# Youth Authority Inc

> Youth empowerment, civic education, and community action in Fulton County and Atlanta, Georgia.

Youth Authority Inc equips young people ages 14–30 with the tools, confidence, and opportunities they need to understand their communities and shape their future.

## Key Information
- **Organization Name**: Youth Authority Inc
- **Mission**: Make youth voice visible, useful, and powerful by closing the gap in civic engagement and leadership.
- **Location**: Fulton County, Atlanta, Georgia
- **Founder**: Malika Thomas
- **Target Audience**: Youth and young adults ages 14–30
- **Contact Email**: MALIKAFORATLANTA@proton.me
- **Contact Phone**: +1-770-605-6955
- **Donations**: Venmo (@MALIKAFORATLANTA), CashApp ($MALIKAFORATLANTA)

## Core Programs
1. **Civic Education**: Helping young people understand how local systems work and how to use their voice.
2. **Real-World Action**: Creating opportunities for youth to participate in service, outreach, and community-driven projects.
3. **Volunteer Support**: Making it easier for people to get involved, stay organized, and contribute.
4. **Community Awareness**: Spreading the word about youth needs, local issues, and ways the community can help.

## Impact & Local Data
- **22.1%** of Fulton County residents are ages 15–29.
- **83%** is Atlanta’s adjusted 4-year graduation rate (as of 2021).
- **10%** of Atlanta youth and young adults ages 16–24 were not in school and not working in 2019 (Opportunity Youth).

## How to Get Involved
- **Learn**: Explore the mission and understand issues facing local youth.
- **Join**: Volunteer time, skills, or connections.
- **Give**: Provide one-time or monthly financial support to sustain the work.

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