F.R.E.S.H Start Youth Initiative

F.R.E.S.H Start Youth Initiative provides current and former DJJ youth supervised in the community with career opportunities.

FRESH Start

The Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) F.R.E.S.H (Focusing Resources Effectively to Sustain Hope) Start Youth Initiative provides current and former DJJ youth supervised in the community with career opportunities. The program utilizes collaborative efforts and community resources to ensure youth access to gainful employment by partnering with local business owners. The initiative is a program in the Department's Office of Re-entry Services that facilitates youth's connections to services and support as they plan to transition back into their communities.

For more information on the F.R.E.S.H Start Youth Initiative, contact Cathy Smith-Curry, Director of Reentry Services, at 404-491-6106 or via email at [email protected]

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Our Partners

First Step Staffing

 

 

Captain D's Restaurant

 

 

Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce

 

 

Inspire Brands

Found inherently in the purposes of our family of brands, Inspire Brands identified a common thread between our restaurants – the capacity to inspire. 

 

MWL, LLC

MWL, LLC provides and produces pallets, crates and all lumber shipping needs that maintain superior quality and service.

 

X-tra Kleen Hand Car Wash

Xtra-Kleen Hand Car Wash is Stone Mountain's premier and professional hand car wash center.

 

NIFCO KTW

NIFCO KTW specializes in small and large-scale series production of plastic products.

 

Slutty Vegan

Bringing vegan options and food awareness to Atlanta’s West End, the Slutty Vegan offers a variety of plant-based burgers along with sides and drinks, allowing people to enjoy vegan fast food.

 

ASI Gem Plastics

ASI manufactures commercial partitions, washroom accessories, lockers, and visual display products.

 

Noveau Restaurant

Nouveau is a burgeoning restaurant chain that was established in 2019 bringing flavorful food, new decors, energy and great ambience.

 

Trachte

Trachte provides modular, prefabricated buildings, shelters, and large-format enclosures in transportable sizes.

 

WorkSource Georgia

The Technical College System of Georgia’s Office Workforce Development is the administrator of WorkSource Georgia, the state’s federally-funded employment and training system, working to connect talent with opportunity. 

 

Goodwill of North Georgia

Goodwill of North Georgia has a long-standing commitment to responsible management, which we believe is fundamental to our mission impact and long-term sustainability.

 

Loaded Potato

HIP HOP THEMED RESTAURANT

Potatoes with Passion!

 

Sage Automotive Interiors

Sage Automotive Interiors develop innovative automotive interior solutions of unmatched quality, laser-focused on top-of-the-line design and engineering.

 

Maple Ridge Cabinetry

Maple Ridge Cabinetry provides custom cabinetry including kitchens, master bath suites, closets, theater rooms, bookcases, and more.

 

Home Depot Path to Pro Program

The Home Depot and The Home Depot Foundation are committed to educating more people in the skilled trades and helping them find careers in the home improvement industry through our Path to Pro program. 

 

Kubota

Kubota is committed to engineering excellence so that our customers can focus on planting, feeding, building and caring for our world. 

 

 

Fulton County Magistrate Court

The Fulton County Magistrate Court handles matters such as Abandoned Motor Vehicles, Dispossessory (Landlord-Tenant) Actions, Small Claims, Garnishments, Weddings, Marriages, Personal Property Foreclosure. And, the Criminal Division handles matters such as Warrant Applications, and First Appearance Hearings.

 

Wise Auto Brokers

Wise Auto Brokers is a family owned, community oriented business offering car brokering & sales.

We strive to provide honest business and quality cars.

 

Essendant

Essendant connects customers to unmatched distribution and fulfillment capabilities so they can reach further and grow faster. As the essential link from point of sale to delivery, Essendant empowers resellers and manufacturers to improve their customer experience, expand their paths to growth and optimize their supply chain.

 

Stephens County Development Authority

The Stephens County Development Authority was established in 1965 with the goal of achieving continued, sustainable economic growth in our area of Northeast Georgia. 

 

GAF

GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America, with plants strategically located across the U.S. As a Standard Industries company, GAF is part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.

 

Contact

Cathy Smith-Curry

Director of Reentry Services