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undies in

Atlanta

just the facts:
kids and poverty

In Atlanta, *35% of children live in poverty, ranking fifth in the country.

77.9% of Atlanta students graduate from high school, 5% below the national average.

Atlanta ranks 5th in the country for having the most kids living in concentrated poverty.

*Kids Count Data, Annie E. Casey Foundation

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to more kids in your area.

When your company, organization or family donates to sponsor an Undies for Change event in your area, even more local children receive undies.

For more information, go to the Undies for Change page.

Atlanta News Brief

uFE expands to Atlanta: Will Provide 53,000+ Pairs of Underwear to Local Students

Atlanta Partners

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boys and girls clubs

Boys and Girls Clubs of America provides after school programming for children who need structure
and support. UFE partners with this vibrant, well-respected group in distributing a week’s supply of
underwear to their participants.

Atlanta

Child Protective Services

Child Protective Services (CPS) located in Atlanta is a branch of Georgia’s social services department responsible for cases of child abuse and neglect. Children found to live in dangerous situations are removed at a moment’s notice and often leave without any belongings. An assigned social worker takes each child “shopping” in a room stocked with basic needs where they receive UFE underwear.
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Community Closet

Community closets are spaces where individuals and families in a community can donate and borrow gently used clothing, household items, and other necessities. These spaces often operate on a free or low-cost basis and are designed to provide support for those in need. Community closets can be found in a variety of locations, such as churches, schools, and community centers.

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School Homeless Department

Atlanta’s public school district supports students enrolled in the federally mandated homeless department. Most of the students are “couch surfing”, many fewer students live in shelters with their families. The department makes sure these children attend their home schools, assuring continuity in their education. The department also provides basic needs, including UFE underwear.

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Just the change
a child needs.