Agape Youth & Family Center

What Agape Youth & Family Center does

Agape Youth & Family Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1997 and headquartered at a 35,000-square-foot facility at 2210 Marietta Boulevard NW in Atlanta, Georgia. The organization operates a portfolio of free, community-based youth and family programs serving approximately 200-250 K-12 students from underserved families, 24 post-secondary young adults (ages 18-25), 40+ parents/caregivers, and 30-61 senior citizens on Atlanta's Westside. Core programs include the K-12 After-School Program (one-on-one tutoring, Georgia Milestones prep, STEAM, character development), Navigate (post-secondary mentoring launched 2024), RAGTime (senior day programming), K-12 Summer Camp (eight weeks, grade-banded tracks), Family Engagement events, the Agape Teen Leaders (ATL) youth fundraising program, and the Meals for Kids nutrition service. Full-time Agape staff are embedded in nine Atlanta Public Schools: Bolton Academy, E. Rivers Elementary, Scott Elementary, John Lewis Invictus Academy, Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy, B.E.S.T. Academy, Sutton Middle School, and North Atlanta High School.

The organization is led by CEO Nell Benn, who has held the role since January 2003; under her tenure the annual budget grew from $200,000 to $4.2 million and staff expanded from 2 to 41. All programs are delivered free of charge and the entire student body qualifies for free or reduced lunch, with a reported 90%+ annual retention rate. Distribution is direct: services are delivered through the physical community center facility, embedded school sites, and volunteer channels managed through the VolunteerHub platform; there are no technology products, APIs, or software revenue streams.

Revenue is a diversified donations-based mix with no program fees: individual donations (annual fund, general, in-kind), corporate partnerships (Honeywell as STEM Showcase presenting sponsor 2025; Reduce as Corporate Partner of the Year; plus Wells Fargo, Roark Capital, Regions Bank, Novelis, Northern Trust), foundation grants (Caterpillar Foundation, Arby's Foundation, Zeist Foundation, Empty Stocking Fund), and government funding including a pending FY26 application to the Georgia Department of Education Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers program. Major capital events include an $8.5 million 2017 capital campaign to purchase and renovate the current facility (achieved in two years versus a planned four) and a $2.75 million 25th anniversary campaign in 2022. Operations are supported by approximately 1,200 volunteers annually, including 45-50 weekly tutoring volunteers.

Name

Agape Youth & Family Center

Legal name

Agape Youth & Family Center

Website

https://agapeatlanta.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Agape Youth & Family Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1997 in Atlanta, Georgia, operating free after-school, summer camp, post-secondary, senior, and family programs for approximately 200-250 underserved K-12 students, alumni, parents, and seniors on Atlanta's Westside.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth & Family Social Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Child Care Services (6244), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community & Nonprofit Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAD), Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH), School-Age Wraparound Childcare Centers (Holiday/Break Care) (EDACAAAL)

Keywords

• Youth development services
• After-school programs
• Community family services
• Nonprofit education programs
• College career readiness

Headquarters

HQ city

Atlanta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: General donations, annual fund campaigns, and in-kind donations from individuals supporting the organization's mission to end generational poverty.
2. Annual Fund Campaign: Annual fundraising campaign targeting supporters to fund Navigate post-secondary prep program and After-School Program.
3. Meals for Kids Program Donations: Designated donations to provide nutritious meals and snacks to students at After-School and Summer Camps Programs.
4. Corporate Partnerships: Partnerships with corporations including Reduce (Corporate Partner of the Year), Honeywell (presenting sponsor for STEM showcase), Roark, Wells Fargo, and others providing funding, in-kind support, and employee engagement.
5. Foundation Grants: Funding from foundations including Fulton County Board of Commissioners, Caterpillar Foundation, Arby's Foundation, and Zeist Foundation.
6. Government Funding: Application submitted to Georgia Department of Education Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers FY26 program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Agape Youth & Family Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that delivers free after-school academic support, summer camps, college and career readiness programming, senior day services, family engagement, and meals to underserved children, families, and seniors in Atlanta's Westside. All services are provided at no charge to participants and funded through donations, grants, corporate partnerships, and government support.

Product overview

Agape Youth & Family Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of community programs centered on empowering children and families to discover, embrace, and achieve their full potential. The core programs include the K-12 After-School Program providing academic support, tutoring, and enrichment; the Navigate Program for college and career readiness; RAGTime Senior Program for elder community members; and K-12 Summer Camp with multiple camp types. Additional offerings include Family Engagement events, Back 2 School Bonanza, Flourish Empowerment Luncheon, Living Well Together Senior Expo, Agape Teen Leaders youth leadership program, Agape Young Professionals volunteer council, and the Meals for Kids nutrition program. The organization also provides a Parent Portal for enrolled families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• K-12 After-School Program After-school academic support program for elementary and middle school students including one-on-one tutoring, group mentoring, homework assistance, character development, social-emotional learning, STEAM activities, enrichment programs, Georgia Milestone Prep, physical fitness, and family involvement.
• Navigate Program College and career program supporting high school students and alumni ages 18-25 with mentorship, life skills, career exploration, post-secondary readiness, SAT/ACT prep, and internship opportunities.
• RAGTime Senior Program Day program for senior citizens and disabled adults offering computer classes, arts and crafts, health fairs, socialization, field trips, workshops, and Bingo, with free transportation provided.
• K-12 Summer Camp Eight weeks of summer camp including Camp JumpSmart (K-2nd grade reading/math prep), GoGirlGo! & FIT Camp (3rd-7th grade active lifestyle), and Elevate teen camp (8th-12th grade outdoor adventures, college tours, finance courses).
• Meals for Kids Program Provides nutritious meals and snacks to students at After-School and Summer Camps Programs, supplementing meals missed during summer months when schools are closed.
• Family Engagement Program Events and educational expos for student families supporting parents and guardians through education on finances, parenting, nutrition, and family involvement.
• Back 2 School Bonanza Annual community event assisting families with back-to-school supplies including backpacks, school supplies, hygiene products, and clothing.
• Flourish Empowerment Luncheon Annual women-focused empowerment event celebrating the power of women with meaningful conversation, shared stories, and connection benefiting women and girls of Agape.
• Living Well Together Senior Expo Health, wellness, and Bingo social expo connecting seniors aged 60+ with health, wellness, and supportive resources in Atlanta's Westside community.
• Agape Teen Leaders (ATL) Semester-long fundraising and leadership initiative for high school students providing hands-on training in strategic fundraising, nonprofit advocacy, and community engagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• 103 students graduated since 2009 with average 11 years in program
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ReducecoreOthersCorporate Partner of the Year recipient. Supported Agape alumna Britany who attends Oglethorpe University through Reduce's partnership contributions.
• Julie’s DreamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing outdoor experiences for Agape students. In 2019, students traveled more than 2,641 miles for outdoor experiences including sponsored trip for 20 teen girls to White Mountains in New Hampshire. CEO Nell Benn serves on Board of Directors.
• HoneywellcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor for Level Up: An Agape STEM Showcase for Girls event in August 2025, demonstrating commitment to advancing education for girls in STEM.
• Atlanta United FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting youth development and community programs.
• Atlanta Community Food BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership addressing food insecurity for children and families served by Agape.
• Carl Sanders YMCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for RAGTime senior program allowing seniors to participate in water aerobics and physical fitness activities two days a week.
• Georgia State University School of Social WorkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership providing educational and research support.
• Buckhead YMCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting community programming and senior services.
• Piedmont HealthcareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth partnership supporting senior citizen programming and health fairs.
• Diaz FoodsminorOthersLocal food partner supporting Meals for Kids program and food insecurity initiatives.
• Partner Schools (9 total)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBolton Academy, E. Rivers Elementary, Scott Elementary, John Lewis Invictus Academy, Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy, B.E.S.T. Academy, Sutton Middle School, North Atlanta High School - schools where Agape provides in-school programming and recruits students.
• Power My LearningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership supporting academic programming.
• The Junior League of AtlantaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting community service and volunteer initiatives.
• The Lovett SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent school partnership supporting educational programs.
• Ahavath Achim SynagogueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based community partner supporting organizational mission.
• Atlanta Lions ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerService organization partnership supporting community programs.
• Georgia Tennis FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting tennis and athletic programs.
• United States Tennis AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting tennis programming.
• Soccer In The StreetsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting soccer and athletic programming for youth.
• Girls on the RunminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting active lifestyle programs for girls.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• YMCA of Metro Atlanta: Atlanta-area peer offering after-school care, summer camps, teen leadership, and senior programming across the metro area; Agape is already an active YMCA partner for senior water-aerobics programming, confirming direct service overlap.
• Boys & Girls Club of Metro Atlanta: Direct Atlanta-area peer operating K-12 after-school, tutoring, character development, and college/career readiness programs for underserved youth — directly comparable programs, beneficiaries, and outcome metrics to Agape.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta: Metro Atlanta youth-development nonprofit using volunteer mentors for one-on-one youth relationships and academic support — directly mirrors Agape's 1,200-volunteer, 45-50-weekly-tutor mentoring model.
• Reading Partners: National nonprofit mobilizing volunteer tutors for literacy intervention with K-12 underserved students — directly comparable 1-on-1 weekly tutoring model and third-grade reading-proficiency outcome focus.
• Communities In Schools of Georgia: Georgia affiliate of Communities In Schools placing full-time staff inside partner schools to support at-risk students — same school-embedded model Agape uses across its 9 partner schools in Atlanta.
• Hillside: Atlanta-based nonprofit providing youth and family services including in-school behavioral support and after-school programming — directly comparable service mix targeting similar Atlanta-area at-risk youth populations.
• Families First: Georgia-wide family services nonprofit with programs in parenting education, family support, and youth development — closely comparable Family Engagement Program and wraparound-services model.

Emerging players

• Kate's Club: Atlanta-based nonprofit providing bereavement support and programming for children and families — overlapping family-engagement and youth-services adjacency in the same Atlanta market, though narrower mission focus.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National umbrella organization operating after-school programs, tutoring, and youth development at scale across 5,000+ clubs — broader incumbent with overlapping mission and program categories but significantly larger footprint and resources.

Regional players

• Children's Restoration Network: Georgia-based nonprofit serving homeless and at-risk children with supplies, tutoring, and after-school support — comparable Atlanta-area beneficiary population but distinct mission focus on housing instability.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/agapeatl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/agapeatlanta

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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