Bringing Our Events to St. Mary's
Xtreme Dreams Foundation of ATLANTA is a non-profit, not a commercial event company. When we plan an event in St. Mary's, it is because there are young people there who could use a mentor, a first job, a new skill, or simply a good day out with their family. Everything we put on is built around that — the crafts, the games, the tables, the giveaways are all ways of getting kids in the door and keeping them coming back.
Our events look like the photos on this page: a decorated table in a hallway, a volunteer reading with a child, a bounce house full of kids, a market table with lanyards and handouts. Nothing complicated. What matters is that a young person leaves knowing an adult in their corner and knowing where to find us next time.
We are based in Fayetteville, GA and serve the greater Atlanta community, and we bring our programs and events to St. Mary's and Kingsland as well.
Our Programs
These are the programs families in St. Mary's can take part in. They run alongside one another — a young person who starts in an enrichment day often ends up in mentorship or the jobs program later on.
- Mentorship — pairing young people with adults who stay in their lives, not just for one afternoon
- Jobs programs — helping youth get ready for work and into work
- Enrichment programs — activities, learning and creative events outside of school
- Youth martial arts program — discipline, confidence and fitness for kids
- Charitable fundraising raffle — our live campaign, and the simplest way to support everything above
The raffle is what is running right now. Every ticket sold goes back into the mentorship, jobs and enrichment work, including the events we bring to St. Mary's. If you cannot make it to an event in person, buying a ticket is the most direct way to help.
Who We Are
Xtreme Dreams Foundation of ATLANTA is led by Karah VanHoose and focuses on supporting at-risk youth in the Atlanta area through mentorship and enrichment opportunities. Our mission is to empower youth and help them build bridges to success.
Xtreme Dreams Foundation of Atlanta is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering an environment where all youth can thrive and reach their full potential.
That word all is deliberate. We do not screen families on income, school record or anything else. If a young person in St. Mary's wants to be part of what we do, there is a place for them — in mentorship, in the jobs program, in an enrichment day, or on the mat in the martial arts program.
We are a small organization, so the person who answers your question is usually the person who will be standing at the table when you arrive. If you are a parent, a volunteer, a sponsor or a vendor wanting to be part of an event in St. Mary's, tell us what you have in mind and we will tell you honestly whether we can make it work.
Get Involved in St. Mary's
There are three straightforward ways to take part: register a child for a program, volunteer or sponsor an event, or buy a raffle ticket. Reach us at (706) 218-5512or find us at 500 W Lanier Ave, Suite 413, Fayetteville, GA 30214. Tickets for the current fundraising raffle can be bought online.
