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Youth should have equitable opportunities to achieve success regardless of their background, community, or life circumstances.
C5 Georgia’s mission is to change the odds for high potential teens from under-resourced communities by inspiring them to pursue personal success, while preparing them for leadership roles in college, work, and their communities.
The C5 concept was conceived in 1999 by John Alm, former CEO of Coca-Cola Enterprises. John recognized the value of summer camp in his own children as they built confidence, self-esteem and interpersonal skills. Investing his own resources, John created the Camp Paintrock Program at his Wyoming ranch and first began working with young people in the Los Angeles area. After a few years of success, John started Camp Coca-Cola in metro Atlanta.
John later convinced Coca-Cola Enterprises to make a significant investment of $25M to secure the help of youth development experts and PHD’s. In 2005, recognizing the name “Camp Coca-Cola” didn’t do justice to the goals, the name was changed to the C5 Association of Youth Programs. Today there are four C5 Youth Program locations in Los Angeles, Texas, New England, and Georgia.
C5 Georgia Youth Foundation was established in 2005 with our first cohort of teens who completed the program 5 years later as the “Class of 2010”.

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Help us connect the next generation of leaders with opportunities that can make a difference! 💙 We’re looking for motivated 7th graders in Metro Atlanta who are ready to challenge themselves, discover new possibilities, and make an impact in their communities. Have a student in mind? Encourage them to apply to C5 Georgia! Click the link in our bio to visit our website, review the application information, and get started. #C5Georgia #YouthLeadership #ChangeTheOdds

Do you know a motivated 7th grader who would benefit from C5 Georgia? Help them take the first step toward a future filled with leadership, growth, and opportunity! 📲 Click the link in our bio to visit our website, submit a nomination, and learn more about the C5 Georgia program and application process. Help us change the odds for the next generation of leaders! #C5Georgia #ChangeTheOdds #YouthLeadership #FutureLeaders #CollegeBound

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 4th Annual Sip, Savor & Support Fall Harvest Event at Vino Venue! 🍂 We had a wonderful evening filled with alumni testimonials, delicious food, fantastic spirits, and meaningful connections. A special thank you to Vice Chair Fatima Kargbo-Gathers (@divineblueinspiration ) and former Board Chair Renee Dunmead (@rdunmead ) for their support, along with all of our board members who participated and donated to make this event possible. And a big thank you to Xavier Robinson, Primera Hour, and Brandon Bermudez for sharing their C5 journeys and reminding us of the lasting impact of our community! 💙 We are so grateful for everyone who continues to support our mission and help our C5 Leaders thrive! #CommunityFocused #Gratitude #C5Leaders

Shout out to Jayden for sharing a little bit about why he feels his C5 journey has been impactful! ✨As our selection process opens up November 1st we invite you to recommend or apply to our program by pressing the link in our bio and visiting our website. #c5georgia #infinitepossibilities #futureleaders

Our first-year C5 Leaders kicked off their service journey with a park cleanup at Cascade Nature Preserve this past Saturday! 🍂💚 As part of the C5 program, all students complete 30 hours of community service, and this was a great start! After the cleanup, we asked a few students to reflect on what this experience means to them and the community. Let’s hear what they had to say! A big thank you to Community Action Director Lasha Mitchell Bushell for organizing the project and to the rest of our staff for joining us on such a beautiful fall day! 🌳👏 #leadership #commuintyservice

Don’t miss your chance to join us for our annual sip, savor, and support event. Click the link in our bio and visit our website to secure a ticket before they are all gone. 🍾 #winewinewine #bourbonlover #community #dunwoody

Do you know a motivated 7th grader in Metro Atlanta who would benefit from the C5 Georgia program and is ready to succeed? Applications open November 1st! Help us spread the word and share this with a family who should know about C5 Georgia! 💙 Press the link in our bio to visit our website and learn more. #Challengeready #Committedtoabetterfuture #ATL

We’re so proud of Alina C5 senior and one of our medallions (5th year students) for taking on this challenge and putting in the work to bring her project to life! 💙 Watching our C5 Leaders step up, stay committed, and turn their ideas into action is what being Community focused is all about. Keep up the amazing work! 👏✨ #C5Georgia #ChallengeReady #ChangeTheOdd #communityfocused

This past weekend, nearly 200 C5 Leaders came together for our annual Youth Leadership Summit! 💙presented by The inspire foundation. Our students spent the day learning, connecting, and growing through presentations on mental health with Lasha, college and career with Jonah, teambuilding with Daphnye, and service with Ashley and Kelly. Students also explored AI, STEM, The Good, and even enjoyed a little line dancing! A special thank you to our keynote speaker, Samantha Jones, Regional President of PNC Bank, for sharing her inspiring “Words to Live By.” We’re also grateful to our speakers and supporters, including C5 Board Members Phil Bates and Michael Yoshida, UPSers and the Marshall family. Thank you to Taylor Marshall for leading a STEM program, C5 Alum Clare Marshall for returning to pour into the next generation of C5 Leaders, and Garrett Boyd for supporting our students! And a big thank you to Jimmy John’s for providing lunch and helping make the day so special! We’re proud of our C5 Leaders and all they continue to accomplish. ✨ #C5Georgia #YouthLeadershipSummit #ChangeTheOdds #C5Leaders #InfinitePossibilities

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Come for the tasting. Stay for the mission. Enjoy an evening filled with thoughtfully selected wines and bourbons, meaningful conversations, and the chance to make a lasting impact. Click the link in our bio and visit our website for more information. #winetastings #bourbonlover #supportyourcommunity

Our Youth Leadership Summit is almost here, and we’re so excited to welcome guest speaker Samantha Jones of PNC Bank and give our students a day full of leadership, career readiness, and connection. #C5Georgia #YouthLeadershipSummit #LeadershipDevelopment

College Bound Moments! 🎓 Matthew is attending UGA as a double major in business management and religion this is a result of the impact of your contributions and your support for the C5 Georgia students. We can’t thank you enough for helping us change the odds for the youth in our community. We hope you have an amazing time at school Matthew! #Collegebound #Supportyourcommunity

C5 is beyond proud of Ralph, not only for his determination to follow in his grandfather’s footsteps but also to continue breaking barriers. Your C5 family is so excited to cheer you on in this next chapter in your life. #collegebound #Committedtoabetterfuture #GATech

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