United Way of Greater Atlanta's 2-1-1 Contact Center connects families with community resources that enables them to thrive - resources like food pantries, job search and placement agencies, and financial emergency assistance agencies. Mission:Ģ-1-1 connects people to the assistance they need to address every day challenges of living as well as those that develop during times of community emergencies. The help you need, when you need it, where you need it. Download the free 2-1-1 app from your device's app store (search for 211) search our database online. Dial 2-1-1 Text your zip code & need to 898-211. The organization invests in more than 200 programs in 13 counties through the Child Well-Being Impact Fund and works to help children succeed in school, improve financial stability of families, provide affordable and accessible healthcare and end homelessness.įor more information, visit: or Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.United Way 2-1-1 can now be reached from your phone or mobile device 24/7/365. United Way of Greater Atlanta, the largest United Way in the nation, focuses on ensuring that every child in Atlanta has the opportunity to reach his or her full potential. For more information, contact us at or United Way of Greater Atlanta OUT Georgia Business Alliance is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit headquartered in Atlanta, Ga., and is an affiliate of the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce. Since 1994, OUT Georgia Business Alliance (formerly the Atlanta Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce) has served the LGBTQ+ and Allied business community by advocating for the most inclusive and equitable business environment providing support and resources to fuel economic growth and driving meaningful community connections and impact across the State of Georgia. OUT Georgia Business Alliance proudly serves as Georgia’s only LGBTQ+ and Allied Chamber of Commerce. Individuals, families, businesses, employees, foundations, and corporations are encouraged to make a difference for the LGBTQ+ community by making a tax-deductible contribution to the OUT Georgia Impact Fund, with the first grants to be distributed to selected organizations in 2021.Īpply for OUT Georgia Impact Fund’s Advisory Committee “We’re proud to partner with OUT Georgia to create a measurable and lasting impact for LGBTQ+ communities across the Greater Atlanta’s 13-county region.” Little, Jr., President and CEO of United Way of Greater Atlanta. Our vision is that Greater Atlanta is a community where all individuals and families thrive regardless of race, gender identity, or sexual orientation,” says Milton J. “United Way of Greater Atlanta’s vision and mission center on inclusion and equity. “This unique partnership allows us to bring that commitment to life by leveraging what United Way of Greater Atlanta does best: bring together people and resources to tackle complex issues and drive sustainable positive change to help our community thrive.” “As OUT Georgia continues our growth as the state’s only LGBTQ+ and allied chamber of commerce, our leadership challenged the entire organization to commit to a safer, more inclusive, and more equitable Georgia,” said Chris Lugo, Executive Director of the OUT Georgia Business Alliance. Build broader public awareness of and increase investments to Black-led LGBTQ organizations.Īfter introducing the concept during the chamber’s Business Summit & Community Honors event in late 2020, the two nonprofit organizations formally launched the OUT Georgia Impact Fund in January 2021, with an initial goal of raising $100,000 to directly support nonprofits advancing LGBTQ+ individuals, youth, families, businesses, and communities.Build awareness of inequities and how to be more equity centered promote advocacy within LGBTQ community and.Support LGBTQ adults and families to address urgent needs and secure resources in an accessible and equitable environment.Support LGBTQ youth to be stable, secure, and college & career ready.Serve individuals, children and families who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and other gender identities, gender expressions, and sexual orientations.The OUT Georgia Impact Fund, powered by United Way of Greater Atlanta, will be guided by a community-led advisory committee to make grants to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations advancing the following designated priorities:
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