Why Donate?

Your gift to the Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter will transform lives and create a life-long positive change for the children and families we serve each day.

By contributing you ensure that each child receives a free high-quality early childhood education, the proper wellness checks, and multiple nutritious meals. Your support will directly empower families of the foundation with the tools they need for a brighter beginning regardless of their past. Simultaneously, your contribution will provide vital support services to parents that will enable them to secure stable employment and housing allowing this family to grow healthily into the future. 

With a recurring donation, you become a steadfast member of our dedicated community of supporters committing to stand with families in their journey to break the cycle of poverty. 

Join us in making a profound, enduring difference. Your monthly gift is more than a donation—it’s an investment in a brighter, stronger community!

Ways to Give

Monetary Donations

At Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter, every dollar you give makes a transformative difference. Your monetary donations empower us to tailor our support to meet the unique needs of each family we serve.

You can contribute by sending a check or money order through the mail or dropping it off at our site. To schedule a drop-off or notify us of a mailed donation, please call Aseelah Williams at 404-937-5431.

We welcome you to reach out to us at 404-892-3713 or email our Development Office (include email) to discuss your gift, learn about the most urgent needs of the families we support, or schedule a visit to tour the Shelter. Your generosity enables us to provide critical resources and create bright futures and stability for those in need.

In-Kind Donations

We kindly ask for new items only to ensure our children receive safe and high-quality materials. While we appreciate the generosity behind offers of gently used items, we are unable to accept them. 

 

The only exception would be for gently used children’s books that fit our age range (birth to six), we’d be happy to consider them!

Your understanding and support in providing new donations help us maintain the best possible environment for our kids. Thank you for your cooperation and commitment to our mission.

Important Donation Guidelines

We have extremely limited storage space at our site, so it's crucial that items are not delivered without prior arrangements to ensure we can accommodate them.

Be sure to call us before coming by. If your item is not the right fit for us at the moment, we’ll gladly suggest other places where your donation could make a significant impact.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated and helps us make the most of every generous contribution. Thank you!

Amazon Wishlist Donations

Make a Lasting Impact with Your Donation

Don’t have time to drop off a donation? No worries! You can still make a significant difference by supporting us through our Amazon Wishlists. Visit ACS Early Childhood Needs List  and Family Services Needs  to see additional ways you can help. You can also provide essential items from our Early Childhood Snacks List to ensure our children receive nutritious snacks.

 

Your contribution makes a measurable impact:

 

  • $500 provides 6 days of early childhood education for 1 student.
  • $250 offers 1 week of comprehensive case management for 1 parent.
  • $100 ensures 2 families maintain access to electricity, water, and other utilities for 1 month.
  • $50 provides 2 meals and 2 snacks daily for one week to 1 student.
  • $25 grants an entire family three days of vital mental health support.

Corporate Donations

Looking for ways to involve your company in making a difference? Corporate donations play a vital role in supporting our mission. Whether it’s a financial contribution, in-kind donations, or employee volunteer programs, your business can have a profound impact on the lives of the families we serve.

Contact our Development Office at 404-892-3713 or via email to discuss how your company can partner with us to create brighter futures for Atlanta’s children and families.

Your support is invaluable and helps us continue providing essential services and support to those in need!

Ways to Give