Up Giving Village

Building an inclusive community where veterans, seniors, caregivers, and youth of all abilities are seen, supported, and never overlooked.

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Who We Serve in Our Village

Every person we serve has a different story, and our support is intentionally shaped to meet them where they are.

Youth of All Abilities

Every child is embraced and supported in ways that recognize each child’s unique journey and ability.

Seniors

Seniors are supported through consistent connection and meaningful time, which helps reduce isolation and restore a sense of belonging.

Caregivers

Caregivers are supported in ways that allow them to rest, reset, and not carry everything on their own.

Veterans

Veterans are met with respect, real connection, support, and people who show up consistently and with care.

What support looks like in our village.

A group of diverse children sitting around a table, smiling and laughing during an activity led by an adult male. The activity is designed to encourage connection, learning, and community engagement.

A young girl and a man are sitting at a table during a celebration, possibly a birthday party, with plates of sliced strawberries, blueberries, and a cake with berries. The girl appears focused on the food, while the man is smiling and holding a spoon, wearing glasses and a blue shirt. The background shows chairs, a decorative wall, and a black star-shaped light fixture.

How Support Happens in Our Village

Support in our village takes shape through what we do, shaped by real life and real needs.

Group of young children walking outside, wearing backpacks, hats, and casual summer clothes on a sunny day.

Village Bridge

A structured afterschool space centered on connection, routine, and a sense of belonging for elementary-aged children.

EXPLORE VILLAGE BRIDGE

Three women in a kitchen preparing food, with a tray of cooked chicken on the table, one woman wearing glasses and a tie-dye shirt standing, the woman seated has curly hair, and the woman has short dark hair.

Village Nights

Giving children time to have fun, learn through experience, and gain real-life skills, while giving caregivers time to rest and reset.

EXPLORE VILLAGE NIGHTS

Two women sharing a meaningful moment of connection and conversation in a supportive environment, sitting together, looking at a tablet, and smiling.

Still Here

Helping seniors and veterans stay connected through consistent, meaningful presence that reminds them they are not alone.

EXPLORE STILL HERE

Mother and daughter are enjoying an outdoor community experience, focused on connection and shared experience. Background: a large decorative glass sculpture outdoors with trees and a blue sky in the background.

Stepping Out

Giving youth and families the chance to get out, try new places, and experience more than their usual routine.

EXPLORE STEPPING OUT

A woman and a son are spending time together sitting on a gray sofa in a modern living room, smiling and relaxing. The living room has a brick wall, shelves with decorative items, a guitar, and indoor plants.

Helping individuals and families get the essential furnishings they need to feel settled and comfortable in their homes.

Furniture Connection

EXPLORE FURNITURE CONNECTION

Children participating in a creative group activity that encourages expression, inclusion, and community connection, in front of a colorful painting of a girl sitting by a fiery sun with a face, inside a room with wooden floors and large windows.

Community-based experiences through Stepping Out.

Children of all abilities are enjoying an inclusive activity together; they are playing with bubbles, with one blowing bubbles and others expressing curiosity or joy. Two children are in wheelchairs, and all are observing the bubbles.

Evenings are designed to foster connection and belonging.

Participants are creating crafts together during a seasonal engagement activity, each working on a heart-shaped craft project with wooden frames, surrounded by festive decorations such as pinecones and holiday ornaments.

Creative engagement that builds confidence and self-expression.

Children participate in a hands-on sensory activity designed to encourage creativity and connection. The table has other containers of colorful sand and utensils, with a green tablecloth, in a room with chairs and tables in the background.

Intentional activities that strengthen focus, expression, and engagement.

Children participate in imaginative play and hands-on learning activities together. Two young boys are playing with colorful building blocks on the floor in a play area with a large blue inflatable pool and a toy cart nearby, during Village Nights.

Environments designed to create comfort, stability, and trust.

Youth and adult volunteers engaged in a shared reading and educational activity in a supportive learning setting at a table, looking at a colorful children's book with illustrations of animals and a large orange object.

Opportunities that encourage learning, personal growth, and active participation.

Children exploring nature and outdoor learning experiences together. They are observing orchids at the Atlanta Botanical Garden.

Moments that broaden perspective and deepen engagement.

Why This Matters in Our Village

Some people are holding a lot together, and most of it goes unseen. A parent who has not had a real break in months. A senior who goes days without meaningful conversation. A child who needs more support than most spaces are built to offer. This is where our village steps in.

Caregivers are doing everything they can, often without consistent help. Support should not be something you hope for. It should be something you can count on.
Being alone is not always about being by yourself. It is about not feeling seen, not feeling remembered. Simple, consistent connection changes that.
Not every child fits into every space. And the truth is, not every space is built for them. What matters is having a place where they can show up, participate, and be supported in ways that actually work for them.

In communities like ours, consistent support is often the missing piece. Not because people don’t care, but because sustainable solutions are limited.

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