Georgia Center for Opportunity

Vibrant communities where everyone can achieve their potential

EDUCATION

We work to ensure that every child has access to quality education.

FAMILY

Our work strengthens families and creates thriving communities.

WORK

Bringing the dignity of work to all people.

BETTER OPPORTUNITIES

BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS

To ensure that every person no matter their race, past mistakes, or circumstances of their birth has access to a quality education, fulfilling work, and a healthy family life.

Help Us Break Down Barriers

EXPANDING OPPORTUNITY

Q&A with BETTER WORK partner Oatey

Discover the Impact: Oatey’s Collaboration with BETTER WORK Gwinnett. Explore how Oatey’s top-notch plumbing solutions align with community betterment. Learn how BETTER WORK is a driving force in achieving mutual goals through an insightful Q&A session.

Q&A with Amber Gorman on BETTER WORK Columbus’ Small Changes = Big Results class

Key Points We recently sat down with Amber Gorman, program specialist for BETTER WORK Columbus, to discuss a new GCO-led class being offered in the area called Small Changes = Big Results. In this interview, Amber shares what makes the class unique and how it’s...

Why Seattle’s Murder Rate Has Surged Against National Decline

A new report shows Seattle’s murder rate increased 13% in 2022, defying the national murder decline. See how state and city policy choices are playing a role.

EXPANDING THE CONVERSATION

Community-led city improvement group to hold open meeting next week

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Locals seeking change in the community have an upcoming opportunity to meet with others who share that goal. On Jan. 30, the Columbus Empowerment Initiative will hold its first open meeting, starting at 10 a.m. at the Columbus Public Library....

When it comes to deadly shootings in Louisville, 2023 looks a lot like 2022

In 2023, Louisville experienced a high number of shootings, with 553 individuals dead or wounded, as reported by LMPD. While the statistics suggest a potential decrease in homicides compared to previous years, some, including anti-violence activists argue that there...

Reversing DC crime trends

Josh Crawford, the Director of Criminal Justice Initiatives at the Georgia Center for Opportunity, visited Fox 5 DC to talk about his analysis on DC crime trends. Watch the full video here

BETTER WORK

SHAY LEARNED THAT WORK MEANT MORE THAN A JOB FOR HER AND HER SON. THROUGH OUR BETTER WORK PROGRAM, SHAY HAS FOUND MEANINGFUL WORK.

Vibrant communities where everyone can achieve their potential

EDUCATION

FAMILY

WORK

BETTER OPPORTUNITIES

BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS

EXPANDING OPPORTUNITY

Q&A with BETTER WORK partner Oatey

Q&A with Amber Gorman on BETTER WORK Columbus’ Small Changes = Big Results class

Why Seattle’s Murder Rate Has Surged Against National Decline

EXPANDING THE CONVERSATION

Community-led city improvement group to hold open meeting next week

When it comes to deadly shootings in Louisville, 2023 looks a lot like 2022

Reversing DC crime trends

BETTER WORK

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Deep Red Valleys Report

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Georgia's Welfare System Reference Guide

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An Alternative To Incarceration

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A High Price To Pay

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Increasing Employment Opportunities For Ex-Offenders

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Prisoner Reentry | The State of Corrections

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Prisoner Reentry

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Increasing Access to Quality Healthcare for Low-Income Uninsured Georgians

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Disincentives for Work and Marriage in Georgia's Welfare System White Paper

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Disincentives for Work and Marriage in Georgia's Welfare SystemExecutive Summary

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