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
The Little Things: Keeping Perspective On Thanksgiving
Like many of you, this Thanksgiving our family will sit around a large table filled with decorations, turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, that odd jello that your distant aunt insists on bringing, and those that we love. At some point, someone will clang a glass to...
A Vision For Poverty Transformation In Columbus Through Hiring Well Doing Good
Q&A: Norman Hardman on Hiring Well, Doing Good in Columbus Norman Hardman is a lifelong resident of Columbus, Georgia. After starting his career in the world of finance, he’s now taken his passion and skillset and applied them to one purpose: helping the...
Support GCO With Amazon Smiles This Holiday Season (and all year long)
Like you, we love family and giving during the holidays. Well, we have a new way you can support Georgia Center for Opportunity (GCO) and give during the season of giving: It’s called Amazon Smile, and it’s a chance to give back a small percentage of each purchase at...
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We are currently working to ensure those who have served time can gain stable employment when they reintegrate into society. It's great to see others using creativity and the resources available to help others. We're excited to see how this program continues to grow and succeed.
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www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2019/12/01/georgia-jail-opens-unit-dedicated-only-for-military-vet...
Georgia jail opens unit dedicated only for military veterans
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One of Georgia’s largest counties has created a special jail unit just for military veterans.Clint Chance
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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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#familylove #momlife #dadlife #children #familyiseverything #familyovereverything
This event from our #HFIPartner #revolutionteencenter looks like an entertaining and safe environments for teens to have some fun!
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#teentime
#funforall
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This event from our #HFIPartner #revolutionteencenter looks like an entertaining and safe environments for teens to have some fun!
#danceparty
#teentime
#funforall
#HFI
#healthyfamilies
#teens
#teenagers
#parenting
#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.
Click to give:
https://connect.clickandpledge.com/w/Form/91052798-6856-4f91-b6d6-393d1bdf74dc
#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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#poverty
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/
Online shopping = Opportunities for Georgians to succeed. Use AmazonSmile for all your Black Friday shopping, and money donated to GCO will go towards removing barriers for those trapped in cycles of poverty.
Learn how to connect to AmazonSmile:
https://georgiaopportunity.org/support-gco-with-amazon-smiles/
We gather together with friends and family today to give thanks for so many blessings. But, we're especially grateful to our supporters and followers. Because of you, we're able to breakdown barriers and help provide pathways of opportunity to our fellow Georgians. Thank you. #HappyThanksgiving
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Help your child become more aware of the world around them with a trip to the library. Reading can also improve concentration, plus verbal and language skills. #parenting #fatherhood #superdads #HFI #healthyfamilies #hfidadtips #HFIworkshops
We're grateful for you and the people and opportunities in your life that allowed you to succeed. We want to pass those blessings on to others so we all thrive! #HappyThanksgiving!
https://georgiaopportunity.org/the-little-things-keeping-perspective-on-thanksgiving/
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#makingGAgreat
#Breakthrough
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A little pre-Black Friday shopping on AmazonSmile equals donations to support efforts to remove the barriers for those in poverty.
Learn how to connect with AmazonSmile: https://georgiaopportunity.org/support-gco-with-amazon-smiles/
Shop your way to helping more Georgians have opportunities for success.
#Amazon #AmazonSmile #HolidayShopping #Holiday #MerryChristmas #poverty #charitablegiving #GCO #makingGAgreat #makinggeorgiagreat #americandream #successsequence
https://georgiaopportunity.org/support-gco-with-amazon-smiles/
#revolutionteencenter, a partner with the Healthy Families Initiative, is providing safe and fun events for teens. 😊 "Revolution Teen Center
Revolution Teen Center offers after-school programs & entertainment events for 7th-12th grade students. https://revolutionteencenter.org/sign-ups
revolutionteencenter.org/sign-ups"
You can help GCO through @AmazonSmile. Yes, you read that correctly. When you shop on Amazon you can give more opportunities for success to our neighbors and communities. Check out the quick video link below to learn more.
https://bit.ly/32MybQk
#GCO #GeorgiaCenterforOpportunity #charitablegiving #Amazon #AmazonSmile
Thank you to all the men and women who have served our country. Today, we salute you!
#veteransday #veterans #military #veteran #army #marines #navy #airforce #usmc #usa #usarmy #usnavy #coastguard #america #vets #soldier #veteranowned #soldiers #community #freedom #veteransupport #armystrong
Lilburn Middle School serves their students and families outside of the traditional school day and classroom. Through partnerships with local businesses, students are molded into tomorrow's business leaders, learning "success is the ONLY option." And, through after-school workshops our Healthy Families Initiative is able serve the students and their families by providing family relationship skills guidance.
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A great way to spend time with your children is to share in your enjoyment of music.
#parenting #fatherhood #superdads #HFI #healthyfamilies
#hfidadtips #HFIworkshops
Do have question about Hiring Well, Doing Good? What is it... How it works... What it means for the future? We thought you might. 😉 Check out the link below for the answers to those questions and more!
https://georgiaopportunity.org/qa-kristin-barker-on-hiring-well-doing-good-in-columbus/
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#makingGAgreat
#Breakthrough
#successsequence
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#HWDG
#makinggeorgiagreat
#poverty
Too many children in our state lack a stable family and environment. As they age they're turned out of the #fostercare system with no support. But, there are those working to find solutions which would help every child have a home.
https://georgiaopportunity.org/breakthrough-2019-caring-for-foster-families/
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#makingGAgreat
#Breakthrough
#successsequence
#hiringwelldoinggood
#HWDG
#makinggeorgiagreat
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LOCATION
Georgia Center for Opportunity
Suite 210
Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
Phone: 770-242-0001
Fax: 770-242-0501
