Clarkston, Georgia
ENCOUNTER: CLARKSTON
Meet. Learn. Grow. Belong.
ENCOUNTER: CLARKSTON is a community ministry that connects the children, youth, adults, and families of Clarkston with learning opportunities, practical help, warm relationships, and hope.
From English and math to homework help, music and art, college planning, jobs and careers, settling into life in the U.S., mentoring, Bible study, and church connection — we listen for what each person needs and help find it.
We don’t see people as cases to be served. We welcome everyone as a neighbor worthy of respect, and as a member of a community that learns and grows together.
Eight things we hold to
Welcome
We warmly welcome everyone.
Dignity
We never portray anyone as a pitiable object of charity. We respect each person’s story, choices, culture, and faith.
Relationship
We value lasting relationships — remembering names and meeting again — over one-time help.
Learning
We build a community where those who teach and those who learn grow together.
Service
We believe even small help and warm attention can be a great strength in someone’s life.
Faith
We never impose our faith; we show it through love and service.
Safety
We take special care for the safety of children and youth, guardian consent, and privacy.
Follow-Through
We don’t just collect requests. As much as we can, we connect people with a coordinator and a program, and we follow up.