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Spreading the Mission…Building the Future

At-risk youth require a safe and stable living environment as they work toward independence and pursue their aspirations.

Northern Star is thrilled to announce the next phase of our program—a 9-bedroom residential home that will provide the foundation for transformative growth. As we prepare to open this brand-new facility later this year, we invite you to join us in creating brighter futures for these young individuals. Your support can help expand opportunities for today’s youth and for generations to come.

Be part of this exciting journey—consider contributing to our monumental 2025 building project.

We had high hopes of completing the building this summer, but those plans have shifted. The building requires a nontraditional sprinkler system because the property’s water supply is a well, and finding an affordable solution has proven far more complex than anticipated. While this setback is frustrating, it’s not the end of the story. We remain committed to overcoming this hurdle and moving forward—because the youth we serve are worth it! If you would like to contribute to the cost of the sprinkler system, please click the link below or see alternative donation options on our collaborate tab.

To all the businesses, organizations, and individuals who have helped make our new building a reality, THANK YOU, from the bottom of our hearts. Your generosity, belief in our mission, and unwavering support have brought us this far, and we are deeply grateful.

 

 

 

Independence

 

Northern Star of North Georgia is dedicated to empowering youth in foster care and at-risk individuals aged 18-24 as they transition into self-sufficient adulthood. Through its Independent Living Program, participants benefit from personalized guidance and support within a compassionate, community-driven environment.

Participants are provided with opportunities to:

• furthering education
• explore career interests
• budget and save money
• manage physical and mental health
• learn life skills
• build life-long relationships
• identifying community resources
• obtain permanent housing

The Problem:

• 13% of Georgia’s estimated 14,000 homeless population are youth between the ages of 18 and 24
• over 700 youth age out of foster care in Georgia every year
• 50% of young ladies become pregnant within 12-18 months of leaving foster care
• 1 in 4 youth will be homeless after leaving foster care at 18
• Over 2 million young people in the United States, 18-24, will experience homelessness

The Solution:

SUPPORT! Support is a lifeline for at-risk youth. Without it, their future becomes uncertain. Since its founding in 2017, Northern Star has provided crucial resources and life skills to more than 70 young individuals, empowering them to become self-sufficient and contributing members of their communities.

Northern Star’s Independent Living Program Provides:

• Safe and stable housing on a new 5 acre property in North Georgia
• Opportunities to further education and establish a career path
• Permanent adult connections in the community through mentor families, organizations, and apprenticeships.
• Life coach, counselors, tutors, mentors
• INDEPENDENCE

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How You Can Help

Donate

Giving online has never been more secure, convenient or hassle-free with our one-click donation. We also accept Venmo, Cash App & PayPal.

Volunteer

Mentor, tutor, teach life skills, transport, shopping, and many more opportunities. Fill out the contact form to start the volunteer process.

Share the Mission

Tell your friends, family, church, co-workers, businesses…it takes a collaborating community to support all the needs of the program. With huge things happening now on our new campus, we need the community to support to help young people make the transition to successful adults.

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