Community DevelopmentBasic needs & family support
Support food initiatives, essential supplies, and community resource connections for households facing hardship.
Explore this priorityCOMMUNITY IMPACT & PARTNERSHIPSInvest in people.
Invest in people.
Strengthen our community.
Partner with ANU Community Development Corporation to support families, seniors, caregivers, veterans, and people working toward greater stability in Metro Atlanta.
OUR COMMUNITY PRIORITIESFund practical support.
Fund practical support.
Help create lasting stability.
We welcome conversations with foundations, businesses, civic organizations, and community partners whose giving priorities align with our mission.
Seniors & family caregivers
Help strengthen caregiver resource navigation, aging-in-place support, and Alzheimer’s education connections.
Explore this priorityVeterans & housing stability
Support housing navigation and resource referrals for veterans and families seeking stability.
Explore this priorityWorkforce & second chances
Help develop employment preparation, workforce partnerships, and second chance resource connections.
Explore this priorityHealth-related dignity
Support Crown of Confidence assistance for people experiencing medical hair loss, with services fulfilled by Purdy Medical Wigs & DME Supplier LLC.
Explore this priorityFinancial education & housing vision
Help expand financial education and explore partnerships supporting healthier, more energy-efficient housing.
Explore this priorityWAYS TO SUPPORT ANU CDC
A partnership that fits your purpose.
Foundation & corporate grants
Consider general operating support or a grant designated for a community program. Share your funding priorities and application requirements with our team.
Program sponsorships
Discuss support for Meals with Love, community food drives, Sponsor a Crown, or another aligned initiative.
In-kind & employee support
Ask about current needs for supplies, professional expertise, employee volunteer teams, or workplace giving opportunities.
A CLEAR STARTING POINT
Let’s shape the partnership together.
01 · CONNECT
Share your priorities
Tell us about your organization, community interests, proposed support, and timeline.
02 · ALIGN
Discuss the opportunity
We review program fit, current capacity, and the resources needed to move the work forward.
03 · PLAN
Define the next steps
Agree on the scope, intended use of support, and any reporting or recognition expectations before the partnership begins.
Contact our team to discuss a program overview, proposed budget, or organizational documentation needed for your funding review.
Start a Partnership ConversationOUR APPROACHPeople first.
People first.
Purposeful partnerships.
Our work connects practical guidance, community resources, and partnerships. Program availability depends on eligibility, funding, and capacity.
Some initiatives are in development. We welcome partners who want to help shape those next steps alongside our established resource connections.
ANU CDC CAPABILITIES & COLLABORATIONLocal purpose.
Local purpose.
Lasting community impact.
ANU CDC seeks partners who can help strengthen the people, systems, and community connections behind our mission. Together, we can build a more sustainable response to hardship across Metro Atlanta.
Economic opportunity & second chances
Help develop employment preparation, employer connections, financial education, and resource navigation for people facing barriers to stability, including individuals returning to their communities after incarceration.
Explore workforce developmentHealthy families & supported seniors
Strengthen connections to food, essential supplies, caregiver resources, and community support. Help families and older adults find practical guidance and navigate available services.
Explore senior supportVeterans & stable communities
Help expand resource connections for veterans and their families, with a focus on housing navigation, essential needs, and pathways toward greater stability.
Explore veteran supportConnecting community support to opportunity.
ANU CDC connects people with resources and seeks partners who can bring specialized training, mentoring, and employer relationships. Our role is to help bridge everyday needs and the next steps toward education, work, and financial stability.
Career readiness & mentoring
We welcome collaborators to help develop career exploration, résumé preparation, interview practice, and mentoring opportunities for job seekers and second chance participants.
Our workforce program directionFinancial skills & pathways to self-employment
Build on our financial education focus through partnerships that introduce budgeting, responsible financial planning, and referrals to qualified small business and entrepreneurship resources.
Our financial education focusPractical learning & community projects
Help shape supervised volunteer and internship projects where participants can practice communication, teamwork, planning, and problem solving while addressing community needs.
Explore internship opportunitiesThese collaboration areas describe our development priorities. Training, mentoring, projects, and participant opportunities will be defined with partners according to resources, capacity, and program requirements.
Invest in the foundation behind the work.
We welcome support to develop volunteer recruitment and training, community outreach, referral coordination, fundraising systems, and program documentation. These investments can help our organization serve more consistently and sustain its work over time.
Our goal is to build with the community: listen to local needs, engage volunteers and partners, and shape practical solutions that can continue beyond a single project or funding cycle.
Questions about funding ANU CDC?
Can we support a specific program?
Yes. Contact our team to discuss designated support, current needs, and the scope that available resources can sustain.
How do we discuss a grant or sponsorship?
Email your organization’s name, funding priorities, proposed timeline, and any application requirements. Our team will follow up about next steps.
Can our employees volunteer or contribute expertise?
Contact us about current volunteer projects, professional support, and group opportunities. Roles and availability are confirmed by our team.
Looking for personal assistance?
Visit our Programs page or contact our team for support inquiries.