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3-Degree Guarantee

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Raising Expectations provides support system that champions academic excellence, personal...

Raising Expectations provides support system for young people in Atlanta

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Taylor Tucker
The core mission is to empower Atlanta’s youth in underserved communities to reach their full potential by elevating academic, social, and civic expectations. 

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3-Degree City of Refuge

City of Refuge receives $2,100 through 3-Degree Guarantee

Updated: Nov. 3, 2026 at 4:19 PM EST
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By Brittney White
City of Refuge receives $2,100 through 3-Degree Guarantee

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Women's Resource Center

Women’s Resource Center changes name to ‘In Safe Company’ in honor of 40-year mark

Updated: Oct. 2, 2026 at 5:56 PM EDT
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By Taylor Tucker
For decades, the Decatur-based organization has worked to end domestic violence.

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3-Degree Inheritance of Hope

Inheritance of Hope receives $1,900 through 3-Degree Guarantee

Updated: Sep. 16, 2026 at 3:29 PM EDT
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By Brittney White
Inheritance of Hope receives $1,900 through 3-Degree Guarantee

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City of Refuge

3-Degree Guarantee: City of Refuge seeks to help people in crisis

Updated: Sep. 5, 2026 at 8:35 AM EDT
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By Taylor Tucker
The organization exists to help connect people in crisis to essential resources to ensure a better life and brighter future. 

Top Stories

Gwinnett County teachers will not get $2K retention payment, board cites lack of state funding
1 killed, 1 injured in unrelated southwest Atlanta shootings, police say
Mableton seniors, fixed-income residents to get relief on public safety taxes
Suspect surrenders in fatal shooting of young mother, Atlanta police say
Peters Street bridge replacement could close route for 3 years

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3-Degree ATL Children's Day Shelter

Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter receives $2,200 through 3-Degree Guarantee

Updated: Sep. 3, 2026 at 4:26 PM EDT
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By Brittney White
Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter receives $2,200 through 3-Degree Guarantee

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The Inheritance of Hope story began with one young family facing a parent’s terminal illness —...

Inheritance of Hope provides support to local family battling ALS

Updated: Aug. 28, 2026 at 7:35 PM EDT
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By Taylor Tucker
This month, Atlanta News First is spreading light on Inheritance of Hope. An organization that exists to inspire hope in young families facing a parent’s terminal illness - from diagnosis through life after loss.

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3-degree PALS

PALS Atlanta receives $1,800 through 3-Degree Guarantee

Updated: Jul. 22, 2026 at 4:31 PM EDT
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By Brittney White
PALS Atlanta receives $1,800 through 3-Degree Guarantee

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A fulfilling meal, quality education and a safe place to go during the day are just a few of...

Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter celebrates 40 years of helping families

Updated: Jul. 3, 2026 at 7:43 PM EDT
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By Taylor Tucker
Since 1986, the shelter has served over 5,000 families and cared for nearly 8,000 children.

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InCommunity 3-Degree

InCommunity receives $1,700 through 3-Degree Guarantee

Updated: Jun. 26, 2026 at 11:53 AM EDT
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By Brittney White
InCommunity receives $1,700 through 3-Degree Guarantee

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The group started in 1990 during the AIDS crisis after its founders saw people struggling to...

3-Degree Guarantee: PALS Atlanta provides ongoing support for pets and their owners

Updated: Jun. 5, 2026 at 5:08 PM EDT
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By Taylor Tucker
The nonprofit helps people with disabilities or illnesses keep their pets.

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Life Roads Inc. receives $1,900 through 3-Degree Guarantee

Life Roads Inc. receives $1,900 through 3-Degree Guarantee

Updated: May 12, 2026 at 4:42 PM EDT
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By Brittney White
Life Roads Inc. receives $1,900 through 3-Degree Guarantee

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The nonprofit believes in the value and dignity of every person, along with their right to be...

Nonprofit empowering those with disabilities to live healthy, joyful lives

Updated: May 8, 2026 at 7:01 PM EDT
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By Taylor Tucker
This month, Atlanta News First is highlighting InCommunity, they are the largest provider of services in Georgia for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

3-Degree Guarantee

Giving Kitchen receives $2,100 through 3-Degree Guarantee

Giving Kitchen receives $2,100 through 3-Degree Guarantee

Updated: Apr. 20, 2026 at 2:42 PM EDT
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By Brittney White
Giving Kitchen receives $2,100 through 3-Degree Guarantee

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Life Roads consists of a small team dedicated to meeting the needs of families in Cobb County.

3-Degree Guarantee: Life Roads nonprofit supports Cobb County families in need

Updated: Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:24 PM EDT
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By Taylor Tucker
Each month, Atlanta News First donates to an organization doing good in our community as part of our Three Degree Guarantee program.

3-Degree Guarantee

PAWKids receives $1,900 through 3-Degree Guarantee

PAWKids receives $1,900 through 3-Degree Guarantee

Updated: Mar. 31, 2026 at 11:12 AM EDT
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By Brittney White
PAWkids receives $1,900 through 3-Degree Guarantee

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Giving Kitchen Logo

Atlanta nonprofit supports food service workers in crisis

Updated: Mar. 13, 2026 at 5:06 PM EDT
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By Taylor Tucker
Now in its 14th year, the work at Giving Kitchen continues.

3-Degree Guarantee

Giving Grace receives $2,200 through 3-Degree Guarantee

Giving Grace receives $2,200 through 3-Degree Guarantee

Updated: Feb. 12, 2026 at 4:02 PM EST
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By Brittney White
Giving Grace receives $2,200 through 3-Degree Guarantee

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PAWKids, local community hub empowering Grove Park neighbors

Updated: Feb. 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM EST
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By Taylor Tucker
The organization’s name reflects the two congregations supporting it from the beginning, Paradise Baptist Church and Atlanta Westside Presbyterian.

3-Degree Guarantee

Backpack Buddies receives $2,100 through 3-Degree Guarantee

Backpack Buddies receives $2,100 through 3-Degree Guarantee

Updated: Jan. 8, 2026 at 12:12 PM EST
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By Brittney White
Backpack Buddies receives $2,100 through 3-Degree Guarantee

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Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta (BPBMA) partners with religious and civic organizations —...

Backpack Buddies working to provide weekend meals to food-insecure children across metro Atlanta

Updated: Dec. 15, 2025 at 12:54 PM EST
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By Taylor Tucker
Backpack Buddies of Metro Atlanta partners with religious and civic organizations—our Community Buddies—to provide nutritious food to children in need

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Street Grace 3-degree

Street Grace receives $1,700 through 3-Degree Guarantee

Updated: Dec. 11, 2025 at 3:38 PM EST
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By Brittney White
Street Grace receives $1,700 through 3-Degree Guarantee

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OUT Georgia Impact Fund receives $2,200 through 3-Degree Guarantee

OUT Georgia Impact Fund receives $2,200 through 3-Degree Guarantee

Updated: Nov. 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM EST
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By Brittney White
OUT Georgia Impact Fund receives $2,200 through 3-Degree Guarantee

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Street Grace

Street Grace working to eradicate commercial sexual exploitation of children

Updated: Nov. 10, 2025 at 1:05 PM EST
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By Taylor Tucker
Street Grace has spent 15 years working to eradicate the commercial sexual exploitation of children one policy at a time. 

3-Degree Guarantee

Truancy Intervention Project (TIP) 3-Degree

Truancy Intervention Project (TIP) receives $1,900 through 3-Degree Guarantee

Updated: Nov. 10, 2025 at 12:03 PM EST
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By Brittney White
Truancy Intervention Project (TIP) receives $1,900 through 3-Degree Guarantee

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Grant awardees pose with giant checks from the United Way and the Out Georgia Impact Fund.

United Way of Greater Atlanta awarding grants to nonprofits serving LGBTQIA+ community

Updated: Oct. 3, 2025 at 8:43 PM EDT
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By Joshua Skinner
The United Way of Greater Atlanta has awarded more than $200,000 in grants as part of the Out Georgia Impact Fund.

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ArtsBridge 3-Degree

ArtsBridge Foundation receives $2,000 through 3-Degree Guarantee

Updated: Sep. 11, 2025 at 10:23 AM EDT
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By Brittney White
ArtsBridge Foundation receives $2,000 through 3-Degree Guarantee

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A photo on the office walls of the Truancy Intervention Project.

Atlanta group working to get kids back into school

Updated: Sep. 3, 2025 at 8:19 PM EDT
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By Joshua Skinner
Each month, Atlanta News First highlights an organization doing good in the community.

3-Degree Guarantee

FreeRent.org 3 Degree

FreeRent.org receives $2,100 through 3-Degree Guarantee

Updated: Aug. 8, 2025 at 12:59 PM EDT
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By Brittney White
FreeRent.org receives $2,100 through 3-Degree Guarantee

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Arts Bridge students performing live theater

ArtsBridge Foundation gives Georgia students a stage to shine

Updated: Aug. 1, 2025 at 9:54 PM EDT
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By Don Shipman
In many schools, arts programs are often the first to be cut when budgets tighten. That’s why Poe now shares his story, to help raise awareness for the role the ArtsBridge Foundation plays.

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Community Farmers Markets, Inc

Community Farmers Market Inc receives $1,900 through 3-Degree Guarantee

Updated: Jul. 25, 2025 at 11:38 AM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Community Farmers Market Inc receives $1,900 through 3-Degree Guarantee

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Metro Atlanta nonprofit FreeRent.org helps keep people housed

Metro Atlanta nonprofit helps working families stay housed through life’s unexpected curveballs

Updated: Jul. 3, 2025 at 6:31 PM EDT
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By Don Shipman
FreeRent.org is an Atlanta-based nonprofit that helps working families stay in their homes when emergencies strike; whether it’s illness, job loss, or another crisis.

3-Degree Guarantee

Compassionate Atlanta receives $2,200 through 3-Degree Guarantee

Compassionate Atlanta receives $2,200 through 3-Degree Guarantee

Updated: Jun. 17, 2025 at 12:26 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Compassionate Atlanta receives $2,200 through 3-Degree Guarantee

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The Grant Park Farmers Market is held every Sunday, offering a variety of fresh produce,...

Three Degree Guarantee: Community Farmers Markets cultivating access to fresh food in Atlanta

Updated: Jun. 9, 2025 at 8:56 PM EDT
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By Blake DeVine
Each and every month, Atlanta News First donates to an organization doing good in our community.

3-Degree Guarantee

Forever Family

Forever Family receives $2,100 through 3-Degree Guarantee

Updated: May 15, 2025 at 3:40 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
April’s recipient was Forever Family, a nonprofit that provides support and advocacy for children of incarcerated parents with family-centered services.

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3 Degree

TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehab receives $1,900 through 3-Degree Guarantee

Updated: Apr. 11, 2025 at 4:55 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Turning Point Breast Cancer Rehabilitation receives $1,900 from 3 Degree Guarantee Charity

3-Degree Guarantee

Three Degree Guarantee:  Foreverfamily

Three Degree Guarantee: Foreverfamily

Updated: Apr. 1, 2025 at 7:23 PM EDT
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By Sawyer Buccy
Nineteen little faces hidden behind pieces of art.

3-Degree Guarantee

Camp Kudzu

Camp Kudzu receives $1600 from 3 Degree Guarantee Charity

Updated: Mar. 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Camp Kudzu receives $1600 from 3 Degree Guarantee Charity

3-Degree Guarantee

Three Degree Guarantee: TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation

Three Degree Guarantee: TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation

Updated: Mar. 12, 2025 at 7:09 PM EDT
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By Sawyer Buccy
The organization is a nonprofit. It works to improve the quality of life for breast cancer warriors. They do this through things like physical and massage therapy, counseling and group support.

3-Degree Guarantee

3 Degree Guarantee

Annandale Village receives $2100 from 3 Degree Guarantee Charity

Updated: Feb. 17, 2025 at 1:37 PM EST
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By Atlanta News First staff
Annandale Village receives $2100 from 3 Degree Guarantee Charity

3-Degree Guarantee

Three Degree Guarantee: Annandale Village

Three Degree Guarantee: Annandale Village

Updated: Jan. 24, 2025 at 7:07 PM EST
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By Sawyer Buccy
There is a special place for Georgians with disabilities to thrive and grow. Annandale Village is this month’s Three Degree Guarantee. Each month, Atlanta News First donates to an organization doing good in our community. The donation is matched by our partners over at Coolray.

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3 Degree

Hosea Helps receives $1700 from 3 Degree Guarantee Charity

Updated: Jan. 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM EST
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By Atlanta News First staff
Thanks to our partner Coolray Heating & Air Conditioning for matching this donation.

3-Degree Guarantee

3 Degree Guarantee

Alzheimer’s Association receives $1700 from 3 Degree Guarantee Charity

Updated: Dec. 30, 2024 at 2:19 PM EST
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By Atlanta News First staff
Alzheimer’s Association receives $1700 from 3 Degree Guarantee Charity

3-Degree Guarantee

Three Degree Guarantee:  Hosea Helps

Three Degree Guarantee: Hosea Helps

Updated: Dec. 6, 2024 at 6:54 PM EST
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By Sawyer Buccy
“Hosea Helps is the largest African American food bank in the region. We were founded in 1970 by Civil Rights icon Hosea Williams, who was the national field organizer for Martin Luther King.”

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3 Degree Check Presentation

CHRIS 180 receives $2300 from 3 Degree Guarantee Charity

Updated: Nov. 18, 2024 at 11:34 AM EST
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By Atlanta News First staff
Thanks to our partner Coolray Heating & Air Conditioning for matching this donation.

3-Degree Guarantee

Three Degree Guarantee: How a Georgia couple is responding to an Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Three Degree Guarantee: Georgia couple navigating Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Updated: Nov. 6, 2024 at 8:20 PM EST
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By Sawyer Buccy
The organization works with Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers, offering around-the-clock care and raising funds for research that could one day lead to a cure.

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Chris 180

Three Degree Guarantee: Mental health nonprofit supporting local families

Updated: Oct. 4, 2024 at 7:13 PM EDT
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By Sawyer Buccy
Each month, Atlanta News First highlights a local organization doing good in the community as part of our Three Degree Guarantee program.

3-Degree Guarantee

Common Good Atlanta receives $2300 from 3 Degree Guarantee Charity

Common Good Atlanta receives $2300 from 3 Degree Guarantee Charity

Updated: Sep. 16, 2024 at 4:53 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Common Good Atlanta receives $2300 from 3 Degree Guarantee Charity

3-Degree Guarantee

Three Degree Guarantee:  Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities

Three Degree Guarantee: Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities

Updated: Sep. 2, 2024 at 7:07 PM EDT
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By Sawyer Buccy
Ronald McDonald House Charities is a safe haven for families traveling further than 50 miles away, whose children are enduring illness, disease or injury.

3-Degree Guarantee

Dream Weavers of Georgia

Dream Weavers of Georgia receives $2200 from 3 Degree Guarantee Charity

Updated: Aug. 29, 2024 at 3:01 PM EDT
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By Atlanta News First staff
Dream Weavers of Georgia receives $2200 from 3 Degree Guarantee Charity
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