Our Impact

JoTerrell Foundation partners with Georgia schools to adopt children and their families — providing financial relief, education, food and the moments that matter until they’re back on solid ground.

Children adopted into our program

The need in Georgia

Hardship here is close to home. These are the families sitting in our partner schools’ classrooms.

of Georgia households could not afford basic costs in 2024

Source [1]

1 in 5

Georgia children experienced food insecurity in 2024

Source [2]

of Georgia children were living in poverty in 2024

Source [3]

of Georgia 4th graders were not reading at a proficient level in 2024

Source [4]

Impact by area

70%

of Georgia 4th graders were not reading at a proficient level.

In 8th grade, 69% scored at basic or below. A child who is hungry, unhoused or without supplies can’t focus on learning. [4]

How we help

We provide school supplies, tutoring, technology and enrichment so adopted students arrive present, prepared and proud.

Fund education

Backpacks & supply kits

Tutoring hours funded

Laptops & tablets provided

Sources

JoTerrell Foundation program figures are internal and updated annually.

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Stand behind a family for the school year.
Your gift becomes rent paid, meals served and a child ready to learn.

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