Empowering Youth and Families

Direction Connection is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to empowering youth and families in the greater Atlanta area through mentorship and training.

A maroon paper bag with a white rope handle features the quote 'youth has no age' printed in white lettering.
A maroon paper bag with a white rope handle features the quote 'youth has no age' printed in white lettering.
A young person stands confidently in front of a modern building with a unique curved glass facade. They are wearing a colorful jacket, a white crop top, and blue jeans. The perspective is from below, making the person look powerful against the urban architectural background.
A young person stands confidently in front of a modern building with a unique curved glass facade. They are wearing a colorful jacket, a white crop top, and blue jeans. The perspective is from below, making the person look powerful against the urban architectural background.
Several young people are participating in a street protest, using megaphones to amplify their voices. They appear animated and engaged, with some holding signs. The background features a building with arched windows and signs indicating shops.
Several young people are participating in a street protest, using megaphones to amplify their voices. They appear animated and engaged, with some holding signs. The background features a building with arched windows and signs indicating shops.

Our Mission Statement

We strive to strengthen youth and families for a better tomorrow, fostering growth and resilience through dedicated support and community engagement.

Empowering Youth

We strengthen youth and families through mentorship and training.

A young man is standing outdoors, looking directly at the camera with a confident expression. He is wearing a dark t-shirt that reads 'Believe in Yourself' in white script. The background consists of blurred tree branches and leaves, creating a natural setting with a focus on the person in the foreground.
A young man is standing outdoors, looking directly at the camera with a confident expression. He is wearing a dark t-shirt that reads 'Believe in Yourself' in white script. The background consists of blurred tree branches and leaves, creating a natural setting with a focus on the person in the foreground.
Community Engagement

Our projects focus on community engagement and support for families, fostering connections and opportunities for youth in Cobb and Paulding counties to thrive and build a better future.

A group of young athletes wearing uniforms, gathered in a close circle, appear to be engaged in a team huddle or pep talk. The setting is outdoors, in front of an old building with a rusted roof. One person is wearing a shirt labeled 'COACH', suggesting they are giving instructions or encouragement. The mood seems supportive and focused.
A group of young athletes wearing uniforms, gathered in a close circle, appear to be engaged in a team huddle or pep talk. The setting is outdoors, in front of an old building with a rusted roof. One person is wearing a shirt labeled 'COACH', suggesting they are giving instructions or encouragement. The mood seems supportive and focused.
Mentorship Programs

Through our mentorship programs, we provide guidance and support to youth, helping them develop skills and confidence necessary for personal and academic success in their lives.

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Direction Connection has truly empowered my family and provided invaluable mentorship for our future success.

John Doe

A person holds a card close to the camera, with a focused, serious expression. The card reads 'we are NATION Empower Africa' with a dark background that contrasts with the white text and card. The lighting highlights the card more than the person's face.
A person holds a card close to the camera, with a focused, serious expression. The card reads 'we are NATION Empower Africa' with a dark background that contrasts with the white text and card. The lighting highlights the card more than the person's face.

The mentorship programs have significantly strengthened my youth, guiding them towards a brighter tomorrow.

Jane Smith

A group of young people in formal attire, predominantly white shirts and ties, gathered indoors with some holding brochures or documents. They are smiling and appear to be posing for a group photo. The background is a busy, well-lit room with tables, chairs, and people engaged in various activities, possibly a conference or fair.
A group of young people in formal attire, predominantly white shirts and ties, gathered indoors with some holding brochures or documents. They are smiling and appear to be posing for a group photo. The background is a busy, well-lit room with tables, chairs, and people engaged in various activities, possibly a conference or fair.
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