Giving Back - Deep Roots

Just like the name suggests, we are deeply rooted

in our community.

We have a love for our town, and consider it an important part of our business to give back to the community that we cherish so fondly.
Some of us were born and raised here in the Athens area, while others found our way here and made it our home. But we all agree that this community is unique and special, and we love being a part of it. To do our share, we pledge to give a portion of our profits in support of several area nonprofit organizations. That’s just a small way that we can give back to this community that’s given us so much in return.

The Odyssey Media Group: Clarke Central Program

The ODYSSEY Media Group is comprised of a student-produced magazine, website, broadcast group, and business team with the intent to inform, entertain, and give voice to the Clarke Central High School community, as well as to educate student journalists. Each issue and the website are a public forum for student expression under the guidance of a faculty adviser. Student journalists are provided with opportunities to investigate, inform, interpret and evaluate: all traditionally accepted functions of the press in America.

The Odyssey Media Group: Clarke Central Program

The ODYSSEY Media Group is comprised of a student-produced magazine, website, broadcast group, and business team with the intent to inform, entertain, and give voice to the Clarke Central High School community, as well as to educate student journalists. Each issue and the website are a public forum for student expression under the guidance of a faculty adviser. Student journalists are provided with opportunities to investigate, inform, interpret and evaluate: all traditionally accepted functions of the press in America.

Taylor Grady House

Taylor-Grady House, Athens’ only National Historic Landmark, has entered a new era. The estate encompasses not just the main house but also includes lush grounds featuring a boxwood garden and the original detached kitchen. Striving to tell the story of the African-Americans who worked and lived in the home, they have opened their doors for all to experience an inclusive history through education, preservation and hospitality.

Taylor Grady House

Taylor-Grady House, Athens’ only National Historic Landmark, has entered a new era. The estate encompasses not just the main house but also includes lush grounds featuring a boxwood garden and the original detached kitchen. Striving to tell the story of the African-Americans who worked and lived in the home, they have opened their doors for all to experience an inclusive history through education, preservation and hospitality.

Lydia’s Place

As a non-profit located in Watkinsville, Georgia, Lydia’s Place provides housing, independent living skills and intensive case management for young adults who have experienced foster care or housing insecurity while promoting their growth to independence.

Lydia’s Place

As a non-profit located in Watkinsville, Georgia, Lydia’s Place provides housing, independent living skills and intensive case management for young adults who have experienced foster care or housing insecurity while promoting their growth to independence.

Downtown Academy

Downtown Academy seeks to provide an excellent and rigorous Christ-centered education that builds knowledge, character and purpose to children of low-income, inner-city Athens families. As a division of Downtown Ministries, Downtown Academy seeks to bring personal, family and community renewal by reaching Athens youth and their families with the Christian gospel and equipping them for a life of meaning, purpose and joy. Downtown Academy is currently accepting applications for k-5th grade.

Downtown Academy

Downtown Academy seeks to provide an excellent and rigorous Christ-centered education that builds knowledge, character and purpose to children of low-income, inner-city Athens families. As a division of Downtown Ministries, Downtown Academy seeks to bring personal, family and community renewal by reaching Athens youth and their families with the Christian gospel and equipping them for a life of meaning, purpose and joy. Downtown Academy is currently accepting applications for k-5th grade.

Athena Leadership Award

The Athena Leadership award celebrates inspiring women in business. Since its conception in 1982, more than 7,000 exemplary women leaders in over 500 communities have received the prestigious ATHENA Award in the United States, Bermuda, Canada, China, Greece, India, Russia, United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. By honoring exceptional leaders, the hope is to inspire others to achieve excellence in their professional and personal lives.

Athena Leadership Award

The Athena Leadership award celebrates inspiring women in business. Since its conception in 1982, more than 7,000 exemplary women leaders in over 500 communities have received the prestigious ATHENA Award in the United States, Bermuda, Canada, China, Greece, India, Russia, United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. By honoring exceptional leaders, the hope is to inspire others to achieve excellence in their professional and personal lives.

Athens Area Homeless Shelter

Athens Area Homeless Shelter provides collaborative, comprehensive services to homeless individuals and families working toward sustainable independence. AAHS currently shelters 11 homeless families with children as they transition out of homelessness, as they access resources to help them become economically self-sufficient. Since its opening in April 2016, AAHS has provided shelter for over 100 families and their children – including single dads and in-tact families.

Athens Area Homeless Shelter

Athens Area Homeless Shelter provides collaborative, comprehensive services to homeless individuals and families working toward sustainable independence. AAHS currently shelters 11 homeless families with children as they transition out of homelessness, as they access resources to help them become economically self-sufficient. Since its opening in April 2016, AAHS has provided shelter for over 100 families and their children – including single dads and in-tact families.

Extra Special People, Inc.

Extra Special People (ESP) is the legacy of one woman who had a passion for children and young people with special needs, and a vision of a place where they and their families could focus on their abilities instead of their disabilities. ESP creates opportunities for individuals of all ages and abilities to thrive year round through camp, after-school, and family support. ESP serves individuals with behavior disorders, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Autism, Asperger’s, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Angelman Syndrome, Spina Bifida, and many more. Where children with developmental disabilities don’t just survive… they THRIVE!

Extra Special People, Inc.

Extra Special People (ESP) is the legacy of one woman who had a passion for children and young people with special needs, and a vision of a place where they and their families could focus on their abilities instead of their disabilities. ESP creates opportunities for individuals of all ages and abilities to thrive year round through camp, after-school, and family support. ESP serves individuals with behavior disorders, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Autism, Asperger’s, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Angelman Syndrome, Spina Bifida, and many more. Where children with developmental disabilities don’t just survive… they THRIVE!

Clarke County Mentor Program

The Clarke County Mentor Program began in 1991 as a joint initiative of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce and the Clarke County School District to increase the number of students who graduated from high school, and who were prepared for employment or post-secondary education. Beginning in 1991, The CCMP had its first mentor group of only 30 people!’

Clarke County Mentor Program

The Clarke County Mentor Program began in 1991 as a joint initiative of the Athens Area Chamber of Commerce and the Clarke County School District to increase the number of students who graduated from high school, and who were prepared for employment or post-secondary education. Beginning in 1991, The CCMP had its first mentor group of only 30 people!’

The Iliad Literary Art Magazine

The iliad Literary-Art Magazine is an annually published, student-produced literary-art magazine. The magazine features art, photography and writing created by members of the Clarke Central High School community. Each issue is an open public forum for student expression under the guidance of a student-led Editorial Board and adult faculty adviser.

The Iliad Literary Art Magazine

The iliad Literary-Art Magazine is an annually published, student-produced literary-art magazine. The magazine features art, photography and writing created by members of the Clarke Central High School community. Each issue is an open public forum for student expression under the guidance of a student-led Editorial Board and adult faculty adviser.

YWCO

The YWCO serves the Athens community by providing programming options that teach new skills, increase self-confidence, build character, develop physical fitness, and promote healthy lifestyles. Offering a wide range of recreation activities for men and women, fitness classes, swim lessons and after school and summer camp experiences, the YWCO encourages social interaction among children, families and senior adults.

YWCO

The YWCO serves the Athens community by providing programming options that teach new skills, increase self-confidence, build character, develop physical fitness, and promote healthy lifestyles. Offering a wide range of recreation activities for men and women, fitness classes, swim lessons and after school and summer camp experiences, the YWCO encourages social interaction among children, families and senior adults.

Athens Clarke County Dolphins

The Downtown Dolphins are a “summer league” swim team, run by ABSC in partnership with Athens Clarke County Rec & Leisure Services. They practice and host swim meets at Bishop Park each summer during the months of June and July. At the end of the summer, dolphin swimmers are able to participate in the GRPA district meet, and upon qualification, the GRPA A-level state meet.

Athens Clarke County Dolphins

The Downtown Dolphins are a “summer league” swim team, run by ABSC in partnership with Athens Clarke County Rec & Leisure Services. They practice and host swim meets at Bishop Park each summer during the months of June and July. At the end of the summer, dolphin swimmers are able to participate in the GRPA district meet, and upon qualification, the GRPA A-level state meet.

Kappa Kappa Gamma 5k for Kappie

The Delta Upsilon Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma hosted its first-ever 5k event, 5K for Kappie on March 19, 2022. This event was held in honor of the late Catherine Williams, who passed away on June 2nd, 2020 after a courageous 13-month battle with osteosarcoma. Catherine Williams was 18 years old, and a recent graduate of North Atlanta High School. She was admitted to and excited to attend the University of Georgia in the fall of 2020. In the week before her death, Catherine accepted an early bid and was initiated into the Delta Upsilon Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma as a double legacy.

Kappa Kappa Gamma 5k for Kappie

The Delta Upsilon Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma hosted its first-ever 5k event, 5K for Kappie on March 19, 2022. This event was held in honor of the late Catherine Williams, who passed away on June 2nd, 2020 after a courageous 13-month battle with osteosarcoma. Catherine Williams was 18 years old, and a recent graduate of North Atlanta High School. She was admitted to and excited to attend the University of Georgia in the fall of 2020. In the week before her death, Catherine accepted an early bid and was initiated into the Delta Upsilon Chapter of Kappa Kappa Gamma as a double legacy.

Books for Keeps

Books for Keeps work to improve children’s reading achievement by addressing barriers related to the accessibility and appeal of reading material. We give books to children whose reading opportunities outside of school might be otherwise limited due to geography, income, or other factors.

Books for Keeps

Books for Keeps work to improve children’s reading achievement by addressing barriers related to the accessibility and appeal of reading material. We give books to children whose reading opportunities outside of school might be otherwise limited due to geography, income, or other factors.

Historic Athens

Historic Athens is a 501(c)(3) non-profit working to celebrate and conserve community heritage in Athens, Georgia. For over 50 years, we have worked to improve historic preservation and heritage conservation in the Athens area. Founded as Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation in 1967. Their mission is to be a proactive force in developing community-wide understanding of the value of historic buildings, neighborhoods, and heritage.

Historic Athens

Historic Athens is a 501(c)(3) non-profit working to celebrate and conserve community heritage in Athens, Georgia. For over 50 years, we have worked to improve historic preservation and heritage conservation in the Athens area. Founded as Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation in 1967. Their mission is to be a proactive force in developing community-wide understanding of the value of historic buildings, neighborhoods, and heritage.

Clarke Central Athletic Association

The Clarke Central High School Athletic Department is one of the prominent athletic programs in the state. Over 600 students annually participate in at least one interscholastic activity. The Clarke Central student-athletes annually garner team and individual championship at the region, area, and state level. In addition, hundreds of Gladiators have earned the opportunity to compete at the collegiate level.

Clarke Central Athletic Association

The Clarke Central High School Athletic Department is one of the prominent athletic programs in the state. Over 600 students annually participate in at least one interscholastic activity. The Clarke Central student-athletes annually garner team and individual championship at the region, area, and state level. In addition, hundreds of Gladiators have earned the opportunity to compete at the collegiate level.

The Georgia Heart Rural Hospital Fund

The Georgia Heart Hospital Program is helping rural and critical access hospitals take advantage of an exciting new opportunity to increase their funding and their ability to provide for the health care needs of thousands of Georgians!

The Georgia Heart Rural Hospital Fund

The Georgia Heart Hospital Program is helping rural and critical access hospitals take advantage of an exciting new opportunity to increase their funding and their ability to provide for the health care needs of thousands of Georgians!

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