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November 23 – Soothing Charity Yoga Flow
Join Kendall Harrell for a relaxing, uplifting yoga session at The Supermarket! All proceeds support the Day Shelter. Feel the flow on Saturday, November 23, from 10 to 11 a.m. alongside great community and positive energy. Bring your own mat and enjoy gift bags provided by @moonorganics, all for a great cause! This session is…
Welcoming Our 2 New Directors!
Here at the Day Shelter, we’ve got some new faces! Barbara Blalock Director of Early Childhood Education Meet Barbara Blalock, our new Director of the Early Childhood Education Program at the Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter! Originally from sunny Phoenix, Barbara joined us in early 2024, bringing a wealth of experience in nonprofit leadership and early…
Spirit Week 2024 – Don’t Miss These Cute Photos!
Our annual Spirit Week is here! Every year, the kiddos get dressed up, not just because it’s Halloween, but because it’s good for them! Opportunities like this promote… Community Building: Encourages a sense of belonging and camaraderie among children, staff, and families. Creativity and Self-Expression: Allows children to express their personalities through their outfits, fostering…
An Amazing First Day of School!
The first day of school is always filled with excitement and a little bit of nervous energy as students step into new classrooms, bond with teachers, and engage with friends. For children experiencing homelessness, this day is especially critical in helping them feel a sense of normalcy and belonging. It sets the tone for the…
Backpack Drive Saved!
When a severe storm swept through Texas, our original backpack drive leaders were caught right in the middle of it, unable to deliver the backpacks they had worked so hard to gather. We have this backpack drive every year to support our families as the new school year starts. But here’s where the story takes…
Thank You, Manhattan Associates!
A Big Thank You for a Generous Donation! This week, we had the wonderful opportunity to work with our friends from @manhattanassociates. Their donation is helping us provide one student with 120 days of quality early childhood education. We’re so grateful for their support—it’s making a huge difference for our kids! Fun with Textures: A…
Reflecting on a Fun Summer of Learning!
As the curtain falls on our Summer STEAM Academy, we celebrate a season of learning, discovery, and fun. This summer, our teachers, staff, and supporters created an environment where our kiddos’ creativity and curiosity flourished. Hands-on activities let our little ones have fun while learning, fostering a love for discovery that will last a lifetime.…
Exciting Event: Back to School Brews – August 17th, 2024
Our Young Professional Advisory Committee presents their annual event, Back to School Brews! Tickets to the event are $40 and will include all-you-can-drink select brews and wines. Purchase tickets by donating on the event page and calling out the total tickets purchased in the comments. Other Donation Activities: Raffles for a Yeti Cooler, Braves Tickets,…
Gearing Up for our Summer STEAM Academy!
Our Summer STEAM Academy kicked off this month! STEAM learning will encourage our students to hone their observation skills, find patterns, analyze results, and predict outcomes, all through fun experiments and field trips. Introducing these opportunities to our kiddos instills essential critical thinking skills and helps them become better problem solvers! Catch photos of this…
