Georgia PTA is the state group for parent-teacher associations. It speaks up for children and youth at the state level and helps local school PTAs with training and support. It also runs the Reflections student arts program and shares guides for families.
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women is a national nonprofit with its main office in Atlanta. It speaks up for Black women and girls on health, education and money issues. It also runs youth and money-skills programs through local chapters, and women can join through a chapter near them.
Piedmont Park Conservancy is a nonprofit that works with the City of Atlanta to care for Piedmont Park. It runs classes, camps, walks, a Saturday green market and volunteer days. It also rents event spaces in the park.
The Black Achievement Fund is a nonprofit that collects monthly member contributions to build Black-owned land, community spaces and programs. Members get a free online African history course, and the group runs events and online programs, including some at its Kemet Club on Church Street. Membership is open to anyone who believes in its mission.
Undugu Foundation is an Atlanta nonprofit brotherhood group for Black and Brown men. Men meet in person on Tuesday evenings to talk honestly, build leadership and support each other. There are two kinds of nights: a private talking circle and a public speaking practice night.
The Emory Alumni Association connects Emory graduates to the university and to each other. Alumni can use benefits like campus library and gym access, research databases, alumni travel trips, and events and volunteer chances.
The Atlanta Preservation Center is a nonprofit that works to save Atlanta's old and important buildings, neighborhoods and landscapes. It teaches students about local history, runs a free summer camp for children, speaks up when historic places are in danger, and offers memberships.P. Grant Mansion.
This is the Georgia Chapter of the Sierra Club, a large group of members who work to protect nature and the planet. It posts a calendar of hikes, committee meetings, local group meetings, and talks on topics like data centers, transit, and politics.
Atlanta Ballet is a professional ballet company and the official State Ballet of Georgia. Its Centre for Dance Education teaches dance to children and adults. You can also buy tickets to its shows, rent its studios, or join its supporter groups.
The Georgia Nurses Association started in 1907 and is the largest professional group for registered nurses in Georgia. It runs a nursing job board, shares news about scholarships and loan repayment, and offers membership with events and member-only resources.
The Black Man Lab is a group where Black men of different ages come together to learn from each other and build brotherhood. It holds a weekly panel session on Monday nights in southwest Atlanta and Tuesday nights in Stonecrest. People can also join as paying members.
Vietnamese Elder Association South Atlanta is a senior community center in Forest Park where older Vietnamese adults gather for karaoke, singing, and dancing. Volunteers also help seniors read mail, translate documents, and apply for benefits like Medicare and food stamps, and the center hands out free food with support from the Atlanta Community Food Bank.
This is the Georgia state branch of the National Federation of the Blind, a group run by and for blind people. It helps blind and low-vision people through membership in local chapters and divisions, a Seniors Division for people 50 and older, a yearly state convention, and free tools like NFB-NEWSLINE and white canes.
The Urban League of Greater Atlanta has worked in metro Atlanta since 1920. Its Financial Empowerment & Economic Resilience Center is a one-stop place for emergency help with rent and bills, jobs, housing, small business help and money coaching. It also runs programs for young people and a water bill help program for DeKalb County.
Georgia Center for Nonprofits helps nonprofit groups in Georgia do their work better. It offers training classes, consulting, a membership network, policy updates, a fundraising campaign called GAgives, and a job board called Work for Good. Its services are mainly for nonprofit organizations and their staff, boards and partners.
ArtsXchange is a community arts center in East Point. It is rooted in the Black Arts Tradition and has been open since 1983. It offers writing events, wellness and art classes, gallery shows, artist studios, and rooms to rent. Many events are free and others cost a small fee.
3 FM is a nonprofit community radio station in Atlanta that has been on the air since 1973. It plays progressive news and public affairs shows and many kinds of music, and it streams online all day and night. The station also hosts community events and takes volunteers.
Midtown Alliance is a nonprofit group of business and community leaders that works to keep Midtown Atlanta clean, safe, and lively. It hosts free community events in Midtown's public spaces, gives free help planning a commute to work, and runs a group for young professionals. It also has a membership program for Midtown businesses and properties.
Georgia Child Care Association is a group for licensed child care businesses in Georgia. It speaks up for them with lawmakers and state agencies. It also offers paid memberships, training, events, and business partners.
The Atlanta Press Club is a nonprofit group for journalists and other media workers. It has existed since 1964. It holds talks, networking events and workshops, and it puts on televised election debates that people can watch online. It also places journalism students in summer internships at Atlanta news outlets.