Girls Inc. of Greater Atlanta is a youth organization that provides research-based programs helping girls overcome the effects of gender inequity to become self-sufficient, responsible, and economically-empowered women. The organization is located in Marietta on Manget Street.
The YWCA promotes education, wellness and unity among the community's women and girls. The organization offers resources to the underprivilaged including shelters, food and clothing resources, and literacy programs. It also caters to abused women and children within the community. Visit the website to learn more about the organizations mission, goals, programs and services.
The Boys and Girls Club of America (BGCA), one of America's most reputable non-profit organizations, has had their national headquarters in Midtown since 1994. The office oversees all of the regional offices as well as BGCA affiliates. This spacious, comfortable space is not open to the public; meetings are arranged by appointment only.
This YMCA is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the city of Canton. The YMCA is a family-oriented recreation facility with a gym, swimming pool, childcare, classes and workshops.
There is a wonderful summer camp for kids and group exercise programs for all ages.YMCA also teaches swim lessons, dance and gymnastics as well. There is an indoor and outdoor pool, basketball court and indoor track.
There is something different about Genesis Early Learning and Child Development Center on Allene Avenue. It's housed in a 6,762-square-foot facility with nursing areas for its 16 babies, five classrooms for its 57 toddlers and preschoolers, and it only serves vegetarian and vegan meals. "We are committed to meeting the highest nutritional standard for children by providing the finest quality of natural ingredients available," the company states. With a serving of fortified soy milk, grits or oatmeal with fruits or vegetables for breakfast, the little charges are ready to take on the Abeka curriculum. A staff of eight teachers works with the children to develop their sensory and motor skills, build their confidence through creative expression with finger paintings and other art work, as well as teach them the basics in maths, reading and phonics.
Although the Boy Scouts were founded in 1908 by British Lord Robert Baden-Powell, it didn't take long for the movement to get to the United States. The Boy Scouts of America was formed just one year later, and the first Troop in Atlanta was organized in 1911. The Atlanta Area Council is the operations for all of the Scout's activities within a 13-county service area. The Boy Scouts of America has been instrumental in many young people's lives over the years and has proudly built a tradition that has helped shaped the nation.
A member of the greater Atlanta Presbytery, First Afrikan chruch is an Africentric Christian Ministry. The mission of the church is to empower men, women, youth and children to move from membership to leadership in not only the church, but the world. Reverend Dr. Mark A. Lomax is the pastor.
