http://www.cartercenter.org/homepage.html
http://www.cartercenter.org/homepage.html
One Copenhill
453 Freedom Parkway
Atlanta, GA 30307
The Carter Center: Creating a world in which every man, woman, and child has the opportunity to enjoy good health and live in peace
The Carter Center, in partnership with Emory University, is committed to advancing human rights and alleviating unnecessary human suffering. Founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, the Atlanta-based Center has helped to improve the quality of life for people in more than 70 countries.
Led by the Carters and an independent board of trustees, the Center's staff wage peace, fight disease, and build hope by both engaging with those at the highest levels of government and working side by side with poor and often forgotten people.
In this way, the Center has strengthened democracies in Asia, Latin America, and Africa; helped farmers double or triple grain production in 15 African countries; mediated or worked to prevent civil and international conflicts; intervened to prevent unnecessary diseases in Latin America and Africa, including the near eradication of Guinea worm disease; and strived to diminish the stigma against mental illness. A not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization, the Center's work is supported by donations from individuals, foundations, corporations, and countries.
Our Mission
The Carter Center, in partnership with Emory University, is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering; it seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health. While the program agenda may change, The Carter Center is guided by five principles:
The Center emphasizes action and results. Based on careful research and analysis, it is prepared to take timely action on important and pressing issues.
The Center does not duplicate the effective efforts of others.
The Center addresses difficult problems and recognizes the possibility of failure as an acceptable risk.
The Center is nonpartisan and acts as a neutral in dispute resolution activities.
The Center believes that people can improve their lives when provided with the necessary skills, knowledge, and access to resources.
The Carter Center collaborates with other organizations, public or private, in carrying out its mission.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Girls Inc. Atlanta
http://www.girlsincatlanta.org/
1100 Spring Street NW
Suite 700
Atlanta, GA 30309
Mission Statement
To inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold.
Vision Statement
To be the premier organization that helps all girls realize their potential and
exercise their rights.
Girls Incorporated of Greater Atlanta helps provide safe places and
structured activities during non-school hours at their centers and in
collaboration with other youth-serving agencies. The organization provides
researched-based programs that help girls overcome the effects of gender
inequity and become self-sufficient, responsible adults. For information,
call us at (678) 686-1740.
Girls Incorporated is part of a national youth organization dedicated to
helping every girl become strong, smart and bold. For over 29 years, Girls
Incorporated has provided vital educational programs to millions of
American girls. Today, innovative programs help girls confront subtle
societal messages about their value and potential.
About Us
Girls Incorporated of Greater Atlanta annually serves more than 5,000
girls aged 6 to 18 through various outreach programs; through facilities
in Cobb County; and partnerships throughout metro Atlanta.
As one affiliate of the national Girls Incorporated organization, we are
dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold through year-
round programs in six core areas:
- career and life planning
- health and sexuality
- leadership and community actions
- sports and adventure
- self-reliance and life skills
- culture and heritage
Key Objectives and Goals:
Girls Incorporated develops research-based, informal education
programs that encourage girls to take educated risks and master
physical, intellectual and emotional challenges. Our programs
address math and science education, pregnancy prevention, media
literacy, adolescent health, child abuse prevention, substance abuse
prevention, and sports and cultural activities.
Number and Ages of Constituents:
Girls Incorporated serves girls ages 6 to 18. Over 50% of our girls
served come from single-parent homes, with an average yearly income
below $25,000. Our Preventing Adolescent Pregnancy (PAP) outreach
programs are offered in districts where the local Health Department has
identified high pregnancy rates by zip code and where schools and
organizations have indicated interest and need. More than 2,000 girls
are reached through the public schools.
1100 Spring Street NW
Suite 700
Atlanta, GA 30309
Mission Statement
To inspire all girls to be strong, smart and bold.
Vision Statement
To be the premier organization that helps all girls realize their potential and
exercise their rights.
Girls Incorporated of Greater Atlanta helps provide safe places and
structured activities during non-school hours at their centers and in
collaboration with other youth-serving agencies. The organization provides
researched-based programs that help girls overcome the effects of gender
inequity and become self-sufficient, responsible adults. For information,
call us at (678) 686-1740.
Girls Incorporated is part of a national youth organization dedicated to
helping every girl become strong, smart and bold. For over 29 years, Girls
Incorporated has provided vital educational programs to millions of
American girls. Today, innovative programs help girls confront subtle
societal messages about their value and potential.
About Us
Girls Incorporated of Greater Atlanta annually serves more than 5,000
girls aged 6 to 18 through various outreach programs; through facilities
in Cobb County; and partnerships throughout metro Atlanta.
As one affiliate of the national Girls Incorporated organization, we are
dedicated to inspiring all girls to be strong, smart and bold through year-
round programs in six core areas:
- career and life planning
- health and sexuality
- leadership and community actions
- sports and adventure
- self-reliance and life skills
- culture and heritage
Key Objectives and Goals:
Girls Incorporated develops research-based, informal education
programs that encourage girls to take educated risks and master
physical, intellectual and emotional challenges. Our programs
address math and science education, pregnancy prevention, media
literacy, adolescent health, child abuse prevention, substance abuse
prevention, and sports and cultural activities.
Number and Ages of Constituents:
Girls Incorporated serves girls ages 6 to 18. Over 50% of our girls
served come from single-parent homes, with an average yearly income
below $25,000. Our Preventing Adolescent Pregnancy (PAP) outreach
programs are offered in districts where the local Health Department has
identified high pregnancy rates by zip code and where schools and
organizations have indicated interest and need. More than 2,000 girls
are reached through the public schools.
Atlanta Housing Association of Neighborhood-based Developers
http://ahand.org/
633 Pryor St, SW
Atlanta, GA 30312
Mission
AHAND is a coalition of Atlanta-area community-based organizations advocating for, and dedicated to, improving the quality of life in under-served neighborhoods through the support of Community Economic Development and affordable housing activities.
Goals
AHAND aims to foster communication between business, government, and neighborhoods in an effort to increase the provision of affordable housing within metro Atlanta and strengthen its Community Economic Development industry. We are an association working to support Atlanta-area communities toward the accomplishment of:
Affordable Housing Development
Economic Development
Public and Private Community Services
Increased Homeownership Opportunities
Resource Development and Capacity Building for Members
Micro Enterprise Development & Technical Assistance for community-based businesses and prospective entrepreneurs.
633 Pryor St, SW
Atlanta, GA 30312
Mission
AHAND is a coalition of Atlanta-area community-based organizations advocating for, and dedicated to, improving the quality of life in under-served neighborhoods through the support of Community Economic Development and affordable housing activities.
Goals
AHAND aims to foster communication between business, government, and neighborhoods in an effort to increase the provision of affordable housing within metro Atlanta and strengthen its Community Economic Development industry. We are an association working to support Atlanta-area communities toward the accomplishment of:
Affordable Housing Development
Economic Development
Public and Private Community Services
Increased Homeownership Opportunities
Resource Development and Capacity Building for Members
Micro Enterprise Development & Technical Assistance for community-based businesses and prospective entrepreneurs.
Oakhurst Community Garden Project
http://www.oakhurstgarden.org/
435 Oakview Road
Decatur, GA 30030
The Oakhurst Community Garden Project teaches environmental awareness to diverse local students through hands-on gardening and outdoor education programs. We are dedicated to empowering young people to become the next generation of environmental stewards by engaging in projects that address real needs. Respect for the earth and each other underlies all our efforts. By teaching about wellness, teamwork, and conservation, we hope to empower youth to take charge of their own health, as well as that of the environment. In addition to our work with young people, we also host adult classes on a wide range of topics, and have regular garden work days and host popular community events.
435 Oakview Road
Decatur, GA 30030
The Oakhurst Community Garden Project teaches environmental awareness to diverse local students through hands-on gardening and outdoor education programs. We are dedicated to empowering young people to become the next generation of environmental stewards by engaging in projects that address real needs. Respect for the earth and each other underlies all our efforts. By teaching about wellness, teamwork, and conservation, we hope to empower youth to take charge of their own health, as well as that of the environment. In addition to our work with young people, we also host adult classes on a wide range of topics, and have regular garden work days and host popular community events.
Georgia Organics
http://www.georgiaorganics.org/about_us/contact_us.php
1068 North Highland Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30306
Georgia Organics' Mission
Georgia Organics is a member supported non-profit organization working to integrate healthy, sustainable and locally grown food into the lives of all Georgians.
Georgia Organics envisions sustainable, organic and local food transforming our communities to be more healthy, secure and economically-viable. Through innovative networks of sustainable family farms, gardens and businesses, all Georgians have access to nutritious, locally-grown foods via schools, institutions, work places, grocery stores, markets and neighborhoods. Together, growers, consumers, rural counties, and urban communities will unite to embrace the health and heritage of our land and people through the cultivation and celebration of food.
Programs & Projects
Annual Conference - GO's conference is the most significant annual learning opportunity for members, new and advanced growers, agricultural and culinary professionals, students and consumers. The conference features keynote speakers, an organic dinner, farm tours, a trade show and book sale, and more than 30 workshops, including such topics as specialty crops, marketing your farm products, CSA’s and cooking with organic ingredients.
Publications & Online Resources - GO produces an informative quarterly newsletter, The Dirt, and this website featuring events, news and a resource directory of organic markets, CSA’s, seed sources, restaurants, stores and more. Each month, GO keeps its members up-to-date with an online newsletter offering the latest information and news on sustainable growing and community activities. (Click here for the most recent newsletter and our newsletter archives.)
Atlanta Local Food Initiative - GO is an active participant in this new coalition working to build a locally-based food system that enhances human health, promotes enviornmental renewal, fosters local economies and links rural and urban communities. (Click here to read the recently-released report and list of endorsements)
Converting Southern Commodities - GO is working to reduce pesticide use by increasing organic production of three commodities - Vidalia onions, blueberries and peanuts. To do this, GO has helped form three working groups of researchers, educators, commodity groups and others to address challenges and opportunities in each commodity. GO will also be leading workshops and field demonstrations to educate growers and educators in the next year. (Click here to see the list of working group participants and a list of recent minutes.)
Farmer Mentoring & Marketing - GO is teaming established farmers with new farmers to transfer knowledge and expertise in sustainable growing. GO is also providing in-depth workshops and training in the areas of production, marketing and financial decisions and producing a Local Food Guide to assist growers in connecting with consumers.
Curriculum Development - GO has developed a curriculum on organic and sustainable growing for use by university extension agents, master gardeners and high school educators. Presently, students and agriculture professionals in Georgia receive no or very little formal education on organic and sustainable agriculture. This curriculum is the first of its kind in the state and has been included in the 2006 agricultural curriculum materials distributed to all high school agricultural educators. CD copies are availabe for $10 or download here for free.
Note: The Curriculum is a large file, so it may take a few minutes. It is not recommended for dial-up connections.
Direct Marketing - GO is helping family farmers earn more of the consumer’s food dollar through its Direct to Consumer Marketing Program. A market tool has been developed to help farmers determine the direct marketing strategies that best fit their individual situations.
Farm Tours - GO offers public farm tours for individuals to see working farms first-hand and connect with local farmers growing organically and sustainably.
Organic Living Series - GO offers monthly educational programs designed to stimulate education and a commitment towards healthier lifestyles as they relate to our food system, personal health and environmental protection. Topics range from organic lawn care, to wellness and nutrition to cooking organically.
1068 North Highland Avenue
Atlanta, GA 30306
Georgia Organics' Mission
Georgia Organics is a member supported non-profit organization working to integrate healthy, sustainable and locally grown food into the lives of all Georgians.
Georgia Organics envisions sustainable, organic and local food transforming our communities to be more healthy, secure and economically-viable. Through innovative networks of sustainable family farms, gardens and businesses, all Georgians have access to nutritious, locally-grown foods via schools, institutions, work places, grocery stores, markets and neighborhoods. Together, growers, consumers, rural counties, and urban communities will unite to embrace the health and heritage of our land and people through the cultivation and celebration of food.
Programs & Projects
Annual Conference - GO's conference is the most significant annual learning opportunity for members, new and advanced growers, agricultural and culinary professionals, students and consumers. The conference features keynote speakers, an organic dinner, farm tours, a trade show and book sale, and more than 30 workshops, including such topics as specialty crops, marketing your farm products, CSA’s and cooking with organic ingredients.
Publications & Online Resources - GO produces an informative quarterly newsletter, The Dirt, and this website featuring events, news and a resource directory of organic markets, CSA’s, seed sources, restaurants, stores and more. Each month, GO keeps its members up-to-date with an online newsletter offering the latest information and news on sustainable growing and community activities. (Click here for the most recent newsletter and our newsletter archives.)
Atlanta Local Food Initiative - GO is an active participant in this new coalition working to build a locally-based food system that enhances human health, promotes enviornmental renewal, fosters local economies and links rural and urban communities. (Click here to read the recently-released report and list of endorsements)
Converting Southern Commodities - GO is working to reduce pesticide use by increasing organic production of three commodities - Vidalia onions, blueberries and peanuts. To do this, GO has helped form three working groups of researchers, educators, commodity groups and others to address challenges and opportunities in each commodity. GO will also be leading workshops and field demonstrations to educate growers and educators in the next year. (Click here to see the list of working group participants and a list of recent minutes.)
Farmer Mentoring & Marketing - GO is teaming established farmers with new farmers to transfer knowledge and expertise in sustainable growing. GO is also providing in-depth workshops and training in the areas of production, marketing and financial decisions and producing a Local Food Guide to assist growers in connecting with consumers.
Curriculum Development - GO has developed a curriculum on organic and sustainable growing for use by university extension agents, master gardeners and high school educators. Presently, students and agriculture professionals in Georgia receive no or very little formal education on organic and sustainable agriculture. This curriculum is the first of its kind in the state and has been included in the 2006 agricultural curriculum materials distributed to all high school agricultural educators. CD copies are availabe for $10 or download here for free.
Note: The Curriculum is a large file, so it may take a few minutes. It is not recommended for dial-up connections.
Direct Marketing - GO is helping family farmers earn more of the consumer’s food dollar through its Direct to Consumer Marketing Program. A market tool has been developed to help farmers determine the direct marketing strategies that best fit their individual situations.
Farm Tours - GO offers public farm tours for individuals to see working farms first-hand and connect with local farmers growing organically and sustainably.
Organic Living Series - GO offers monthly educational programs designed to stimulate education and a commitment towards healthier lifestyles as they relate to our food system, personal health and environmental protection. Topics range from organic lawn care, to wellness and nutrition to cooking organically.
The Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta
http://www.furniturebankatlanta.org/
538 Permalume Place
Atlanta, GA 30318
About the Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta
The Furniture Bank was founded in 1988 in response to the lack of furniture for families moving out of homeless shelters. Today the Furniture Bank provides essential household furniture to individuals and families moving out of homelessness, battling HIV/AIDS, and fleeing domestic violence.
Description of Services
The Furniture Distribution Program guarantees a bed for every member of a client's family and a sofa. Other items are provided such as dressers, lamps, dinette sets, bookshelves, loveseats, and coffee tables. On average each household receives 14 pieces of furniture. Also, the Furniture Bank works to provide basic household items to families and individuals through partnerships with local congregations and schools. Individual households, hotels, and furniture companies donate the majority of furniture.
The Furniture Distribution Program contributes to the self-sufficiency of Furniture Bank clients by reducing the costs associated with moving into housing, freeing additional income for housing, transportation, and medical needs.
The Eviction Protection Program (EPP) stores household furnishings of individuals and families who are being evicted. Often families are forced to give up their possessions including furniture and other keepsakes when they move into homeless shelters. The Furniture Bank's locked storage space is available for 90-day periods and allows clients to retrieve their furnishings and memorabilia upon moving into permanent housing.
538 Permalume Place
Atlanta, GA 30318
About the Furniture Bank of Metro Atlanta
The Furniture Bank was founded in 1988 in response to the lack of furniture for families moving out of homeless shelters. Today the Furniture Bank provides essential household furniture to individuals and families moving out of homelessness, battling HIV/AIDS, and fleeing domestic violence.
Description of Services
The Furniture Distribution Program guarantees a bed for every member of a client's family and a sofa. Other items are provided such as dressers, lamps, dinette sets, bookshelves, loveseats, and coffee tables. On average each household receives 14 pieces of furniture. Also, the Furniture Bank works to provide basic household items to families and individuals through partnerships with local congregations and schools. Individual households, hotels, and furniture companies donate the majority of furniture.
The Furniture Distribution Program contributes to the self-sufficiency of Furniture Bank clients by reducing the costs associated with moving into housing, freeing additional income for housing, transportation, and medical needs.
The Eviction Protection Program (EPP) stores household furnishings of individuals and families who are being evicted. Often families are forced to give up their possessions including furniture and other keepsakes when they move into homeless shelters. The Furniture Bank's locked storage space is available for 90-day periods and allows clients to retrieve their furnishings and memorabilia upon moving into permanent housing.
Urban Collage
http://www.urbancollage.com/
84 Peachtree St NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
We are urban designers who believe that the physical environment helps shape a community's functional, economic and social well-being. The art of "collage" is the creative practice of assembling diverse elements into a dynamic composition, often from multiple perspectives. We view communities in the same, organic way - as they change and grow, their built environment reflects the unique circumstances of its politics and place. Our work is varied in scale - from individual Buildings & Sites to the institutional frameworks of Schools & Campuses; from focused Neighborhoods & Districts to regional networks of Corridors & Centers, and even entire Cities & Towns.
Since the firm's founding in 1997 in Atlanta, we have completed over 200 projects throughout the Southeast and, as a testament to the determination and passion of our clients, our plans have resulted in thousands of new housing units, first class schools and institutions, hundreds of acres of new parks and open spaces, miles of streetscape and bicycle paths and, most importantly, the creation of dozens of memorable places. The whole of a vibrant community is often greater than the sum of its parts. Therein lies the key to true urban design.
84 Peachtree St NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30303
We are urban designers who believe that the physical environment helps shape a community's functional, economic and social well-being. The art of "collage" is the creative practice of assembling diverse elements into a dynamic composition, often from multiple perspectives. We view communities in the same, organic way - as they change and grow, their built environment reflects the unique circumstances of its politics and place. Our work is varied in scale - from individual Buildings & Sites to the institutional frameworks of Schools & Campuses; from focused Neighborhoods & Districts to regional networks of Corridors & Centers, and even entire Cities & Towns.
Since the firm's founding in 1997 in Atlanta, we have completed over 200 projects throughout the Southeast and, as a testament to the determination and passion of our clients, our plans have resulted in thousands of new housing units, first class schools and institutions, hundreds of acres of new parks and open spaces, miles of streetscape and bicycle paths and, most importantly, the creation of dozens of memorable places. The whole of a vibrant community is often greater than the sum of its parts. Therein lies the key to true urban design.
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