Ms. Shareka Brownlee was searching for people she could trust. After experiencing medical issues, Ms. Brownlee wanted to go back to work, but she needed childcare for her son. “I really don’t have family that can take my son in like that … to accept him and love him the right way while I’m away to work.” Finding ACS allowed Ms. Brownlee to breathe a sigh of relief: “I was very grateful because I saw an opportunity, and we ran with...
Our students had so much fun learning about black history this month! Engaging in black history teaches our students that it’s possible to surpass barriers even when the odds are against you. We hope our students take this lesson into their hearts and their futures. In our infant classroom, February’s theme revolved around the book, Dream Big Little One, an empowering book featuring 18 trailblazing black women in black history! To engage with the book, our infants portrayed notable men and...
Our 2022 Holiday House event provided free gifts to 186 families with 659 children! We’re so happy that we could spread holiday cheer to so many families this year, and we can’t wait to do it again next year! With all the families we’ve served, we can’t overlook all the people who helped us reach this number. It took the work of our entire staff to put this event together with our Family Services team leading the charge. Our staff...
Twenty-two year-old Karley Marion was referred to ACS after she called a helpline. Ms. Marion was nervous dropping off her daughter for the first time. “I had never been away from my baby,” she says. Over time, however, Ms. Marion grew more confident in ACS, noting a difference in how her daughter socializes. Ms. Marion even notes the impact ACS has had on herself. Not only did ACS provide her with childcare so she could work and provide for her daughter,...
Ms. Stephanie Tucci felt a wave of relief when she first came to Atlanta Children’s Shelter, saying, “Before coming here, I was concerned about having to roam the streets with a newborn and no money. I was afraid I’d never be able to work.” ACS gave Ms. Tucci free quality childcare and access to comprehensive support services as she worked to recover from homelessness. She says, “ACS saved my life and gave me absolute peace in knowing my sweet baby will...
The Atlanta Children’s Shelter Board of Directors today announced Sandra Holiday will resign as Executive Director effective Nov. 11 after more than 12 years of service with the organization. “Sandy’s leadership will have a lasting impact on the lives of countless individuals and on the Shelter for years to come,” said Board Chair Alison Chiock. “We will be forever grateful and wish her the best in her future endeavors.” Holiday led the Shelter through the expansion of adult mental health services and...
The Atlanta Children’s Shelter (ACS) will host its annual Women’s Giving Luncheon on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 from 11:30 am- 1 pm. The luncheon connects, empowers, and inspires executive leaders in Atlanta’s business community to make an impact through philanthropy. This year, the event will be held in person at Magnolia Hall in Piedmont Park. The event’s theme is “All Roads Lead Home” and will highlight how the ever expanding Keys to Independence Program has created a foundation for ACS...
The Atlanta Children’s Shelter will host its annual Women’s Giving Luncheon on Wednesday, May 5, 2021. The luncheon connects, empowers, and inspires executive leaders in Atlanta’s business community to make an impact through philanthropy. The year 2021 marks a milestone service anniversary for the shelter and a commemorative theme of “Mission in Action – 35 Years of Impact” has been assigned to the event. The 2021 Women’s Giving Luncheon is sponsored by KBP Foods (Humanitarian), King...
