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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:

• 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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Your support helps us:

• Prepare buildings for safe public access

• Cover startup costs (utilities, insurance, security)

• Launch youth and community programming

• Build long-term sustainability

 

Our goal:  Raise one year of operational readiness (~$100,000) so this campus can open responsibly and serve families long-term.

 

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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.

Founding Partners Include:

• Friends of Browns Mill Foundation

• EFI Atlanta

• Excel Youth Academy (Fiscal Sponsor)

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.