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A community-powered effort to transform underused school space into a year-round hub for youth, learning, workforce development and opportunity.

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Why This Matters

 

Across our communities, school closures are leaving valuable buildings empty — while families still need safe places for learning, mentorship, and enrichment.

We believe these spaces should become community assets, not liabilities.

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This initiative brings nonprofit leaders together to create a permanent space for:

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• Youth enrichment + STEAM education

• After-school and summer programs

• Workforce readiness + mentorship

• Family engagement + community events

• Partner organizations serving local residents

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The Impact You're Creating

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• Prepare buildings for safe public access

• Cover startup costs (utilities, insurance, security)

• Launch youth and community programming

• Build long-term sustainability

 

Our Goals

 

We are building this campus in phases to ensure it opens responsibly and lasts for generations.

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Immediate Goal:
Raise $100,000 to cover essential startup needs so we can open the doors and serve families.

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Long-Term Goal:
Build a $5 million endowment to protect this campus as a permanent community asset.

 

 

Comeback Giveback Campaign
 

We are calling on successful alumni, community champions, individual donors, and corporate partners to help bring this vision to life.​

 

Every gift moves this campus closer to reality.

 

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Who’s Leading This Work​

 

This effort is led by a Community Consortium — a collaboration of nonprofit and community leaders committed to long-term stewardship of shared community space.

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Founding Partners Include:

• Friends of Browns Mill Foundation

• Atlanta Edification & Financial Wellness CDC

• Excel Youth Academy 

 

While the Consortium’s independent legal structure is finalized, donations are currently being processed through Excel Youth Academy (EYA).

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Excel Youth Academy, Inc is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, and donations are tax-deductible.