Meet Nyanguor
Meet Nyanguor: a down-to-earth, funny, and kind young woman who’s preparing to start nursing school at Georgia State University's Perimeter College!
She journals often, loves indie pop and R&B, and lights up when she talks about her dream of working in esthetics after gaining experience in a hospital setting.
But Nyanguor's journey to nursing school hasn’t been easy. After moving from Iowa to Atlanta on her own in search of new opportunities, Nyanguor found herself experiencing homelessness. She briefly stayed at another local shelter before arriving at Covenant House Georgia (CHGA).
Since joining our Rights of Passage program a year ago, Nyanguor has found more than just housing. She’s found stability, encouragement, and a team of adults who believe in her. She shares, "My Case Manager has definitely helped me access ways to pay for the fees [for] getting into college. That definitely, really helped me a lot."
Help youth like Nyanguor stay focused on school, not survival. Your gift provides necessities like meals and study snacks, case management, tuition support, transportation, and safe housing. With your help, youth at CHGA can focus on what matters most: learning, growing, and becoming the leaders they were meant to be.
Nyanguor's motivation runs deep. Her mother fled civil war in South Sudan and never had the opportunity to pursue an education. That sacrifice fuels Nyanguor’s determination to build a better future - not only for herself, but as a role model for her younger siblings.
Now, Nyanguor is building a future that her mother could only dream of. Thanks to friends like you, our team will be cheering her on every step of the way.
Donate now to equip Covenant House Georgia students like Nyanguor so they can thrive in the classroom and beyond.
Empower young people experiencing homelessness & escaping trafficking:
$1,000 can provide a laptop to equip a young person for success.
$500 funds one month of case management support.
$250 covers the cost of school books for one semester.
$100 supplies two weeks of healthy meals & study snacks.
$50 fills a backpack with essential school supplies.
$25 provides a 7-day MARTA pass to help a student get to school.
Or give the amount that's right for you! We welcome gifts of all sizes with gratitude for your support, including gifts from our wish list!
With your support, youth who call Covenant House Georgia home can access the resources they need to succeed - including:
- A dedicated Case Manager
- 24/7 support from Covenant House Georgia staff
- An on-site computer lab & library
- School supplies including laptops, books, backpacks, & more
- Guidance applying for educational & career opportunities
- Interview outfits from our Clothing Closets
- Access to job & opportunity fairs
- Mentorship opportunities
- Nutritious meals & study snacks
- Physical & mental health services through our on-site clinic
- Life skills classes on topics like budgeting and cooking
...But we can't have a successful back-to-school season without your help! Please give today to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to pursue an education and a brighter future.