IMPACT

Community-Led. Family-Focused. Future-Driven.

Real Impact. Right Here at Home.

Since 2012, the Mary Parker Foundation has worked to create generational change through the power of education, entrepreneurship, and community engagement. What started as a single back-to-school drive has grown into a thriving nonprofit serving thousands of individuals each year. Our impact is visible in the lives we touch, the businesses we help build, and the communities we strengthen—right here in Southwest Atlanta and beyond.

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Education That Empowers We believe education is the foundation of lasting change. From tutoring programs and scholarships to youth development workshops, we’re helping students gain confidence, graduate with pride, and envision a brighter future. Our education programs target underserved schools and families within a 5-mile radius of our facility, ensuring consistent access to resources that matter.

"I never thought I’d be able to afford college. The Mary Parker Foundation not only believed in me—they helped make it happen."
– Taylor S., Scholarship Recipient

Entrepreneurship That Uplifts Through our FACS program (Focus. Analyze. Commit. Strategize.), we help aspiring business owners turn ideas into reality. Participants receive mentorship, training, and startup support, with many going on to launch businesses that serve and hire within their own communities.

We prioritize working with women, young adults, and formerly justice-involved individuals—creating space for economic mobility and self-sufficiency.

“Because of FACS, I own my business, hire locally, and I’m finally building wealth for my family.”
– Brandon M., FACS Graduate

Community Engagement That Connects Our heart is in the community. From food giveaways and toy drives to wellness programs and cultural events, we bring people together in moments that matter. These events are more than just gatherings—they are safe spaces for joy, connection, and shared purpose.

Our Community Conversations series has become a trusted monthly platform for dialogue, while events like our Trunk or Treat and Holiday Toy Giveaway reach hundreds of families each year

Stories of Impact We measure our success by stories—real people, real progress. Like the single mother who got her first grant to launch a catering business. Or the teen who came for a tutoring session and left with a mentor and a college application.

Every story is a reminder that impact is personal. And every person we serve is a seed planted for tomorrow’s harvest.

What’s Next We’re not stopping. As we continue to expand our reach and deepen our roots, we are investing in new programs, stronger partnerships, and larger-scale events that meet the growing needs of our community. The future is bright—and you can be a part of it.