DeKalb
Last year, we unlocked the potential of more than 30,000 individuals, children, and families in DeKalb
Our Child Well-Being Index ® tells us there are more children and families in need in DeKalb. They aren’t just numbers on a map, they’re your neighbors.
How are the children in DeKalb county?
Based on local child well-being insights, the DeKalb County Advisory Boards determined Building Strong Learners and Increasing Economic Stability as the most important areas to focus efforts.
We know it takes every sector to remove barriers and that’s why we invite individuals, corporations, non-profits, and government entities to create viable solutions and drive sustainable change in DeKalb County with a focus on these priorities.
News and Events
Frozen benefits, empty freezers
When the longest government shutdown in history halted SNAP and early learning funding among other benefits, thousands of Greater Atlanta families were left wondering what would happen. United Way of Greater Atlanta and our partners are stepping in to fill the gaps when safety nets fail.
Denise B. Townsend
Regional Director, Northeast
DeKalb County Impact Board
Ron Alston
Truist Financial Corporation
Oko Buckle
Burns & McDonnell
Carol Crumby
CACrumby & Associates
Dr. Leah Davis
DeKalb County Government
Jermaine Fraser-Haughton
Purchasing Power
Jennifer King
Georgia CASA
Dr. Candice Norris-Brown
DeKalb County School System
Rae Oglesby
UpTogether
Gabrielle Rogers
Growing Leaders
Christopher Sanders
East Metro CID
John Scott
Emory University
Shavone Smith
CDC Foundation
Charity Teamer
XPO Logistics
Lyn Turknett
Turknett Leadership Group
Dr. Gyimah Whitaker
City of Decatur Schools