Orange Duffel Bag Initiative

Join TEAM ORANGE today and help at-risk young adults in real time and in real ways. 

The Orange Duffel Bag Initiative (ODBI), a 501c3 public charity, provides certified coaching, curricula, and ongoing advocacy to support students in need to achieve and succeed!

Since 2010, more than 2100 high school and college students, experiencing homelessness or foster care, have graduated ODBI programs. ODBI helps students improve self-awareness, connect with caring adults and community resources, overcome social and economic barriers, and access education and employment opportunities—the surest pathway out of poverty. ODBI alum share inspiring stories in this short video!   https://youtu.be/uxis5i8wuWI

Ten+ years of audited financials show 85¢+ of every dollar donated to ODBI goes to student programs! ODBI is recipient of Emory University’s Martin Luther King Jr. Community Service Award. ODBI is a Qualified Foster Care Organization designated to receive pre-approved GA Fostering Success Tax Credit donations for our students in care. Please visit https://theodbi.org/fosteringsuccessact

ODBI Grad Leslie, “This program helped me find my purpose which is to lead a joyful life. Now that I’m aging out of the [foster care] system, I’m nervous but excited to see the life that I build for myself.” 

ODBI Grad Jesus, " The Life Plan I built wasn't just theory--it gave me a real map forward."

ODBI Grad Ramya, “Please continue to help and inspire other students because you greatly impact many young lives!”

Contact: info@theodbi.org

https://theodbi.org