Empowering families to flourish across generations
We advance solutions that increase opportunity and create durable pathways to prosperity for Georgia’s families.
The Need in Georgia
Across Georgia, many parents want to provide better futures for their families, but they face numerous, overlapping barriers: stress at home, limited access to steady employment, and a lack of social support.
What happens in homes and communities is most important for the outcomes of a person’s life. When parents lack the tools and support to create stable, thriving homes, children face greater challenges in school and in life—allowing poverty to persist across generations.
What We Do
We help families move out of poverty by supporting the whole person—strengthening work, relationships, and the sense of purpose and belonging that are essential to human flourishing.
We combine policy reforms, community programs, and local partnerships to create lasting change in four key areas:
Real stories of transformation that showcase the strength of our communities.
These stories are more than just words—they represent journeys of resilience, perseverance, and hope. Each testimonial reflects how individuals and families have overcome challenges, found new opportunities, and built brighter futures with the support of their communities.
Together we are creating lasting impact for Georgians everywhere.
How You Can Help
Every Georgia family deserves access to quality education options for their children.
Your gift to GCO builds long-term opportunity in our communities and empowers families to break the cycle of poverty for good.
Strengthen families in your community with this evidence-based, 10-session parenting program. We collaborate with local partners to implement the program and meet families where they are.
We partner with local employers, nonprofits, and community organizations to connect job-seekers with training, support services, and pathways to meaningful careers.
