Create Your Dreams

Create Your Dreams CYD is a long-term, youth development program dedicated to nurturing the talents and dreams of students living in underserved areas on the Westside of ATL.

Established as a nonprofit in 1994.

10/07/2026

Did you know that when a child joins CYD in the second grade, we make a 14-year promise to them and their family?

That's a commitment to support each student from elementary school all the way through college - providing year-round, wraparound support, mentorship, and programming every step of the way.

Some call it extreme mentoring. Others call it a second home. We call it a promise 💝

And guess what??? CYD needs YOU!

Please will you support the organization that shows up for students year after year, helping them navigate challenges, discover their potential, and build a future they can believe in?

Please consider making a donation to CYD. Every dollar makes a difference and helps us reach our year-end goals, and, most importantly, helps us keep our 14-year promise to the students and families we serve.

Their stories. Our future 💕


10/05/2026

From elementary school through college - that’s a fourteen year commitment we make to families.

We provide the resources, relationships and opportunities that children need to reach their full potential.

Give today to keep CYD strong for our students 💛

10/03/2026

The mission of Create Your Dreams has remained steadfast since we opened our doors over thirty years ago in 1994 💛

Create Your Dreams is a long-term, youth development program dedicated to nurturing the talents and dreams of students living in underserved areas of Atlanta.

Together, we're breaking the cycle of generational poverty, one child at a time.

Support our mission today by making a tax-deductible gift to CYD.

10/02/2026

Did you know CYD makes a fourteen year promise to families when their children join CYD in the second grade?

That’s a commitment to support a child from elementary school through college. Some consider us extreme mentoring, others consider us a second home 💛

Please consider donating to CYD to ensure our students can continue to receive year-round wraparound support and programming - we can’t do it without you!

Every dollar counts 🤗

10/01/2026

Marcus Jones, one of our first students, speaks from his heart about the program that helped shape his life - Create Your Dreams!

Since we opened our doors over 30 years ago on the Westside of Atlanta, in the Bankhead community - 100% of students who completed our program graduated high school, 98% enrolled in college, and currently 80% have either earned their degree or are still enrolled.

Please consider making a donation, we can't do this work without You! Every dollar matters ❤️

09/28/2026

CYD’s Chess Club for middle school students was led by the students of our sister program WSLI (Westside Student Leadership Institute).

Thank you to all the young people who came out to play!

09/28/2026

What’s in our food pantry?!? Check out the two videos our sparkly Clark Atlanta interns created to show off our inventory!

09/28/2026

What's better than having four of your graduates lead a campus tour at their college for younger students?! Not much!

Special thank you to Eva, Evan, Michael and Kaniya for making this magic happen!

Address

981 Joseph E Lowery Boulevard, NW Studio 110
Atlanta, GA
30318

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 8pm
Tuesday 11am - 8pm
Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 8pm
Saturday 11am - 8pm

Telephone

+14042499166

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