Positive youth programs for our youth

S.O.S. save our students, save our youth, save our schools save our community

The state of our schools is the state of our community, and the state of our community is the state of our schools. I am sharing organizations that serve the Austell, Mableton, community. The organizations have activities and events planned in the community.

Project Keep'em Off The Streets Incorporated
Helping at At-Risk youth overcome the challenges of life on the streets by guiding them with educational and behavioral literacy such as Bullying, Confli10ct Resolution and Financial literacy. The mission of this program is to reach loved ones, youth, parents and those that were caught up in the system, to be re-established and to reconnect with society and get back in their rightful position, inside their home and community visit www.pkots.org for more information

Austell Community Taskforce
Austell Community Taskforce the Youth Development Committee’s purpose is to support community families by building capacity through information disbursement, enhanced skills training and the development of informal and formal support systems. (Goals – increase parent training, family networking opportunities and overall community parental activities and involvement. Contact Austell Community Taskforce Chair for more information www.austelltaskforce.org
Sam Culbreath
sculbreath.iii@gmail.com

The Haven of Help
Teen Career Development Workshop is held twice annually to equip young adults with the necessary skills to land that dream job. Our 5-week workshop teaches resume writing, strengthens interview skills, and dressing for success. This program is held annually. The next workshop is in May contact Thehavenofhelp@gmail.com for more information
Quintasha Swanson, Founder/CEO
The Haven of Help, Inc.
5000 Austell-Powder Springs Rd. Ste. 261
Austell, GA 30106
404-454-9347

Thehavenofhelp@gmail.com

We Thrive on Riverside Renters Association
The primary focus is to encourage renters to become civically engaged in the community. We Thrive on Riverside Renters Association provides multiple opportunities for youth to be involved in the community. Youth can participate in quarterly activities such as read to succeed, community clean ups or resource pop ups. We Thrive on Riverside Renters Association will host Thrive Spring Break community service week where youth can earn community service hours volunteering in the community. All youth can participate. Community Service hours can lead to scholarships.
To learn more visit website.www.wethriverenters.com or Contact
Youth Director Brianne Perkins Briannerosalyn@gmail.com

STING INC
STING INC offers youth programs for middle and high school students. On Saturday February 1st they will host vision board party for all ages including adults. The vision board party will be at the Ron Anderson Center 3820 Macedonia Road, Powder Springs Georgia. The vision board party is $10 includes supplies and refreshments. If your youth would like to attend and the youth is a student in the South Cobb High School or Pebblebrook High School Feeder pattern the cost can be sponsored by We Thrive on Riverside Renters Association. To find out more about STING INC vision board party and other programs.
Contact Geneva Vanderhorst, 404-625-6543
, www.stinginc.org
Executive Director - S.T.I.N.G., Inc

Connecting Generations-STFCC
At Connecting Generations-STFCC, we offer intergenerational mentoring programs, and a Life Skills and Etiquette Program designed to equip youth with the tools they need for personal and professional success. We would also be honored to spotlight a youth from the South Cobb area. Additionally, our Togetherness Project includes family-friendly activities, such as storytelling events and service projects, to foster stronger connections and shared learning experiences across generations.
Contact
Dr. Arlene S. Williams, Ph.D.
Connecting Generations-STFCC, Inc
678-524-9693

www.strengththroughfaithcenter.org

Safe Place ATL
S.A.F.E Place is in the process of opening out after school program call The Youth Cafe for boys ages 12-17 tutoring and family resources including our Saturday enrichment program where we of career development. If interested contact
Helen Riley at 770 423 2040

Boys and Girls Club
. W. “Tony” Matthews
Boys & Girls Club
785 Fontaine Road SW
Mableton, Georgia 30126
Cobb County
T 770-944-2697

Michael A. Grant Boys & Girls 875 Riverside Parkway
Austell Georgia 30168
T 770-819-1415

Communities In Schools
mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. Communities in School program coordinators are located in some schools in the south Cobb community. To find out if you a community in school coordinator at your school contact.
http://www.cismcc.org
Email: nrutledge@cisgeorgia.org
Phone: 678-503-0901

Executive Director Natalie Rutledge

Worksource Cobb CobbWorks offers young professional services through the CobbWorks B.O.S.S. Program. The B.O.S.S. program is a career pathway program targeted to young adults ages 16 to 24 who meet income qualifications (to be determined at the time of eligibility), and are within one of the target groups. Eligible Cobb County residents have access to free education tuition, paid work experience opportunities, job readiness workshops, career counseling, and more The program is offered to Cobb residents through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Participants must meet eligibility requirements in order to receive services. Anyone interested can contact the CobbWorks B.O.S.S program by calling 770-528-4300
or emailing bossinfo@cobbworks.org