Latest News & Events
National Voter Registration Day!
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! …
CCC ESL & U.S. Citizenship Class Registration
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:…
Clarkston Cares Food Pantry Distribution
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…
Clarkston Health Fair
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 for Free Fresh Produce Package Delivery
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 [email protected]
CCC After-School Quiet Zones 2.0 – Now Accepting Applications
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…
COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available
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.
Clarkston STEAM-Plus Summer Camp Open Registration!
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…
Clarkston Cares Food Pantry – Food Distribution (4/3/21)
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
Clarkston STEAM Summer Camp – COMING APRIL 2021
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…
Special Election (Clarkston City Council Seat) – Clarkston Community Center a Voting Precinct
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
Back to School & Clarkston Cares Food Distribution
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…
Support for our Back to School & Food Distributions
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:…
COVID-19 & The Black Community: A Town Hall
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…
Clarkston Cares Food Distribution – Canceled!
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,…
Clarkston Cares Food Pantry – Food Distribution (2/20/21)
This Saturday (2/20/21) we will be having our second food distribution of the month. Please make sure to wear your mask and bring your ID. We can’t wait to help you! Address: Clarkston United Methodist Church 3919 Church Street Clarkston, GA 30021 Time: 9:30am to 11:30am
Quiet Zones – NEW START/END TIME!!!
Based on the need from the students we serve, we have extended our hours for Quiet Zones. Down below are the new hours for Quiet Zones: 8AM to 3PM
DeKalb County Tenant-Landlord Assistance Coalition
DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond has created a Tenant-Landlord Assistance Coalition comprised of public and nonprofit partners through a $21 million grant. The coalition will provide financial relief to DeKalb renters threatened by eviction and landlords facing revenue losses—both due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The program is designed to assist eligible families that have an…
Clarkston Cares Food Distribution (2/6/21)
Hi everyone! This Saturday the Clarkston Cares Food Pantry will be having it’s monthly food distribution. All citizens are welcomed. We ask that you wear a mask and bring your ID. Share with your friends and family in need. Clarkston United Methodist Church 3919 Church Street Clarkston, GA 30021 2/6/2021 9:30am-11:30am
Vaccine Registration for Eligible Individuals – Sign-up Today
Today, Ethnē Health in collaboration with the Clarkston Community Health Center, International Rescue Committee Atlanta and Community Organized Relief Effort (CORE), are now able to provide eligible individuals with the Moderna and Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine. Adults 65 years old and older along with caregivers, law enforcement, firefighters, first responders, healthcare workers in clinical settings and staff and residents in…