YEIA is committed to supporting young people in the Atlanta metropolitan area by connecting them with valuable resources for education, mental health, career development, and community engagement. Below, you’ll find organizations dedicated to helping youth thrive.
Community Resources
Empowering Youth in Atlanta with Vital Resources
Youth Food and Nutrition Security
Georgia Department of Education - School Nutrition Program
Delivers over one million nutritious meals each day to Georgia students, fueling academic success and wellness from the inside out.
Learn MoreFeeding Georgia
Connects families to fresh food through a statewide network of food banks working to end hunger with dignity and care.
Learn MoreAtlanta Community Food Bank
Goes beyond meals with hands-on hunger relief and nutrition programs that serve thousands of youth and families in need.
Learn MoreGeorgia WIC Program
Empowers women, infants, and children with food access, nutrition education, and community health support for a stronger start.
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Youth Mental Health and Peer Support
Georgia Crisis & Access Line (GCAL)
A lifeline in moments of crisis, GCAL offers 24/7 immediate access to trained professionals who understand the challenges young people face.
Learn MoreGeorgia Parent Support Network
Equips families with the tools, advocacy, and emotional support needed to navigate youth behavioral and emotional health challenges together.
Learn MoreNational Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Georgia
Leads powerful programs that break stigma and build understanding—bringing mental wellness education and peer support into Georgia's schools and communities.
Learn MoreCHRIS 180
Transforms lives through trauma-informed therapy, safe spaces, and community-based mental health support tailored for youth and families.
Learn MoreAfter School Enrichment
Boys & Girls Clubs of Georgia
Provides safe, high-energy afterschool spaces where students build confidence, excel academically, and form lasting relationships with mentors and peers.
Learn MoreCommunities In Schools of Georgia
Delivers hands-on academic support and real-time interventions to keep students engaged, thriving, and on the path to graduation.
Learn MoreGeorgia Statewide Afterschool Network (GSAN)
Strengthens programs across the state with training, policy advocacy, and resources that help youth access quality afterschool learning every day.
Learn MoreYMCA of Georgia
Creates a nurturing environment where young people grow through enrichment, recreation, tutoring, and health-focused activities beyond the bell.
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Youth Gun Violence Prevention
Georgia Coalition for Safe Communities
Mobilizes youth and communities through powerful advocacy, rallies, and education campaigns that challenge injustice and reduce violence at the root.
Learn MoreCHRIS 180 - Teen Violence Reduction Program
Delivers intensive support to teens most at risk, offering tools, mentorship, and trauma-informed care to break cycles of violence before they begin.
Learn MoreOffice of Violence Reduction - City of Atlanta
Brings together city leaders, youth advocates, and families to create unified, data-driven solutions for preventing gun violence across Atlanta neighborhoods.
Learn MoreGeorgia Majority for Gun Safety
Fights for safer communities through youth-led education, public policy reform, and outreach that centers the voices of those most impacted.
Learn MoreSTEM and Digital Literacy Bootcamps
Georgia Youth Science & Technology Centers (GYSTC)
Ignites early curiosity in science, coding, and engineering through dynamic, hands-on STEM experiences for students in grades K–8.
Learn MoreTechie Camp - TECH CORPS
Introduces students to coding, robotics, and app development—empowering them with free access to tech skills and real-world learning.
Learn MoreGeorgia Tech Summer Camps
Offers cutting-edge STEM camps where kids and teens explore engineering, AI, and problem-solving in one of Georgia’s top institutions.
Learn MoreClub SciKidz Georgia
Makes science fun with immersive camps focused on coding, biology, robotics, and space exploration—all tailored to inspire young minds.
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Summer Learning and Camps
High Museum of Art - Summer Art Camps
Inspires creativity and self-expression through hands-on art-making, museum exploration, and collaboration led by professional artists.
Learn MoreUniversity of Georgia Summer Academy Camps
Connects middle and high schoolers with academic adventures in film, game design, STEM, and more—all on a collegiate campus.
Learn MoreAtlanta Parent Summer Camp Guide
Opens the door to dozens of enriching camps across metro Atlanta, from outdoor exploration to performing arts and everything in between.
Learn MoreYMCA Summer Camps - Georgia Locations
Builds confidence, friendships, and life skills through active summer days filled with sports, swimming, games, and leadership development.
Learn MoreTeen Workforce and Internship Readiness
Junior Achievement of Georgia
Prepares teens for success with immersive programs that teach financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career readiness through real-world simulation.
Learn MoreWorkSource Atlanta - Youth R.I.S.E. Program
Guides young people through school-to-career transitions with academic support, soft skill development, and job placement opportunities.
Learn MoreCobbWorks B.O.S.S. Program
Equips youth ages 16–24 with resume-building experiences, mentorship, and training to enter high-demand career paths with confidence.
Learn MoreDeKalb Summer Youth Employment Program
Provides teens with paid summer internships in government, nonprofit, and corporate sectors—building skills and future job prospects.
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Youth Financial Literacy
Junior Achievement of Georgia
Equips students with real-world money skills, from budgeting and banking to understanding credit, through interactive financial education experiences.
Learn MoreMoney Smart Georgia (FDIC Program)
Empowers young people with the confidence to make informed financial choices through free toolkits, games, and hands-on learning activities.
Learn MoreUnited Way of Central Georgia - Financial Literacy Programs
Offers fun, youth-friendly programs like Rockin’ Robin and My$ta$h that teach saving, spending, and investing in ways kids actually enjoy.
Learn MoreAtlanta GLOW - Financial Literacy Program
Prepares young women with foundational financial knowledge and smart habits for college, career, and long-term financial independence.
Learn MoreCreative Youth Writing and Storytelling
826 National (ATL Chapter launching soon)
A celebrated national network nurturing youth voices through imaginative storytelling, creative writing, and bold self-expression—soon arriving in Atlanta.
Learn MoreThe Wren’s Nest Scribes Writing Program
Connects young writers with seasoned mentors to sharpen their storytelling skills and celebrate the power of their own lived experiences.
Learn MoreDeep Center
Uplifts youth voices in Savannah through workshops that blend social justice, personal narrative, and literary creativity in bold new ways.
Learn MoreVOX ATL
Empowers Atlanta teens to speak truth to power through journalism, poetry, and media created by and for youth.
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LGBTQ Youth Safe Spaces
Atlanta Pride
Creates affirming environments for LGBTQ+ youth through inclusive counseling, peer support, and youth-centered leadership training.
Learn MoreThe Trevor Project (Georgia Outreach)
Provides 24/7 life-saving support, crisis intervention, and identity-affirming resources specifically for LGBTQ+ young people in Georgia and beyond.
Learn MoreLost-n-Found Youth (Atlanta)
Offers housing, support, and a lifeline to LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness, helping them rebuild stability and pride.
Learn MoreGeorgia Safe Schools Coalition
Trains educators and communities to build inclusive schools where LGBTQ+ youth feel seen, respected, and protected.
Learn MoreYouth Civic Engagement and Voter Education
Georgia Youth Justice Coalition
Empowers young Georgians to lead grassroots movements, influence policy, and fight for justice through organizing, education, and activism.
Learn MoreGeorgia Center for Civic Engagement
Inspires future leaders through immersive programs like Youth Assembly and Model UN that bring government and diplomacy to life.
Learn MoreKids Voting Georgia
Teaches students the power of their vote with hands-on civics experiences including mock elections and real-time election engagement.
Learn MoreRock the Vote - Georgia Hub
Connects youth to voter registration tools, election info, and advocacy platforms that encourage lifelong participation in democracy.
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Foster Youth Transition Support
Georgia RYSE - Independent Living
Prepares teens ages 14–21 with skills, guidance, and support to confidently manage life after care—including jobs, housing, and education planning.
Learn MoreWellroot Family Services - Transitional Living Program
Offers safe housing and structured life planning for young adults who need a steady bridge between care systems and independent adulthood.
Learn MoreCreative Community Services Foundation (Georgia)
Equips youth with essentials like furnishings, hygiene kits, and support services to create safe, livable spaces as they establish independence.
Learn MoreCHRIS 180 - The SPOT Program
Provides wraparound housing and mentoring for youth navigating the challenges of life after care—building confidence, stability, and purpose.
Learn MoreYouth Sports and Health Equity
YMCA of Georgia
Promotes youth development through accessible sports programs and wellness education that build confidence, teamwork, and lifelong healthy habits.
Learn MoreGood Sports – Georgia Chapter
Levels the playing field by delivering quality sports equipment and resources to programs in underserved communities across Georgia.
Learn MoreOpen Hand Atlanta
Supports youth health equity through meal delivery, nutrition education, and wellness programs that improve long-term fitness outcomes.
Learn MoreBoys & Girls Clubs of Georgia
Blends sports, mentorship, and education to keep kids active, academically motivated, and socially connected in safe, structured spaces.
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Anti-Bullying and SEL Programs
GADOE – Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS)
Provides training and tools to build safe, respectful school climates through proactive strategies that reduce bullying and encourage social growth.
Learn MoreAtlanta Public Schools SEL Overview
Offers SEL curriculum and conflict resolution tools for schools and afterschool programs to prevent bullying and promote empathy.
Learn MoreHazelden Betty Ford Foundation – Bullying Prevention Program
Partners with Georgia schools to train staff and students in research-based bullying prevention techniques and classroom climate improvement.
Learn MorePathways to Peace (Georgia Conflict Center)
Delivers restorative justice practices and SEL-focused workshops to reduce bullying and strengthen peer-to-peer communication.
Learn MoreYouth-Led Advocacy Projects
Georgia Youth Justice Coalition
Organizes high school and college students to lead statewide campaigns for education equity, voting access, and youth-centered policy reform.
Learn MoreFair Fight Action – Voter Education
Equips young organizers with training and resources to lead voter education drives, fight suppression, and shape the future of Georgia democracy.
Learn MoreHands On Atlanta – Youth Engagement
Empowers teens through hands-on service leadership, civic storytelling, and issue-based campaigns across metro Atlanta.
Learn MoreLeague of Women Voters of Georgia – Youth Vote Initiatives
Leads nonpartisan youth empowerment through voter registration, issue advocacy, and leadership pathways for high school and college students.
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