Atlanta Public Schools answers Mayor Andre Dickens’ challenge by investing $5,000,000 to ensure quality early childhood education for all children in Atlanta
A Historic Investment in Atlanta’s Children
Aspen Institute’s Ascend Fellows, which includes our very own President and CEO, Blythe Keeler Robinson
Ten years after the Aspen Institute first launched Ascend, the focus of the fellowship is shifting toward the nation’s youngest learners. We talked with four of the 22 new fellows about their work in the field of early childhood.
Sen. Jon Ossoff tours Atlanta’s Sheltering Arms
At Atlanta preschool, Ossoff says child tax credit can reduce poverty. Read the full article here: https://georgiarecorder.com/2021/06/29/at-atlanta-preschool-ossoff-says-child-tax-credit-can-reduce-poverty/
A Mother’s Story
Meet Bre’Aris. She can only be described as a dedicated mother who continuously strives to provide her children with the very best while maintaining a positive attitude. Nine years ago, Bre’Aris and Mike were expecting their first child. As high school sweethearts, they could not wait to start their family. Full of excitement and hope, […]
Sheltering Arms Parent Discusses Overcoming Generational Poverty
Sheltering Arms parent, was recently featured on NBC Nightly News to discuss her journey to overcome generational poverty. Click here to see the news segment. (Courtesy of NBC Nightly News)
Press Release: Sheltering Arms Board of Directors Appoints New Chair, Welcomes Nine New Members
DOWNLOAD PDF Atlanta, GA – January 22, 2021 – Sheltering Arms is pleased to announce the appointment of a new board chair and addition of nine new members. Martha Greenway, founder and president of Greenway Strategy Group, previously served as vice chair and will now step into the role of chair, succeeding Leona Rapelye, vice […]
Press Release: Sheltering Arms Set to Reopen June 22
Atlanta, GA – June 15, 2020 – Sheltering Arms, one of Georgia’s largest nonprofit early childhood education providers, will reopen and welcome children back on June 22. In mid-March, the organization closed its centers, following the advice of Governor Brian Kemp and public health authorities, and focused on relief efforts for its families. “As destabilizing […]
Sheltering Arms Statement on Racial Injustice and Civil Unrest
We are living in unprecedented times. While the world is experiencing a global pandemic, it is also watching the senseless displays of racial violence and injustice. Just in the past couple of months, we have witnessed the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and now George Floyd. It is overwhelming and traumatic. Our communities are […]
Cocktails and Conversation
Sheltering Arms, in partnership with JumpStart, is hosting a screening of the documentary film “No Small Matter,” followed by a thoughtful discussion around early childhood education and how communities can work together to drive it to the top of the political agenda. Thursday, May 23, 2019 5:30 pm Pre-Event Reception and Networking 6:00 – 7:15 […]
