What We Do Get Involved Events Blog Need Help? COUNTIES CONTACT US PHILANTHROPY CLOUD STAY CONNECTED GIVE NOW Unite for Brighter Future Create equitable growth in the most challenged communities so that everyone regardless of race or zip code can thrive. Brighter Future directly addresses regional disparities and focuses on improving conditions in a select set of neighborhoods in South DeKalb, South Fulton and Clayton Counties – all areas with low child well-being scores. Work this important is never over or done alone. Can children, families and Greater Atlanta communities count on you? $20 $50 $250 Unite for Brighter Future Not ready to donate? Find ways to improve your community > Explore Child Well-Being Map Volunteer Downloadable PDF The Research Tells Us See how the children are doing in your community > 32% In Clayton County, 32 percent of students—compared to 15 percent in our region—move during the school year. This disrupts learning for the student and their classroom. 17% In South Fulton, only 17 percent of third graders—compared to 46 percent in our region—are strong readers. This is 20 points lower than the state average. $400 In South Dekalb, more than 50% of families wouldn’t be able to cover a $400 emergency. Three Strategies With a clear understanding of the roles and resources that each sector brings to the table, we are investing in three strategies that offer the highest potential to strengthen, innovate, and organize communities with low child well-being scores. Strengthen Resident Leadership & Engagement Collapse Increase leadership development opportunities for individuals, civic groups and community coalitions. Community-Driven Innovation Expand Community Organizing & Civic Engagement Expand Other Investment Priorities Strong Learners Strong Learners is a regional investment priority aligned with our child well-being efforts to improve educational outcomes for children by addressing the factors beyond school that often get in the way of success, like early learning opportunities, supports outside of school, health and financial stability of families. Learn More > College and Career Ready College and Career Ready is a regional investment priority aligned with our child well-being efforts to create a clear path for youth to be successful in high school and graduate ready for higher education and high-growth careers. Learn More > Economic Stability Economic Stability is a regional investment priority aligned with our child well-being efforts to improve job skills and also addresses other factors like health costs, housing or financial education that will ensure families are able to convert increased income into wealth. Learn More > CONNECT WITH US ABOUT UNITED WAY About Us Leadership Counties Careers Funded Partners Labor Partners FAQs Financials Form 990 OTHER RESOURCES 2-1-1 Online Company Resources Media Inquiries Privacy Policy General Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 40 COURTLAND ST., N.E. ATLANTA, GA 30303 INFO@UNITEDWAYATLANTA.ORG 404.527.7200 MONDAY - FRIDAY 9AM - 5PM EST © 2020 UNITED WAY OF GREATER ATLANTA. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. SITEMAP PRIVACY POLICY FED TAX ID: 58-0566-194 Salesforce.org Philanthropy Cloud Unite for More Funded Partners Funding Opportunities and Resources for Nonprofits Community Investment Process Events United Way Events Volunteer Opportunities Blog Need Help?