In addition to thriving local businesses, Tucker is home to several organizations that give back. From groups focused on the betterment of Tucker to non-profits lending a helping hand to those who need it, there are many opportunities for Tucker residents to get involved and embody the Tucker way.
Ahimsa House is a domestic violence shelter specializing in assisting both survivors and their pets. Those interested in volunteering can foster a pet, participate in outreach events, answer the 24-hour crisis line, and help with transportation.
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Friends of Tucker Parks is a volunteer community group dedicated to improving and supporting the city’s parks. The organization assists with planning, coordinating volunteers, generating funding for the parks. Sign up for the organization’s mailing list to get notified with volunteering opportunities.
For 12 years, Main Street Theatre has filled a local theatre and performance void in Tucker. The non-profit theater puts on high-quality productions, including two full-length plays each spring and fall, murder mystery dinners in summer and winter, and improv workshops for kids and adults.
NETWorks is a cooperative of churches in Northlake, Embry Hills, and Tucker working to provide food and financial support to neighbors facing homelessness and poverty. Last year, the organization distributed nearly 500,000 pounds of food and provided $135,000 in financial assistance. Volunteers can help in the food pantry and provide other support to the organization.
Omega is a non-profit dedicated to providing resources and education to communities in the Tucker area. The organization distributes food and supports high schoolers with a scholarship in memory of the late Gregg Bloodworth. During the holiday season, Omega will provide 100 Thanksgiving meal packages and more than 900 holiday gift bags to children, teenagers, and seniors in need.
The Tucker Civic Association is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to the promotion of the health, safety, and welfare of Tucker. The organization preserves and enhances Tucker, informs and educates community members about community-related matters, and supports positive improvements made to the city.
In conjunction with Optimist International, the Tucker Optimist Club is a youth-focused non-profit. Every year, the organization hosts an essay contest, the winners of which receive a $2,500 college scholarship.
Tucker Pride’s mission is to create a sense of community in Tucker, working together with LGBTQ+ families, friends, allies, businesses, and organizations to celebrate the city’s diversity. The organization is currently raising money for its 2026 Tucker Forward Campaign to host its own Pride festival in 2027.
The Welcome Co-op provides a welcoming home for refugees to find safety and stability. The organization fulfills refugees’ basic needs like clothing, household items, cleaning supplies, hygiene products, and school supplies.
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