MEDIA & NEWS
In an effort to answer questions as quickly as possible, CHRIS 180 welcomes outreach from members of the media. If you are a member of the media and would like to request information or an interview, please contact:
Chaundra Luckett, Chief Marketing Officer
404.564.3426, chaundra.luckett@CHRIS180.org
2022 NEWS RELEASES
2021 NEWS RELEASES
December 15, 2021
CHRIS 180 Seeks Holiday Support for Clients
October 22, 2021
CHRIS 180 Welcomes New Chief Clinical Officer
September 27, 2021
CHRIS 180 Commemorates Recovery Month with Resource Fair
August 24, 2021
CHRIS 180 Sets Record at Annual Fundraiser
July 7, 2021
CHRIS 180 Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for Motherhood Housing Initiative
June 17, 2021
CHRIS 180 Promotes Two on Executive Management Team
January 12, 2021
2020 NEWS RELEASES
December 4, 2020
CHRIS 180 Needs Holiday Support to Make Season Bright for Youth
November 18, 2020
CHRIS 180 Works to Reunite and Build Families
September 24, 2020
CHRIS 180 Finds Success in Virtual Fundraiser
August 10, 2020
CHRIS 180 Shifts to Virtual CHRIStal Ball for 2020
July 8, 2020
CHRIS 180 Names Chief Marketing Officer
March 24, 2020
CHRIS 180 Serves Community During COVID-19 Crisis
January 21, 2020
CHRIS 180 Announces New Board Members
January 13, 2020
IN THE NEWS
Atlanta Journal Constitution
July 13, 2022
CHRIS 180 Provides Community Members with Stable Housing
11Alive
June 13, 2022
11Alive
June 4, 2022
CHRIS 180 Expert Spoke with 11 Alive to Discuss the Mental Health Crisis Impacting Men
May 26, 2022
CHRIS 180 School-Based Therapists Discuss Their Role Helping Students
11Alive
April 6, 2022
CHRIS 180 Cure Violence Atlanta Program Leaders Discuss Solutions to Curb Gun Violence
Atlanta Progressive News
March 9, 2022
Atlanta City Council
March 9, 2022
Spotify Podcast
March 8, 2022
Chief Marketing Officer Featured on Junior League Podcast Episode on CHRIS 180
WUGA
November 11, 2021
CHRIS 180 Expert Shares His Experience Overcoming Trauma as a Combat Veteran
11Alive
October 3, 2021
CHRIS 180 Recovery Fair Highlights Substance Use Programs and Resources
Northside Neighbor
September 30, 2021
Atlanta-based Mental Health Nonprofit CHRIS 180 to Host Recovery Fair
Defining Us
July 6, 2021
CHRIS 180 Expert Shares about Stigma and Prioritization of Mental Health in the Black Community
Gwinnett Daily Post
July 2, 2021
CHRIS 180 Provides Guidance for Parents Helping Their Children Out of Pandemic Isolation
CNN
July 2, 2021
CHRIS 180 Experts Give Advice on Helping Children Transition Out of Pandemic Isolation
Brownieland Pictures
June 22, 2021
Behind the Scenes featuring CHRIS 180 in Celebration of 40 Years of Service
EIN Presswire
June 8, 2021
11Alive
June 1, 2021
CHRIS 180 Clinical Director discusses LGBTQ+ mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic
East Cobber
May 17, 2021
Volunteers help feed CHRIS 180 clients with over 100,000 sandwiches
Patch
May 12, 2021
Grady High School Student holds NFT art auction to raise scholarship funds for CHRIS 180 youth
Instinct Culture
May 10, 2021
Teen in CHRIS 180 foster care program meets WWE Superstar Charlotte Flair
The Atlanta Jewish Times
May 4, 2021
CHRIS 180 volunteers feed hungry with 120,000 sandwiches
Defining US
May 8, 2021
CHRIS 180 COO, Cindy Simpson, on Bringing Mental Health Discussions into the Light
The Atlanta Jewish Times
April 30, 2021
120,000 sandwiches help feed CHRIS 180 clients experiencing homelessness
Atlanta Business Chronicle
April 30, 2021
CHRIS 180 provides COVID-19 vaccines in Atlanta’s historic Westside neighborhoods
Associated Press
April 28, 2021
Local student holds NFT art auction to raise funds for CHRIS 180 youth
Yahoo News
April 28, 2021
Local Student Taps into NFT art craze to raise scholarship funds for CHRIS 180 youth
11Alive
April 21, 2021
CHRIS 180 expert discusses police violence videos impact on mental health
Successful Nonprofits
March 28, 2021
CHRIS 180 on Building Resilient Staff
Gwinnett Daily Post
March 15, 2021
CHRIS Counseling Center Gwinnett awarded grant
WABE
February 25, 2021
CHRIS 180 launches Cure Violence Program, provides counseling to community
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
February 24, 2021
CHRIS 180’s Christopher Jones named to 40 under 40 list
Atlanta Magazine
December 16, 2021
Nonprofit Needs Holiday Support
Marietta Daily Journal
December 8, 2020
Organization Seeks Support for Holiday Gifts
11Alive
November 30, 2020
CHRIS 180 Seeks Support for Giving Tuesday
Atlanta Journal Constitution
November 23, 2020
CHRIS 180 Staff Member Appointed to Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ Advisory Board
FOX 5 Atlanta
November 28, 2020
CHRIS 180 partners with Atlanta Falcons and Publix for annual Falcons Feast
Atlanta Journal Constitution
November 28, 2020
United Way of Greater Atlanta highlights CHRIS 180 COVID-19 efforts
Saporta Report
November 18, 2020
CHRIS 180 and tiny homes developers tackle homelessness
11Alive
November 12, 2020
CHRIS 180 assists with rent and mortgage relief during COVID-19
Atlanta Magazine
September 22, 2020
Students receive telehealth therapy during COVID-19
Reporter Newspapers
September 20, 2020
Schools receive mental health services grant
Atlanta Daily World
September 18, 2020
Addressing students’ mental health during COVID-19
Atlanta Journal Constitution
September 10, 2020
CHRIS 180 partners with fellow nonprofit to meet the needs of female clients
Dekalb Champion
August 18, 2020
Nonprofit shifts event to virtual fundraiser
Atlanta Journal Constitution
July 14, 2020
CHRIS 180 receives housing grant
WSB-TV
July 12, 2020
Corporate Kitchens Help Nonprofits Feed Community
Metro Atlanta CEO
July 10, 2020
CHRIS 180 Names First Chief Marketing Officer
MSN.com
June 27, 2020
Nonprofits join forces to help more families
CBS 46
June 27, 2020
Local nonprofits work together during pandemic
Atlanta Journal Constitution
June 12, 2020
Nonprofits unite to feed families in need
Atlanta Intown Paper
June 6, 2020
CHRIS 180 & Other Nonprofits Stretch To Serve More
Forbes
June 5, 2020
Protecting Your Mental Health During A Racial Unrest & A Pandemic
Northside Neighbor
May 26, 2020
CHRIS 180’s School-Based Mental Health Program Expands
Atlanta Magazine
May 22, 2020
CHRIS 180 CEO Named To “Women Making A Mark” List
AJC
May 15, 2020
CHRIS 180 Meets Need During Pandemic
FOX 5 Atlanta
April 21, 2020
Partnerships Allow CHRIS 180 To Help More In Community
FOX 5 Atlanta
April 21, 2020
CHRIS 180 Offers Hope, Food Delivery During Crisis
Atlanta Magazine
April 15, 2020
Organizations Step Up To Help CHRIS 180
Atlanta Intown
April 14, 2020
CHRIS 180 Receives Help From Partners To Feed Community
Atlanta Magazine
April 10, 2020
CHRIS 180 President & CEO Honored With Award
WABE
April 8, 2020
CHRIS 180 Discusses COVID-19 Impact & Response
Atlanta Journal Constitution
March 30, 2020
New COVID-19 Emergency Grants Announced
CSR Wire
March 30, 2020
Second Round of COVID-19 Recovery Grants Announced
WSB-TV
March 29, 2020
Virtual Counseling Sessions Give Clients Hope
Atlanta Daily World
March 28, 2020
CHRIS 180 Receives COVID-19 Response Grant
Northside Neighbor
March 26, 2020
CHRIS 180 Gives Back During Pandemic
Atlanta Intown Paper
March 25, 2020
CHRIS 180 Serves Community During Crisis
FOX 5 Atlanta
February 4, 2020
New Health Clinic Offers Help To Neighborhood
WSB-TV
February 3, 2020
Clinic Gives Neighborhood Access To Care
The Champion
January 30, 2020
CHRIS 180 Holds Clinic Grand Opening
Atlanta Journal Constitution
January 27, 2020
Drop-In Clinic Opens In East Atlanta
Atlanta Journal Constitution
January 21, 2020
New Clinic Brings Medical Care to East Atlanta
Metro Atlanta CEO
January 21, 2020
CHRIS 180 Announces New Board Members
Atlanta Magazine
January 17, 2020
CHRIS 180 CEO Named to Atlanta 500 List
11Alive
January 16, 2020
CHRIS 180 Opens Health Clinic in East Atlanta
Marietta Daily Journal
January 15, 2020
Local Organizations Join Forces for Health Clinic
The Atlanta Voice
October 14, 2019
CHRIS 180 To Co-Host Halloween Festival
Georgia Voice
October 10, 2019
CHRIS 180’s Commitment To LGBTQ+ Youth
Marietta Daily Journal
October 10, 2019
CHRIS 180 To Host State Committee Meeting
Rolling Out
October 8, 2019
CHRIS 180 Addresses Mental Health Stigma
Georgia Voice
October 3, 2019
Premiere Party To Raise Funds FOR CHRIS 180
Atlanta INtown
September 1, 2019
SaportaReport
August 19, 2019
Two New At-Promise Centers To Break Ground
Northside Neighbor
August 16, 2019
CHRIS 180 Expands Services With New Building
Metro Atlanta CEO
August 6, 2019
CHRIS 180 Opens The Center of Excellence
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
August 2, 2019
New Office To Help Atlanta Nonprofit
CBS 46
July 31, 2019
CHRIS 180 Hosts Grand Opening For Expansion
11 Alive
July 31, 2019
Nonprofits Receive Grant From TEGNA Foundation
WSB-TV
July 29, 2019
Expansion To Help CHRIS 180 Change Lives
Atlanta Business Chronicle
July 26, 2019
CHRIS 180 Expands In East Atlanta
FOX 5 Atlanta
July 23, 2019
WABE
July 19, 2019
New CHRIS 180 Westside Empowerment Center Changing Lives
Atlanta Business Chronicle
July 16, 2019
Kathy Colbenson Named To Prestigious List
FOX 5 Atlanta
May 30, 2019
New Counseling Center Targets Westside Residents
The Atlanta Voice
May 24, 2019
CHRIS 180 To Open Westside Empowerment Center
WABE
May 10, 2019
Trauma-Informed Teachers Changing Students Lives
Atlanta Business Chronicle
May 3, 2019
CHRIS 180 Starts Westside Empowerment Center
Atlanta Business Chronicle
May 3, 2019
Hollis Innovation Academy Impacts The Community
Marietta Daily-Journal
March 27, 2019
Texting Initiative Expands In Fulton County
Albany Herald
March 14, 2019
Commission To Analyze State’s Behavioral Health Services
Sports Illustrated
February 27, 2019
CHRIS 180 & NFL Players Team Up During Super Bowl Festivities
WGCL-TV
February 6, 2019
CHRIS 180 Gives Trauma Training To Educators
WSB-TV
January 26, 2019
The North Face & CHRIS 180 Youth Partner On Park Revitalization
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
January 18, 2019
Governor May Invest More Funds Into School-Based Mental Health
Northside Neighbor
January 18, 2019
TREE House Program To Help Fight Substance Use Disorders
CBS 46
January 14, 2019
CHRIS 180’s TREE House Program To Serve Fulton County Residents
Northside Neighbor
January 10, 2019
New CHRIS 180 Program To Combat Substance Use
Metro Atlanta CEO
January 8, 2019
CHRIS 180 Announces New Members To Board Of Directors
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
December 17, 2018
CHRIS 180 Advisory Council Co-Chair Is Popular Santa’
SaportaReport
December 10, 2018
Building Community Through Partnership On The Westside
Star 94.1
December 5, 2018
Jeff and Jenn Show Helps CHRIS 180 Family
WSB-TV
November 16, 2018
Westside Future Fund & CHRIS 180 Find Families Housing
SaportaReport
November 24, 2018
CHRIS 180 Raises $15M In Capital Campaign
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
November 23, 2018
Op-Ed: Holiday Season Demands Action
Gainesville Times
November 21, 2018
CHRIS 180 Awarded Grant For CHRIS Counseling Center
WXIA-TV
October 29, 2018
WSB-TV
October 28, 2018
Text 4 Help Program Expands In Fulton County
Marietta Daily Journal
October 25, 2018
Teens In Crisis Can Reach Out To Text Program
WGCL-TV
October 25, 2018
Fulton County Schools Expand Text 4 Help Program
Georgia Center For Nonprofits
October 13, 2018
Art Museum & CHRIS 180 Team Up For Special Program
WGCL-TV
September 22, 2018
CHRIS 180 Discusses National Suicide Prevention Month
Atlanta Business Chronicle
August 24, 2018
CHRIS 180 Raises $15M During Capital Campaign For Expansion
WSB-TV: People 2 People
March 24 & March 25, 2018
CHRIS 180 provides trauma training for educators
WSB-TV: People 2 People
February 21, 2018
Local agency provides housing for families in need
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
January 2, 2017
3 brothers receive holiday ‘blessing’
Better Georgia
December 29, 2016
WSB-TV: 5:00 p.m. News
December 1, 2016
Number of foster kids in Georgia nearly double since 2013
WSB-TV: People 2 People
November 20, 2016
Atlanta nonprofit changes name as services expand
Atlanta Business Chronicle
September 2, 2016
CHRIS Kids renamed CHRIS 180 to better reflect nonprofit’s work