Honoring a Legacy of Service
The Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter marked a major milestone by hosting the Founders’ Luncheon, celebrating 40 years of building pathways and hope for local children and families. Supporters gathered at the very site where the organization started to honor the visionary leaders whose compassion and determination brought the shelter to life four decades ago.
This historic event officially launched the shelter’s 40 Stories campaign—a multi-month series highlighting the people, families, partners, and pivotal moments that have defined the Day Shelter past, present, and future. The founders' journey serves as the inaugural feature of the series
Rooted in Our Past. Building Our Future
The luncheon also featured the debut of the Lauvonia Armour Award for Exceptional Service, named in memory of the shelter’s first childcare employee, whose deep dedication set the standard for the organization's mission.
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Inaugural Award Recipient: Georgia Power
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Impact & Legacy: Recognized for a 36-year holistic partnership with the Day Shelter, providing decades of continuous financial backing alongside hands-on support for the children and families served.
For forty years, the Atlanta Children's Day Shelter has helped children and families build pathways toward stability, healing and hope. And were's just getting started!
As we celebrate this milestone year, we invite the community to continue being part of the story through volunteering, advocacy and giving.
40 Years of Building Pathways, Building Hope.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
FOUNDER'S CIRCLE
TRIBUTE ANNIVERSARY
