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CHRIStal Ball Press Release August 20, 2026
CHRIS 180 Raises Over $915K at 2026 CHRIStal Ball
Funds will support mental health, foster care, adoption and housing services across metro Atlanta Atlanta-based mental health nonprofit CHRIS 180 raised more than $915,000 at its 2026 CHRIStal Ball, held Saturday, Aug. 15 at Curate in Atlanta. More than 550 community members, sponsors and partners gathered in support of CHRIS 180’s work to heal children, strengthen families and build community. Funds raised through the annual event help CHRIS 180 provide trauma-informed mental and behavioral health services, foster care and adoption…
Media Coverage August 16, 2026
Atlanta teen with autism uses basketball tournament to raise money for youth mental health
https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta-teen-with-autism-uses-basketball-tournament-raise-money-youth-mental-health/KZBMJTPC4RCYNIOWGGPIMY4RCM
Awards Media Coverage August 14, 2026
2026 Women of Influence Awards
https://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/event/172490/2026/2026-women-of-influence-awards
CHRIStal Ball Media Coverage August 7, 2026
Top Atlanta Events August-September 2026: Concerts, Festivals & Galas
https://www.modernluxury.com/events-atlanta-august-september
Mental Health Press Release July 29, 2026
CHRIS 180 Opens New Counseling Center in North Fulton
New location expands access to trauma-informed mental health care for children, youth, adults and families CHRIS 180 has opened a new counseling center in North Fulton, expanding access to high-quality, trauma-informed behavioral health services for children, youth, adults and families across metro Atlanta. CHRIS 180 is providing services as a network provider within the Fulton County Behavioral Health Network at the Health and Human Services…
Media Coverage Mental Health June 24, 2026
Mental health therapists will be available for free in Atlanta area youth clubs
https://www.gpb.org/news/2026/06/24/mental-health-therapists-will-be-available-for-free-in-atlanta-area-youth-clubs
Press Release June 12, 2026
CHRIS 180 Receives $300,000 Grant From The Rich’s Foundation
Three-Year Investment Will Support Mental Health Services at Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta Locations CHRIS 180 has received a $300,000 grant from The Rich’s Foundation to provide mental health services for children and youth served through Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA), as well as trauma-informed training for BGCMA staff. The three-year investment will support the delivery of CHRIS 180 mental health services within BGCMA’s 26 locations. The funding will help place licensed therapists directly…
Mental Health Press Release June 10, 2026
CHRIS 180 Receives $300,000 Grant From The Rich’s Foundation
Three-Year Investment Will Support Mental Health Services at Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta Locations. CHRIS 180 has received a $300,000 grant from The Rich’s Foundation to provide mental health services for children and youth served through Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA), as well as trauma-informed training for BGCMA staff. The three-year investment will support the delivery of CHRIS 180 mental health services…