R.I.S.E. UP Program Kicks Off with a Tour of Morehouse College | |
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The 2022 R.I.S.E. UP Male Mentorship Program focuses on training, team building, networking activities, and community support to prepare young men to become leaders. DeKalb County male youth, in Commission District 4, in grades 6-12 will benefit from mentoring, coaching, and instruction from Dr. Kinnis Gosha, Director of the Culturally Relevant Computer Lab at Morehouse College, and a cohort of 8-10 mentors who are STEAM majors at Morehouse College.
Click here or on the image above to view the participants take a tour of Morehouse College.
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Y.E.P. Participants are Gaining Valuable Social, Technical and Entrepreneurial Skills | |
The Youth Entrepreneurship Program (Y.E.P.) kicked off on June 13th at MARTA's Kensington and Indian Creek Station. The program's mission introduces DeKalb youth to entrepreneurship, mathematics, communication, and technology. The program has 15 youth participants engaged and learning the skills needed to succeed as the creator of their own business opportunities. | |
Strengthening Social Engagement at Central DeKalb Senior Center | |
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Central DeKalb Senior Center is actively engaging their members and all others who drop by, with outdoor classes and activities. CDSC also offers an array of daily classes, with a little something for everyone, via Zoom.
Central DeKalb seniors are provided with opportunities to get out from isolation and to socialize via a number of classes: Art in the Park, Ageless Grace, Mindful Qi Gong, Chair Yoga, Zumba, Knitting, Basic Spanish, Trivia, and many more. The outdoor programming has attracted not only new members, but community partners as well. Two of these partners, Roots Down and Landscapers and Thyme to Party, have generously added and maintained native plants and herbs to beautify the center and for members to enjoy. CDSC is a welcoming place to everyone, we hope you will join us!
Call 770-492-5461 for additional information.
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A Summer of Older American Activities: See Our Seniors in Action | |
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This year, DeKalb County is observing Older Americans Month all summer long, with a focus on aging in place – how older adults can plan to stay in their homes and live independently in their communities for as long as possible.
Participants have had access to COVID-19 vaccinations, health screenings, music, entertainment and more. Stay tuned for the final event of the summer!
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DeKalb Atlanta "Dancing in the Park"
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*New Classes Added* Free Water Fitness Classes and Open Swim at the South DeKalb YMCA | |
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Sponsored by District 5 Commissioner Mereda Davis Johnson in partnership with the YMCA of Metro Atlanta
Classes and open swim will begin June 21st and run through September 29th at the SOUTH DEKALB YMCA. Although reservations are required, the programs are open to DeKalb County residents, 55 years of age and older. Available programs include those listed below and much more:
FREE SENIOR OPEN SWIM:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9am - 12pm and 6pm - 8pm
FREE SENIOR WATER FITNESS CLASSES:
Tuesday/Thursday 9am - 10am and 5pm - 6pm
FREE LEARN TO SWEM CLASSES
REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Visit https://www.swemschool.com/schedule-screening
2. Select 'Senior Aqua Fitness' class
3. On this page, you will be able to enroll in a class. Please note, this free offer is only available for the South DeKalb location.
4. Fill out the registration form and reserve your spot using the 'Promo Code' SENFIT
For more information or for assistance, please email info@swemschool.com.
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Volunteers Needed for Virtual Tutoring Program |  | |
The DeKalb County Human Services Department is recruiting volunteers to participate in their tutoring program designed to help DeKalb students improve their reading skills.
Volunteers are needed for the 2022-2023 school year.
The AARP Experience Corps is an evidence-based literacy program that improves the reading skills of children in kindergarten through the third grade for the past two years. The Department is working in collaboration with the United Way of Greater Atlanta, the AARP Foundation and the DeKalb County School District on this initiative. Recent data shows that DeKalb students on average have a reading proficiency of 26 percent, which means that 74 percent of students are reading below grade level.
This tutoring program achieves reading proficiency results focusing on students who are 1-2 grades behind in reading grade level. The Experience Corps Program is designed to be implemented by volunteers who are 50 years old and older. Volunteers must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. to participate. Experience Corps is a national program that has produced positive mental and physical health benefits for the older adult volunteers.
The program follows the school district’s calendar through May 2023. Tutoring sessions will be scheduled for in-person and hybrid settings due to the ongoing pandemic and school choice. Participating DeKalb schools include: Stoneview Elementary, Pine Ridge Elementary, Murphy Candler Elementary, E.L. Miller Elementary, and Redan Elementary.
To learn more about the program, please contact Mussettee H. Hill, senior program coordinator, by email at mhill@dekalbcountyga.gov or complete an online application at www.unitedwayatlanta.org/aarp-volunteer-application.
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Movies in the Park Series Begins July 6th | |
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DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Department will host a Movies in the Park series during the month of July. Every Wednesday, in various locations across the county, a movie will be shown at dusk, beginning at 8:30 p.m.
Participants are encouraged to bring family, friends, blankets, lawn chairs and food for each showing. All movies featured will be PG-13 and below rated films and appropriate for all ages to enjoy.
Movie Schedule
- July 6 at Bouldercrest Park
- July 13 at Lithonia Pool
- July 20 at Wade Walker Park Tennis Court
- July 27 at Mason Mill Park
For more information, contact LaShanda Davis, public relations specialist, at 404-371-3643.
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Independence Day Residential Schedule | |
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Due to the county’s observance of Independence Day on Monday, July 4th, garbage, recyclable materials and yard trimmings collection for residential customers will run one day late as follows:
Monday, July 4th –Independence Day observed. No sanitation service.
Tuesday, July 5th – Residential customers whose regularly scheduled collection day is Monday, July 4th, will be serviced on Tuesday, July 5th.
Wednesday, July 6th – Residential customers whose regularly scheduled collection day is Tuesday, July 5th, will be serviced on Wednesday, July 6th.
Thursday, July 7th – Residential customers whose regularly scheduled collection day is Wednesday, July 6th, will be serviced on Thursday, July 7th.
Friday, July 8th – Residential customers whose regularly scheduled collection day is Thursday, July 7th, will be serviced on Friday, July 8th.
Click here for additional information.
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DeKalb County’s Human Services Department is a network of county programs, services and community partners that support the well-being of all DeKalb county citizens. We strive to create opportunities for people to be safe, healthy, and realize their full potential. Human Services is dedicated to supporting the development of individuals, families, neighborhoods, and communities
for the citizens of DeKalb County.
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