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Success Stories

Through CareerReady ATL, Tiffany started a youth apprenticeship program at Elevance Health to train in computer science and cybersecurity.

“Don’t give up”: Tiffany’s CareerReady ATL Apprenticeship Story

College didn’t feel possible — until it did

Atlanta senior woman gets help with tax filing through United Way of Greater Atlanta

First-time tax filers find safety with VITA

Laquinda Patrick and mom Jeanette embrace after getting Atlanta housing assistance from 211

The Patrick family’s 211 story

Single mom Alexia Watkins, a participant in the United Way financial literacy program

Alexia’s Financial Achievement

With support from United Way of Greater Atlanta’s Kids Home Initiative, Taquana overcame housing instability and stands in front of her home with her family.

Overcoming housing insecurity: A home for Taquana

Jasmine Davis’s two toddlers dressed up like their favorite book characters for a day of learning at Elite Children Learning Center.

A boost for Jasmine’s family

Alana Dorsey cuts the ribbon to celebrate her newly renovated early learning center with partners from United Way of Greater Atlanta, PAACT, Quality Care for Children, Early Learning Property Management, and Banner Services Group.

Building up our youngest learners

The Moulton Family celebrates moving home at last after a year of living in a motel.

Motel to Home: The Moulton Family

Eboné Smiley, a Tri-Cities journalism fellow, is rediscovering her neighborhood and helping spread the word of local arts initiatives.

Narrating the Neighborhood