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To kick off our Black History Month video series, DeKalb Unknown, we are speaking with Ms. Amber Worthy who’s a talented News Reporter and former graduate of the second graduating class of DeKalb Early College Academy! Watch as we dive into the ins and outs of journalism, Ms. Worthy’s experience with tough times and being…

This Saturday (February 5, 2022) we will be hosting another food pantry distribution! We will be providing families with non-perishable food items, baby care items (i.e. diapers and wipes) and PPE.   Address: Clarkston Community Center 3701 College Avenue Clarkston, GA 30021 Date & Time: February 5, 2022 | 9:30am to 11:30am

This Saturday we will be hosting our first pantry distribution of the year. It’ll be a drive-thru distribution; please make sure to bring your Driver’s License. Location: Clarkston Community Center 3701 College Avenue Clarkston, GA 30021 Date & Time: January 15, 2022 — 9:30am to 11:30am If you are interested in volunteering, please click the…

Thank you so much to everyone that has donated a coat to our Coat/Jacket Drive! A special thank you to the Xi Xi Zeta Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. for hosting a Coat Drive in our honor and donating these items to us for families in the community. This Saturday from 9:30am…

When Afghanistan fell to the Taliban earlier this year, the U.S. evacuated thousands of Afghan allies who had supported the American mission and whose lives were in danger. Between September 2021 and March 2022, Georgia will open its doors to 1,500 Afghans in need of safety and a new beginning. Join us this Thursday and…

On this Saturday (December 18, 2021), we will be having our last Clarkston Cares Food Pantry Distribution of 2021! #assurancewireless will be providing eligible families with FREE smartphones while @soccerstreets is partnering with us to provide toys to families. We will also be providing families some great coats and jackets for ALL ages! Address: Clarkston…

#GivingTuesday It’s been a tough couple of years. Right!? If you’re like us, you’re still rediscovering how to do your best amidst the worst conditions. For over 27 years, the Clarkston Community Center has been a vital resource to the community of Clarkston and DeKalb County and Atlanta area residents in times of change. Here,…

This fall season we are hosting a Coat/Jacket Drive to collect puff jackets, trench coats, windbreakers, and every other type of coat or jacket for all ages. We will be accepting these items until November 30th. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT DONATED ITEMS ARE CLEAN AND IN GOOD CONDITION. Our drop-off location is listed below: Clarkston…

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…

Volunteerism connects people and reinforces community! To volunteer with the Clarkston Cares Food Pantry and to see upcoming volunteer opportunities, please visit the Hands on ATL website: https://volunteer.handsonatlanta.org/search