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Historically excluded kids need more than academic instruction to succeed.
Yet, underfunded schools aren’t equipped to provide extra support or resources.
Every student deserves to have their basic needs met, including trusted adults they can confide in. We provide that support system for the Carver cluster, where all schools are economically disadvantaged and many children are trauma-impacted.
We provide free programming to trauma-impacted students and families marginalized by poverty and race-based educational inequities.
Essentials like groceries, hygiene products, and clothing are easily taken for granted.
But without them, it’s difficult for kids to focus, or make it through a full day of school.
Imagine the negative impact the lack of basic needs can have over time. We collect and distribute essential items to kids, families, and even staff members, and connect struggling households to essential wraparound services in the community.
The intersection of poverty and institutional racism profoundly shapes the well-being of students of color , placing them at increased risk for anxiety, depression, suicide, and substance use, while also limiting their access to essential support and resources.
Youth of color and those from low-income backgrounds continue to face substantial barriers to accessing mental health care, a crisis deepened by the pandemic. Today, 41% of Georgia children struggle to get the mental health care they need.

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@buckheadbeef for the win!! They donated a full truckload of an amazing variety of meat, which will help get us through the holiday season! 🥩🍖 #fridayvibes #peoplegottaeat

We feel incredibly fortunate to partner with students in Ms. Tucker’s @carverearlycollege class supporting the vocational component of their coursework! Students work in the CORner Store learning essential skills around store management, organization, and customer service. Let me tell you something, with these young people working in our store the shelves have never looked so good! ✨

🤔 Why didn't anyone tell us moving into an Elementary school would be an exercise in pure JOY? So far this year at @apsperkerson, our mini CORner Store has: ⤵️ 🛒 Supported students and families with bi-weekly Friday markets 👻 Provided ghoulish Halloween goodies for staff and students ☕ Revamped the teachers lounge with daily coffee to fuel the work 🎨 Stocked the afterschool art program with brushes, paints, and all the materials they need to let their creative minds run wild 🍿 Supported students with amazing attendance with popcorn, cotton candy and slushies!!! Meaningful partnership is the 🩵 of this work and we are overjoyed to be in community with the students, families, and staff at @apsperkerson!

Students building real-world vocational skills right here in our school-based store. Sorting, stocking, and shelving food donations so families can find what they need, getting them organized and ready to go. 🛒✨

We rounded up a few community events and resources so you can fill your calendar (and candy 🍬 bowl). There’s a few happening TODAY. Swipe through! 👉 Know of an event we missed? Drop it in the comments and we’ll help spread the word!

See how some of our students at @carverpbsa are putting their knowledge to work, from seed to harvest! They know their stuff. 🥬🍅 We’re proud to sponsor the seeds and metal planting beds, but the real magic are these students who show up, dig in, and make it thrive💚 🌱 Let’s give ‘em some recognition below ⬇️!!

Our Student and Family Engagement (SAFE) Specialist, Brianna, just came back from Boston with a new certification! 🎓 ✨She’s now certified in the Maximizing Life curriculum, an evidence-informed approach to substance use prevention. 💪 What does that mean for you? More tools for our Power of Prevention (POP) program in schools and the community. 💙 Because here's what we know: teens don't need to be told what to do. They need people who listen, keep it real, and show up. Bc we believe every young person deserves the tools, support, and community to make healthy choices for themselves. 👀 also, can you peep one of our new COR t-shirt designs for the school year? 👀

THIS Saturday, two good things are happening on the same day, right near each other 🌟 🍎 Our Monthly Food Giveaway: free food, clothing, resources, a hot meal, and loads of other fun stuff. All are welcome. 12-4pm at Carver High School, 55 McDonough Blvd SE (baseball parking lot). 🍂 Fall Fest with @fcsatlanta and @southatlantacivicleague: games, fun, and fall vibes for the whole family. 4-7pm at Lucius D. Simon, Sr. Memorial Park, 35 Gammon St SE. Their Fall Fest is always such a good time, so don’t miss it! Bring the kids, bring the neighbors, bring your good energy. 🙋 Want to help? We’re looking for volunteers and partners! Email joel@whatsyourcor.org. Mark your calendar, tag a friend, and we’ll see you there! Huge thanks to @southatlantacivicleague and @fcsatlanta for pouring into this community and for being the best neighbors 😍 #SouthAtlanta #FoodGiveaway #FallFest

🎃 Our CORner Store’s Halloween room is restocked! Less than 2 weeks left to grab costumes for the whole family (pup included 🐶), decor, wigs, window clings, and so much more. All free, all must go before Halloween. Come spooook! 👻🧡 Open to families and staff from all partner schools: @carverpbsa @pbs_atlanta @apsprice @slaterpbsa @apsperkerson @aps_phxacademy @carverearlycollege 🦇 MON-TH from 11a-5p!! #SouthAtlanta #CORnerStore #TheCourageToFlourish #Halloween

Be like these two and vote early! 🗳️ Swipe to see voting hours and locations. #CORVotes #EarlyVoting #YourVoteMatters

💸 Budgeting at 13? Yes, please! 💛 Huge thanks to Vincent Cain with @truist for leading a ‘Life, Money, and Choices’ workshop with 8th graders at our partner middle school @apsprice. 💰57 students learned how to plan, save, and make smart money choices. Thank you, Vincent and @truist,for investing in our students!

Save the date! 🗓️ Our next community giveaway is Saturday, October 24th, and the countdown is on…12 days to go. Fresh groceries, good people, a hot lunch, and zero cost. Bring your family, your neighbors, and your reusable bags 🛍️💛 📍 Carver High School ⏰ 10/24 • 12pm-4pm Know someone who could use a little extra support or has extra support to give this month? Tag them or share this post so the word gets out!

We’re closed for fall break this week! 💛 Friendly reminder: rest is a requirement, not an award. Sleep in, eat well, snack often, and take find moments to break from the ever growing to-do list. Whether you’re a student, a parent, a teacher, your wellbeing matters! And if this week feels heavy, reach out to someone you trust. Last reminder: If you need immediate support, you can call or text 988 anytime. #TheCourageToFlourish #MentalHealthMatters #AtlantaNonprofit

Ms. Cortez put together a beautiful spread for Spanish Heritage Day! 🇪🇸💛 We were proud to chip in with funding, decorations, and food! Huge thanks to Ms. Cortez for bringing so much heart and culture to her students 👏 #HispanicHeritageMonth #AtlantaNonprofit #couragetoflourish

Do you recognize our CORner Store Managers, Joel and Keekee?! 👋 We’ve leveled up this year with these two wonderful people co-managing the store. Joel gets everything in, and Keekee gets it ready to go out into the hands of our community. 💛 Before you shop, check our community guidelines (→ swipe to see them all): ✅ Open to current and former @pbsatlanta families, @pbsatlanta students and staff, @carverearlycollege students, families and staff, @apsperkerson families and staff, and @aps_phxacademy students, families, and staff ✅ Staff: show your APS/PBSA badge. ✅ Families and students: be prepared to show proof of enrollment ✅ 1 visit per week, with quantities that vary based on inventory ✅ Bring your own reusable bags or boxes if you can! We’re in the business of spreading the love WIDELY across our beautiful community of students and families. And the best part? We’ll be here every week with new and plentiful goodies just for YOU! 🧡 📍 Questions? Check the pinned post for CS Guidelines anytime and don’t hesitate to reach out at any time. CORner Store #: 404-802-4418 Joel: joel@whatsyourcor.org Keekee: keekee@whatsyourcor.org

🎤 HUB Hangs + @Collegiate100gsu @georgiastateuniversity: students built PSAs on sexual education and the impact of drugs, in their own words. Made by students for students. Now, that's the Power of Prevention (POP) 💪🏾 @carverpbsa and @carverearlycollege students: Join us at HUB Hang after-school every Tuesday & Thursday. #GSU #PowerofPrevention #Collegiate100

🔥 6 months in and crushing it. Former COR Fellow, Xavier, is turning up the heat at @staxxatl, one of our favorite Atlanta spots and partners in community. Xavier, we’re soooo proud of you!!! Pls drop some love for him below ⬇️ 🙏🏽

🎃 Something wicked this way comes...to the CORner Store 👻 From costumes to decor to treats and tricks, it’s all waiting for you 🧙‍♀️ Come see what’s lurking around every corner...but choose wisely because you only get one visit a week 🦇 Come on in... if you dare...💀🕯️ #CORnerStore #SpookySeason #atlantanonprofit

At every tour stop, @thebusyheadproject partners with local organizations making a difference in their communities, and we were SO excited to represent our work at @noahkahanmusic recent show in Atlanta last week! 🧠 The Busyhead Project was founded by @noahkahanmusic in 2023 and aims to end the stigma around mental health and improve access to care. They’ve raised more than $6.6 million to support 170 community-based organizations around the 🌎 🤯 Thank you, @busyheadproject, for including us!!! 🫶

✨ Every number tells a story ✨ This year, we stepped up and our community stepped up right alongside us. ❤️ Behind every meal served, every mental health session, every family supported, and every student empowered is a story of love, resilience, and hope. Our 2025 Impact Report isn’t so much about what we accomplished, it’s about what we made possible together 💪 A huge thank you to every volunteer, donor, partner, and supporter who made this year possible. We can’t wait to keep building what’s next!! 💙 [link in bio]

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