A relatively new organization is looking to help improve the quality of life for people living in disadvantaged communities in parts of Georgia. News Leader 9 sat down with the women behind the organization, ‘Beginning New Outreach’, and learned more on how they’re starting with people here in our backyard.

From food and clothing outreach to leadership programs aimed at mentoring the youth, Beginning New Outreach, a faith-based nonprofit in it’s third year, is looking to make a big difference in disadvantaged communities, starting in south Columbus. The organization list their mission is to improve life skills and increase the economic and daily living potential of youth, families, and communities in the disadvantaged communities in South Georgia. They say this will assist in them be­coming self-sufficient and productive members of society. See more here.