Friendship Circle Of Atlanta, Inc.

What Friendship Circle Of Atlanta, Inc. does

Friendship Circle of Atlanta, Inc. is a 501(c)(3)-style nonprofit organization headquartered at 5180 Roswell Road, Suite N200 in Atlanta, Georgia. It operates as part of the global Friendship Circle movement inspired by the teachings of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson and built on the Torah principle of "V'ahavta L'reyacho Komocha" (love your fellow as yourself). The organization delivers a portfolio of in-person programs that pair Jewish community members with individuals with special needs: Friends@Home (weekly home-visit pairings), Sunday Circle (monthly social gatherings for participants under 21), Holiday Programs (Jewish holiday celebrations), FCYA / Friendship Circle Young Adults (Jewish experiential learning, quarterly outings, and one-on-one pairings for adults with developmental disabilities), and Camp Serve It Up (a summer day camp). Programs are free for high school and FCYA volunteers, and Friends@Home is free for participating families.

The organization is staffed by 1–10 employees, supplemented by teen and adult volunteers, and is governed by a volunteer Leadership Board. It uses ChabadSuite for website infrastructure and CivicRM for event management; no proprietary technology platform or AI capability is in evidence. Marketing and outreach are community-led, relying on word-of-mouth referrals, synagogue partnerships (including Ahavath Achim and Shearith Israel), and a curated network of Jewish community resource partners (JFCS, Jewish Abilities Alliance, JIFLA, Bnai Mitzvah Fund).

The revenue model is donation-driven with no disclosed financials. Income streams include one-time gifts at preset levels from $36 to $1,800-plus, the Inner Circle tiered monthly recurring giving program (six levels from $36 to $540 per month, currently with 20 partners), event couvert fees (e.g., Pesach Seder $54–$360), and direct outreach for stock and cryptocurrency donations. The participant base spans families with special needs children and young adults, teen volunteers, adult volunteers aged 21+, and adults with developmental disabilities, all within the Atlanta metropolitan Jewish community.

Name

Friendship Circle Of Atlanta, Inc.

Legal name

Friendship Circle of Atlanta, Inc.

Website

https://fcatlanta.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Friendship Circle of Atlanta is a nonprofit organization that runs volunteer-based social, educational, and recreational programs pairing Jewish community members with individuals with special needs across the Atlanta metropolitan area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Special Needs Community Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Centers & Neighborhood Support Services (BPAGAEAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB), Special Needs Adult Day Programs (Developmental/Physical Disabilities, Seniors) (HLADAIAI), Community Engagement & Social Integration Programs (Clubs, Events, Volunteering) (EDAIAKAE)

Keywords

• Special needs programs
• Volunteer friendship services
• Jewish community inclusion
• Developmental disability support
• Family respite services

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, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations - One-time: One-time monetary contributions from individual donors supporting the organization. Donation amounts suggested at $36, $100, $180, $540, $1000, $1800.
2. Inner Circle Monthly Giving: Monthly recurring donation program with tiered membership levels: Partner ($540/mo), Diamond ($360/mo), Platinum ($180/mo), Gold ($100/mo), Silver ($54/mo), Bronze ($36/mo).
3. Event Participation Fees: Some events have suggested donations or couvert fees (e.g., Pesach Seder: Suggested $54, Couvert $100, Sponsor $360).
4. Stock/Cryptocurrency Donations: Accepts donations via stock, cryptocurrency, or other methods through direct contact with staff.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Friendship Circle of Atlanta delivers volunteer-based, inclusive social and educational programs that pair Jewish community members with individuals with special needs. Its core offerings include Friends@Home weekly home visits, Sunday Circle monthly gatherings, Holiday Programs, FCYA (Friendship Circle Young Adults) social and learning programs, and Camp Serve It Up summer camp. Programs are provided free of charge to participants and rely on teen and adult volunteers, with funding sourced from donations and a tiered monthly giving program.

Product overview

Friendship Circle of Atlanta is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of volunteer-based programs connecting Jewish community members with individuals with special needs. The core offerings include Friends@Home (weekly home visit pairings), Sunday Circle monthly gatherings, Holiday Programs celebrating the Jewish calendar, FCYA (Friendship Circle Young Adults) with JELP and social outings, and Camp Serve It Up summer camp. Programs serve children, teens, and adults with special needs, with volunteers matched for friendship and respite for families. All programs are free for high school and FCYA volunteers, and Friends@Home is free of charge for participants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Friends@Home: Program that pairs teenage volunteers and children with special needs for weekly home visits, providing companionship and respite for families.
• Sunday Circle
• Holiday Programs
• FCYA (Friendship Circle Young Adults)
• Camp Serve It Up
• Inner Circle

Products and services

• Friends@Home Pairs teenage volunteers and children with special needs for hours of fun and friendship through weekly home visits, providing children the chance to bond with volunteers in a comfortable environment while parents receive respite. Free of charge to participants.
• Sunday Circle (Birthday Club) A monthly gathering of friends of all abilities under 21, complete with refreshments, hands-on activities, and Jewish experiences.
• Holiday Programs Jewish holiday celebration programs with refreshments, crafts, games, and unique entertainment, bringing together families and volunteers to prepare for and celebrate holidays.
• FCYA (Friendship Circle Young Adults) A group of adults of all abilities that includes JELP (Jewish Experiential Learning Program), FCYA on the Town quarterly outings, and Hanging with Friends one-on-one pairings.
• Camp Serve It Up A summer camp dedicated to enriching the lives of children through a stimulating camp experience with innovative ideas and creative activities.
• Inner Circle Monthly Giving Program A monthly giving club providing crucial financial support to sustain Friendship Circle programs and services, with tiered membership levels ranging from Bronze ($36/mo) to Partner ($540/mo).

Quantifiable outcome

• 20 partners supporting the Inner Circle monthly giving program

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Freedman HomeminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 January 2026Host venue for FCYA Shabbat Dinner event. Address shared with registered participants via email.
• Ahavath Achim SynagogueminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 December 2025Joint hosting of Chanukah Celebration event at Ahavath Achim Synagogue - Srochi Auditorium, 600 Peachtree Battle Ave. NW, Atlanta, GA 30327. Includes Chanukah crafts, treats, Menorah lighting, and fireworks display.
• Shearith IsraelminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 December 2025Co-host of Chanukah Celebration event with Ahavath Achim and Friendship Circle.
• Jewish Abilities AllianceminorOthersListed as a helpful resource on the Resources page for families seeking additional support and information about Jewish disability services in Atlanta.
• Jewish Family & Career Services (JFCS)minorOthersListed as a helpful resource on the Resources page providing family and career services to the Jewish community.
• JIFLA: Jewish Interest Free LoansminorOthersListed as a helpful resource on the Resources page providing interest-free loans to Jewish individuals and families.
• Bnai Mitzvah FundminorOthersListed as a helpful resource on the Resources page through Jewish Abilities Alliance for funding assistance.
• ChabadSuitecoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite platform provider powering the fcatlanta.org website. Listed as 'Powered by ChabadSuite' on the footer of all pages.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Friendship Circle of Los Angeles: West Coast Friendship Circle chapter offering the same Friends@Home-style volunteer pairing, Sunday Circle gatherings, and FCYA young-adult programming in the Los Angeles Jewish community. Identical operating model and program menu.
• Yachad / National Jewish Council for Disabilities: Orthodox Union-affiliated national organization supporting Jewish individuals with disabilities through programming, inclusion, and advocacy. Directly comparable mission (Jewish disability inclusion), overlapping programs, and shared volunteer/donor base.
• Friendship Circle Michigan: The original and largest Friendship Circle chapter, based in West Bloomfield, MI. Closest direct peer: same programming model (Friends@Home, Sunday Circle, FCYA, summer camp), same volunteer-to-special-friend matching, same Jewish communal framing, but at much greater scale.
• Camp Ramah (including Tikvah programs): Network of Jewish summer camps including Tikvah programs specifically for campers with disabilities. Directly comparable through Camp Serve It Up: similar Jewish summer-camp experience, inclusion model, and volunteer/staff structure.
• Matan: Jewish special-education nonprofit providing professional development, day-school inclusion support, and b'nai mitzvah programs for children with disabilities. Comparable mission and Jewish communal positioning, with overlap in educational programming.
• Friendship Circle of Brooklyn: Sibling Friendship Circle chapter serving the Brooklyn Jewish community with the same volunteer-pairing model for children and teens with special needs. Identical program taxonomy and donor/volunteer acquisition mechanics.

Broad incumbents

• Chai Lifeline: Major Jewish nonprofit providing services to seriously ill children and their families. Comparable as a Jewish communal social-services organization with volunteer engagement and a comparable donor pool in the same metro areas.
• Friendship Circle International: Global parent movement of the Friendship Circle network. Directly comparable because it operates the same volunteer-based special-needs inclusion model that the Atlanta chapter executes locally; provides brand, playbooks, and cross-chapter coordination.

Others

• Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta: Central communal fundraising and planning body for the Atlanta Jewish community. Comparable because it channels a meaningful share of local Jewish philanthropic dollars that Friendship Circle must compete for annually.
• Jewish Family & Career Services (JFCS) of Atlanta: Atlanta Jewish communal social-services agency already listed on Friendship Circle's resource page. Comparable as a Jewish social-services organization in the same metro, competing for the same donor base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FriendshipCircleofAtlanta
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/friendship-circle-of-atlanta-inc

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