
Our Vision
The Center of a thriving community
Our Core Values
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Support our community
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Respect the rights, differences, diversity, and dignity of individuals
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Provide a gathering place for the deaf and hard of hearing
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Act with openness, accountability, and honesty
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Committed to excellence
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Foster and nurture partnerships in Atlanta and across Georgia

Jimmy Peterson, Executive Director
"Life is Good."

Nancy Davis
"Make your work to be in keeping with your purpose." - Leonardo da Vinci

Lara Garfinkel
"Sign Language is the noblest gift God has given to Deaf people." - George Veditz

Deana Gasbarro
"Honestly, Respect, and Friendship work both ways."

In Loving Memory of
Angelo Butler-Ricks
1982 - 2021
"Be proud of who you are, look at all you've overcome to get here."

Andrea Kemp
"Work hard in silence, let success make the noise." - Frank Ocean

Jennifer Frew
"In all things do it in Love."

Ericka Lipscomb
"I’ve learned that people will forget what you said and what you did, people will NEVER forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou

Nat Skinner
"Without community, there is no liberation." - Audre Lorde
Our Board
Cheryl Shaver, President
Jonathan DiMarco, Secretary
Brian Leffler
Stayce Michelle
Janet Myers
Board Minutes
Interested in Becoming a Board Member?
For any comments or concerns, you may contact the board at board@gcdhh.org
Form 990 by year