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United Way of Greater Atlanta
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Help Children Across Georgia Succeed

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (182+ words) 40 Courtland St., NEAtlanta, GA 30303 Aiden is seven'years old and'wants to be a'chef'when he grows up'yes,'he's'one of those kids who'always finishes his vegetables. But for him and 14,000 other young people'in Greater Atlanta,'a lack of'access to higher education or'career training'could…...

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Meet Cole Council Philanthropic Leaders Group

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (138+ words) 40 Courtland St., NEAtlanta, GA 30303 As a select group from our'nearly'4,200'Cole Society members, they'will'gain a behind'the'scenes look at how their support fuels innovative programs, community partnerships, and strategies that move the needle for children and families across Greater Atlanta.' During…...

United Way of Greater Atlanta
unitedwayatlanta.org > free-tax-services-open-across-greater-atlanta

Free Tax Services Help Atlanta Families Save

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (466+ words) 40 Courtland St., NEAtlanta, GA 30303 While many people'anticipate'tax season expecting federal refunds, others approach the season full of anxiety. This is especially true for lower-income, working families who can face unique challenges when it comes to filing taxes. Those can include:…...

United Way of Greater Atlanta
unitedwayatlanta.org > for-a-kid-home-changes-everything

The Power Of Home—Supporting Families Across Greater Atlanta

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (256+ words) Every day, 1,300 families across Greater Atlanta reach out for help. When all of us work together, we can give hope, stability, and access to the essentials'changing the trajectory of a child's future. [The Power of Home] For a kid, home…...

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unitedwayatlanta.org > microloan-relief-loan-program-brings-economic-stability

Relief Loan Program Aids At-Risk Atlanta Families

3+ mon, 1+ day ago  (1132+ words) 40 Courtland St., NEAtlanta, GA 30303 In the past few years,we'vehelped thousands of families across Atlantamove from motelsand other temporary stays into long-term housing." The families we serve are very resilient, often working multiple jobs to make ends meet. However, while…...

United Way of Greater Atlanta
unitedwayatlanta.org > overcoming-housing-insecurity

United Way Success Stories: A Win Against Housing Insecurity

3+ mon, 4+ day ago  (631+ words) 40 Courtland St., NEAtlanta, GA 30303 That sense of home became harder to hold onto after an eviction. For two years, Taquana and her family faced housing insecurity, moving between relatives" spare rooms and a hotel." "Stability is the top priority. For…...

United Way of Greater Atlanta
unitedwayatlanta.org > it-takes-a-village-reimagining-schools-as-anchors-of-hope-and-opportunity

How ICS Is Using The Child Well-Being Index To Transform Communities

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (287+ words) 40 Courtland St., NEAtlanta, GA 30303 When I think about what it means for a child to truly thrive, I'don't'just picture test scores or graduation rates. I picture a child walking into a school where they feel seen,'supported'and safe. I picture…...

United Way of Greater Atlanta
unitedwayatlanta.org > heres-the-dream-emergency-proof-futures

Here’s The Dream: Emergency-Proof Futures

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (121+ words) 40 Courtland St., NEAtlanta, GA 30303 Decades from now, a thriving future won't be a fantasy'it'll be a reality, and it starts with Greater Atlanta families having access to basic needs to live a healthy life." Families shouldn't have to choose between…...

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unitedwayatlanta.org > the-future-is-calling-lets-help-youth-answer

The Future Is Calling—let’s Help Youth Answer

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (233+ words) 40 Courtland St., NEAtlanta, GA 30303 In the future of Greater Atlanta, we hope people's wildest dreams come true. Like MARTA going everywhere? Lemon pepper gold seasoning? One can only hope!" The best way to achieve any dream is having a clear…...

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unitedwayatlanta.org > the-future-is-bright-and-locally-led

The Future Is Bright—and Locally Led!

4+ mon, 3+ week ago  (188+ words) 40 Courtland St., NEAtlanta, GA 30303 Where do we start, when the issues ahead of us seem so complex?" Just like the leaves, stem, and branches of a plant are connected, so are the barriers to well-being that many neighborhoods across Greater…...