PAWkids exists because of LaTonya’s passion, heart, strength and dedication. Her back story of breaking the chain of generational trauma and creating a legacy of love, hope and service is the foundation of all that is PAWkids.

We are a faith-aligned community hub that exists to empower, provide holistic resources and build genuine self-sustainability in the lives of our neighbors. We are driven by authentic connections and rooted in a cultural legacy that honors the worth and dignity of all people.

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With support from two churches (historically Black, Paradise Baptist Church and majority-white Atlanta Westside Presbyterian are the basis for the “PAW”) she purchased a former trap house on Donald Lee Hollowell Blvd and renovated it to provide a safe, loving environment for …

Volunteering for PAWKids has brought me so much joy! When we serve we don't always know the impact the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear or the smallest act of caring could turn a life around.

We exist to provide families with various resources that will empower and encourage them while promoting Christian values, building stronger communities, and developing self-sufficiency.

PAWKids began as an after school program but has since expanded with a reading enhancement program. During the 2020 pandemic, PAWKids pivoted to create learning pods where kids were provided with a predictable schedule, tools and safety. The programming and lesson plans were provided by the student's local teacher through online mechanisms.

Join us in raising $1M to renovate the PAWKids House, a safe haven for Grove Park kids and families. Help us create a brighter future—donate today!

LaTonya's passion to see children and their parents empowered and equipped to live fulfilling lives led her to launch PAWKids in 2014. Supported by her family and friends, LaTonya has built holistic children, family, and neighborhood enrichment ministry with the help of so many friends and organizations that have believed in her and her ministry.

For general inquiries, please fill out the contact form below. Again we thank you for your interest in PAWKids. Together we can leave an imprint in the lives of so many children and families!