Our vision is that every student in Atlanta, no matter their socioeconomic background, has the support and tools needed to overcome structural disadvantages and flourish at school and beyond.
Basic Needs
- School-embedded FREE grocery store providing weekly groceries, clothing, hygiene supplies and resources to Carver cluster students, families and staff members
- Wraparound care services provides families access to transportation assistance, educational and housing advocacy, and connection to community resources and partners
- Run by interns, volunteers and donations from our community
Behavioral Health
- COR HUBs are safe, inclusive and welcoming spaces located on the high school's campus
- The HUB is a meeting and gathering space for Carver families and community partners to connect, collaborate and make change happen! After-school activities are also offered, including African Drumming and community service
- The mini HUB is located inside the main academic building and is open to students during the school day for de-escalation, brief interventions, student support, including student interest groups and a study spot
Prevention Education
- Students at each grade level have the opportunity to receive prevention and early intervention trainings to equip them with the tools and knowledge needed to navigate life and make informed, healthy choices
- We prioritize connecting community partners to aid in facilitating trainings and enhancing the school community
- Trainings include: anti-trafficking and exploitation, intimate partner violence, conflict resolution, violence and substance abuse prevention
COR offers programming to trauma-impacted students and families who are marginalized by poverty and race-based educational inequities.
Trauma includes homelessness, child maltreatment, domestic violence, and sexual assault or exploitation, and it can impact our youth in many ways, including socially, psychologically, academically, socioeconomically, and physically. Our approach is unique because our team is located on-site, in the school. This allows us to develop meaningful relationships which are integral to addressing and moving through trauma, creating protective factors, and enhancing student success.
"I'm very thankful for you guys giving me a chance. Love you all."
- Zambia, 19 years old
"We're busy decorating our rooms with the HIGHLY appreciated things we have been given by you guys! Thank you!"
- Crystal, 16 years old
"This is the only place I am able to open myself up and talk about things I never did before."
- Destini, 15 years old
"I really thank you for thinking about my family you have been an angel for my family."
- Andrea, mother
"I learned how to stop letting what people say get to me and now my temper is almost nonexistent."
- Bailey, 16 years old
