College and Career Ready
Your donations have helped over 90,000 youth learn, earn and grow through educational programs and support that pave the way for a better future.
Support that makes a difference
Through youth apprenticeships,
after-school programs and college funding assistance, your support helps set the next generation up for success.
how your donation helps
Financial aid
counseling helps students navigate the FASFA process and get the most from their financial aid package.
Academic support
for the SAT/ACTs helps students prepare with confidence.
Job training
programs lay the foundation for rewarding careers in promising sectors and trades.
Did you know?
13,000+
youth ages 16-19 are outside of college and career pipelines.
Nearly 30%
of high school graduates in metro Atlanta are not enrolled in a post-secondary college or career pathway.
$2.3 billion
in federal college scholarship money went unused in the 2018-2019 academic year.
CareerReady ATL:
Elijah’s story
Elijah’s story
“I’ve set so many new goals since last year that I know I’ll achieve by the end of this program”
CareerReady ATL:
Emily’s story
Emily’s story
“After the RE:IMAGINE apprenticeship program, I felt way more confident to join the creative media industry.”
Calculate your impact
Every donation, no matter the amount, has the power to transform lives. See what your contribution to United Way of Greater Atlanta's Child Well-Being Mission Fund can do:
$10/month
Helps someone with transportation, ensuring they can get to work, school, or necessary appointments.
$25/month
Delivers books and baby essentials to new parents, setting their child up for early learning success.
$50/month
Provides one-on-one coaching to five families, helping them repair credit and build financial stability.
$100/month
Funds two months of tutoring sessions for a child, enhancing their academic performance and confidence.
$10 today
Provides a hygiene kit with essentials like soap, toothpaste, and deodorant for a family in need.
$25 today
Fills a grocery cart with a week’s worth of food for a struggling family.
$50 today
Helps a student apply for financial aid, unlocking opportunities for college and a brighter future.
$100 today
Covers a month of safe, nurturing early learning for a baby, giving parents the ability to work while their child thrives.
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