Morehouse School of Medicine is funding the Health Equity for All Teens (H.E.A.T.) Project to be implemented throughout the state of Georgia with a grant from the Office of Population Affairs. Good Deeds Now is one of three subcontractors to implement the project. Project will serve communities with high teen birth rates and sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates. Using best fit and strategically selected evidence-based programs and direct services, these rates will be addressed with an overall goal to improve sexual and reproductive health outcomes, promote positive youth development, and advance health equity for adolescents, their families, and communities served.

Good Deeds Now will implement two evidence-based programs for middle school students and high school students. The primary goal is to provide information that will enable students to understand that they are valuable. Provides them with the necessary skills and tools to use when faced with common everyday challenges. Reinforcing positive youth development, so the students can become more confident in themselves and in their ability to take on life’s greatest challenges.

 

Good Deeds Now is committed to empowering youth, strengthening families, and building futures through strategic community partnerships and evidence-based programs. Each initiative is designed to address critical issues facing adolescents and families, ensuring sustainable change and long-term success.

Each of these programs reflects Good Deeds Now’s mission of empowering the next generation through education, mentorship, and community support. By collaborating with schools, faith-based organizations, and nonprofits, we strive to build a healthier, more resilient future for youth and families across Georgia.

 

 Featured Programs

HEAT Grant: Focuses on reducing teen pregnancy and STIs through education and outreach.

Fathers and Sons Initiative Program: Aims to strengthen father-son relationships via mentorship and parenting education.

Child Trends Program: Utilizes research-based approaches to advocate for child welfare and development.