The Breast Cancer Survivors' Network provides assistance, education and positive support services, before during and after the diagnosis for treatment and recovery of breast cancer.
Bishop Eddie Long's ex-wife claimed in divorce papers that he was physically abusive, alleging he beat her when she was seven-and-a-half months pregnant with the couple's only child.
Furniture Bank (FBMA) is the only agency in metro Atlanta area whose mission is to provide free furniture to people in need. In addition FBMA is the only organization providing individuals and families in need with access to a free warehouse for storage and trucks to pick-up furniture.
BBBSMA strives to support at-risk youth, children of incarcerated parents and children in need of guidance and mentoring. The children we serve range in age from 6 to 18 years old. Children in our program show improved academic performance and higher graduation rates, which impacts the community as a whole with fewer children dropping out of school and more entering the work force and creating a positive influence for other children.
Blessed Angels/Help Feed Our People is a small Christian organization that is dedicated to helping the homeless community, targeting downtown Atlanta. We rely on donations and our personal resources to make each Sunday a successful event.
The AJC is reporting that the pastor of a small church in Spartanburg, South Carolina is planning a rally at the state Capitol in Atlanta at the end of the month to demand the resignation of Bishop Eddie Long.
Youth VIBE (Vision. Industry. Business. Empowerment) supports high school students in DeKalb and Fulton Co. with free mentoring, tutoring, SAT prep classes, character enrichment and entrepreneurial skills.
Foreverfamily, Inc. targets children ages 6-18 with a parent in prison, who are statistically more likely to go to prison than their peers. As a result of their parents' incarceration, these children experience tremendous amounts of trauma, anxiety, guilt, shame and fear
AiJalon Inc. Adult Day Health exists to provide an Alzheimer's specialty day health center. As specialists in this field we are able to meet the needs of those who suffer from Alzheimer's and dementing illnesses. Our second focus and passion is helping the caregiver through education and support. Because of our program, caregivers and participants are able to maintain a healthier lifestyle.
The mission of The Center Helping Obesity In Children End Successfully, Inc. (CHOICES) is to be a parent and child resource center for the clinically diagnosed and at-risk children of obesity. The Center promotes weight management and lifestyle change through nutrition education, peer socialization, physical activity and community involvement.
We are a proud grass roots organization serving South Fulton and the Atlanta Metro Area since 2005. Because I Said So, Inc. primarily serves at-risk youth and single parent households who are looking for a hand up and not a hand out.
The 100 Black Men of DeKalb program targets students in grades 6-12 enrolled in the DeKalb County School System. The students are primarily from single parent homes with little or no positive male presence in their lives. We offer a "boot-camp" program for students that have experienced some difficulties in school or home.