Core Programs
GIVE-BACK PROGRAM
GIVE-BACK PROGRAM
GIVE-BACK PROGRAM
The Give-Back Program meets
immediate family needs through
food, hygiene items, diapers,
clothing, and emergency
assistance.
2025 Highlights
- Supported 117 families over two weeks in partnershipwith Excel
- Peer Support Services
- Ongoing monthly distributions
- Critical support during crises (fires, displacement, emergencies)
Partner & support us by providing:
-Hygiene & Household Essentials.
-School supplies & Youth Incentives.
-Holiday Outreach Support.
-Event Sponsorships & Financial Gifts.
FOOD PANTRY
GIVE-BACK PROGRAM
GIVE-BACK PROGRAM
The ABDO Community Food Pantry operates twice weekly, providing consistent access to food in a designated food desert. Families receive meats, produce, dry goods, prepared meals, and household items through a dignified drive-up model.
2025 Highlights
- Pantry opened to the public on October 29, 2024
- 2,169 unduplicated families served since opening
- 204 families served in one day (November 25, 2025)
- Heavy reliance on seniors, single parents, and working families
Partner & support us by providing:
-Cold storage equipment (freezers/refrigerators).
-Shelf-stable & fresh food donations.
-ADA Accessibility Improvements.
-Pantry supplies & logistics support.
-Financial sponsorships & grants.
BREAK EVERY CHAIN
GIVE-BACK PROGRAM
BREAK EVERY CHAIN
Break Every Chain is an inspiring youth development program that actively combats the school-to-prison pipeline by boosting literacy, behavior, and confidence and fostering meaningful connections within schools and communities.
2025 Highlights
- Operates at Thomasboro Academy and the Community HUB
- Serves 2nd–5th grade students
- Focus on literacy engagement, character development, mentorship, and social-emotional learning
- No tutoring model; activities are enrichment-based and relationship-driven
Partner & support us by providing:
-Literacy materials and culturally relevant books.
-Laptops, tablets, and student technology.
-Student supplies & materials.
-Sponsorships & Financial Contributions.
computer lab
mental health room
BREAK EVERY CHAIN
Boosts digital accessibility for job seekers and students, opening up new avenues for success!
Partner & support us by providing:
- Laptops, tablets, and computer equipment
-Educational software and digital learning tools
-Technology upgrades and maintenance support
-Program sponsorships and funding support
MINI-LIBRARY
mental health room
mental health room
Encourages youth reading & lifelong learning.
2025 Highlights
• 300 children and 350
adults served yearly
• Partnership with Public
Library Mobile Unit
Partner & support us by providing:
-Children’s books and culturally relevant reading materials.
mental health room
mental health room
mental health room
The heart of ABDO is a welcoming, multi-use facility that unites all programs under one roof. The Mental Health Room is a safe, quiet space for youth & adults to decompress and connect with support services.
Partner & support us by providing:
-Comfortable seating and calming room furnishings
-Wellness and sensory supplies for youth and adults
-Technology for virtual counseling and support services
-Program sponsorships and wellness funding