On my 18th birthday, I signed consent forms for my third ankle surgery. More would follow. In the midst of an identity crisis, I found choir. It gave me my first lesson in what inclusion really means. Now, launching For-Impact ATL, that same principle guides our mission.
When the system labeled Eric "cannot learn," advocates saw what schools had missed: a multilingual, brilliant young man who would one day advocate for others. The American and African Advocacy Gathering was born not after his success, but in the middle of his fight.
How four Atlanta organizations demonstrate that caring community isn't just a feeling. It's a practice that transforms individuals, neighborhoods, and an entire city
A compassionate city isn't built overnight. It's built in ripples. For ten years, Compassionate Atlanta has been turning inward reflection into outward action, one person, one space, one system at a time.
For over 45 years, Citizen Advocacy of Atlanta & DeKalb has been proving that the most powerful social change happens not through professional services, but through ordinary people making extraordinary commitments to each other
Connecting Atlanta's changemakers with the community that wants to support them
Dive into authentic narratives about local organizations making impact in your neighborhood
Match with organizations based on your interests, skills, and the causes you care about
Volunteer, access services, attend events, or simply amplify the work being done
Join the community and start making an impact today
Two ways to engage, one connected ecosystem
Local stories, local impact
Creative energy, collective action
Historic roots, future vision
Progressive community in action
The inaugural issue explores Caring Community through the connection of nonprofits, advocates, and businesses. It includes original art work by JDR Creative and spotlights Citizen Advocacy of Atlanta & DeKalb, Compassionate Atlanta, Joyful Jarra, and Eric Naindouba (American & African Advocacy Gathering).
Caring Community
Issue #1 — Caring Community
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