Vibrant communities where everyone can achieve their potential
UNDERSTANDING THE JOURNEY TO
SELF-SUFFICIENCY
Frankie made an unexpected choice when she turned down a $70,000 a-year job opportunity while living in hotel housing.
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Join us for brunch & Breakthrough
We will explore how communities can turn
broken relationships into flourishing families.
BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS
To ensure that every person no matter their race, past mistakes, or circumstances of their birth has access to a quality education, fulfilling work, and a healthy family life.
BETTER EDUCATION
IN ONE OF THE MOST IMPOVERISHED AREAS IN THE NATION, OPPORTUNITY BEGINS AT SCHOOL
EXPANDING OPPORTUNITY
Media Statement: Decrease in the CPI is welcomed good news
July’s ever-so-slight decrease in the CPI is a sliver of welcome good news in an economic environment where there doesn’t seem to be much good news,” said Erik Randolph.
Media Statement: Number of people working hasn’t caught up to pre-pandemic levels
“Friday’s jobs report is being billed as great news, but peeling back a few layers reveals a worse reality,” said Erik Randolph, GCO’s director of research.
Local schools and nonprofit, Every Woman Works, lend their voice at Breakthrough
Today, more than ever, there are shattered relationships across our culture — at home, at work, and at school. But even as the problems exist in our communities, we firmly believe that our communities also offer the solutions.
EXPANDING THE CONVERSATION
Media Statement: Decrease in the CPI is welcomed good news
July’s ever-so-slight decrease in the CPI is a sliver of welcome good news in an economic environment where there doesn’t seem to be much good news,” said Erik Randolph.
Media Statement: Number of people working hasn’t caught up to pre-pandemic levels
“Friday’s jobs report is being billed as great news, but peeling back a few layers reveals a worse reality,” said Erik Randolph, GCO’s director of research.
Media Statement: Assessing the GDP numbers and what it means
There has never been a time when the Business Cycle Dating Committee did not declare a recession when real GDP declined for two consecutive quarters since the availability of quarterly GDP data
BETTER WORK
SHAY LEARNED THAT WORK MEANT MORE THAN A JOB FOR HER AND HER SON. THROUGH OUR BETTER WORK PROGRAM, SHAY HAS FOUND MEANINGFUL WORK.
UPCOMING EVENTS

MARKETING YOURSELF: GET YOUR DREAM JOB
COLUMBUS, GA | Free Online and In-Person Training
The training includes discovering what employers care about, mastering interviews, showing your strengths, and dressing for success.

WINNING THE WORKPLACE CHALLENGE
FREE Virtual Classes
Winning the Workplace Challenge provides training on how to deal with home and workplace relationships. Create happier and healthier habits that will strengthen your relationships in the workplace!
ELEVATE WORKSHOPS
PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA | Free Online and In-Person Classes
Join other couples in discovering ways to learn skills and manage stress to ELEVATE your relationship!