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Atlanta Chapter of Continental Societies, Incorporated

"Serving Children Since 1973"
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In 1972, Continental Societies, Inc. initiated its National program " Operation Awareness: HEER Health, Education, Employment and Recreation". Each component of our programmatic thrust was chosen because of its significance in the lives of all young people and the necessity to provide activities and projects in these areas to enhance the lives of children and youth with special needs. In 1977, a fifth component, Arts and Humanities was added.

The Atlanta chapter surveys, investigates and reports the needs and problems of children and youth in its community and subsequently initiates and implements programs, projects and activities in the areas designed to meet the needs of its communities.

Projects range from health fairs and drug abuse programs to community Health awareness seminars; Reading Is Fundamental sponsorships, tutoring and scholarship awards, career and employability workshops and job placement; cultural programs, etiquette and leadership academies.

Special programs are developed to provide exposure to college campuses for students and to motivate and stimulate their minds and cultivate their awareness of their culture and to broaden their future.

Each component of our Five Point Programmatic Thrust working independently will maximize the future readiness of their young minds as future leaders.

Objectives
HEALTH:
–To educate parents and caregivers on Children’s health issues and solutions, which will ultimately improve the health of children.
EDUCATION:
–To focus on students’ needs and broad-based experiences wherein knowledge or skills (particularly reading and writing) are obtained or developed by a learning process.
EMPLOYMENT
-- To introduce young people to the world of employment and the preparation necessary to be successful in it.
RECREATION
–To introduce youth to activities which refresh the mind and body through activity that amuses or stimulates.
ARTS & HUMANITIES
–To provide activities that prepare youth for cultural activities through the arts & humanities


Some projects that have been implemented by the Atlanta Chapter are:

HEALTH
·          Annual Coat Drive
·          Health Fair– The Mall West End
·          Asthma Awareness Program - Charles L. Gideons Elementary School

EDUCATION
·          Annual Scholarships to High School Seniors
·          "Reading is a Trip" Literacy Program - Paul D. West Middle School
·          "Don't Let Your History Be A Mystery" - Venetian Hills Elementary School

EMPLOYMENT
·          Job Fair ­ Partnership with Atlanta Workforce Development Agency
·          Resume Writing and Interview Skills Training - Open Campus High School
·          Employment Readiness Workshop - John H. Harland Teen Center

 RECREATION
·          Easter Egg Hunt - Charles L. Gideons Elementary
·          Halloween Carnival - Bazoline E. Usher Elementary School
·          Atlanta Braves Baseball Game

 ARTS & HUMANITIES
·          Annual Cultural Arts Festival - The Mall West End
·          Holiday Arts & Crafts Celebration -  Woolfolk Boys & Girls Club
·          Metro Atlanta Respite & Development Services
 
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