTRIBUTED)

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NHN ‘Songwriters Night’ helps build more beds

News Staff
Thursday, May 2, 2024
More than 600 people attended “A Songwriters’ Night” at Briar Patch Farm on April 20. The event benefitted the local non-profit organization Neighbors Helping Neighbors (NHN), which raised thousands of dollars to continue its mission in Greene and Putnam counties.
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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NHN 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.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors fixed Putnam County resident Doris Jordan’s well pump that had cut off her water supply. CONTRIBUTED

Neighbors Helping Neighbors fixed Putnam County resident Doris Jordan’s well pump that had cut off her water supply. CONTRIBUTED

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Local contractor critical to NHN success stories

News Staff
Thursday, October 19, 2023
It’s hard to imagine. When Eric Thompkins’ backyard well pump failed, he had to carry three, five-gallon barrels of water from his nearby mother’s home just so he could bathe, flush his toilets, and have water to drink. Thompkins has multiple sclerosis and lives alone in his Putnam County home.
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