For 32 years, Urban Recipe has successfully operated food cooperative programming dedicated to addressing food insecurity and building community among under-resourced individuals and families in metro Atlanta. Recognizing the inherent strengths and uniquenesses within communities, Urban Recipe works alongside them to drive their own development and find their own solution to food insecurity.

Established in 2009, Global Village Project (GVP) is an innovative school for refugee young women from more than 12 different countries. The school's curriculum equips refugee newcomers with the academic and social skills they need to succeed in high school and beyond.

Reading is Essential for All People (REAP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving reading proficiency in public school students through teacher training and enrichment. REAP provides public school teachers with specialized training that reinforces the foundations of reading. These training approaches are helpful for any child, in any classroom, small group, or one-on-one situation, and are especially critical for struggling readers. 

For more than 80 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) has ignited the unlimited potential of kids and teens by creating safe, inclusive, and engaging environments.

Decatur Student Center provides wrap-around services beyond the scope of the school counseling program. Through the DSC, students can receive individual and small group counseling for social-emotional concerns, as well as support for academics and post-secondary planning.

In 2018, the Madison Avenue Community Fund selected two organizations that support student achievement. Decatur Education Foundation (DEF)’s “Lighten the Load” initiative provides food, clothing, and other resources to families of students living in need. City Schools of Decatur Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA) exists to serve families and educators of children receiving special education and gifted services in the district.

Hagar's House is an emergency night shelter and assessment center with support services for women with children. While participating in the program, families receive thorough assessment and crisis intervention, two meals per day, laundry facilities, MARTA fares, computer training opportunities, employment counseling, a support group, and referrals to other services, such as free child care, legal assistance, and health care. Hagar's House is a Decatur Cooperative Ministry program.

The mission of Our House is to end the cycle of homelessness for families. They provide shelter for families experiencing homelessness to live and education for children experiencing homelessness to thrive. Their interrelated programs address the root causes of homelessness and ensure every family that leaves Our House has the tools needed to achieve lasting self-sufficiency.

The Derby partnered with Friends of Refugees (FOR) and their Refugee Family Literacy (RFL) program to support the mother and child education classes, serving over 250 students and 125 adult learners through a family literacy approach.

Decatur Robotics is a STEAM organization (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) based in Decatur, GA devoted to inspiring youth to be science and technology leaders and innovators. Decatur Robotics engages elementary, middle and high school students in exciting programs and competitions that build 21st century skills and foster life capabilities including self-confidence, communication and leadership.

FOCUS helps families cope with the overwhelming struggles of parenting a child with special needs. Through the years, FOCUS has grown to offer comfort and hope to parents and fun programs for children with disabilities. FOCUS reaches almost 3,000 families in metro Atlanta and surrounding areas.

GiGi’s Playhouse Atlanta is dedicated to providing free therapeutic programming, resources, and support to families of individuals with T21/ Trisomy 21/Down syndrome. Programs at GiGi’s Playhouse Atlanta address the developmental needs of children with T21/Down syndrome, including the areas of gross motor, fine motor, intellectual, social, and communication development.