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Kinfolk Community Partners · Atlanta

No one should face aging alone.

We're an Atlanta nonprofit bringing older adults, veterans, and family caregivers together in community, because everyone deserves to be treated like kin.

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—Community, care, connection.
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Who we are

Where everyone is family.

Kinfolk Community Partners is a nonprofit organization serving older adults, retired veterans, adults with mild disabilities, and the families who care for them across metro Atlanta.

We believe that connection is care. When older neighbors have a place to belong, they stay healthier and happier. When caregivers have support, families stay strong. And when a community looks after its elders, everyone is better for it.

Our mission

Kinfolk Community Partners gives older adults, retired veterans, and adults with mild disabilities a safe, joyful place to belong, and gives their caregivers the rest, resources, and peace of mind they need.

Our vision

A community where no older adult is isolated and no caregiver carries the load alone.

Our story

A place that felt like family.

Kinfolk Community Partners began with something our founder saw again and again: families stretched thin. Adult children caring for aging parents while working full time. Spouses caring for veterans who once served all of us. Older neighbors spending long, quiet days at home with no one to talk to.

Ayonna Deans spent years in property management, getting to know families in their homes and seeing these struggles up close. She knew our community needed more than services. It needed a place that felt like family. So she brought together neighbors, caregivers, and community leaders to build one.

The word ‘kinfolk’ says it all. In the South, your kinfolk are the people who show up for you. That's who we want to be for every older adult, veteran, and caregiver we serve.

Ayonna Deans, Founder

What we do

Care that brings people together.

Everything we do comes back to one idea: people do better when they're surrounded by people who care. Our four programs work together to support older adults, veterans, and the families who love them.

Older adults enjoying music and painting at a day program (illustrative photo)

01 · Flagship program

All About Kinfolk Adult Day Center

Our flagship program: daytime care that feels like family.

Our adult day center offers older adults, retired veterans, and adults with mild disabilities a safe, welcoming place to spend the weekday. Participants enjoy meals, music, activities, and friendship with trained staff nearby, while their families work or rest knowing their loved one is in good hands.

Veterans sharing coffee and stories (illustrative photo)

02 · Kinfolk Veterans Circle

For those who served, among those who understand.

The Veterans Circle brings veterans together for fellowship, storytelling, and support. We host coffee hours, oral history projects, and Veterans Day and Memorial Day celebrations, and we help veterans connect with the benefits they've earned.

Family caregivers talking together in a support group (illustrative photo)

03 · Caregiver Circle

Because the caregiver needs care, too.

Caring for someone you love is a gift, and it's also hard work. Our Caregiver Circle offers free support groups, practical workshops on care planning and benefits, and a place to find answers and encouragement.

An older woman smiling on a phone call at home (illustrative photo)

04 · Kinfolk Connects

Reaching neighbors who are home alone.

Not everyone can come to us, so we go to them. Our staff and volunteers make friendly phone calls, visit homes, and host community events with churches, senior centers, and veterans organizations across metro Atlanta.

Looking for support for someone you love?

Why it matters

Connection changes everything.

Metro Atlanta is growing older, and too many of our elders are growing lonely.

More than 1 in 5 metro Atlanta residents will be 65 or older by 2050.
1 in 5More than 1 in 5 metro Atlanta residents will be 65 or older by 2050.
Nearly 1 in 4 metro Atlanta residents aged 65 and older live alone.
1 in 4Nearly 1 in 4 metro Atlanta residents aged 65 and older live alone.
About 1 in 3 older residents report trouble getting the transportation they need.
1 in 3About 1 in 3 older residents report trouble getting the transportation they need.
More than 300,000 veterans call the Atlanta metro area home.
300K+More than 300,000 veterans call the Atlanta metro area home.

Source: Atlanta Regional Commission; ARC 33n data on residents aged 65 and older, trends in the 65+ population, and Atlanta's veterans.

Loneliness isn't just sad. Research links social isolation to poorer health, and it takes a toll on the families trying to fill the gap. Many caregivers juggle full-time jobs, children of their own, and the needs of an aging parent, often with little help.

The difference community makes

  • Older adults and veterans who feel connected, valued, and engaged.
  • Caregivers who can keep their jobs, protect their health, and get some rest.
  • Families who can keep loved ones at home longer.
  • A community that looks after its elders like kin.

Our first-year goals

Help us build something that lasts.

We're just getting started, and we have big hopes for our first year. We'll share our progress here and in our newsletter, so you can see the difference your support makes.

  1. 01Open the doors of All About Kinfolk Adult Day Center and welcome our first participants.
  2. 02Give caregivers a break by supporting family caregivers through our Caregiver Circle.
  3. 03Honor those who served by bringing veterans together through the Kinfolk Veterans Circle.
  4. 04Reach neighbors who are alone with friendly calls and visits through Kinfolk Connects.
  5. 05Grow our Kinfolk family of volunteers and community partners.

Partner with us

Stronger communities start together.

No single organization can care for a community alone. We partner with the people and organizations who already serve older adults and veterans, so families get the right help sooner.

  • 01

    Health and Social Service Providers

    Doctors, nurses, hospital discharge planners, social workers, and Medicaid case managers: if you know an older adult or caregiver who could use more support, we're here to help. We make referrals simple and keep you informed.

  • 02

    Veterans Organizations

    We work alongside VA staff, veterans service officers, and posts like the VFW and American Legion to make sure veterans and their families get connected to community and the benefits they've earned.

  • 03

    Faith Communities and Civic Groups

    Churches, senior ministries, and civic clubs are the heart of our neighborhoods. Partner with us to host events, share resources, or connect members who could use support.

  • 04

    Businesses and Sponsors

    Invest in your community by sponsoring a program, an event, or a scholarship that helps a family afford care. Sponsors are recognized on our website, at events, and in our newsletter.

  • 05

    Funders

    We welcome conversations with foundations and grantmakers who share our commitment to healthy aging, caregiver support, and veterans' well-being.

Get involved

Every family needs kinfolk.

Here's how you can be kin to someone in our community.

Volunteer

Share your time and talents.

Our volunteers lead activities, make friendly phone calls, help at events, share a skill, or simply sit and visit. Whether you have an hour a month or a day a week, there's a place for you.

  • Lead a music, art, or exercise session.
  • Make friendly calls through Kinfolk Connects.
  • Help at community events and Social Hours.
  • Share your story or expertise as a guest speaker.
  • Use professional skills in marketing, accounting, or fundraising.

All volunteers who work directly with participants complete a background check and orientation.

Other ways to help

  • Host a drive for activity supplies, books, or puzzles.
  • Spread the word by following us on social media and sharing our story.
  • Give through your workplace with matching gifts.
  • Plan a legacy gift in your will or estate plan.
A volunteer chatting with an older man at home (illustrative photo)

Stay connected.

Join our mailing list for stories, events, and ways to help.

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Our values

What we believe.

Dignity
Every person deserves respect and a voice in their own care.
Belonging
We treat everyone we serve like family.
Joy
Good company, music, food, and laughter are part of good care.
Partnership
We work hand in hand with families, health providers, churches, and neighbors.
Access
Cost should never stand between a family and the support they need.

Our promise

Our promise to you.

When you trust us with someone you love, or with a gift, we take that seriously.

  1. 1.Treat every person with dignity, listening to what matters to them and their family.
  2. 2.Be good stewards of every dollar, putting donations to work where they help most.
  3. 3.Be open about our work, sharing our progress, our finances, and our results with the community we serve.
  4. 4.Keep showing up, because that's what kinfolk do.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

Contact

We'd love to hear from you.

Whether you're looking for support, want to volunteer, or hope to partner with us, reach out. A real person will get back to you.