#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

This Saturday we will be hosting our monthly Clarkston Cares Food Pantry Distribution in our parking lot. We will be providing families with non-perishable food items, baby care items (i.e. diapers), bikes and laptops (for families with youth). The bikes and laptops that will be distributed are on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED basis. DATE…

In partnership with Women Watch Afrika & New American Pathways, we will be celebrating National Voter Registration Day here in Clarkston! On September 28th, you will be able to come register to vote and learn more about local elections happening on November 2nd. There will also be food, giveaways, music and other community services!  …

Registration for our Free ESL Classes is now open! These classes are brought to you through our partnership with the DeKalb County Public Library. These classes are open to adults and seniors alike. Important Start Dates: Tuesday, September 7th: 9am – 12pm (Virtual Beginner English Class) Tuesday, September 7th: 9am – 12pm (Virtual Intermediate English Class) Thursday, September 9th:…

This Saturday we are having another food pantry distribution! We will be providing families with non-perishable food items & baby-care supplies (diapers and wipes). Spread the word to families in need and individuals experiencing food insecurity. We are happy to serve them! Date & Time: August 21, 2021 9:30am –  11:30am Location: Clarkston Community Center 3701 College…

We are excited to be apart of the Clarkston Health Fair this Saturday from 10am to 2pm. As apart of this event, we will be providing students with school supplies, registering DeKalb County students for our CCC After-School Quiet Zones. 2.0 program and adults & seniors for our ESL classes. Make sure to wear a mask and…

Register you and your family today for our Produce Package Delivery! With this produce package, your household will receive a variety of organically grown produce from eggplants to tomatoes to green beans! CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK TO REGISTER NOW: https://jotform.com/201246905058150 For questions, please contact us at bankslearning@yahoo.com

NOTE: Please stay up to date on DeKalb County’s scheduling and protocols in terms of your child’s schooling in regards to COVID-19 cases. We are so excited to start off the new year with the rebranding of our after-school program for the 2021-2022 school year! With CCC Quiet Zones 2.0, our goal is to provide…

Today (4/8) & Friday (4/9) from 10am to 4pm, everyone 18 years and older will be able to receive 1 dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at our center! Thanks to CORE Response & the International Rescue Committee for putting this together.

Summer is almost here! We are now accepting applications for our Clarkston STEAM-Plus Summer Camp. Our camp this year will focus more on providing youth an outlet to express themselves and develop skills that will help them excel with their future goals. Click the link below to find out more about our camp and how…

This Saturday we will be hosting another food pantry food distribution for the month of April! We’ll be providing families an assortment of food – frozen meat, canned meats & vegetables and other non-perishable food items. Date: 4/3/2021 Location: Clarkston Community Center 3701 College Avenue Clarkston, GA 30021 Time: 9:30am to 11:30am

We are happy to announce that come April 2021, we will launch our registration for our Clarkston STEAM Summer Camp! Our camp will be in-person this year, 50 students max to reduce any potential spread of COVID-19. All students and staff will be required to wear a mask during camp hours. Students will be required…

Tomorrow (Tuesday, 3/16/21) Clarkston residents will be able to vote to fill the unexpired term of Yterenickia “YT” Bell on the Clarkston City Council. The Clarkston Community Center will be one of the voting precincts in Clarkston, GA.   For more information please go to: https://www.dekalbcountyga.gov/voter-registration-elections/city-clarkston-special-election

This Saturday (3/20/21) we will be hosting a double distribution at our facility: Back to School Supplies Distribution & Clarkston Cares Food Pantry Food Distribution! We are so excited to share these resources with youth and adults in need at this time. Please come early because these items are first come, first served. *We’ll also…

We are still accepting donations for our Back to School Supplies Distribution & Clarkston Cares Food Pantry Food Distribution that will be held on March 20th. If you aren’t able to bring items to our facility (3701 College Avenue Clarkston, GA 30021), you can order items through our Amazon Wishlist: Clarkston Cares Food Pantry AW:…

Tomorrow, in partnership with the Mercer University College of Pharmacy, we will be hosting the first ever COVID-19 & The Black Community: A Town Hall virtual event! Our host for the event will be Ms. Amber McCorkle alongside an array of panelists that will be discussing the myths surrounding COVID-19 and tips on how to…

We regret to inform you all that our food distribution this Saturday is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. Our next food distribution will be on March 6, 2021. DeKalb County is hosting a food distribution this Saturday (2/20/21) where they’ll be distributing 3,500 boxes to DeKalb residents. Please arrive early because it is first come,…