Corporate & Volunteer Partnerships · 2026 Giving Season
You Got A Friend In Me is an Atlanta nonprofit giving young people access to the tools, mentors, and spaces that turn interest into opportunity. Partner with us to give your employees meaningful ways to serve.
YGAFM board member and spokesperson Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins of TLC with former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms
What we do
Every program we run serves one of two goals.
Young models in YGAFM denim at Denim Day ATL. Photo: The Cork Bros.Hands-on programs for youth ages 10 to 18 in technology, art, and gaming through T.A.G.™ (Technology, Art & Gaming), plus community events rooted in Atlanta culture.
Hug Life Cares care driveCommunity health education and awareness, including our sickle cell initiative, plus care drives that get essentials to neighbors in need.
Community impact
A look at recent initiatives led or supported by You Got A Friend In Me.
YGAFM President Talia Jones with T-Boz and KO Watkins in New Orleans.
YGAFM traveled with T-Boz as she received the Gumbo Award from the Urban League at Southern University at New Orleans and spoke on a health and wellness panel.
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Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat and his wife, Jackie Labat.
An art exhibition presented by CAN I KICK IT honoring the life and work of the late Atlanta artist Brandon "Hobo Ink" Allen, bringing together his work, fellow local artists, and community leaders.
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Loading trees on giveaway day. Photo: Hug Life Cares.
A free Christmas tree giveaway with Hug Life Cares and King of Christmas, hosted at two Hungry AF locations. Media partner: HOT 107.9.
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Actor Isaiah John packs a Huglanta care bag. Photo: Hug Life Cares.
Volunteers packed care packages with winter essentials for neighbors experiencing homelessness.
400 care packages packed
Santa and Mrs. Claus at the Westside BeltLine Marketplace.
A free family holiday event with Good As Burgers (GABS) and the Atlanta BeltLine, with Christmas trees from King of Christmas given away on site.
On the runway at Atlanta Utility Works. Photo: The Cork Bros.
Fashion, art, and advocacy for sexual assault awareness with Peace Over Violence, the Partnership Against Domestic Violence, and the Sisters Empowerment Network. The 2025 show led to a 2026 campaign shoot.
30+ models · about 125 guests
A community toy drive and giveaway with the City of Stonecrest and Privi, with guest honoree T-Boz.
Reviewing a student’s design mid-session.
An 8-week sneaker design course for students at Crawford Middle School, taught by artist BWE with Feats.
Watch the recapWays to partner
Start with one, or combine them into a season-long partnership.
Dec 1 · Giving Tuesday, then year-round
Rally colleagues behind one goal and double your impact. Give through Benevity, where your employer may match gifts and fund volunteer hours all year, or give directly through PayPal.
Matching programs and eligibility vary by employer.
Start a team challengeDec 11 · Feats Gala
Volunteer with YGAFM and CAN I KICK IT as a team, staffing our T.A.G.™ activation at the gala: setup, guest flow, youth activations, and breakdown.
Shifts and team sizes are shared when you sign up. See last year’s gala.
Sign up your team2027
Sponsor and staff T.A.G.™ youth programming with a year-round partnership built around your team.
Request the 2027 overviewWhat partners get
Team volunteer days that build connection and pride.
Support that stays in Atlanta and reaches youth directly.
Recognition at events and across YGAFM channels.
A clear recap of what your team made possible.
Partner spotlight
In February 2026, YGAFM joined ViBE for Where the Flowers Bloom, a corporate art show and panel conversation for Black History Month at Visa's Atlanta headquarters at the Promenade. YGAFM contributed artwork and brought local Atlanta artists to the panel. Building on that relationship, we invite Visa and Salesforce teams to make Atlanta youth their cause this season.
Tell us how your team wants to show up and we'll follow up within two business days.
Your point of contactTerry FrancisExecutive Director
contact@yougotafriendinme.org
