From Vacant to Vibrant: Restore John Carey Elementary for Our Community

Sign the petition to restore John Carey Elementary as an educational facility for our community 📚🏫✨
Let’s turn vacant into vibrant and protect spaces meant for our youth.

While federal agencies are quietly targeting warehouses nationwide — including here in Georgia — to convert them into large detention “mega-centers,” one major proposal near Atlanta in Social Circle (about 40–45 miles away) could hold 7,500–10,000 detainees. This is part of a broader national strategy to consolidate smaller facilities into massive regional centers.

Our community deserves investment in education, opportunity, and youth development — not expansion of detention infrastructure. 💛

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21 DAYS AWAY 🚨🔥
The countdown is officially ON for The Trenches Global Made in Atlanta Spring/Summer Fashion Show 👠✨

📅 Saturday, March 21, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Grand Opening/Pop Up Shop
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Fashion Show
📍 1230 Hightower Road, Atlanta, GA 30318
“From the trenches to purpose — creating paths, not prisons.”

Every ticket purchased helps power The Trenches Global Impact Center — our FREE youth community center
“The Impact Center” dedicated to mentorship, creativity, and opportunity for the next generation. This is bigger than fashion… this is IMPACT.

Secure your seat NOW and be part of a night filled with culture, style, and purpose. 🌍🔥
🎟️ $30 in advance
🚪 $40 at the door

Don’t wait — this WILL sell out!
Grab your tickets today 👇🏾
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Youth Empowerment is what we do at The Trenches Global Impact Center.

We don’t just talk about change we build it. From hands-on fashion design training to mentorship, skill building, and real opportunities for growth, we’re committed to uplifting our youth and giving them the tools to thrive.
✨ Empowering Creators
👕 Teaching real skills
📈 Building confidence & future opportunities
💡 Inspiring leaders of tomorrow

🎥 Learn more: https://youtu.be/0Dxtu_ayokU?si=2fQp4VKLJI5IJqB7

Let’s shape a future where every young person has a chance to succeed. 💪🏾

📢✨Campaign Progress Update!✨📢
Thank you to everyone who has signed, shared, and supported our campaign so far. Because of YOU🫵🏾, we are building real momentum and showing decision-makers that our community is paying attention. 🙌🏾💪🏾

But we’re not done yet. We still need more signatures to reach our goal of 1k and make our voices impossible to ignore. 🗣️🔥

Please continue to spread the word — share the petition with your family, friends, neighbors, churches, and community groups. Every signature counts. Every share matters. Every voice makes a difference.

Let’s stand together and push this across the finish line. 🏁💯
✍🏾 Sign.
📲 Share.
📣 Spread the word.

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To understand “The Trenches Global” brand, you have to understand where it started and why.

I was raised right here in Carey Park, Atlanta, in the Etheridge Courts community AKA “The Trenches.” This neighborhood shaped who I am and showed me both the challenges we face and the potential we hold.

I refuse to let anyone tell us what we can’t become. Everything I stand for comes from wanting better for my community—safer spaces, real opportunity, and the restoration of places that once served our children and families, including the abandoned John Carey Elementary School.

This petition is about investing back into Carey Park and honoring a community that deserves to move forward, not be left behind.

Be the change you want to see. GO FORWARD. 🚀🔥

🚀See where it all started at link below:
https://youtu.be/h-vKSNRF1bU?si=wPjNvblws0RZrdtq

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Petition FAQ
❓ Is this petition asking to turn the school into an impact center?
No. This petition is not about converting the former John Carey Elementary School into an impact center.

❓ What is this petition asking for?
We are asking decision-makers to fully explore restoration and adaptive reuse options instead of leaving the building vacant or moving directly toward demolition.

❓ What kinds of uses are being supported?
Uses that benefit the community, including:
Educational resources
Youth programming
Workforce development services
Community-serving initiatives

❓ What is The Trenches Global Impact Center’s role?
The Trenches Global Impact Center already operates as a free youth community center in the area. This petition supports expanding opportunity in the neighborhood not relocating or duplicating our center.

❓ Why does this matter?
Vacant buildings can become liabilities. With thoughtful planning, this site can become a community asset that reflects local needs and voices.

Thank You for Signing! 🙏🏾🌟
We are so grateful for your support in bringing John Carey Elementary back to life for our community. Every signature counts and shows our leaders how much we care about creating educational resources, youth programs, and workforce development opportunities right here in District 3.

Now, we need your help to keep the momentum going! Share this petition with your friends, neighbors, and community groups. The more voices we have, the stronger our impact. 💪🏾

Together, we can turn this vacant building into a vibrant space for everyone. Thank you for being part of this movement!
📢 Spread the word!

Rashod Stanley
Founder & Executive Director
The Trenches Global Impact Center
1230 Hightower Road NW
Atlanta, Ga. 30318
📧 [email protected]
🌐 www.impactthetrenches.org
“Empowering Youth To Rise, Create, and Lead Change”

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🔥GRAND OPENING!🔥✨ BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION ✨THE TRENCHES GLOBAL IMPACT CENTER

🎨 ART SHOW • 👗 FASHION SHOW • 🛍️ POP-UP SHOP
📅 Saturday, March 21st🕑 Grand Opening / Pop-Up Shop: 2 PM – 4 PM👠 Fashion Show: 5 PM – 7 PM
🎟️ Tickets: $30 Pre-Order • $40 At The Door
🛒 Vendors Wanted! $150 Vendor Slots — Very Limited Space!
📍 1230 Hightower Rd, Atlanta, GA 30318

Come celebrate culture, fashion, art, and community with us! Don’t miss this historic moment! 🙌🏾🔥

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Every purchase helps fund resources, programs, and opportunities for
The Trenches Global Impact Center.
The Impact Center

💫Let’s continue pouring into our youth and building the future together! ❤️✨

💫Learn more:
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💥 This is what we do at The Trenches Global Impact Center! From youth programs 🏫✨ to mentorship 🤝, educational workshops 📚, and community events 🌍, we’re empowering the next generation and uplifting our neighborhood every day. 💪🏽

✨Learn more here:
https://youtu.be/G6oPnMHaTak?si=xhCgVzaRxaw38OF-

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🌟 The youth at The Trenches Global Impact Center have the chance to learn, grow, and explore new skills—mostly free of charge! 🏫💡 From educational programs to mentorship, we’re building brighter futures for our kids and our community. ✨🤝

See what we accomplished thus far!
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🌟 The Trenches Global Impact Center is making real change in our community! From youth programs to educational resources, we’re committed to uplifting families and creating opportunities. 💪🏽✨ But we want to do even more—and we need your support to expand our impact! 🏫🌍
Learn more:
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