American Youth Council, Inc.
Non-profit OrganizationsGeorgia, United States2-10 Employees
American Youth Council, Inc. is a nonprofit organization based in Marietta, Georgia, established to support children by fostering connections with adults and addressing critical issues affecting youth, such as drugs, alcohol, homelessness, poverty, and foster care. Since its founding in 2006, the organization has operated as a coordinating body that creates touchpoints for individuals, schools, and organizations to plug into, with the aim of reaching at-risk children through coordinated programs and outreach. Its activities include youth sports programs, a large-scale Christmas outreach for homeless and disadvantaged children, an alcohol and drug intervention program, and distributions of clothing, toys, diapers, and books for local, national, and international aid efforts. The organization functions within the nonprofit sector and positions itself as a facilitator that connects community resources to youth needs. Recent developments noted include ongoing efforts to develop community service projects and the launch of a drug awareness program in early 2016 in partnership with local high schools in Paulding County, Georgia.