Friday, February 8, 2013

City of Refuge Breaks Ground on New Education Center in Atlanta, GA



ATLANTA, GA (Feb. 8, 2013) — City of Refuge, in conjunction with North American Properties (NAP), will break ground today on a  $750,000, 10,000-square-foot education center to house Bright Futures Academy.

Once complete in April, the facility will serve more than 100 middle and high school students — more than three times the capacity of the current facility — and also add elementary grades. In addition to schooling, students and their families have access to medical, dental, mental health services and vocational training free of charge.

 City of Refuge, the umbrella organization that partners with Bright Futures Academy, is dedicated to community development efforts that lead to the stability and sustainability of disadvantaged neighborhoods in Northwest Atlanta.

Started in 1970 as “Mission Possible,” the growing program was re-incorporated in 1997 as City of Refuge. In 2003, a 200,000-square-foot warehouse was donated in the heart of the struggling Vine City neighborhood. The relocation has allowed the organization to expand its services and reach more people.

For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Leigh Taylor
The Wilbert Group
770-630-7961

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