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At Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter, we are dedicated to supporting families facing homelessness. Since 1986, we have served over 5,000 families and cared for nearly 8,000 children. Our logo, featuring two interlocking gears, symbolizes our belief that generations are interconnected.
Meals and Snacks Provided & Served in the Early Childhood Education Program in 2023
Of Parents received 1 Counseling Session & Children received a Behavioral and Health Screening
We believe in holistic support. We understand each member of the family as a gear that cannot turn without moving the other. By providing comprehensive services to parents and high-quality early childhood education to children, we ensure that both generations can thrive together.
Guided by our core values of Accountability, Communication & Leadership, Inclusion & Equity, Collaboration & Teamwork, Integrity & Trust, Caring & Compassion, Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter, we strive to help create an Atlanta where homelessness is defeated and every child has a safe and nurturing home.
Over the past 40 years, Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter has centered families facing homelessness. Each day, our staff works alongside our families, helping them to reach self-sufficiency, to build the life they desire.

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🎃🍂 Fall fun, sweet treats and lots of smiles! Our Fall Festival was filled with laughter, festive fun and special moments for our little ones! From yummy treats and Halloween surprises to time spent with wonderful volunteers, it was a day full of joy. A special THANK YOU to the incredible community partners who made the day extra special for our kids! 🧡 🍭 @wheelsfleet – For the yummy treats and amazing volunteers who helped set up and spent time celebrating with our children! 🎨 @dreamsoflois – For the thoughtful Halloween socks, coloring books and snacks that brought extra smiles! 🍕 @girlssweetheart – For bringing the pizza and helping make our celebration even sweeter! 💙 #AtlantaChildrensDayShelter #FallFestival #CommunityPartners #40YearsOfImpact #ThankYou

🎁 40 Stories for 40 Years Today, we're celebrating Kevin Cone and @georgiatech Athletics for their longstanding commitment to making Holiday House a season of joy, dignity and special memories for the families we serve. 💛 Now, you can be part of the magic! Join Georgia Tech Athletics and our incredible community partners as we gear up for Holiday House! 🎁 Host a toy drive ❤️ Make a donation to help purchase gifts 🎄 Shop our Holiday House wish lists Link in stories and bio! Together, we can make the holidays brighter for Atlanta families! Years of Holiday Magic with Georgia Tech Athletics! For more than 25 years, Georgia Tech Athletics has helped bring holiday joy to children and families at Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter through the Michael Isenhour Toy Drive, now in its 26th year! #40StoriesFor40Years #HolidayHouse #GeorgiaTech #MichaelIsenhourToyDrive #AtlantaChildrensDayShelter

@jcrew is teaming up with One Warm Coat and Atlanta Children's Shelter to #sharewarmth in Atlanta. Now through Dec. 31, J.Crew will be collecting coats for the individuals we serve, stop by to donate your gently worn coats and receive a coupon!

🎃👻 Trick-or-Treating, Sweet Treats and Lots of Little Smiles!🍬 From creatively decorated doors to costumes, candy and lots of giggles, our little ghosts and goblins had a BOO-tiful time trick-or-treating at the Day Shelter! A HUGE shoutout to @norfolksouthern for helping fill our halls with Halloween magic, laughter and plenty of sweet surprises! 🧡 It's these moments of pure childhood joy that remind us of the incredible power of community. Thank you for making this day so special for our little ones! #HalloweenFun #TrickOrTreat #AtlantaChildrensDayShelter #CommunityLove

40 Stories. 40 Years. A Name That Honors Our Legacy. 💙 Sometimes one small word can make a big difference. For today's #40StoriesFor40Years, Cortney Rosen from Dragon Army shares the story behind adding Day to Atlanta Children's Day Shelter. The addition helps tell our story more clearly, reflecting the safe, nurturing environment we provide for children each day while supporting families on their path to stability. But with 40 years of history comes something incredibly valuable:the trust of our community. This thoughtful evolution honors the relationships, recognition and legacy we've built over four decades while helping us tell our story for generations to come. #40StoriesFor40Years #AtlantaChildrensDayShelter #40YearsOfImpact

Communication opens doors to learning, connection and confidence! Meet Chandra J. Brock, MA., CCC-SLP, Speech-Language Pathologist and valued partner who helps children at Atlanta Children's Day Shelter develop the skills to gather information, express their needs and communicate in every environment — at school, at home and beyond. Speech therapy is just one part of our holistic approach to caring for the whole child. By identifying developmental needs early and connecting children with specialized community partners, we provide the wraparound support they need to grow and succeed. Because early intervention can make a lifetime of difference. Thank you, Chandra, for helping our children find their voices and build brighter futures! #40Stories40Years #AtlantaChildrensDayShelter #EarlyIntervention #PowerOfCommunity

Singing, laughter and a whole lot of JOY! Peach Pipes brought the magic of music and storytelling to the Day Shelter, complete with a special visit from Mother Goose! The children sang, laughed and joined in the fun. And the best part? They're still looking for Mother Goose's missing goose!

40 Stories. 40 Years. | A Personal Story Behind the Art “I didn’t want another mother to have to go through that.” For Patreece Lewis, Fine Artist & Muralist, the inspiration behind her artwork for Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter is deeply personal. Growing up, Patreece watched her mother work toward a better future while navigating challenges without the pathways and support that could help her move forward. That experience stayed with her. When envisioning her artwork for the Day Shelter, Patreece wanted to create something that reflected her mother's determination while illustrating the power of having a clear direction, meaningful support and opportunities to build a brighter future. Her vision speaks directly to the Day Shelter's mission. Because hope is important. But creating pathways is how we help families turn hope into opportunity. #40Stories40Years #AtlantaChildrensDayShelter #FamilyStability #CommunityImpact

Spooky Fun, Sweet Treats and Fall Smiles! Our friends from @samsara.iot brought a little Halloween magic to the Day Shelter with festive books, creative crafts, yummy snacks and lots of laughter! There's nothing scary about the joy of coming together to celebrate the season! Thank you, Samsara, for making fall so much fun for our little learners!

When Lindsey Eichhorn chose Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter for her capstone project, she found more than an opportunity to learn. She found a community making a difference for families. Through her work with our families, Lindsey gained experiences no classroom could teach while helping connect parents with resources and support on their pathways toward stability. Her story reflects what makes the Day Shelter special: bringing people, partnerships and resources together to help families thrive. #40Stories #AtlantaChildrensDayShelter

Families are some of a child’s most important literacy partners! We were proud to have our Early Childhood Education Director, Tia Thompson, participate in the Literacy and Justice for All Annual Collaborative Meeting, where Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter was highlighted for our strong family involvement and the ways we incorporate literacy into family engagement events. Tia joined Nathan Thompson, Crystal Grimes and Diana Bacon of the Rollins Center for a conversation about strengthening family engagement and helping families become active partners in their children’s literacy development. When families and educators work together, children have an even stronger foundation to learn, grow and thrive. Building Pathways. Building Hope.

Meet Zuri. Bright, playful, spontaneous and completely herself. She loved making friends, giving hugs and expressing her personality—even if that meant rain boots with a tutu. During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Jazzuri is sharing their story because she hopes it can help another family. Zuri was a victim of domestic violence. “If I can touch one person or help get one person out of the situation, that is the point of sharing.” Her message: recognize the warning signs, take controlling behavior seriously and seek support. During a time when her family didn’t have a solid foundation, the Atlanta Children's Day Shelter gave Zuri a safe place to learn, play and simply be a child and gave her mom, Jazurri, a support system she could count on. That relationship continues today. Remember Zuri for her hugs, her joy, her independence and the love she shared so freely. That is Zuri’s legacy.

Big trucks. Big smiles. Big dreams. A special visit from @atlantafirerescue brought lots of excitement to the Day Shelter! From exploring the fire truck to meeting everyday heroes, our children had a blast learning about the people who help keep our community safe. Thank you to our local firefighters for inspiring big dreams and even bigger smiles!

At Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter, we do more than care for children. We support the entire family. Our Board Chair, Greg Ryan, shares how the Day Shelter's wraparound services, from early childhood education and employment support to housing assistance and mental health resources, help families build their own pathways to stability and self-sufficiency. Because when families have the support they need today, they can build a stronger tomorrow. 40 years of strengthening families. 40 years of building hope. #40Stories #AtlantaChildrensDayShelter

To everyone who has already joined Gears for Good: THANK YOU! Your monthly commitment means Day Shelter families can count on consistent support as they work toward greater stability. Now, help us keep the momentum going! We’re working toward 100 new monthly donors giving $25 or more by October 15 to help unlock a special matching gift from the Stockel Family Foundation. Already joined? Thank you for being part of our 100—and please help us spread the word. Haven’t joined yet? There’s still time. Be one of our 100. Give monthly. Keep good in motion. Link in bio and stories

What started as a volunteer workforce development project has grown into a program helping Atlanta Children's Day Shelter families access the skills, resources and opportunities they need to move forward. For Jason Patrick, the mission is personal. “We know what it means to grow up in Atlanta and the barriers that many face in accessing quality jobs. Our experiences shape our approach to help.” Jason describes early childhood education as a powerful opportunity multiplier. When children have access to quality early learning, parents gain the time and support to pursue employment, develop new skills and build a stronger future. #40Stories #40YearsOfImpact #AtlantaChildrensDayShelter #BuildingPathwaysBuildingHope

Stories + pinwheels + lots of smiles! Our children had so much fun welcoming @accenture volunteers for a day filled with read-alouds, play and colorful pinwheels. From discovering a new story together to the simple joy of watching a pinwheel spin, these are the moments that make childhood special. Thank you, Accenture, for bringing your time, energy and joy to the Day Shelter—and for helping our children learn, play and grow! #AtlantaChildrensDayShelter #BuildingPathwaysBuildingHope #VolunteerImpact #Accenture #LearningThroughPlay

Strong futures begin with strong foundations. As a past president of the Junior League of Atlanta and through her work with GEEARS, Lisa Dwyer has been a valued partner of Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter, advocating for the power of early childhood education. For 40 years, the Day Shelter has been ahead of its time, recognizing that helping children thrive and supporting parents on their path to stability must go hand in hand. Our two-generation approach gives children a strong educational start while helping families build brighter futures. Thank you, Lisa, for championing our mission and the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. Building Pathways. Building Hope. For 40 Years. #40Stories #EarlyChildhoodEducation #AtlantaChildrensDayShelter

It’s DAF Day! Have a Donor-Advised Fund? The charitable dollars you’ve already set aside can help a family move toward stability today. A DAF gift to Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter helps provide safe childcare and early education for children while their parents work toward employment, housing, financial stability and a stronger future. Put your generosity to work for two generations. Recommend a grant to Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter today. Building Pathways. Building Hope. https://acsatl.org/donate-atlanta-childrens-shelter/

Building a tower, one diaper at a time. As our kids stack diapers, they’re also showing us something bigger: diapers are one of the building blocks that help families move toward stability. They mean a child can go to childcare, a parent can get to work and a family has one less expense to worry about. Through Gears for Good, monthly donors help provide these building blocks all year long—from diapers and safe childcare to transportation, employment and housing support. Become one of 100 new monthly donors giving $25+ by October 15 and help unlock a special matching gift from the Stockel Family Foundation. Every gear matters. Every gift helps build what comes next. Link in stories.

There is so much to be proud of after 40 years of Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter, but for Ann Cramer, that pride begins with our families. As part of 40 Stories, Ann Cramer shares her hope for a future where every family has the support, resources and opportunities they need to move forward and thrive. 40 years of impact. 40 years of hope. And we’re just getting started. #40Stories #AtlantaChildrensDayShelter #BuildingPathwaysBuildingHope

Stability is built one step at a time. A job. Reliable transportation. Safe childcare. Stable housing. Diapers and essentials for a child. At the Day Shelter, we help families put those pieces together—and monthly donors help us keep showing up along the way. Become one of 100 new monthly donors giving $25 or more by October 15 and help us unlock a special matching gift from the Stockel Family Foundation! Give monthly. Keep good in motion. Link in bio and stories!

What does hope look like? For Bill Bolling, it looks like Atlanta coming together to help families move from homelessness toward stability. He sees that hope at Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter, where for 40 years families have found childcare, resources, opportunity and a community that believes in what comes next. Because when we work together, we can build a city where every family has a pathway forward. 40 Stories. Building Pathways. Building Hope.

Stability is built one step at a time. A job. Reliable transportation. Safe childcare. Stable housing. Diapers and essentials for a child. At the Day Shelter, we help families put those pieces together—and monthly donors help us keep showing up along the way. Become one of 100 new monthly donors giving $25 or more by October 15 and help us unlock a special matching gift from the Stockel Family Foundation! Give monthly. Keep good in motion. Link in stories.

There’s nothing quite like the face of a child who just figured something out. The excitement. The pride. The immediate “Look what I did!” These are the moments we love at Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter.. Because no matter what challenges a family may be navigating, every child deserves a place to learn, laugh, grow, and experience the joy of being a kid. Thank you to @nancyjomcdaniel for capturing these moments. Building Pathways. Building Hope.

"40 Stories. 40 Years of Building Pathways and Hope. A passion for early childhood education can shape generations. Today, our 40 Stories series features Gayle Gellerstedt, whose expertise in early childhood education and deep commitment to Atlanta's children reflect the heart of our mission. Gayle understands the power of investing in children during their earliest years and the importance of creating a community where every child has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. Her passion for early childhood education and her commitment to sharing that expertise with our community are part of what makes the Day Shelter so special. Thank you, Gayle, for continuing to pour your knowledge, passion and heart into our children and their futures. #40Stories #AtlantaChildrensDayShelter #BuildingPathwaysBuildingHope"

Small things keep bigger things moving. A diaper. A safe place for a child to learn. A parent who can get to work. Another step toward family stability. At Atlanta Children's Day Shelter, we know these things are connected. That's why we're inviting you to join Gears for Good, our monthly giving community. Become one of 100 new monthly donors giving $25 or more by October 15 and help us unlock a special matching gift from the Stockel Family Foundation! Join Gears for Good today. https://acsatl.org/gears-for-good/ Give monthly. Keep good in motion. #GearsForGood #BuildingPathwaysBuildingHope #AtlantaChildrensDayShelter"

40 Stories. 40 Years. One Incredible Legacy. For Bill McClatchey, the impact of Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter is about more than the services we provide. It’s about the families we serve and the children whose futures we help shape. In today’s 40 Stories, Bill reflects on the importance of family and the powerful experience of spending time with the children at the Day Shelter. As we celebrate 40 years, we are grateful for Bill and Carolyn McClatchey and their commitment to helping families build pathways toward stability and hope. Watch Bill’s story and celebrate 40 years of impact with us. #40Stories #40Years #BuildingPathwaysBuildingHope

Two generations. One stronger future. We loved celebrating community and collective impact at the @atlwomensfdn Community Investment Celebration! Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter is proud to once again receive Two Generation funding, helping us support children with high-quality early childhood education while their parents work toward employment, housing stability and brighter futures. When we invest in parents and children together, we create lasting change for the entire family. Thank you to The Atlanta Women’s Foundation and its generous donors for believing in our families and helping us build pathways and build hope! #AtlantaChildrensDayShelter #AtlantaWomensFoundation #BuildingPathwaysBuildingHope

SIP, CELEBRATE, SUPPORT! 40 years of building pathways. 40 years of building hope. One afternoon to celebrate it all! Join our Young Professionals Advisory Committee (YPAC) on Sunday, September 20, at the Brittany Club for a family-friendly afternoon of food, drinks, raffle prizes and community as we celebrate 40 years of helping Atlanta families move from homelessness toward stability. Your afternoon of fun supports the children and families we serve every day! Sunday, September 20 | 2–5 p.m. Brittany Club $45 per person | Kids attend FREE! Admission includes two raffle tickets, with additional tickets available for $5 each. Can't join us? You can still make a gift in honor of our 40th anniversary. Make your donation online to reserve your spot, and let's raise a glass to 40 years of hope and the families counting on us for what comes next! Link in stories. #AtlantaChildrensDayShelter #40YearsOfHope #BuildingPathwaysBuildingHope

40 Stories. 40 Years. One Mission. In today’s 40 Stories, we hear from Lynn Merrill, who reflects on the Day Shelter’s early successes, the difference those first steps made for families, and the incredible pride she feels seeing that impact continue 40 years later. For Lynn, the story isn't just about how far we've come. It's about how we've continued to grow, innovate, and find new ways to meet the evolving needs of children and families experiencing homelessness. What began with a commitment to helping families has become four decades of creating opportunities, removing barriers, and building pathways toward stability. Thank you, Lynn, for being part of our story and helping us celebrate the impact of 40 years of service. Building Pathways. Building Hope. #40Stories #40Years #AtlantaChildrensDayShelter

A diaper shouldn’t stand between a parent and a paycheck. But nationally, 25% of parents experiencing diaper need report missing an average of five days of work or school because they didn’t have enough diapers for childcare. At Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter, we provide diapers for our students—removing one more barrier for parents working toward stability. And needs like these don’t happen just once. They happen every day. That’s why we’re launching Gears for Good, our new monthly giving community. Your recurring gift provides reliable support we can count on month after month to keep essential services moving for families. Will you give $25 a month and become a Gear for Good? Link in bio and stories We’re looking for 100 new monthly donors by October 15. When we reach 100, the Stockel Family Foundation will provide a special matching gift. Be one of the 100. Give monthly. Keep good in motion.

Shine bright. Do good. And shop with purpose. Join us Sunday, September 13, for a Kendra Gives Back Event benefiting Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter. From 1–3 p.m. at @kendrascott Perimeter Mall, shop your favorites and mention Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter at checkout, and Kendra Scott will donate 20% of your purchase back to the Day Shelter. Can’t make it in person? You can shop online, too! ONLINE GIVEBACK September 13 at 12:00 a.m. through September 14 at 11:59 p.m. Use code: GIVEBACK-MKRSL #AtlantaChildrensDayShelter #KendraGivesBack #ShopForGood #BuildingPathwaysBuildingHope #ACDS40

For more than 20 years, Dr. Jackye Brown helped shape not only the growth of Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter, but the way we serve families. From the beginning, Jackye understood that helping a family experiencing homelessness required looking beyond the immediate crisis. Parents needed a safe place for their children while they worked but they also needed someone to understand the barriers they were facing, help them navigate resources and walk alongside them as they built a path toward stability. As part of our 40 Stories series, Jackye reflects on those early days and the philosophy that helped shape more than two decades of her leadership. 40 years. 40 stories. Building pathways and hope, one family at a time. #ACDS40 #40Stories #BuildingPathwaysBuildingHope #AtlantaChildrensDayShelter

A New Place to Play, Grow and Explore! We recently celebrated a special milestone at Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter with a ribbon-cutting for our new infant and toddler playground, giving our youngest children a beautiful new space designed just for them. The playground was made possible through the Angel Day Campaign, created by Bliss Stone and her family in honor of their son, Harrison. Over the years, their gifts in Harrison’s honor have supported our youngest children in meaningful ways. When the campaign first began, Bliss donated infant classroom essentials including bottles, diapers, wipes, baby food, snacks, bibs, and feeding supplies. This year, in celebration of the Day Shelter’s 40th anniversary, that tradition of giving in Harrison’s honor helped create a lasting new space where our infants and toddlers can play, grow, and explore. #AtlantaChildrensDayShelter #BuildingPathwaysBuildingHope #AngelDayCampaign #ACDS40 #PurposefulPhilanthropy

What makes you most proud when you look back at something you helped build 40 years ago? For Lucy Vance, it’s seeing the Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter continue to meet families where they are—and continue responding to needs that are just as important today. In our latest 40 Stories, Lucy shares what inspires her about the Day Shelter, why this work still matters and what it means to see a vision from four decades ago continue to grow and change lives. The needs may evolve. The mission continues. And 40 years later, we’re still Building Pathways. Building Hope. #40Stories #ACDS40 #BuildingPathwaysBuildingHope

Back to school READY! So many smiles. So much fun. And a whole lot of excitement for the school year ahead! Our Back to School Bash brought our Day Shelter families together for a day filled with school supplies, back-to-school essentials, and plenty of fun, all to make sure our children can start the year feeling confident and ready to learn. A HUGE thank you to @norfolksouthern, @beazerhomes, @kbpbrands and the Beazer Charity Foundation for helping make the day possible and continuing to show up for our families. Here’s to a great school year and another year of Building Pathways. Building Hope. #AtlantaChildrensDayShelter #BuildingPathwaysBuildingHope #BackToSchool #CommunitySupport #Atlanta

What does it feel like to see something you helped start still changing lives 40 years later? In our latest 40 Stories, founder Carolyn McClatchey reflects on the power of collaboration, the community that came together around a shared vision, and what it means to see that work continue four decades later. What they started 40 years ago is still building pathways and hope for Atlanta’s children and families today. Follow along as we celebrate the Day Shelter then, now, and always. 40 Years. 40 Stories. Building Pathways. Building Hope. #40Stories #ACDS40 #BuildingPathwaysBuildingHope

40 years ago, they saw a need and chose to do something about it. The @jlatlanta, in partnership with @northavenuepres, took on an ambitious idea that would become the Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter. Today, at our Founders’ Luncheon, we officially launched 40 Stories by hearing from some of the people who were there at the very beginning: the challenges they faced, the community that rallied around them, and what it means to see their vision still changing lives 40 years later. Today, they got to see what their vision became. ❤️ Thank you to @ga_power, the Junior League of Atlanta, and North Avenue Presbyterian Church for making today’s celebration possible. 40 Years. 40 Stories. Building Pathways. Building Hope. #40Stories #BuildingPathwaysBuildingHope #ACDS40

40 years of Building Pathways. Building Hope. A special thank you to @ga_power, @jlatlanta and @northavenuepres for helping make our 40th Anniversary Founders’ Luncheon possible. Join us August 25 at 11:30 am as we celebrate 40 years of impact and the community that makes our work possible. Reserve your seat at the link in bio! #ACDS40 #BuildingPathwaysBuildingHope AtlantaChildrensDayShe

As we celebrate our 40th anniversary, we're launching 40 Stories—a special series that brings our history, our impact today, and our vision for tomorrow to life. Over the coming months, you'll meet the founders, families, volunteers, partners, staff, and supporters who have shaped Atlanta Children's Day Shelter over the past four decades. Because every story has helped build pathways. Every story has inspired hope. Join us for 40 Stories. #DayShelter40 #BuildingPathwaysBuildingHope #40Stories

40 Years. One Atlanta Story. 💙Join us on August 25 for Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter’s Founders’ Luncheon as we celebrate the visionaries who started it all and help us build the next 40 years of hope and opportunity for Atlanta’s families. 📅 Tuesday, August 25 at 11:00 am 📍 North Avenue Presbyterian Church Register Today: Link in bio and stories! Founded 40 years ago by @jlatlanta and @northavenuepres, Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter was built on a shared commitment to helping children and families move toward stability. We are honored to be featured in The Junior League of Atlanta’s Peachtree Papers in @modernluxuryatlanta 2026 Charity & Social Datebook, recognizing our 40th anniversary and the legacy of service that continues today. Come celebrate 40 years with us!

🎉 Did you know? Atlanta Children's Day Shelter was founded by @jlatlanta and @northavenuepres, whose vision 40 years ago created a place where children and families experiencing homelessness could find hope and opportunity. Join us on August 25 as we celebrate our 40th Anniversary Founders' Luncheon, honoring the founders, partners, supporters, and community champions who have helped shape our story. We're also proud to welcome @cityofatlantaga City Council President @marcioverstreet as our keynote speaker as we celebrate our past and look ahead to the future. 💙 Here's to 40 years of building pathways, building hope, and the next chapter we'll create together. REGISTER NOW: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=dbcfc40c-5aab-45e7-9daf-160fcb27a353&envId=p-QewMgM6b9EOC89tzNr0UhQ&zone=usa #BuildingPathwaysBuildingHope #ACDS40 #Atlanta #40YearsStrong

📚 School is back in session! As students across our community head back to the classroom, we're making one final push for our Stock the Bus campaign. Last month, @buzz_gt helped us celebrate the Summer Mayor's Reading Club, filling the day with smiles, stories, and a love of learning. Today, we're turning that excitement into action by helping families get the supplies and essentials they need for a strong start. ✨ Your gift goes twice as far! Thanks to the @beazerhomes Charity Foundation, every donation will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $5,000. 🎒 Donate today, double your impact, and help our children and families soar this school year. Together, we're building pathways and building hope—one child, one family, and one bright future at a time. Link in bio and stories. #StockTheBus #BackToSchool #DoubleYourImpact #BuildingPathwaysBuildingHope #AtlantaChildrensDayShelter

📚 The backpacks are almost packed. The first-day outfits are almost ready. And thanks to an incredible community, hundreds of children will head back to school feeling confident and excited for the year ahead. A huge thank you to 11Alive for helping share the story of our Back to School Bash, and to @norfolksouthern and the Beazer Charity Foundation @beazerhomes for helping make this special day possible. ✨ There's still time to make twice the impact! Thanks to the Beazer Charity Foundation, every donation will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000—helping provide school supplies, clothing, and essential resources for children and families before school starts next week. Let's send every child back to school ready to learn, dream, and thrive. Donate today. Double your impact. Help us unlock the full $5,000 match! 💙💚 https://www.11alive.com/article/news/community/atlanta-childrens-day-shelter-helping-students-facing-homelessness-support-from-norfolk-southern-beazer-charity-foundation/85-73b3792d-545e-440a-b20b-dd4747d5f10b

40 years. One incredible community. ❤️ Thank you, @georgiasowncu, for helping celebrate Atlanta Children's Day Shelter's 40th anniversary by showcasing our milestone for all of Atlanta to see! As Mayor Andre Dickens says, Atlanta is the ultimate Group Project. For four decades, our community has come together to help children and families experiencing homelessness build brighter futures. #DayShelter40 #BuildingPathwaysBuildingHope #AtlantaGroupProject #AtlantaChildrensDayShelter

Carson is headed to @alabamastate1867 this fall on a full-ride scholarship. 💙 As the oldest of seven children and a first-generation high school graduate, Carson has worked incredibly hard to reach this milestone. Last year, Carson participated in our Back to School Bash, receiving school supplies, fresh haircuts, new school outfits, hygiene items, and other essentials to help him begin the school year feeling confident and prepared. Help more children write stories like Carson's. 🎒 Through Stock the Bus, your gift will be doubled up to $5,000 thanks to the generous support of the @beazerhomes Charity Foundation. Every child deserves to start the school year with confidence. Link in bio and stories!

🎒 Stock the Bus Challenge! Help us unlock a $5,000 matching gift from the Beazer Homes Charity Foundation! Here's your challenge: ❤️ Donate 📲 Share this post 👥 Tag 3 friends to do the same Every gift made before our Back to School Bash is matched dollar for dollar (up to $5,000)—doubling your impact for children and families across our community. Let's fill backpacks, build confidence, and unlock the full match. Ready? Tag your three friends below! 💙 https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/adaptive-donor-form/?formId=e3d59ffb-1979-4486-9016-f8c610f26c71&envid=p-QewMgM6b9EOC89tzNr0UhQ&zone=usa #StockTheBus #DoubleYourImpact #BackToSchool #ChallengeAccepted

Double Your Impact. Double the Smiles. 📚🎒 Between now and our Back to School Bash, your gift can go twice as far. Thanks to the generous support of the @beazerhomes Charity Foundation, every donation to Stock the Bus will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $5,000. Your donation will help our children walk into the new school year with confidence and help families have the support they need to succeed. Give today, double your impact, and help more children start the school year ready to learn. Link in bio and stories.

Birthday month + @buzz_gt + books = the perfect summer celebration! Our children had an unforgettable time welcoming Buzz during the @msrc_atl. From story time to smiles, it was a reminder that reading opens doors to imagination, confidence, and brighter futures. A special thank you to @gaearlyed for coordinating the Mayor's Summer Reading Club, funded by @pncbank with support from @United W@unitedwayatlanta, for bringing this incredible experience to children across our community. As we celebrate 40 years of Building Pathways. Building Hope., we're grateful for the partnerships that help create joyful moments and lifelong learners. #BuildingPathwaysBuildingHope #40Years #MayorsSummerReadingClub #AtlantaChildrensDayShelter #ReadTogetherGrowTogether

Rolling, jumping, balancing, and smiling. The Tumble Bus brought the perfect mix of exercise and excitement to our children, proving that some of the best learning happens through movement and play. Thank you to @norfolksouthern for helping create experiences that keep children active, engaged, and thriving. #BuildingPathwaysBuildingHope #DayShelter40 #LearningThroughPlay #EarlyChildhoodEducation

Forty years ago, a visionary group of community leaders created Atlanta Children's Day Shelter with one goal: helping children and families build brighter futures. On August 25, we'll celebrate those remarkable founders at our Founders Luncheon, and we're thrilled to welcome @cityofatlantaga Council President @marcioverstreet as our keynote speaker. #DayShelter40 #BuildingPathwaysBuildingHope #FoundersLuncheon

Our 40th Birthday Month celebration continues! 🎉 We were thrilled to welcome @cityofatlantaga City Councilmembers @mattwestmoreland and @atldistrict1 to Atlanta Children's Day Shelter. They toured our campus, learned more about our mission, and spent time reading with some of our amazing children, a special moment that brought plenty of smiles. #DayShelter40 #BuildingPathwaysBuildingHope #CommunityPartners #Atlanta #EarlyLearning

⏰ Less than 30 days until the first school bell rings! Help us Stock the Bus and give children the confidence to walk into school feeling proud and prepared. We're collecting donations to help families purchase back-to-school clothing for their children—and we need your help to get every child ready for day one. 💙 Make a donation 👥 Start a drive with your workplace, church, or friends. 🎒 Help us make the first day unforgettable. Let's send every child back to school with confidence. Link in stories. #StockTheBus #BuildingPathwaysBuildingHope #DayShelter40 #BackToSchool #GiveHope

🌡️ Every degree. Every child. Every opportunity. We're honored to be Atlanta News First's July 3 Degree Guarantee nonprofit partner as we celebrate 40 years of serving Atlanta's children and families. ❤️ Thank you, Atlanta News First, for helping us celebrate 40 years of hope and for inspiring our community to give back. #DayShelter40 #BuildingPathwaysBuildingHope #StockTheBus #AtlantaNewsFirst #BackToSchool #GiveBack

❤️🤍💙 Happy Fourth of July! Today we're celebrating the power of community, hope, and new beginnings. Thank you to everyone who helps Atlanta Children's Day Shelter create brighter futures for children and families every day. Because of you, we're building pathways to opportunity, one family at a time. Wishing you a safe, joyful, and happy Independence Day! #BuildingPathwaysBuildingHope #DayShelter40 #FourthOfJuly #CommunityLove

Fire up the 4th of July festivities and let @kfc handle the cooking! Pick up a $1 coupon book at participating KFC locations, and 90% of proceeds will help support the children and families we serve. A little chicken. A lot of impact. #BuildingPathwaysBuildingHope #DayShelter40 #FourthOfJuly #CommunityPartners #GiveBack #KFC

40 years. Countless lives changed. 💙 Today we celebrate 40 years of building pathways, building hope, and creating brighter futures for Atlanta's children and families. Take a trip through the years with us as we look back at some of our favorite memories—and thank every family, volunteer, donor, staff member, and partner who has been part of this incredible journey. Happy 40th Birthday, Atlanta Children's Day Shelter! Here's to the next 40. #DayShelter40 #BuildingPathwaysBuildingHope #40YearsOfHope

🍦 Summer fun is officially here! One of our favorite summer traditions? A visit from the ice cream truck! Seeing the excitement on our children's faces reminds us that creating joyful childhood memories is just as important as creating pathways to success. Here's to sunshine, smiles, and sweet summer moments at Day Shelter. #DayShelter40 #SummerFun #BuildingHope

🎒 Help Us Stock the Bus! 🚌 Your donation helps provide gift cards so the families we serve can shop for back-to-school outfits and start the school year with confidence. Want to multiply your impact? Gather your coworkers, church, neighborhood, or friends and host a gift card drive to help even more families prepare for the first day of school. Link in stories. #StockTheBus #BuildingPathwaysBuildingHope #DayShelter40 #BackToSchool

📚 From the Vault This classroom may look a little different than our classrooms today, but the mission behind it has never changed. For 40 years, Day Shelter has provided children with a safe place to learn, play, and simply be kids while helping families build a brighter future. Can you guess what year this photo was taken? Drop your guess below and help us celebrate four decades of impact. #DayShelter40 #FromTheVault #40YearsStrong #BuildingHope

❤️💛💚 Happy Juneteenth 💚💛❤️ Today, we celebrate freedom, honor resilience, and reflect on the ongoing journey toward equity and opportunity for all. At the Atlanta Children's Day Shelter, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, dream, and thrive. May today be a time for reflection, celebration, learning, and community. Happy Juneteenth from all of us at the Atlanta Children's Day Shelter. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #AtlantaChildrensDayShelter #BuildingPathwaysBuildingHope

☀️ Summer is here, and we're creating our family's Summer Bucket List! A few ideas we're adding: 📚 Read under a tree 🎨 Make sidewalk chalk art 🧺 Have a picnic 📖 Visit a library 🌧️ Dance in the rain Now we want to hear from YOU! What's one thing on your family's summer bucket list? Share it in the comments and inspire others with fun, low-cost ways to make memories this summer. Let's build the ultimate community summer bucket list together! ⬇️ #SummerBucketList #FamilyFun #BuildingPathwaysBuildingHope #SummerMemories

Science, creativity, teamwork, and FUN! ☀️ Our kids had an amazing time exploring STREAM concepts with volunteers from @nsbeatlantapro during a special summer activity. From hands-on learning to exciting discoveries, they were able to learn, create, and let their imaginations soar. #SummerLearning #BuildingPathwaysBuildingHope #VolunteerImpact #STREAM #AtlantaChildrensDayShelter

Our first Summer Water Fun Day was a huge splash! From running through sprinklers to playing with friends, our students enjoyed a day filled with everything childhood should be—fun, laughter, and carefree moments. These are the moments that remind us why our work matters. Watching our students laugh, play, and celebrate together filled our hearts with joy. Here's to a summer full of smiles, sunshine, and unforgettable memories! 💙☀️ #AtlantaChildrensDayShelter #BuildingPathwaysBuildingHope #SummerFun #JoyInChildhood #MakingMemories #FunInTheSun

🎞️ Inside the Vault As we celebrate 40 years of impact, we're revisiting the voices that matter most. In 2011, one child shared, "I like to come to the Shelter because all my friends are here." A simple reminder that beyond education and support, we're building community, connection, and joy for children who need it most. #BuildingPathwaysBuildingHope #40YearsOfImpact #FromTheVault

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