{"id":38910,"date":"2024-12-05T02:45:33","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T10:45:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/?p=38910"},"modified":"2026-02-27T02:31:56","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T10:31:56","slug":"atlanta-childrens-day-shelter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/atlanta-childrens-day-shelter\/","title":{"rendered":"Atlanta Children\u2019s Day Shelter"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>An Atlanta where homelessness is defeated, and every child has a safe and nurturing home is the vision of this Yardi-supported nonprofit for the future.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/acsatl.org\/\">Atlanta Children\u2019s Day Shelter<\/a> (ACS) was established in 1986 in Atlanta, GA, to break the cycle of poverty for families facing homelessness by building pathways to long-term self-sufficiency and providing quality early childhood education. This shelter serves families with children under six and fills the gaps in access to affordable childcare. Its Early Childhood Education program helps children meet developmental milestones to enter kindergarten on the same page as their housed peers while providing parents with the resources and support to meet financial goals. ACS hopes to assess ways to extend its reach into the Metro Atlanta homeless community while supporting staff.<\/p>\n<p>Funding from Yardi is instrumental in the success of ACS programs. This support is not just financial, but it also provides the highest quality of service to a demographic familiar with neglect. Yardi\u2019s participation in the ACS event, Holiday House, where it distributes toy and gift items to families in its care who otherwise could not afford them, shows the impact of their support. Anyone interested in participating can donate items to the toy drive for children up to age 18, knowing that their contribution will make a significant difference.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are so grateful for Yardi\u2019s continued support! We are always thrilled to connect with Yardi as a partner,\u201d exclaimed Emily Stinson, development coordinator for Atlanta Children\u2019s Day Shelter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ebonee\u2019s Pathway to Hope<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/15\/2024\/11\/ACS_3.jpg\" alt=\"ACS\" class=\"wp-image-38912\" style=\"width:auto;height:375px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Walking into the Atlanta Children\u2019s Day Shelter, Ebonee felt apprehensive but hopeful. After losing her housing, she needed childcare for her toddler daughter. She also needed help finding housing and her subsequent career steps. With ACS staff in her corner, Ebonee turned toward a better future and hasn\u2019t looked back. First, the team helped Ebonee enroll her daughter in its Toddler 2 class with Lead Teacher Ms. Tameela.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSeeing my daughter happy, learning, and flourishing has made me smile,\u201d Ebonee beamed. With housing support, tuition assistance, and the knowledge her daughter was cared for, Ebonee explored her interest in becoming an esthetician. Along the way, she discovered her true passions: radiology and healthcare. Now, Ebonee is working toward her medical assistant certification. <\/p>\n<p>Ebonee shares, \u201cI want to dive into the healthcare field after graduation\u2026 I plan to become a radiologist\u2026 [so] I can secure my daughter and I\u2019s future along with helping patients with accurate diagnoses.\u201d Most recently, Ebonee\u2019s hard work landed her on the honor roll. With the community cheering her on, Ebonee achieves her daily goals. Ebonee\u2019s story is evidence of the hope and potential that can be realized with the proper support, inspiring others to believe in the possibility of change.<\/p>\n<p>Often, homelessness and its preceding challenges steal power and choice from parents. Supporting Atlanta Children\u2019s Day Shelter will empower families to pursue more hopeful futures. Ebonee says, \u201cI\u2019ve regained a newer, clearer vision and purpose; I\u2019m finding my path.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Volunteer Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Atlanta Children\u2019s Day Shelter offers group and individual volunteer opportunities in its classrooms to assist with supervision and engagement. These opportunities are not just a chance to give back, but they also provide a unique way to see your donation\u2019s impact because you genuinely connect with children. Stinson says, \u201cIt\u2019s a great way to be directly involved in the positive change we\u2019re creating.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For more information, reach out to Emily Stinson at <a href=\"mailto:estinson@acsatl.org\">estinson@acsatl.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Find future non-profit profiles at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/category\/giving\">https:\/\/www.yardi.com\/blog\/category\/giving<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Yardi is Energized for Good! Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.yardi.org\">www.yardi.org<\/a> for more about our philanthropic reach.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An Atlanta where homelessness is defeated, and every child has a safe and nurturing home is the vision of this Yardi-supported nonprofit for the future. 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