Wii Care Atlanta is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to violence reduction, community engagement, and youth development in Atlanta. While formally incorporated in 2023, our work began in 2016 in response to a deep need for connection and support in some of the city’s most challenged neighborhoods.
We believe in the power of community. By bringing together people of all ages and backgrounds, those who live, work, play, and pray in the neighborhood, we foster relationships built on trust, understanding, and shared purpose.
Our approach centers on creating a comprehensive ecosystem of community violence intervention strategies, while also addressing the root causes of violence through resources, support, and collaboration.
Ricky “Dip” Usher, widely known as The Mayor, is a respected humanitarian and subject matter expert in violence prevention, recognized for his transformative work in Mechanicsville and across the City of Atlanta. Since 2015, Dip has led several successful youth initiatives through Atlanta’s Department of Parks and Recreation, including the Atlanta Teen Leaders Academy , which employs 100–150 teens each summer.
Programs
- Brave Space (Lane 1 Program)
- Wii Care Youth Employment Program
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