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Logo designed by Shaka McNeil, at age 16 while a student at Alcovy HS
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MISSION
To develop, implement, and provide programs that have a positive impact on youth ages 10-24 years old and their families who live in the greater metropolitan Atlanta area.   
NUESTRA MISIÓN
Para desarrollar, poner, y proporcionar los programas en ejecución que tienen un impacto positivo
en edades de la juventud 10-24 años y sus familias que vivan en la mayor área metropolitana de Atlanta.
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For your TEEN DRIVER

Adopt A Youth!

Adopt A Youth! For only $20 a month, we can provide each sponsored youth with basic access to housing, nutrition,  medical professionals, nutrition, education, and employment.
Together, we can help put an end to youth homelessness. Take the leap today and become a sponsor!
If You Are Interested in:
Volunteering/Internships
Donating Items

Youth in DeKalb, Rockdale and Newton County in crisis. 
OPEN HEARTS
Emergency Youth Shelter

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A safe haven for homeless, runwaway, street and locked-out youth, 10-18 years old, in crisis where supportive staff provide individualized, confidential services that assist them in securing a healthy, stable living arrangement.  Free services are provided for youth, who need our help, in DeKalb, Rockdale and Newton County, GA. 
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View our Wishlist and make a difference helping God's neediest children or volunteer with us.
Program Details and Contact Information 

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Thursdays - 11 am - 5 pm
Positive Youth Development (PYD) Program
An intervention program for out-of-school youth who are at-risk for truancy, running away, homelessness or being kicked-out of their home.

Open Door Fridays
Every Friday beginning March 2nd - 5 pm - 9 pm
The Shelter Opens Up for a Night of Fun and Safety for homeless, runaway, street, abandoned and locked out youth.

"Takin' It To The Streets"
YPM's annual 48 hours on the street. 
Read More...Be Involved.
Young People Matter, Inc. (YPM)
925 Main Street, Suite 300-23
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(770) 744-4050
(770) 482-9882 Fax
info@ypmatlanta.org
YPM is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.