WHO WE ARE
Georgia Center for Opportunity is independent and non-partisan. We are dedicated to increasing opportunities for a quality education, fulfilling work, and a healthy family life for all Georgians.
“I think GCO is most effective at identifying barriers to opportunity and developing both public policy and community-based solutions to those barriers.”
Steve ButlerDonor
“The Smart Steps class was the beginning of our journey and exposure to helping families and couples.”
Joyce AuldHealthy Families Initiative participant and mentor
“GCO’s research on Parental Accountability Courts made the case for their effectiveness and helped pave the way for their growth in the state.”
Brian AmeroHenry County Superior Court Judge
“It’s an honor and a privilege to be working with a group of people who all share a passion and a vision for improving conditions for those in need.”
Eric CochlingExecutive Vice President & General Counsel, GCO
FEATURED STORIES
Joyce Mayberry Leads In New Role As Vice President of Family Formation
Joyce Mayberry will be moving into a new role as the Vice President of Family Formation. In this position, Joyce will continue to develop new ways to strengthen families in the communities we serve through our many partners. This move in position reinforces three...
Forming A Family – The importance of exploring paid family leave
Paid family leave is one way that we can further help in supporting strong family formation. This is another vital step in supporting the success sequence.
Creating healthy relationships, one man at a time
Strengthening the role men have in creating healthy relationships is what No Longer Bound is all about. We are proud to partner to support these efforts.
EVENTS
Build My Best Relationship
HFI has offered a new way to connect with licensed professionals via a series of live web conferences. Gain insight into other resources and tools available to build your best relationship.
All this is on-demand and takes place from the comfort of your computer, tablet, or phone!
Help us make a lasting difference in the lives of many. Please click the button below and donate today.
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Community leaders in education like Discovery High School, help shape our future leaders. Don't miss this opportunity next week to learn more about their ESOL program.
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GCO ON TWITTER
Female headed households are on lifting themselves out of poverty through work.
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It's time to get interactive and tell us what you think after you watch the short video. Let us know how you invest in your spouse within the comments below.
Also, if you're interested in learning more join #KatherineGreene and #CarlosGreene in week two of #ThrivingTogether as they take us through the "Exploration of Marriage." Watch the full-length video at https://youtu.be/4a84ZSgOqPg.
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Join Joyce and Harold Mayberry on their journey as newlyweds. Each week they will tackle a marriage topic as they are learning and growing in a #thrivingmarriage. They’ll also be tapping into their support community for advice, and want to hear from you, too! Make sure to leave your thoughts for the happy couple below. #HFI #spouses #loveyourspouse #marriagegoals #marriagestory #marriage #marriage365 #inlove #healthyfamily #healthyfamilies #relationshipgoals
Tech devices are wonderful tools until they begin to take families away from spending time together. Host a "NO MEDIA NIGHT" and spend time doing things your family loves.
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Join the Healthy Families Initiative every other week for helpful tips on creating #strongfamilyties by spending quality time together as a family.
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The new year is here, make a New Year's resolution with your child.
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There is no gift more precious than the hope of a better tomorrow, and you can #givehope today! This is your last chance to donate in 2019. Help build stronger people, families, and communities.
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Join Joyce and her new husband in 2020 as they journey through marriage with a new video series centered around helping couples achieve a thriving marriage. The tips and ideas will be from Joyce and Harolds network of support and guide them into a new year and new marriage.
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Only two days remain to #GiveHope in 2019. Help build stronger people, families, and communities!
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There are only five days left in the month to give your support and #givehope!
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Happy Holidays! Make memories with your children!
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It's important to know the outside influences on your child. Get to know their friends, too.
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It's the season of giving, so give of your time and efforts by volunteering with your children.
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We long for meaningful connections, which is why we're partnering with organizations like #nolongerbound, an Atlanta-based organization that enrolls men in a 12-month residential regeneration process to rescue addicts, restores men, and rescue families.
https://georgiaopportunity.org/creating-healthy-relationships-one-man-at-a-time/
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It's important to know the outside influences on your child. Get to know their friends, too.
#parenting #fatherhood #superdads #HFI #healthyfamilies #hfidadtips #HFIworkshops
Looking for fun things to do with your family? Check out #HFIPartner #FowlerYMCA, they have some great events on the calendar. There's even a Parents' Night Out!! #familytime
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#Christmastime
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This event from our #HFIPartner #revolutionteencenter looks like an entertaining and safe environments for teens to have some fun!
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This event from our #HFIPartner #revolutionteencenter looks like an entertaining and safe environments for teens to have some fun!
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#GivingTuesday is about more than just giving dollars. It's about giving hope, opportunities for success, and the tools needed for moving forward. Our goal is to move people out of #poverty into self-sufficiency. Help us achieve this goal. Give Hope.
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#GivingTuesday is about so much more than just dollars. It's about the people and the dreams born because of hope. At GCO your donations are used to remove barriers from those trapped in cycles of poverty. Those who have lost hope for a better education, fulfilling work, or ever having a stable family. Give today and give the gift of hope to so many around our state.
https://georgiaopportunity.org/givingtuesday/
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Shop #CyberMonday with #AmazonSmile and #Amazon will donate to GCO, so we can continue to be a leader in connecting community partners, leaders, and ideas to remove barriers keeping people in generational #poverty.
Use this link to learn how to connect with AmazonSmile. https://georgiaopportunity.org/support-gco-with-amazon-smiles/
LOCATION
Georgia Center for Opportunity
Suite 210
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
Phone: 770-242-0001
Fax: 770-242-0501
