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United Way of Greater Atlanta
Non-profit Organizations
Atlanta, GA 15,084 followers
When children thrive, we all thrive. Join the movement to unlock Greater Atlanta’s potential.
About us
When children thrive, we all thrive. Kids are born with limitless potential. And every child —from McDonough to Marietta, from College Park to Norcross, from Atlanta to Austell—deserves the opportunity to thrive. But in Greater Atlanta, thousands of kids are faced with roadblocks where they should be met with possibilities. When we unite, we can unlock their potential, creating a brighter future, for every community. Our Child Well-Being Index shows that in 79 neighborhoods across our region, child well-being is declining. These neighborhoods are located in every one of Greater Atlanta's 13 counties, and often they're separated by just a few short blocks from the neighborhoods with the most access to opportunity. For the 77,000 youth who call these neighborhoods home, that means that they're facing inequitable barriers to success. They have big dreams—but gaps in opportunities and resources stand in their way of achieving them. These aren’t just numbers. They’re our neighbors. When you join the movement to improve child well-being, you open pathways to opportunity, helping to: - Give more families access to quality early learning programs, so kids become strong learners. - Provide apprenticeship opportunities for youth, equipping them for high-growth careers. - Put college within reach for more families, through academic supports and financial aid access. - Set individuals up for financial stability, through stable housing, access to healthcare and employment opportunities. - Support community-led solutions, so that everyone—regardless of race or zip code—can thrive. Our guiding question is “how are the children?” United, we’re working toward a future where we can respond with “all the children are well.” Join the movement at unitedwayatlanta.org
- Website
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http://www.unitedwayatlanta.org
External link for United Way of Greater Atlanta
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, GA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Specialties
- Community, Education, Income, Health, Homelessness, LIVE UNITED, Non-profit, Child Well-Being, Equity, Economic Stability, Atlanta, Civic innovation, Civic engagement, and Greater Atlanta
Locations
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Primary
40 Courtland Street NE
Suite 300
Atlanta, GA 30303, US
Employees at United Way of Greater Atlanta
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Sanjay Parekh
Startup Cheerleader
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Orinzal Williams
Vice President Information Technology at United Way of Greater Atlanta
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Richard Yancey
Asst. Vice President of Development
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Alok Gupta
CEO & Founding Partner, Loki Group, Inc. | Executing Corporate Strategy and M&A | Transforming Businesses and Driving Growth | Visionary Leader and…
Updates
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We’re excited to announce that the #NBAFoundation has awarded us a grant for our CareerReady ATL initiative! This funding supports our mission to create apprenticeship programs that align with high-demand occupations, offering youth pathways to livable wage careers and economic mobility. Together with the NBA Foundation, we're economically empowering Black, Hispanic, and other youth of color, creating lasting impact within our communities.
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Earlier last week, we teamed up with Delta Air Lines employees to pack over 400 backpacks for City of Refuge, Inc.. Each backpack, packed with school supplies and heartfelt notes, is a boost of encouragement for students starting their school year! A big thank you to all of our friends at Delta who came together to make this happen and to City of Refuge for the work they are doing to create a brighter future for students and their families in Greater Atlanta. #uniteformore
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Thank you to everyone who contributed to today's Pack the Bus Back-to-School Supplies Drive! Your generosity will provide essential supplies for students in Marietta. A special thank you to our friends at Marietta City Schools and our partners, Ameris Bank and Publix Super Markets Charities, for their support. Preparing students for the future is crucial for their success and the well-being of our community. Donating and volunteering at events like this helps ensure that every child has the tools they need to thrive. #uniteformore
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We were thrilled to partner with The NCR Foundation to support the incredible presentations at this year's STEMup Youth Maker Competition. As Yvonne Whitaker, NCR Foundation Director, said, “these ideas are going to make a difference in the community.” Thanks to NCR's additional funding, this year’s winners received the extra support they needed to bring their innovative projects to life! Our collaboration was dedicated to providing opportunities for people in the communities where we work and live. By supporting #STEM initiatives like STEMUp, you help youth from all backgrounds develop skills critical to technological advancement and innovation. This teamwork not only helps cultivate their ideas but also has a positive impact on our community as these students contribute to making Greater Atlanta an even better place to live and thrive. #uniteformore
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A huge thank you to Cox Enterprises and all the employees who came together to pack 1,000 backpacks filled with school supplies for Boys & Girls Clubs of America students. Your hard work means so much! These backpacks will help kids from elementary to high school get ready for a great school year. By giving them the supplies they need, we're helping them focus on learning and dreaming big! #uniteformore