About Us

Who we are…

The Agape Community Center opened in June of 1997 as an outreach ministry of Trinity Presbyterian Church.  The Center operates as a 501 (c)(3) organization, governed by representatives from neighborhoods, churches, and other community organizations.  The Agape Community Center is governed by a Board of Directors, which is comprised of 22 members that includes community residents.  Agape has 4 full-time and 10 part-time staff members.

 

Who we serve…

The target population consists of underserved and economically challenged youth, families and senior citizens from Bolton Road and other nearby communities in northwest Atlanta.  This population breaks down as 95% African-American, 4% Hispanic, and 1% Caucasian.

 

Where we serve…

The average household income for families is $31,000.  The majority (80%) of families served at the Agape Community Center are single parent families with multiple children.  The 2000 census report indicated that 23% of the residents in the Bolton Community rely solely on public/government assistance.  In addition, 91% of Agape’s elementary youth that attend Bolton Academy qualify for free/reduced lunch. 

The Bolton Community also has a large senior citizen population in which isolation is an issue. This isolation, as well as a negative economic situation, often leads to depression, poor nutrition and other health concerns.