The Center for Civil and Human Rights in downtown Atlanta is an engaging cultural attraction that connects The American Civil Rights Movement to today's Global Human Rights Movements. Experience family fun, interactive exhibits, original art & powerful stories of courage at The Center! Tour four immersive exhibit spaces, including The Morehouse College Martin Luther King, Jr. Collection, where visitors can view the personal papers and items to Dr. King. Visit our gift shop for T-shirts, memorabilia and more! The Center's designated event spaces and educational programs inspire visitors to join the ongoing dialogue about contemporary movements for human rights around the world. For more information on The Center, please visit http://www.civilandhumanrights.org/. Join the conversation on civil and human rights on Twitter @Ctr4CHR and Facebook. #1NSPIRED
The College Football Hall of Fame is a hall of fame and museum devoted to college football. In August 2014, the College Football Hall of Fame and Chick-fil-A Fan Experience opened in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. Previously located in South Bend, Indiana, the new Hall of Fame is a attraction located in the heart of Atlanta’s sports, entertainment and tourism district, and is adjacent to the Georgia World Congress Center and Centennial Olympic Park.The National Football Foundation (NFF) launched the Hall in 1951 to immortalize the players and coaches of college football. In 2009, Atlanta Hall Management, Inc. partnered with the NFF to construct and operate the new Hall of Fame facility, which will also provide a platform for community outreach, education and character development initiatives, as well as serve as a special event space in Atlanta.When located in South Bend, Indiana, it was connected to a convention center and situated in the city's renovated downtown district, south of the University of Notre Dame campus. This location closed December 30, 2012.
The Armory is an exhibit/ presentation that takes place once a year at DragonCon in Atlanta. It consists of a museum-quality display of military weapons and equipment paired with panel discussions about their science and history. The display is curated by noted military historian Kevin Dockery and includes pieces from stone knives to nuclear weapons (inert of course), This track was created to educate, inform and entertain. The only items ever sold at The Armory are books and posters. These are the types of items seen only in museums or by those using them in the field. This is a rare opportunity to see these items up close and ...very personal. Do not miss out!
Since Alpha Xi Delta's founding on April 17, 1893, it has been enriching the lives of its sisters through the bond of a shared tradition. Sisters are able to grow academically and personally together with Alpha Xi Delta. Every one of our sisters is proud of the bond they have found with our amaXing sisterhood! If you want to learn more about us, then check out these websites! GSU Alpha Xi Delta Website: http://alphaxideltagsu.wix.com/realizeyourpotential Alpha Xi Delta on Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/gsualphaxidelta/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GSUAlphaXi Tumblr: http://alphaxideltagsu.tumblr.com/ Sisterhood Video: http://bit.ly/1uB3tTf National Website: http://www.alphaxidelta.org// Alpha Xi Delta's Blog: http://www.alphaxidelta.org//index.php?submenu=BlogTheInsideInk&src=blog To learn more about Fall Recruitment check our GSU's Panhellenic website: www.gsupanhellenic.org
Common Cause Georgia is a non-partisan, grassroots organization dedicated to restoring the core values of American democracy, reinventing an open, honest and accountable government that serves the public interest, and empowering ordinary people to make their voices heard in the political process. In Georgia, we work to hold power accountable and advocate for an inclusive democracy. We are part of the national Common Cause organization. In this spirit, Common Cause serves as an independent voice for change and a watchdog against corruption and abuse of power. Together with our sister organization, the Common Cause Education Fund, we employ a powerful combination of grassroots organizing, coalition building, research, policy development, public education, lobbying and litigation to win reform at all levels of government. Founded with 4,000 core members in 1970 to serve as a people’s lobby, Common Cause has grown into a nationwide network of more than 400,000 members and supporters, with offices in 36 states and Washington, D.C. To make our democracy work, we must claim it as our own. John Gardner, Common Cause’s founder, wrote that, “The citizen can bring our political and governmental institutions back to life, make them responsive and accountable and keep them honest. No one else can.”
How are the children? Communities can thrive today and reach their greatest future potential only if our children our thriving. That's why United Way's focus is on creating a community where "all the children are well." By ensuring that every child in our community has the opportunity to reach his or her potential, we are building a strong future for Greater Atlanta -- a future where every individual and family can thrive. Communities that can say "all the children are well" have babies who are born healthy; kids who read proficiently by 3rd grade; teens graduating from high school prepared for college, careers and life; children who are growing up in secure homes and safe neighborhoods, with healthy food and access to medical care to keep them healthy; and families living in communities where people are educated, employed and housed.
Literacy Action, the leading adult basic education nonprofit in the Southeast, offers Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language, Citizenship and Digital Literacy programming to adults in metro-Atlanta. Students come to Literacy Action to help their children/grandchildren with school, read their first book, to learn English, obtain a GED or get a job. However their goal is the same - to better themselves in search of a better life.
VIP is a nationally recognized leadership development program designed to connect individuals who have successfully completed our board service training to nonprofits who are seeking board members. VIP’s primary business model is focused on the supply and demand, we ensure boards and potential board members have opportunities for mutually beneficial civic engagement.
Be part of the Solution: Whether you are a person in recovery, family member, you work in the field, or are a concerned citizen, your tax deductible contribution goes directly toward reducing the impact of substance abuse in our community.
Wellspring Living's Programs Include: RENEWED HOPE HOUSE • AGES 18-30 Providing short-term residential care, 24-hour supervision, safety and stability while educating participants about their options, including potential services through Wellspring Living. Each woman is assessed individually based on her trauma, experiences and personal gifts. WELLSPRING LIVING FOR GIRLS • AGES 12–17 This 11-13 Month program securely houses and serves survivors of DMST (Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking) with a focus on trauma therapy, education, life skills, and confidence. INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM • AGES 18–30 A 11-13 Month residential program for survivors of DMST (Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking) offering continued education, therapy, and life skills training to build independence. EMPOWERED LIVING ACADEMY • AGES 18–32 The program provides young women with the courage to move forward and the confidence to succeed through providing the following programs: • A GED program for young women who have not completed high school • Life skills classes • Health and Fitness Classes • Career Readiness Training • Apprenticeships and opportunities to earn a ‘living-wage” job in a field of interest • Weekly individual and group therapy
At MHA of Georgia, we envision a day when all Georgians will have access to culturally competent and appropriate mental health services for and information on prevention, early intervention, treatment, and recovery. Our programs emphasize positive mental health throughout the lifespan and for all people – regardless of age, diagnosis, or background. MHA of Georgia brings together mental health consumers, parents, advocates, and service providers for collaboration and action. By focusing on prevention, early intervention, treatment, and recovery, MHA of Georgia builds partnerships and develops wellness programs across a wide range of topics that reach all Georgians.
In 2002, at the request of Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin, United Way convened what would become the Regional Commission on Homelessness. Leaders from the business, charitable and government sectors were brought together to develop a regional strategy for eliminating chronic homelessness in our community. In 2003, the Blueprint to End Homelessness in Ten Years was adopted. The City of Atlanta and seven other jurisdictions have made the Regional Commission on Homelessness a unique example of communities solving a regional problem by coming together. The joint efforts of the eight jurisdictions to end homelessness have been bold ones, including creating housing for homeless men, women and children, enhancing services and building a strong coalition.