The World Children's Center is a 710 acre planned community in Haralson County, Georgia for approximately 500 homeless, orphaned and/or neglected children from Georgia, the U.S. and the World. Groundbreaking commenced on January 4, 2007, with the first phase of homes to be built by National Builder of the year John Wieland Homes & Neighborhoods. When complete the World Children's Center will consist of 100+ homes serving 500+ children with two surrogate house parents and up to six children in each home.
100% of the proceeds from The U.S. 10K Classic and the Family Sports Festival benefit children’s charitable organizations. Thanks to your support, more than $1,900,000 has been donated to non-profit organizations benefiting children in need.
Organizations that have received financial support from The U.S. 10K Classic:
Atlanta Community Food Bank
Boy Scouts of America
Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta
Cobb County Children’s Center
Cobb County Canine Unit
Cobb County Fire Department
Feed My Lambs
Georgia Council on Child Abuse
Genesis Shelter
Junior Achievement
Make A Wish 5k
MUST/Good Samaritan Shelter
My House (For Abandoned Babies)
Rainbow House
Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club
Special Olympics Georgia
World Children’s Center
One hundred percent of the profits from The U.S. 10K Classic and the Family Festival benefit children's charitable organizations. These organizations are chosen as partners in an effort to make a difference in the lives of children in Georgia and from around the world. After all the running, skating, cycling, celebrating, entertainment and good times, the real bottom line is that this event was created first and foremost as an annual and growing fundraiser for children in need.
This event was developed as a trust fund and legacy for children that it might continue to grow and expand, becoming an ever-increasing source of revenue for the charitable organizations that work to make life better for all children.
