When and How to Give

Georgia Community Support and Solutions is vital to the individuals and families who are assisted via our programs. As described throughout this website, these programs provide education, personal development and self-esteem building opportunities, and the acquisition of tools and skills that will enable these individuals to productively and effectively engage in the world outside of their homes and classrooms. GCSS is the largest provider of these comprehensive and intensive services for persons with disabilities in the metro Atlanta area.

As expressed by one participant:

“This is all I have. I do not know what I would do if I did not have this service. Thank you so much."

Your investment in GCSS now will directly impact the lives and futures of these individuals and their families today, and in turn, the homes, neighborhoods, schools, businesses and communities of Georgia tomorrow.

Become a Fan of GCSS! Join us on Facebook and have instant access to everything from pictures to our events calendar. Take part in discussions and even start your own! The GCSS Facebook page is updated several times a week and features interesting events, including Advocacy. Learn about our ongoing projects and how you can help with our individuals and departments and subscribe to hear the latest from GCSS right to your inbox! Participate NOW!

James R. Cook passed away 1-20-2010. He was 19 years old with autism and cerebral palsy. James loved motion; his favorites being car rides and swinging. He enjoyed walking in parks and meeting new people. James loved animals, especially dogs and horses. He loved watching them play and helping to feed them. James was a unique young man and left a lasting impression on everyone he met.

Read the eulogy here.
Read the funeral mass here.
Read a Tribute to James Cook here.

The Natalie Tumlin Fund embraces the GCSS mission: to enrich the lives of people and their families by providing information, advocacy and support, which create choices to participate in the life of the community, while commemorating Natalie’s passion for self-determination and independence. Donations through the Tumlin Fund are once a year annual gifts that assist our individuals in building their abilities to live independently and within their communities by empowering them to take control of certain aspects of their own care. Helping individuals gain more control and competence with their day-to-day living skills turns dependents with a disability into independents with amazing abilities. Unrestricted annual gifts are applied toward areas of greatest needs within GCSS. Participate NOW!

Just $12 a month for twelve months is all takes to change the life of GCSS consumer. That’s just $0.40 a day to make it possible for GCSS to fund our 12 different program options, fulfilling our promise to deliver innovative, life enriching solutions to people in need of special services and quality supports for their families. We call it our Calendar Club, but our consumers call it gas money for their van, or a prop in our program mock storefronts, or maybe a computer to practice their computer skills. With just the click of a mouse your commitment of $12 will directly impact the lives of the 1,350 individuals we support each year and the more than 5,000 folks whose lives we touch. Participate NOW!

Volunteers are an integral part of any nonprofit organization. With limited staff and over 1350 individuals we support, it takes a large and dedicated volunteer force in order to fulfill our mission and to make our programs a reality. Our volunteers take on numerous roles within the organization – from assisting with special events to working in our day program or supporting the administrative staff, there is an opportunity for everyone. To begin your volunteer experience, fill out the application and submit on-line. Someone from GCSS will contact you shortly. Sign up NOW!

Check out what is happening with GCSS in the community. Our calendar is updated frequently, so check back often. Visit the calendar here: Event Calendar.

Individuals who generously donate over $2500 may designate a portion of their gift to specific programs with the organization. If you would like to allocate your gift, or if you have any other questions, please contact the Community Relations Department at (404) 634-4222.

All donations made to Georgia Community Support & Solutions are tax-deductible in accordance with IRS regulations. Once a donation is made, you will receive a receipt with our Federal 501(c)(3) Tax ID number for your records.