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  Georgia Center for Opportunity · [email protected]
September 2, 2020 at 5:44 PM

You'll love this story ...

You'll love this story ... Getting arrested was what saved Chris Glinski's life. View this email in your browser Getting arrested was what saved Chris Glinski's life. Chris was hooked on hard drugs and alcoholic from an early age. His g…
  Georgia Center for Opportunity · [email protected]
July 30, 2020 at 2:12 PM

Breakthrough is back - online and open to everyone!

Breakthrough is back - online and open to everyone! Exploring solutions that unlock human potential  View this email in your browser SAVE THE DATE  Breakthrough 2020 Hosted By Georgia Center for Opportunity November 5, 2020. J…
  Georgia Center for Opportunity · [email protected]
July 23, 2020 at 6:28 PM

What's happening in education?! 😱

What's happening in education?! 😱 We've designed a place for all your education questions to be answered.  View this email in your browser It's time for your weekly "what to know" from GCO. By this point we've all had…
  Georgia Center for Opportunity · [email protected]
July 17, 2020 at 5:42 PM

Things to remember this week. 🙋

Things to remember this week. 🙋 View this email in your browser It's time for your weekly "what to know" from GCO. We know many have been on vacation over the last couple of weeks, so we want to remind you about all th…
  Georgia Center for Opportunity · [email protected]
July 1, 2020 at 12:59 PM

Spend your holiday with GCO 🎆🎇

Spend your holiday with GCO 🎆🎇 View this email in your browser It's time for your weekly "what to know" from GCO. We wish you and your family a safe and happy upcoming Fourth of July weekend! If you need a little readin…
  Georgia Center for Opportunity · [email protected]
June 19, 2020 at 3:32 PM

Summer Reading with GCO

Summer Reading with GCO In need of summer reading material? Check out our blog.  View this email in your browser It's time for your weekly "what to know" from GCO. The "dog-days" of summer are upon us, which means more…
  Georgia Center for Opportunity · [email protected]
June 11, 2020 at 2:48 PM

Is America Lost?

Is America Lost? Join us for a deep-dive into the Chris Rufo documentary America Lost.  View this email in your browser It's time for your weekly "what to know" from GCO. As we continue to spend time at home binge watc…
  Georgia Center for Opportunity · [email protected]
June 3, 2020 at 12:14 PM

Our hearts break for the injustices around us.

Our hearts break for the injustices around us. View this email in your browser Our hearts are broken by the events of the last weeks. We struggle to make little sense of the tragic and unnecessary deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, A…
  Georgia Center for Opportunity · [email protected]
May 25, 2020 at 1:29 PM

Memorial Day

Memorial Day Remembering the Fallen. View this email in your browser Happy Memorial Day. Enjoy the time with your families as we honor those who have died serving our country. …
  Georgia Center for Opportunity · [email protected]
May 21, 2020 at 5:59 PM

Columbus has launched! 🚀

Columbus has launched!  🚀 Hiring Well, Doing Good is underway.  View this email in your browser It's time for your weekly "what to know" from GCO. The Columbus, Georgia area has been hit with rising unemployment rates …
  Georgia Center for Opportunity · [email protected]
May 14, 2020 at 9:15 PM

How has your family been effected?

How has your family been effected? Foster Care Awareness Month View this email in your browser How have  YOU been impacted by foster care? It's time for your weekly "what to know" from GCO. The …
  Georgia Center for Opportunity · [email protected]
May 7, 2020 at 7:17 PM

Listen to this... 🎧

Listen to this... 🎧 #BreakthroughPodcast now on iTunes View this email in your browser It's time for your weekly "what to know" from GCO. Watching videos can help up digest large amounts of information more easily, but…
  Georgia Center for Opportunity · [email protected]
May 4, 2020 at 11:44 PM

Will you join us in helping vulnerable communities?

Will you join us in helping vulnerable communities? In This Together #GivingTuesdayNow Fighting for those impacted by COVID-19 GIVE TODAY This Tuesday we are joining with thousands of non-profits around the world t…
  Buzz Brockway · [email protected]
April 24, 2020 at 5:50 PM

Today is the day, let's come together responsibly

Today is the day, let's come together responsibly How Georgia Can Reopen Responsibly Today, some businesses in Georgia will return to work, but it will be far from business-as-usual. This is the oppor…
  Georgia Center for Opportunity · [email protected]
April 3, 2020 at 2:25 PM

Building strong communities in the midst of a pandemic

Building strong communities in the midst of a pandemic "The greatest compassion is the prevention of human suffering through patience, alertness, courage and kindness.”    ― Amit Ray, Walking the Path of Compassion   Find Reso…
  Georgia Center for Opportunity · [email protected]
March 17, 2020 at 8:09 PM

Impacting Our Communities

Impacting Our Communities View this email in your browser In the midst of what we are currently facing, I hope and pray that you are doing well. Please know that my colleagues and I at GCO are thinking of and praying for you. As our count…
  Buzz Brockway · [email protected]
March 11, 2020 at 8:38 PM

URGENT: We need your help

URGENT: We need your help The state Senate will vote on a "second chance hiring" bill tomorrow—we need you to reach your senator in support! View this email in your browser I’m sure at some point in your life, someone gave you a second c…
  Georgia Center for Opportunity · [email protected]
March 3, 2020 at 2:15 PM

We've wrapped up Black History Month, but we're live on Facebook.

We've wrapped up Black History Month, but we're live on Facebook. "The moral growth of a great nation requires reflection, as well as observation, to appreciate it." -Frederick Douglass   All throughout February we have …
  Georgia Center for Opportunity · [email protected]
February 3, 2020 at 2:15 PM

Improving Opportunities In Georgia

Improving Opportunities In Georgia Paid Family Leave is a Trending Topic in Georgia As we work to build strong families in Georgia, we realized that Paid Family Leave is a topic we must take the lead on. We gathered experts on t…
  Joyce Mayberry · [email protected]
January 23, 2020 at 2:15 PM

Will you help us promote Marriage Week?

Will you help us promote Marriage Week? Strong communities are built on the foundations of healthy couples and marriages.  View this email in your browser Greetings! National Marriage Week is just a few weeks away (Feb. 7-14…
  Buzz Brockway · [email protected]
January 8, 2020 at 7:02 PM

Will you help us on this important topic?

Will you help us on this important topic? View this email in your browser When: Monday, January 13, 2020 Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA Room: Peachtree Room, Student Center (…
  Georgia Center for Opportunity · [email protected]
December 30, 2019 at 2:02 PM

There’s still time...

There’s still time… Don't Forget. There’s still time … … to make a tax-deductible donation to Georgia Center for Opportunity. But only two days left!   Will you make a last gift in 2019 to ensure that all Georgians have the oppor…
  Kelly McGonigal · [email protected]
December 26, 2019 at 3:01 PM

Just 5 Days Left To Give

Just 5 Days Left To Give Just 5 Days Left!!! With your help, Georgia Center for Opportunity is working to ensure that all Georgians have the chance to thrive.   But there are just a few days left to help bring the blessings of the Success Sequenc…
  Randy Hicks · [email protected]
December 23, 2019 at 1:15 PM

Merry Christmas from the GCO family

Merry Christmas from the GCO family Merry Christmas! Please enjoy this short video thank you from all of us. It’s the season of hope. So let’s celebrate the hope that a solid education, meaningf…
  Georgia Center for Opportunity · [email protected]
December 10, 2019 at 2:15 PM

Just wanted to make sure you heard this story.

Just wanted to make sure you heard this story. "Family is not an important thing. It's EVERYTHING." That little nugget of wisdom comes from none other than Michael J. Fox. He was reflecting on a core reality – we all long for meaningful connectio…
  Georgia Center for Opportunity · [email protected]
December 3, 2019 at 11:46 AM

Have you had a chance to give yet?

Have you had a chance to give yet? #GivingTuesday Not For Self, But For Others GIVE TODAY This Tuesday help us focus on the true spirit of the Christmas season by giving to those who are trapped in poverty in Georg…
  Georgia Center for Opportunity · [email protected]
November 28, 2019 at 2:02 PM

Thanksgiving Is About Family...

Thanksgiving Is About Family... As you gather around the table with family and friends, we want to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is a time for reflecting on the challenges of the year, the milestones crossed, and those that lifted …
  Georgia Center for Opportunity · [email protected]
November 21, 2019 at 6:53 PM

We Know You Are Busy So Here Is A Quick November Update.

We Know You Are Busy So Here Is A Quick November Update. Hiring Well, Doing Good is Happening in Columbus Hiring Well, Doing Good (HWDG) is gaining traction in Columbus, and program manager Kristin Barker has all t…
  Georgia Center for Opportunity · [email protected]
November 19, 2019 at 2:47 PM

Here comes Amazon, Here comes Amazon, Right down my drive way... ❄🎅🎄🎁🚚

Here comes Amazon, Here comes Amazon, Right down my drive way... ❄🎅🎄🎁🚚 View this email in your browser Did you know that when you shop for the holidays at AmazonSmile they will donate to Georgia Center for Opportu…
  Georgia Center for Opportunity · [email protected]
October 24, 2019 at 8:13 PM

Did You Miss Breakthrough? - October Update

Did You Miss Breakthrough? - October Update How You Can Still be Part of Breakthrough Breakthrough 2019 might have wrapped up in September, but the conversation started that day is on-going. If you missed this year's event, you d…
  Georgia Center for Opportunity · [email protected]
October 8, 2019 at 1:02 PM

Help Us Hit A Milestone

Help Us Hit A Milestone View this email in your browser We Need You.    It’s because of you and your support that Georgia Center for Opportunity has been able to grow and expand our work in ways we only once dreamed wer…
  Georgia Center for Opportunity · [email protected]
September 19, 2019 at 6:09 PM

A quick update on Breakthrough 2019 and our local communities

A quick update on Breakthrough 2019 and our local communities View this email in your browser Recapping an amazing Breakthrough 2019!  Breakthrough 2019 is all wrapped up. Nearly 200 leaders gathered to discuss the most pres…
  Georgia Center for Opportunity · [email protected]
September 9, 2019 at 2:24 PM

Last Chance Tickets

Last Chance Tickets EXPLORE SOLUTIONS THAT UNLOCK HUMAN POTENTIAL September 11, 2019   |   8:30 AM to 1:30 PM REGISTER NOW! WE SAVED A SPOT FOR YOU AT BREAKTHROU…
  Georgia Center for Opportunity · [email protected]
August 28, 2019 at 1:00 PM

Everything Is Better With Friends

Everything Is Better With Friends EXPLORE SOLUTIONS THAT UNLOCK HUMAN POTENTIAL September 11, 2019   |   8:30 AM to 1:30 PM REGISTER NOW! WE ARE EXCITED TO HAVE …
  Georgia Center for Opportunity · [email protected]
August 13, 2019 at 3:52 PM

Did you forget to confirm your registration?

Did you forget to confirm your registration? EXPLORE SOLUTIONS THAT UNLOCK HUMAN POTENTIAL September 11, 2019   |   8:30 AM to 1:30 PM REGISTER NOW! 3 REASONS YO…
  Georgia Center for Opportunity · [email protected]
August 6, 2019 at 4:48 PM

Will you join other area leaders in this opportunity?

Will you join other area leaders in this opportunity? View this email in your browser Poverty, poor education, lack of adequate employment, divided families, and perspectives… These national issues are all rooted in fra…