ATLANTA, GA Metro Area

FEATURED CALENDAR LISTINGS

Women Entrepreneurs Prepare to Make History in Atlanta: OccupyOwnership with StateofWoman BizCamp

Event Location: Atlanta Start Date: 3/17/2012 End Date: 3/17/2012

FEATURED BUSINESS LISTINGS

Kalvin Button - Don’t Start A Business Without Reading This Article

City: Country: United States Category #1: Business Development Category #2: Entrepreneurial
Synopsis: Don’t Start A Business Without Reading This Article Thinking of going into business ? A very wise thought, and a certain way of fulfilling your dreams of financial independence – saying goodbye to the tyranny of the poor paypacket, and being shackled to the millstone of time-based toil. <<< MORE ... >>>

FEATURED NONPROFIT LISTINGS

Together We Rise

City: Atlanta Country: United States Category #1: Networking/Coalitions Category #2: Leadership Development
Org Synopsis: Black History Month Event: Who Are We? Demonstration of what came BEFORE slavery. <<< MORE ... >>>

The Candace Anderson Mystery Illness (CAMI) Foundation

City: Atlanta Country: United States Category #1: Educational/Academia Category #2: Foundation
Org Synopsis: The CAMI Foundation is a non-profit organization named in honor of Candace Anderson who has a mystery illness. Before becoming completely incapacitated, Candace was determined to pursue her education at any cost despite her physical disability and her failing health. <<< MORE ... >>>

Silence the Violence

City: Atlanta Country: United States Category #1: Non-Profit Org Category #2: Community/Volunteerism
Org Synopsis: Silence the Violence (STV) is a 501(c)(3) committed to empowering teens through music, art, sports, and technology to create positive change, embrace diversity and promote tolerance and harmony. <<< MORE ... >>>

Heart 4 Kids

City: Alpharetta Country: United States Category #1: Non-Profit Org Category #2: Not Applicable (N/A)
Org Synopsis: Heart4Kids is a non-profit 501 3(C) foundation dedicated to improving the quality of life of children in Zimbabwee whose lives are shattered by the HIV/AIDS virus. We are dedicated to providing the children with food, clothing, educational and medical assistance to give the children hope. <<< MORE ... >>>

Mothers Voices Georgia, Inc

City: Stone Mountain Country: United States Category #1: Entrepreneurial Category #2: Health & Wellness
Org Synopsis: Mothers Voices Georgia develops programs to help reduced the burden caused by HIV/STD, AIDS and other chronic illnesses on low-income women. <<< MORE ... >>>

U. S. Small Business Administration

City: Atlanta Country: United States Category #1: Business Category #2: Entrepreneurial
Org Synopsis: Starting a Construction Business Do you need information about starting and running your own construction business? Come to this workshop to learn from individuals who have expertise in the construction industry. <<< MORE ... >>>

The 'L' Zone: The Lupus Community's Advocate

City: Atlanta Country: United States Category #1: Non-Profit Org Category #2: Health & Wellness
Org Synopsis: Protect and advance the legal, human and service rights of people with chronic illnesses (Such as Lupus) and disabilities. <<< MORE ... >>>

Brothers Raising Our Sons

City: Atlanta Country: United States Category #1: Leadership Development Category #2: Non-Profit Org
Org Synopsis: Brothers Raising Our Sons is a mentoring and leadership training program for at-risk fatherless boys, ages 5-18 years old. For more, visit www.BrothersRaisingOurSons.org. <<< MORE ... >>>

Huntington's Disease Society of America

City: East Point Country: United States Category #1: Non-Profit Org Category #2: Business
Org Synopsis: HDSA's Mission: We are committed to promoting and supporting research to find a cure, helping families and communities affected by this disease and educating the public and healthcare professionals about HD. <<< MORE ... >>>

African American Sports Museum of Atlanta Inc.

City: Marietta Country: United States Category #1: Cultural or Historical Category #2: Sports/Recreation
Org Synopsis: Educate the public on the history and accomplishments of African Americans in Sports dating back to the 1800's, and the affects on the culture and economics of the US and the World. <<< MORE ... >>>

United Unmarried Ministries of America (UUMA)

City: Decatur Country: USA Category #1: Faith Based Category #2: Leadership Development
Org Synopsis: The Council was formed with the purpose of unification regardless of race and/or denomination. In 2004, U.U.M.A. new lifecycle of mega change began with a name change to the United Unmarried Ministries of America, Inc. <<< MORE ... >>>

100 Black Men of Atlanta

City: Atlanta Country: United States Category #1: Civic Category #2: Community/Volunteerism
Org Synopsis: The 100 Black Men of Atlanta is now one of 103 chapters across the United States, the United Kingdom, the Bahamas, Africa and Jamaica. Together these chapters make up the 100 Black Men of America, Inc. <<< MORE ... >>>

National Association of Women Business Owners - Atlanta Chapter

City: Smyrna Country: United States Category #1: Female/Woman-Focused Category #2: Entrepreneurial
Org Synopsis: The mission of the Atlanta chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners is to encourage, support and educate women who own and operate their own business. <<< MORE ... >>>

Miss/Ms Black Georgia USA Scholarship Foundation

City: Atlanta Country: United States Category #1: Fashion/Beauty/Modeling Category #2: Educational/Academia
Org Synopsis: The Miss/Ms Black USA Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit entity designed to develop, celebrate, and assist with the educational goals of African-American women. <<< MORE ... >>>

Latin American Association

City: Atlanta Country: USA Category #1: Cultural/Hispanic Descent Category #2: Community/Volunteerism
Org Synopsis: The Latin American Association is a nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive transitional services for Latinos as they strive for self-sufficiency and an enhanced quality of life. <<< MORE ... >>>

True Colors Theatre Company

City: Atlanta Country: United States Category #1: Arts & Humanities Category #2: Performing Arts
Org Synopsis: True Colors Theatre Company's mission is to create a moveable feast of theatre grounded and centered in the rich canon of Negro American classics and branching out to include bold interpretations of world drama and a strong commitment to diverse new voices. <<< MORE ... >>>

Unhappy Taxpayer & Voter

City: Stone Mountain Country: United States Category #1: Political/Special Interest Category #2: Faith Based
Org Synopsis: Unhappy Taxpayer and Voter is a grassroots, faith-based, non-partisan movement representing and protecting the interest of taxpayers and voters. We are a community based social action and educational organization. We analyze how taxpayer dollars are spent and disseminate the results to the public. <<< MORE ... >>>

Marilyn Evans

City: Lithonia Country: United States Category #1: Educational/Academia Category #2: Performing Arts
Org Synopsis: Drama of Parenting. 1/2 /full day Seminar/ Hourly Workshops. <<< MORE ... >>>

Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta - Latino Outreach Initiative

City: Atlanta Country: United States Category #1: Non-Profit Org Category #2: Cultural/Hispanic Descent
Org Synopsis: Non-profit organization targeting sites with large populations of Latino youth. Implementing specific programming in 23 Atlanta-area Clubs for Latino youth and families. <<< MORE ... >>>

Be Someone (We Teach Children to Think, One Move at a Time!)

City: Lithonia Country: United States Category #1: Social Services Category #2: Educational/Academia
Org Synopsis: Be Someone, Inc., a nonprofit organization where the main focus is to teach children to think by providing them with a structured way to learn how to use their minds through chess. Chess helps develop other skills as well, such as patience, planning, concentration and following rules. <<< MORE ... >>>

Atlanta Public Schools Adopt-a-Student Mentoring & Motivational Programs

City: Atlanta Country: USA Category #1: Community/Volunteerism Category #2: Non-Profit Org
Org Synopsis: "Partnering with students in preparing them for workplace opportunities and assisting in their development of competitive work and social standards. <<< MORE ... >>>

The Lisa "Left-Eye" Lopes Foundation

City: Stone Mountain Country: United States Category #1: Community/Volunteerism Category #2: Foundation
Org Synopsis: The mission of The Lisa Lopes Foundation, Inc. (LLF) is to provide access to basic Health, Education, Self-Awareness and Recreational Programs to children living in low-income communities within the United States and underdeveloped communities within Central America. <<< MORE ... >>>

The Renality Foundation (Kidney Disease Awareness, Prevention, Support ...)

City: Riverdale Country: USA Category #1: Health & Wellness Category #2: Foundation
Org Synopsis: Mission: To enlighten and bring about kidney disease awareness in the immediate and broader communities, so that the reality of this disease will not be taken for granted! Goals: To provide activities and events designed to teach ways of preventing renal failure, while bringing about <<< MORE ... >>>

Atlanta Urban League Young Professionals (AULYP)

City: Atlanta Country: United States Category #1: Community/Volunteerism Category #2: Professional Org
Org Synopsis: The AULYP is comprised of young professionals across metro Atlanta who are dedicated to serving their local communities through social and community activism. AULYP strives to engage these professionals in the Atlanta Urban League's movement towards the achievement of social and economic equality. <<< MORE ... >>>

Jackson State University National Alumni Association, Inc Metro Atlanta Chapter, Inc.

City: Atlanta Country: United States Category #1: Educational/Academia Category #2: University Alumni Groups
Org Synopsis: Our association plans and implements a strategic program of raising funds from private sources (benefactors, faith-based institutions, philanthropic foundations, etc.) for Jackson State University, consistent with the needs and plans of the University. <<< MORE ... >>>

National Assn of African Americans in Human Resources Atlanta Chapter

City: Atlanta Country: United States Category #1: H/R - Career Development Category #2: Professional Org
Org Synopsis: NAAAHR is committed to the professional development of all levels of HR practitioners. Meetings are held monthly, 2nd Wednesdays, at the Georgia Power building, 241 Ralph McGill Blvd, Atlanta at 5:30 PM. Guest fee: $15 includes refreshments. Membership $125. <<< MORE ... >>>

United Christian Artists Association

City: Atlanta Country: United States Category #1: Music Category #2: Faith Based
Org Synopsis: United Christian Artists Association's purpose is to improve the ministries of churches in our region. <<< MORE ... >>>

The Pioneer Bowl (SIAC vs. CIAA) - The Only Postseason Black College Football Game

City: Tucker Country: United States Category #1: Sports/Recreation Category #2: Cultural/African Descent
Org Synopsis: The Only Postseason Black College Football Game <<< MORE ... >>>

African-American Women in Technology

City: Decatur Country: United States Category #1: Information Technology Category #2: Female/Woman-Focused
Org Synopsis: The African-American Women in Technology organization (AAWIT) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the education, support and advancement of African-American women in the field of Information Technology. <<< MORE ... >>>

Temporary Housing for the Aging Needing Kind Services, Inc. (THANKS, Inc.)

City: Forest Park Country: United States Category #1: Non-Profit Org Category #2: Health & Wellness
Org Synopsis: THANKS, Inc. is a non-profit agency providing temporary housing for Georgia's senior population age's 55 and older who have become homeless due to being victims of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. <<< MORE ... >>>

Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance

City: Atlanta Country: United States Category #1: Health & Wellness Category #2: Not Applicable (N/A)
Org Synopsis: The Georgia Ovarian Cancer Alliance (GOCA) is a non-profit organization currently implementing the “Know the Facts” Program of outreach in metropolitan Atlanta.The goal of KTF is to raise awareness of the risks, symptoms, and treatment of ovarian cancer among Georgia’s Hispanic/Latin community. <<< MORE ... >>>

The Chauncey H. Robinson Youth Foundation, Inc.

City: Atlanta Country: United States Category #1: Foundation Category #2: Non-Profit Org
Org Synopsis: The Chauncey H. Robinson Youth Foundation mission is to support community-based organizations and develop programs that serve the health, educational and social needs of inner-city youth communities. <<< MORE ... >>>

Black Data Processing Associates (BDPA) - Atlanta

City: Atlanta Country: United States Category #1: Professional Org Category #2: Information Technology
Org Synopsis: BDPA Information Technology Thought Leaders is a non-profit organization of IT professionals, entrepreneurs, educators, and students working in, or having an interest in, the field of Information Technology and related industries. <<< MORE ... >>>

The National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) - Atlanta

City: Atlanta Country: United States Category #1: Professional Org Category #2: Cultural/East Asian Descent
Org Synopsis: The National Association of Asian American Professionals is a non-profit 501(c)(3), all-volunteer organization whose mission is to promote the personal and professional development of the Asian American community. <<< MORE ... >>>

Georgia Black Chamber of Commerce

City: Decatur Country: United States Category #1: Economic Development Category #2: Business
Org Synopsis: The GBCC is dedicated to promoting & advancing public policy issues & programs that will serve to strengthen & enhance the economic climate in which African-American businesses operate statewide. The GBCC hosts networking mixers on Wednesdays 6-8PM. Meeting dates vary. <<< MORE ... >>>

Atlanta Inner Circle

City: Atlanta Country: United States Category #1: Civic Category #2: Non-Profit Org
Org Synopsis: The Atlanta Inner Circle's mission is to provide a forum for personal, economic, and developments for the existing and future leadership within the African American community. <<< MORE ... >>>

National Conference of Black Mayors, Inc.

City: East Point Country: United States Category #1: Political/Special Interest Category #2: Cultural/African Descent
Org Synopsis: National Conference of Black Mayors, Inc., established in 1974, is a private, non-profit, nonpartisan, nonpolitical 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. It serves as a network and collective voice for more than 500 mayors, nationwide, who represent more than 30 million citizens. <<< MORE ... >>>

Network of Indian Professionals (NetIP) - Atlanta

City: Atlanta Country: United States Category #1: Cultural/Indian Descent Category #2: Professional Org
Org Synopsis: NetIP Atlanta is an Atlanta-based organization serving the fast-growing community of young leaders from the Indian subcontinent who share a common interest in networking through professional/entrepreneurial development, social activity, and community activism. <<< MORE ... >>>

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. -- Eta Lambda Chapter (Atlanta)

City: East Point Country: USA Category #1: Sorority/Fraternity Category #2: Community/Volunteerism
Org Synopsis: Since its founding in 1906, Alpha Phi Alpha has supplied voice and vision to the struggle of African-Americans and people of color around the world. Since 1920, the Eta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity has worked to uplift African-Americans in Atlanta. <<< MORE ... >>>

National Association of African Americans in Human Resources (NAAAHR) - Atlanta Chapter

City: Atlanta Country: United States Category #1: Professional Org Category #2: H/R - Career Development
Org Synopsis: NAAAHR is a national organization of Human Resources professionals concerned with improving the professional development of its members. The Atlanta Chapter was founded in 1992 as the Atlanta HR Association, and has developed into the premier organization for HR professionals in Atlanta. <<< MORE ... >>>