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CHRIS 180 In The News
Atlanta Business Chronicle
New nonprofit CEOs bring fresh approaches to community challenges
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Saporta Report
Chris 180 reopens Atlanta counseling center to meet rising mental health demand
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WXIA-TV
Trump administration ends funding for LGBTQ+ crisis line, sparking outcry from Georgia advocates
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Metro Atlanta CEO
CHRIS 180 Welcomes Eight New Board Members, Announces New Board Leadership
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WSB-TV
‘Difficult decisions:’ GA non-profits prepare for federal cuts as budget moves forward in Congress
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People 2 People
In honor of mental health awareness month, CHRIS 180 tells us about their resources
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GPB
Georgia Today: Tropical Storm Helene headed for GA; Apalachee students reacclimate; Dockworker strike
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WANF-TV
Counselor: Mental health vital as communities reel from 2 shootings of metro Atlanta deputies
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CNN International
Most young people who die by suicide in the US do not have previous mental health diagnoses, study suggests
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Atlanta Public Schools to pilot student-led mental health board
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Georgia Public Broadcasting
How Roswell High School addresses student mental health needs amid dual deadly epidemics
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Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Nonprofit serving children with trauma expands in Gwinnett County
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Rough Draft
CHRIS 180 provides mental health services to students in dozens of metro Atlanta schools
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Saporta Report
After 36+ years at the helm, Kathy Colbenson to retire from CHRIS 180 - SaportaReport
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HR Magazine
Career Lessons from CHRIS 180’s Matthew Mitchell, SHRM-SCP: Listen, Learn and Make an Impact
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Atlanta Business Chronicle
Atlanta nonprofit leaders prepare for economic uncertainty, politics in 2024
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Atlanta Business Chronicle
Atlanta nonprofit leaders prepare for economic uncertainty, politics in 2024
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WSB-TV
Atlanta nonprofit makes sure dozens of families have gifts to put under their Christmas tree
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The Champion
Local nonprofit seeking gifts, volunteers to help children in need over the holidays
Saporta Report
Reporter's Notebook: Local non-profit creates memorable holidays for families
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WXIA-TV
Falcons executive Rich McKay honored by Atlanta Sports Council with 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award
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Authority Magazine
High Impact Philanthropy: Kathy Colbenson Of CHRIS 180 On How To Leave A Lasting Legacy With A Successful & Effective Nonprofit Organization
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WXIA-TV
Atlanta nonprofit offers nationally recognized suicide prevention training throughout Sept. 29
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Metro Atlanta CEO
CHRIS 180 Announces Dr. Lisa Taylor as New Director of the Institute for Spiritual Health
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A Milestone of Service
On June 8, 1981, a new nonprofit organization named Georgia CHARLEE opened its doors to fill gaps in the foster care system. Georgia CHARLEE – now known as CHRIS 180 – was organized by a purpose-driven group of women from The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. (JLA), who...
Bringing a Mother’s Love to Children in Foster Care
Valancia Abdullah considers it her calling to care for youth who some may think of as “challenged.” After working with special needs students at Atlanta Public Schools, in 2000, she joined CHRIS 180’s foster care program. She serves as a Resident Assistant. The kids...
Statement from Our President & CEO
We stand with our Asian American colleagues, partners, clients and all affected in the wake of the horrific mass shootings in Atlanta and Acworth. This act of terrorism has produced additional anxiety and unease in the AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) community,...
