Sandy Springs Mission

Solo para recordarles a los padres de los estudiantes de nuestro program en High Point que no hay programa este lunes 23 de febrero. Nos vemos el miércoles 25. Gracias.

Our summer camp & after-school programs are getting a BOOST!
We’re proud to be a recipient of the Georgia Department of Education’s BOOST grant. This support will allow us to:
- Reach more youth
- Break down barriers that English Language Learners may face in participation
- Enhance the quality of our programs

Together, we’re transforming the lives of our community, one student at a time!

Twenty-five years of stories, faces, prayers, and God’s unshakable faithfulness. Last week we celebrated not just an anniversary, but a community - all of you who have loved, served, and believed with us along the way. Our hearts are overflowing. 🤍

We’re honored to be among the organizations awarded the Ga Department of Education BOOST grant! This grant helps us remove
barriers and open doors for young English Language Learners to thrive in high-quality afterschool and summer academic-enrichment programs.

🎉 25 Years of Impact & Community! 🎉

The numbers can share alot, but Sandy Springs Mission couldn’t reach incredible milestones without YOU! 💙

Together we’ve built something special:
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 5,035 families impacted
🙌 4,000 volunteers
📚 Partnerships with 6 local schools

For 25 years, our community has come together to transform lives - one student at a time. Each number reflects stories, sacrifice, joys, and growth that couldn’t be possible without God and so many of you. Here’s to the next 25 years of growth, hope, and transformation! 💫

What does Sandy Springs Mission do? For 25 years, we have strived to provide vital programs designed to transform the hearts and minds of students in our community. We are grateful for the volunteers, staff, parents and donors who make each program possible.

BOOSTing Our Mission Forward:

Exciting news! We’ve received the GA Department of Education’s BOOST grant to help us expand, improve, and make our after-school and summer academic enrichment programs more accessible than ever. This is a huge step forward in our mission to transform youth and English Language Learning families in our community.

Our story began in 1999 when the number of Latino immigrants moving into Sandy Springs significantly increased.
These families endured many challenges like learning English, a lack of job opportunities, and
low education. A group of thoughtful neighbors and members of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church saw a need in our community, formed the Sandy Springs Mission, and began lending support to these families.
Originally, The Mission provided financial assistance to meet urgent needs. Over time, the focus shifted to education: improving high school graduation rates, advancing English language skills, and providing access to higher education for English Language Learners.
In our early years, we partnered with one elementary school to provide after school academic enrichment programs to 12 English learners. Now, in our 25th year, we are honored to positively impact more than 425 students annually through partnerships with six elementary, middle, and high schools in Fulton County and two local colleges. Together, we are investing in the future of our community, one student at a time.

✨ Sandy Springs Mission goes beyond after-school programs! ✨
Through our partnership with Toccoa Falls College, our Dual Enrollment Program helps high school students overcome obstacles and earn college credits while still in high school.

🎓 For all our Riverwood and North Springs students — enrollment opens this November!

This year, we’re celebrating 25 years of transforming generations of English Language Learning families! From humble beginnings to a thriving community impact, Sandy Springs Mission is deeply grateful to our generous supporters who have invested in the future of our community- one student at a time. Thank YOU for supporting our journey!

🌍✈️ Summer Camp Adventure! ✈️🌍
After three unforgettable weeks, our “Around the World” Summer Camp is almost coming to an end!

Elementary and middle school language learners explored Europe, Asia, and beyond - creating passports, diving into hands-on activities, hearing new stories, and discovering different cultures. We even had a real flight attendant join us to share about international travel! 🌎✨

This camp was more than just fun - it blended creativity, academic enrichment, and global learning in a supportive, engaging environment. We’re so proud of our campers for their engagement, courage, and growth.

Thank you to every student, volunteer, and parent who made this journey possible! 💫📚✈️