Clarkston Community Center:
A Gathering Place for Art, Education, Recreation, & Community Building. Currently, we proudly serve more than 50,000 individuals.
Clarkston Community Center opened its doors in 1994 and we keep growing year over year. We are a meeting place for both long-term residents and families and individuals that were not born in the U.S. In fact, 43% of Clarkson’s residents are foreign-born and more than half are living in poverty. The CCC provides unique experiences, educational resources, and valuable tools that foster community whi
Clarkston Community Center opened its doors in 1994 and we keep growing year over year. We are a meeting place for both long-term residents and families and individuals that were not born in the U.S. In fact, 43% of Clarkson’s residents are foreign-born and more than half are living in poverty. The CCC provides unique experiences, educational resources, and valuable tools that foster community whi
Operating as usual
Thank you to all those who donated as a part of our annual coat drive! We were able to collect approximately 150 donations and help keep our neighbors warm this winter. We look forward to your help with next year's coat drive!
https://clarkstoncommunitycenter.org/thank-you-for-your-coat-donations/
Getting moving Clarkston! Heading into the new year, make good on your resolution to lead a more active life with this class from the University of Georgia Extension. Class participants will learn about the benefits of physical activity, how best to get started, and how to keep going once you're up and moving!
To register online for this virtual class visit https://uga.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUuceGhpjwuE9CHP7qCRPVgBKgfWH1IiSTp
For more information call 404-298-4080 or visit www.ugaextension.org/dekalb
HAPPENING NOW! The Clarkston Community Center has partnered with CORE, IRC, DeKalb County School District Student Health Services, DeKalb County Board of Health, and Idlewood Elementary School to offer FREE Covid-19 and Flu vaccines for both kids AND adults. Gift cards of $100 are available for all who receive a Covid-19 vaccine, and an additional $100 gift card is available for families of children ages 5-11 years old who receive a Covid-19 vaccine.
For more questions, check out our website at https://clarkstoncommunitycenter.org/keep-you-community-safe-get-vaccinated/
The party is ON! Ecstatic Dance Atlanta is here at the Clarkston Community Center and things are moving right along! Come on out and join in the dance, and continue your holiday shopping at the Craft & Vendor Fair all the way until 5pm!
The Craft Fair at the Clarkston Community Center is happening NOW! Come on out and get a start on your holiday shopping with a variety of unique, handmade items including ornaments, gift baskets, and much more. Food, deserts, and face painting also available for purchase!
The runoff for Georgia's US Senate seat is TODAY! Now is your last chance to vote!
If you've not yet voted but are having trouble getting to your polling location, you can book a free ride with Uber. Simply use the promo code "VoteGA" in the Uber app or call 1-888-977-2250 and a volunteer will help you book a ride.
For more options and information about voting in today's election, visit our website at the link below. Don't wait! Polls are open until 7pm tonight.
https://clarkstoncommunitycenter.org/free-rides-to-vote/
Need help getting to the polls for the December 6th runoff election? Catch a free ride with Uber! For more information visit the links or call the phone numbers found below. Don’t forget to vote! To book an Uber directly use the promo code VoteGA in the app or use the voucher link at runoff.vote.....
Get into the spirit with the Clarkston Community Center's upcoming Craft and Vendor Fair! Join us in shopping local from all sorts of small businesses and local artisans on Sunday, December 11th from 11am - 5pm. There will also be live entertainment and food available for purchase. Don't miss out!
To learn more, check out our website: https://clarkstoncommunitycenter.org/2022-ccc-holiday-craft-vendor-fair-returns/
If you would like to display as a vendor during this event, please fill out the registration form here: https://forms.gle/9KmMn9na3Ls1ad8g7
As the Holidays approach, so does the season of giving. GA Gives day is almost upon us and we ask that you please donate to the Clarkston Community Center. Your donation will help provide necessities and resources to the many families who are underserved and need them most. Here at the CCC "We Build Community" and with your help, we can continue to do the work we are most passionate about. Helping People! Happy Holidays to everyone.
Please support the Clarkston Community Center on this special GA Gives Day.
We had the honor today to celebrate Veterans Day at the CCC. Special thanks to the City of Clarkston and VCOF for organizing the program.
We had the honor today to celebrate Veterans Day at the CCC. Special thanks to the City of Clarkston and VCOF for organizing the program.
Guess where Georgia’s 2 Senators will be tomorrow? Let’s finish strong!
Get to know your elected officials! US Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff will be in Clarkston TOMORROW at 3:30pm to speak with neighbors just like you. Come on out!
Join us this Saturday, November 5th from 9:30AM - 11:30AM as we host our monthly Clarkston Cares Food Pantry! We will have non-perishable food items and toiletries for all community members.
Are you a small business owner looking to scale your business and network with other entrepreneurs in the area? Check out the 5th Annual Women's Business Expo this Sunday, October 16 from 12-5pm, sponsored by Omega Support Services Center. Tickets can be found at the link below or at the door!
http://bit.ly/5womensexpo
Join us this Saturday, October 8th from 9:30AM - 11:30AM as we host our monthly Clarkston Cares Food Pantry! We will have non-perishable food items and toiletries for all community members.
As summer gives way to fall, join us at the Clarkston Community Center for a tour of our shared garden and further discussions about how to best grow our community!
Are you a small business owner in the Clarkston area? Are you looking to grow or expand your business? Start:ME might be the right fit for you. Learn hands-on business skills and gain access to numerous peer-selected grants! If interested, find out more with the link below or attend a FREE info session TONIGHT at Refuge Coffee at 6pm!
https://www.startmeatl.org/
Such a cool evening having our dear friends from The Casa at the CCC.
Such a cool evening having our dear friends from The Casa at the CCC.
The Clarkston Community Center was honored to host a veterans health and wellness outreach event today. It was so great to share the day with these amazing individuals.
The Clarkston Community Center was honored to host a veterans health and wellness outreach event today. It was so great to share the day with these amazing individuals.
It really takes a village. What an amazing retreat for CRSA. It was so great to see so many community leaders and stakeholders who fight tirelessly for the communities we serve. What an honor to be apart of this incredible event.
Learn more about the health and wellness of servicemembers in our community! Join the Veterans & Community Outreach Foundation this Saturday, September 24th, at the Clarkston Community Center from 10 AM to 4 PM to learn more about supporting those who have served in our nation's armed forces.
Make your voice heard! Join Women Watch Afrika, New American Pathways, and the Clarkston Community Center for a celebration of National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, September 20th from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM in the Clarkston Community Center parking lot. Register to vote in the upcoming November 8th election and learn more about the issues impacting your community!
What a beautiful community we have. Community members coming together to help us reshape the Clarkston Community Center landscape. We are excited for this project. If you missed this session, the next session will be August 24th at 6pm. We would love for you to join us. Thanks to Roots Down for facilitating this awesome event. Link below to RSVP to register for the next session.
https://www.rootsdownga.com/event-details/virtual-dream-session-garden-tour
What a beautiful community we have. Community members coming together to help us reshape the Clarkston Community Center landscape. We are excited for this project. If you missed this session, the next session will be August 24th at 6pm. We would love for you to join us. Thanks to Roots Down for facilitating this awesome event. Link below to RSVP to register for the next session.
https://www.rootsdownga.com/event-details/virtual-dream-session-garden-tour
What an amazing day here at the Clarkston Community Center food pantry! We would like to thank our awesome donors, volunteers , sponsors and special thanks for our mayor Beverly Burks for visiting us today!
What an amazing day here at the Clarkston Community Center food pantry! We would like to thank our awesome donors, volunteers , sponsors and special thanks for our mayor Beverly Burks for visiting us today!
Join us tomorrow between 9:30 and 11:30 for our monthly Clarkston Cares Food Pantry! We will have non-perishable food items and toiletries available!
Mark your calendars for 8/12 @ 6pm! We will be joined by Roots Down to conduct a dream session and Fruitful Library garden tour. Come out, make your voice heard, and help guide the future of the Community Center outdoor space.
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Link to RSVP https://www.rootsdownga.com/event-details/dream-session-garden-tour-2
Mark your calendars for 8/12 @ 6pm! We will be joined by Roots Down to conduct a dream session and Fruitful Library garden tour. Come out, make your voice heard, and help guide the future of the Community Center outdoor space.
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Link to RSVP https://www.rootsdownga.com/event-details/dream-session-garden-tour-2
Mark your calendars for 8/12 @ 6pm! We’ll be out at the conducting a dream session and Fruitful Library garden tour. Come out, make your voice heard, and help guide the future of the Community Center campus!
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Huge effort in DeKalb County to help Afghan evacuees find work!
Almost all of the 200 people in a crowded room at the Clarkston Community Center went through the same thing.
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/dekalb-county/huge-effort-dekalb-county-help-afghan-evacuees-find-work/QSYI6XNOHBBRFFHSSSGY42SD34/
Mohammad Khan says it all happened so quickly.
The Clarkston Community Center was honored to help host the Accenture and Welcome US Atlanta Refugee Hiring Fair. What a tremendous turnout helping connect employers with Job seekers to help navigate their new career paths. Thank you Accenture and Welcome US for creating such a wonderful event.
The Clarkston Community Center was honored to help host the Accenture and Welcome US Atlanta Refugee Hiring Fair. What a tremendous turnout helping connect employers with Job seekers to help navigate their new career paths. Thank you Accenture and Welcome US for creating such a wonderful event.
Join Accenture and Welcome.US at the Clarkston Community Center tomorrow, Thursday, July 28 from 10 AM to 3 PM as they host a refugee hiring fair that'll jumpstart your career!
Receive consultation on how to build the best possible resume, conduct an on-site job interview, and tout your talent. Networking opportunities available!
For more information contact Hannah Klunk at [email protected]
We hope to see you there!
What an incredible Summer camp closing celebration. The Clarkston Community Center would like to thank our partners, sponsors and donors for helping make summer camp a huge success. We would like to wish our students. Very successful school year! As a reminder registration for our after school program is now open. The link is on our website or you can stop by the center and pick up an application. Lastly, we want to thank our incredible team who worked tirelessly to make sure that summer was awesome for all kids.
Special Thank To:
DeKalb County School District
BOOST community grant
Amazon
DayDreamer Academy
Tabala Research Institute
Project 180 of DeKalb County office of youth services
Mercer University- Dept of Clinical Psychology
Travis Manion Foundation
Global Communities Initiative program
Twende Porini Initiative
CPacs
What an incredible Summer camp closing celebration. The Clarkston Community Center would like to thank our partners, sponsors and donors for helping make summer camp a huge success. We would like to wish our students. Very successful school year! As a reminder registration for our after school program is now open. The link is on our website or you can stop by the center and pick up an application. Lastly, we want to thank our incredible team who worked tirelessly to make sure that summer was awesome for all kids.
Special Thank To:
DeKalb County School District
BOOST community grant
Amazon
DayDreamer Academy
Tabala Research Institute
Project 180 of DeKalb County office of youth services
Mercer University- Dept of Clinical Psychology
Travis Manion Foundation
Global Communities Initiative program
Twende Porini Initiative
CPacs
Soma Community Fitness
Notre Dame Mission volunteers
The Clarkston Community Center would like to congratulate one of our Best and Brightest students. We are so proud of you!
Sean Awet became the first place 2022 Microsoft Word U.S. National Champion at the Certiport Microsoft Office Specialist National Championship Awards in late June.
https://tuckerobserver.com/2022/07/19/clarkston-student-wins-the-microsoft-word-u-s-national-championship/?fbclid=IwAR0BrmZoVY6KUgfcVvXHdZJ_gUY9JlJO-zOl9S9Pw0nQbO-oRAqEX2i43fs
Clarkston student Sean Awet became the first place 2022 Microsoft Word U.S. National Champion at the Certiport Microsoft Office Specialist National Championship Awards in late June.
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Such a cool evening having our dear friends from The Casa at the CCC.
Thank you to Ruthie Yow for writing this informational and reflective story on local college students volunteering at our center and understanding their role in being partners instead of saviors when serving our community. To read more of this story, please visit the following link: https://serve-learn-sustain.gatech.edu/engaging-global-communities-clarkston-community-centers-service-saturday #clarkstoncommunitycenter #dekalbcounty #servingothers #georgiatech #partner #helpingthecommunity #engagingcontent #CCC
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In the last installment of our Black History Month video series, DeKalb Unknown, we have a special guest join us. Dr. Joyce Morley is currently a DeKalb County School Board Member. She also has many other positions and titles as it relates to her career in education and mental health. In this episode, we discuss education equity, finding your own personal path to success, and how parents and youth in POC and Black communities can find their voice and learn how to advocate on their own behalf. WATCH HERE: https://youtu.be/o-JkX7Axuhs #Youtube #dekalbcounty #dekalbunknown #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #videoseries #interview #docuseries #documentary #blackwomen #watchnow #clarkstoncommunitycenter #CCC
DEKALB UNKNOWN - a Black History Month video series. We are excited to showcase our first participant - Amber Worthy - in our Black History Month video series, DeKalb Unknown. In this interview, Ms. Worthy explains her role in capturing real life stories, how future journalists can be unbias in stressful situations and the trajectory of her career in the near future. To watch this riveting interview, please click the link to our YouTube channel -- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmwgARtGLdU #ClarkstonCommunityCenter #watchnow #Premiere #nowlive #awesome #newvideo #subscribe #youtube #dekalbcounty #dekalbunknown #VideoSeries #BlackHistoryMonth
Hi everyone! You have time to still donate presents in time for our last Clarkston Cares Food Pantry Distribution next weekend (December 18th). We are accepting presents for kids of all ages (1 year old to 18 years old). Go to your local Dollar Tree, Dollar General or Walmart, pick 1 to 2 items, & bring them to our donation location: Address: Clarkston Community Center 3701 College Avenue Clarkston, GA 30021 You can also purchase items from our Coat & Toy Wishlist on Amazon by clicking the link below: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/9QXNK7KWK1B3?ref_=wl_share ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE. For more information, please contact us at [email protected] #christmas2021 #atlanta #happyholidays #ClarkstonCommunityCenter #dekalbcounty #donatetoday #kidstoys #familytime
After school Update • our CryptoComic students started on Chapter 4 (CryptoMath) this past week where they develop Caesar wheels with numbers and letters which is then used to encode and decode secret messages! If you want your child(ren) to participate in our afterschool program, please contact us at (404) 508-1050. #clarkstoncommunitycenter #cryptocomics #universityofflorida #uf #dekalbcounty #atlanta #youth #afterschool #learning #tutorial
For the 2021 holiday season, the Clarkston Cares Food Pantry is looking to collect over 200 cans of non-perishable food items in order to provide them to families that participate in our monthly food pantry distribution. By clicking the link below, you have the opportunity of providing useful food items to families in need this upcoming holiday season! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/84JEHY7JE9QD?ref_=wl_share If you would prefer to drop off canned goods to the center, please drop them off with our front desk - MONDAYS through FRIDAYS from 10am to 4pm. Address: Clarkston Community Center - 3701 College Avenue Clarkston, GA 30021 #ClarkstonCommunityCenter #fooddrive #foodpantry #ClarkstonCaresFoodPantry #dekalbcounty #atlanta #HolidaySeason #cannedgoods #2021 #october
Another day giving back! We are providing families with food, laptops, shoes and bikes! We’ll be here until 11:30am today, come on by! #clarkstoncommunitycenter #dekalbcounty #foodpantry
Clarkston Health Fair • Back to School Supplies have been going fast ALL morning! We want to say thank you to all our partners & community members who supported us to provide families with school supplies! #clarkstoncommunitycenter #dekalbcounty #schoolsupplies #community #service #happysaturday
Have time this Saturday to volunteer with our Clarkston Cares Food Pantry? We are now onboarding volunteers. Contact our Youth Coordinator at [email protected] to register today! #ClarkstonCommunityCenter #dekalbcounty #volunteer #foodpantry #contactustoday
We are in need of at least 4 volunteers for our Clarkston Cares Food Pantry Distribution this Saturday (August 21, 2021) at our facility: Clarkston Community Center 3701 College Avenue Clarkston, GA 30021. Please contact [email protected] to register as a volunteer with us! #ClarkstonCommunityCenter #dekalbcounty #georgia #foodpantry
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