About @Promise
About @Promise
About @Promise
Who We Are
Launched in 2017 by the Atlanta Police Foundation (APF), the @Promise Center was created to address rising youth crime rates and provide young people ages 12-24 with the resources to eliminate barriers and build promising futures. While recidivism rates among justice-involved youth are influenced by external factors such as family socioeconomic status, neighborhood crime levels, negative peer influences, and behavioral health challenges, the @Promise program tackles these challenges head-on by establishing safe spaces and offering comprehensive support services.
Through programs like academic support, workforce development, mental health counseling, career coaching, conflict resolution, and life skills training, the @Promise program has become a cornerstone of positive youth development in Atlanta. Thanks to strategic partnerships and community involvement, the program has expanded citywide, with multiple centers serving over 1,000 youth annually.
Looking ahead, the @Promise program is committed to further growth by introducing college preparatory assistance, entrepreneurship training, and enhanced mental health
services. By reducing recidivism, fostering trust between youth and law enforcement, and strengthening neighborhoods, @Promise continues to transform lives and build safer, stronger communities across Atlanta.
Our History

Program Inception and Opening of the First @Promise Center
2020
School on the Move Initiative

2021
Launch of the Second @Promise Center
2022
Launch of the Third @Promise Center and Integration of APAW


QuikTrip’s $3.5M Donation for the Fourth @Promise Center
Present and Future Goals

Our Leadership

Lakeisha Walker
Chief Programs Officer – Youth Division

Erica Collins
Director of Youth initiatives

Rudy Simpson
Program Manager
Truist/Andrew and Walter Young

Andre Brown
Program Manager

Jasmine Carter
Program Manager
Our Key Program Partners
Our Impact
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Youth recidivism rate vs. national youth recidivism rate of over 70% in the last five years
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High school graduation rate
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Employment rate
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Behavioral health assessments ongoing
Our Sponsors
Help us eliminate barriers and build a promising future for our youth. By sponsoring, you’ll play a pivotal role in providing life-changing resources and opportunities, creating a lasting legacy of empowerment and success for the next generation. For more information, contact us at giving@atlantapolicefoundation.org or (404) 586-0180.








