25 organizations
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Communities In Schools of Georgia is the state's leading dropout-prevention nonprofit. It places caring, trained coordinators inside schools who connect students to tutoring, mentoring, basic needs like food and clothing, and other community support so kids stay in school and graduate. It is a statewide organization that supports local CIS affiliates across Georgia, including metro Atlanta.
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The Academy at Harvest Rain is a licensed, faith-based childcare and education center in Fairburn that serves children from 6 weeks old through their teen years. They offer infant and toddler care, preschool and Georgia Pre-K, a private school program, after-school tutoring, and summer camps, with a focus on affordable, quality care for South Fulton families. They accept Georgia's subsidized childcare (CAPS) and participate in the state Quality Rated program.
8 services
The Youth Reach Out Program (YROP) is a community nonprofit serving low-income neighborhoods across metro Atlanta. They run a food pantry (by appointment) and youth programs like after-school tutoring, a computer lab, and an art club, plus seasonal coat and toy giveaways. They help youth, teens, and families with food, learning support, and community activities.
Pittsburgh11 services
Divine Reach Education & Counsel (DREC) is a small nonprofit in the South Atlanta area that helps students and adults do better in school and in life. They provide tutoring, mentoring, GED prep, and adult learning, often by partnering with local libraries, schools, and community groups. They also share free online learning resources and college- and job-readiness help.
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Atlanta CARES Mentoring Movement recruits and trains caring adults to mentor and tutor under-resourced Black and minority youth across Atlanta, serving about 600 students through community and school-based programs at local elementary, middle, and high schools. They run hands-on STEM programs (including an annual STEMfest conference at Georgia Tech) and a University for Parents program that helps low-income parents build job skills and earn certifications. It is the Atlanta affiliate of the National CARES Mentoring Movement.
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