Programs

Carver Market

Carver Market is a neighborhood grocery store providing fresh and affordable food in a community that once lacked access to healthy options. Today, it serves as both a grocery store and a local economic anchor.

Community Grounds Café

Community Grounds is a neighborhood café designed as a “third space,” a place where neighbors can gather, work, meet, and build relationships outside of home and work.

South Atlanta Youth Group

Youth programs help young people build confidence, leadership skills, and healthy habits through mentorship, activities, and community engagement.

South Atlanta Food Co-op

In partnership with Urban Recipe, neighborhood food co-ops bring fresh food directly into the community, distributing tens of thousands of pounds of food and strengthening food security for local families.

Start:ME

Through programs like Start:ME, a small-business accelerator created in partnership with Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, local entrepreneurs gain training, mentorship, and access to capital to grow their businesses.

Early Learning Space

In partnership with United Way of Greater Atlanta and The Villages at Carver Family YMCA, FCS launched its first Early Learning Space, a play-based learning environment designed to support young children and their families.

Financial Achievement Clubs

Residents also build financial stability through programs like Financial Achievement Clubs, where participants save money each month and receive matched savings to build emergency funds and long-term stability.

Legacy Home Preservation & Critical Home Repair

Legacy Home Preservation & Critical Home Repair, helping seniors and long-time homeowners remain safely in their homes

South Atlanta Christmas Store

This annual event provides families with access to affordable gifts while creating a joyful, dignified shopping experience.

FCS Community Finance

FCS Community Finance provides fair, affordable lending designed to serve communities that have historically had limited access to traditional financing.

Level Up: Career Coaching

Programs like Level Up: Career Coaching, along with on-the-job experience at Carver Market and Community Grounds, help neighbors build both technical skills and the confidence needed to navigate today’s job market.