WOW In-Sync is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting adults with developmental disabilities through training and mentorship. Its Hands for Hire program offers community access services and day support for the disabled and its Simply Biz program provides career training programs to help young adults transition from school to employment. The organization offers a wide variety of resources, services and community activities for participants, working closely with other local organizations and businesses.
You're greeted with smiles as you walk into this contemporary hair salon, next door to both Nail Pro & Tan and Goodwill. If you're interested in highlights or want a completely different hair color, visit the salon for a free consultation. In addition to services like deep conditioning and hair straitening, A to Z International Salon sells trendy scarves and handbags.
Youth Educational Services (YES) is a non-profit organization specializing in providing educational, developmental and nutritional programs to children and adults throughout Georgia. Programs include YES Food Pantry, YES. Educational Enrichment Service, Child and Adult Care Food Program and Summer Food Service Program. YES maintains a strong presence in the metro-Atlanta community and takes great pride in enriching the lives of others.
The Smoke Rise Elementary Foundation is a non-profit organization that aims to enhance education at Smoke Rise Charter School by increasing its resources. The foundation relies on charitable contributions, which are tax deductible.
The Park Pet Haven is a non-profit animal rescue organization located in Tucker. The organization rescues and fosters needy dogs and aims to find them long-term homes. All rescued dogs are spayed or neutered and vaccinated by The Park Pet Haven before they are placed in long-term care. All funding for the organization is raised through community donations and fundraising events. The Park Pet Haven is affiliated with The Park Pet Retreat.
The LDS Employment Resource Service Center assists members with employment, education and self-employment. The center, affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, offers help with resumes and interviewing and is well networked to provide a host of job postings. Don't have a computer? The center gives you access to the internet as well as many basic office staples.
There also are job opportunities within the church and if you need training or continued education, the center has many partnerships within the educational community to assist you.
The employment office is located in the Royal Mountain Office Park in Northeast Atlanta.
Touch The Future is a non-profit that assists disabled, senior and disadvantaged clients with computer skills. This group offers its own assistive technology program, ReBoot™, and an array of training programs with the hopes of supporting independence for its clients. There is a second branch of this company located in Anderson.
The American Legion is a government chartered veterans organization. It promotes service projects within the community, as serves the best interest of veterans. It provides a variety of services for its members including resources for obtaining assistance with education, benefits and jobs. Membership is open to active duty and honorable discharged veterans who have served during war times outlined on the website.
The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks is one of the oldest fraternal organizations in existence. Since 1868 the order has provided funds, goods and services to veterans, the disadvantaged and handicapped and has supported numerous civic endeavors. Leisure activities at this chapter include bingo, pool and dancing.
People Making Progress is a job training program. The organization focuses on community outreach and works with participants to teach career skills.
The purpose of the Dekalb FOP is to help underprivileged kids, the elderly and shut-ins. They have programs such as "Shop With a Cop" and "Back To School" for special-needs children. This chapter was picked as "Most Charitable" by a national FOP organization.
Foundation for Financial Planning is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing individuals and families in need, with expert financial planning consulting and services. This business achieves its goals by primarily connecting people in with with financial institutions and sponsoring community events.
Goodwill Industries International is a donation and volunteer program to help the less fortunate. This is the Northlake location, which contains a store and donation center.
