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Atlanta nonprofit repairs donated bikes to give children a safe ride

Atlanta nonprofit repairs donated bikes to give children a safe ride An Atlanta nonprofit collects used bicycles and repairs them to give them to children.  Free Bikes 4 Kidz Atlanta is preparing for an upcoming bike rodeo at Glanton Elementary School in Grantville on Sept. 2. Junior DeBarros is the vice chair of the board for the nonprofit. He told CBS News Atlanta that safety is their priority while they […]

todayAugust 21, 2026

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Atlanta nonprofit helps youth build careers and confidence

Atlanta nonprofit helps youth build careers and confidence An Atlanta nonprofit is helping youth and young adults who have had direct contact with the juvenile justice system. Cafe Momentum Atlanta started in May of 2025 with a mission to provide young people with life skills, education and job opportunities. The nonprofit has had 46 participants complete the one-year program. The participants, also called interns, are trained in different positions in […]

todayJune 3, 2026

Silence the Shame Executive Director Jewell Gooding and Founder Shanti Das (left to right) stand for a photo. Credit: CBS News.

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Silence the Shame marks 10 years amid funding struggles

Silence the Shame marks 10 years amid funding struggles An Atlanta nonprofit that provides mental health awareness and support marked 10 years of impact Tuesday. Silence the Shame, founded by Atlanta native Shanti Das, has reached more than 144,000 people nationwide, but like other nonprofits, budget constraints have started making it difficult to keep programs funded. Das said she founded the organization after her father and best friend died by […]

todayMay 6, 2026