Kameron King

Shown at left with Governor Zell Miller.  Kameron's jacket has a "Hi, Governor Miller" sign on the back.  Kameron was recently a finalist for the Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Atlanta Youth of the Year Award. 

Imani DuBois

Ms. DuBois attended Sheltering Arms 15 years ago.  She is now a successful student athlete at Lehman College in Bronx, New York.  She is pursuing a career in healthcare.  When her father found Sheltering Arms so many years ago, he faced the challenges of a complex visitation schedule.  The Sheltering Arms staff embraced Imani and provided support to Mr. DuBois during those challenging times.  "Their dedication and sensitivity to embracing Imani at a tender age allowed me to function at work knowing my daughter was in a safe, nurturing, learning environment."

                                            -German DuBois

Precious Briana Person

Precious Person attended the Cornelia Moore Center.  She is a recent graduate of Charles Drew High School in Riverdale and was recognized as an honor student.  She was the first student in the school’s history to receive a full scholarship to a Division I School for Women’s Basketball.    Ms. Person will attend Rutgers University in Fall 2012 and will be coached by the legendary Vivian Stringer.  Congratulations Ms. Person!

Kaylynn, Kendall, Kena, Kingston Parks

All four Parks children attended Sheltering Arms and all four take their academics seriously. Kaylynn (oldest) is currently attending a charter school where she started a reading club.  Kendall (green shirt) is enrolled in the gifted program at her school.  All four Parks children are on the Honor Roll at their respective schools.  Congratulations Parks family!

Cristian (l) & Joshua (r) Morales

Joshua & Cristian attended the Dorothy Arkwright Center. They have been members of the Principal's Honor Roll and Honor Roll since entering school. 

"A Sheltering Arm experience is like no other.  The teaching staff is wonderful and caring.  I'm proud to be a part of the Sheltering Arms family."

                                                                                            -- Brenda Morales

Justin Salgado

Justin attended the International Village Center in Chamblee.  This Spring, he graduated from Chamblee High School.  He is taking college courses and will enter the U.S. Marine Corps in February 2013.  We could not be more proud of Justin!

Dan & Jordan Sims

Congratulations to Dan Sims of Tri Cities High School.  Mr. Sims was named Principal of the Year for Fulton County School System.  Mr. Sims was one of the leaders for the East Point All Pro Dads which brought awareness and resources to fathers in the community. Mr. Sims volunteered with the All Pro Dads because of its focus on the early years.  "That's when you can really make the biggest difference in your child's life."  His son, Jordan, was one of the first toddlers enrolled at our East Point Center.  Congratulations Mr. Sims.

LaQuoia Byrd

Ms. Byrd recently graduated from Savannah State University where she majored in History and minored in Dance.  She intends to go to graduate school and eventually become a history teacher. Ms. Byrd attended both our Cornelia Moore and Dorothy Arkwright Centers.  She was one of the first infants enrolled in our Dorothy Arkwright Center.  Congratulations Ms. Byrd!

Chris Robinson

Chris attended our Longview Center in Douglasville.  He is now 23 years old and has returned to Longview as a teacher.  He works in classroom 9 with the same teacher who taught him so many years ago, Mrs. Ruthie.  They still joke about Chris walking in the door on his first day of school 20 years ago and giving Mrs. Ruthie a big smile. 

Mikhi Lewis

Mikhi is a member of the Honor Roll and was "Rocket of the Month" in April for his class at Austin Road Elementary School.  He also won an award for reading the most books in his class.  Way to go Mikhi!

Jared Kubik

Jared has represented both Midvale Elementary and Tucker Middle School in the DeKalb County Social Studies Fair.  He finished first in his age group in last fall’s Race for Grace 5k Run. 

Brian Parks II - Brian was Student of the Month for January 2012 at Centennial Place Elementary School.

"Thank you so much, Sheltering Arms played a great part in his achievement."

Nick Willocks

Nick graduated high school with honors and is currently on scholarship studying Economics at the University of Tennessee.  "My parents and I all agree that Sheltering Arms gave me a strong foundation for future learning and helped me become the person that I have grown to be."

Dr. Erika Sibbie

Dr. Sibbie is the first doctor in her family.  She currently provides dental care to families in need in LaGrange, Georgia.

Taylor & Morgan Foots

Taylor and Morgan are both Honor Roll students at the Department of Defense School for Children in Germany.  "My grandchildren are both on the honor roll for the second year.  I believe it's because they had a very good beginning as grads of Sheltering Arms." 

                                                                                   --Yvonne Smith (proud grandmother)

Jarrett & Jeramy Green

Jarrett is pictured at left volunteering in one of the Sheltering Arms classrooms.  Jarrett is a graduate of Alabama A&M and is currently a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army stationed at Fort Hood. Jeramy graduated Magna Cum Laude from Alabama A&M with a degree in Business. 

Sara Nimer

Sara was the Student of the Month for February 2012 at Centennial Place Elementary School. "We always believe that Sheltering Arms helped a lot in developing her personal skills, especially teamwork, communication, and leadership....  Thanks to Sheltering Arms' great teachers and staff." -- Linda Al-Hmoud

Darryl Tricksey

Darryl was the first African American Homecoming King at UGA.  Darryl is currently teaching science to 8th graders in Houston as a fellow for Teach for America.

Roderick & Kiera Lawrence

Roderick was Student of the Year at Riverdale Elementary School.  Kiera was chosen for the gifted program in Clayton County Schools.

Greg Newell

Pictured in his stylish days at Sheltering Arms, Greg is a U.S. Army Veteran, former police officer and DEA agent.  He currently owns and operates Official Protection Services and The Security Academy Training Center.

Jamiya Burns & Montavious Myrick

Jamiya and Montavious are both Honor Students at Centennial Place Elementary School.

Senator Joe Burton

Senator Burton was a tireless advocate for children, especially children with special needs.  He served 30 years in the Georgia state legislature.

Cheritha Smith

Ms. Smith is teaching the next generation of Sheltering Arms alumni at our Welcome All Center in South Fulton