THE GROVEPROJECT

ROOTED IN METRO ATLANTA

A new beginning. A shared future.

Potential is everywhere.
Opportunity should be too.

We open doors to experiences, relationships, and resources that help young people grow into everything they can be.

Explore the possibilities
The Grove Project’s TGP lettermark, formed from intertwined trees, living roots, and flowing water
ROOTED IN COMMUNITY. GROWING OPPORTUNITY.SCROLL TO GROW ↓
04interconnected programs planned
20students · 2027 Prom Project goal
≈300students · 2027 Capitol Kids goal
05metro Atlanta counties · planned reach
02legislative pathways · interns + fellows

01 / A DIFFERENT KIND OF BEGINNING

A starting point should
never be a stopping point.

Give them the opportunity.
Give them the tools.
Give them the access.

Then let them show you
who they are.

The Grove Project is an emerging nonprofit in metro Atlanta, building an interconnected community of possibility.

Our mission is to create access to experiences, relationships, resources, and institutions that help young people discover what is possible for their lives, develop the confidence and skills to pursue it, and eventually create opportunities for those coming behind them.

We envision a future where opportunity isn’t determined by your starting point, your existing network, your academic record, or whether someone has already decided you have potential.

AccessGrowthCommunityLeadershipService
Our proposed core values, awaiting formal adoption.

NOT FOUR SEPARATE IDEAS. ONE LIVING ECOSYSTEM.

Good things
grow together.

A young person finds an opportunity. Builds confidence. Becomes someone who opens a door for the next person. That’s how The Grove grows.

Open the door.

Experiences, resources, relationships, and institutions become reachable. Potential gets a place to begin.

AND BACK TO ACCESS ↻

02 / OUR BRANCHES OF POSSIBILITY

Different pathways.
The same promise.

From a first prom to a first day at the Capitol, every program begins with a simple belief: access can change a life.

01 / THE GROVE PROJECT

The Prom Project

A milestone. A memory. A moment to belong.

Every student deserves to be part of the moment. We bring together formalwear, beauty services, transportation, photography, and community support to create complete prom experiences. Our inaugural year focuses on students in foster care.

Explore the 2027 plan +
  • Serve 20 students: 10 girls and 10 boys.
  • Raise more than $15,000 and secure community sponsorships.
  • Begin student selection in January 2027.
  • Coordinate personalized prom experiences in March–April.
  • Build an annual program with room to grow.
Help bring this to life
20students. One unforgettable experience.2027 GOAL
02 / THE GROVE PROJECT

Capitol Kids

Big ideas belong in important rooms.

Government becomes real when young people have a voice in it. Through immersive Georgia State Capitol experiences, students explore policymaking, develop their own legislative proposals, and discover pathways into civic leadership.

Explore the 2027 plan +
  • Reach approximately 300 students across five counties.
  • Build partnerships with schools and legislative offices.
  • Provide immersive government and policymaking experiences.
  • Support student proposals with opportunities for real-world consideration and continued mentorship.
Help bring this to life
300students across five metro Atlanta counties.2027 GOAL
03 / THE GROVE PROJECT

Legislative Internship & Fellowship

Experience today. Open doors tomorrow.

Hands-on legislative placements connect students and adult learners to public service. Mentorship, professional development, and meaningful work help participants build confidence, practical skills, and professional relationships.

Explore the 2027 plan +
  • Continue and expand legislative placements.
  • Establish distinct intern and returning-fellow pathways.
  • Strengthen legislative partnerships and professional development.
  • Build a sustainable program beyond any single educational institution.
Help bring this to life
2pathways: first-time interns and returning fellows.2027 GOAL
04 / THE GROVE PROJECT

Fit For Change

Everyday essentials. Lasting dignity.

Quality clothing and essential items should be within reach. Community donations and thoughtful distribution help children and families facing difficult circumstances, with an initial emphasis on young people in foster care.

Explore the 2027 plan +
  • Establish clothing collection, storage, and distribution systems.
  • Develop foster care and community referral partnerships.
  • Provide quality clothing and essential items to children and families.
  • Grow a sustainable donation and volunteer network.
Help bring this to life
1community making everyday needs accessible.2027 GOAL

03 / PLANTING THE FIRST SEEDS

Small beginnings.
Generations of possibility.

We’re in our formal establishment phase. Our first year is about creating strong foundations, launching meaningful programs, and building something that can grow beyond any one person.

FALL 2026

Put down roots.

Complete organizational filings, confirm founding board roles, establish governance, and prepare the foundation for our nonprofit and tax-exemption applications.

NOVEMBER — DECEMBER

Prepare for growth.

Develop budgets, banking and financial procedures, board policies, volunteer networks, and community partnerships. Complete applicable solicitation requirements before fundraising.

JANUARY 2027 & BEYOND

Open the doors.

Begin prom student selection, advance school and legislative partnerships, implement internship pathways, and develop clothing collection and distribution.

2027 figures describe our goals, not completed impact. Incorporation and 501(c)(3) recognition are in progress, not represented as complete.

04 / PEOPLE MAKE THE GROVE

Rooted in a
shared responsibility.

Different experiences. Different strengths. A shared belief in what we can make possible together.

A community in the making.

We’re developing relationships with Georgia legislative offices, metro Atlanta schools, educational institutions, businesses, and community leaders.

Exploratory conversations include Atlanta CASA around The Prom Project and Atlanta Public Schools board leadership around civic learning. These are developing relationships, not confirmed sponsorships or endorsements.

POSSIBILITY NEEDS PEOPLE

Your next move.
Someone’s new beginning.

There’s more than one way to grow The Grove. Choose what feels like you.

01 / Volunteer

Give your time.

Bring your skills, energy, and perspective to a growing community.

Let’s talk 02 / Partner

Open a door.

Connect a school, business, or organization to new possibilities.

Let’s talk 03 / Explore sponsorship

Make it possible.

Start a conversation about helping bring our 2027 plans to life.

Let’s talk 04 / Contribute essentials

Pass it forward.

Help develop a thoughtful clothing and essentials network.

Let’s talk

THE QUESTION THAT KEEPS US GROWING

“What if the greatest thing we ever grow isn’t something we build, but something we make possible for someone else?”

05 / THERE’S ROOM FOR YOU HERE

Be part of
what grows next.

Bring your time, your experience, your resources, or simply your belief in what’s possible. A meaningful connection can be the beginning of something much bigger.

Connect with The Grove Project

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