About Us
How We Make a Difference in our Community
Who We Are
Each year, the Foundation is fortunate to facilitate and witness individuals overcome:
Mental Illness: Countless individuals reclaim their lives once fractured by depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia
Family Trauma: Families rebuild trust and stability
Disturbed Children: Severely emotionally disturbed children reclaim their childhood
Addiction: Men and women gain victory over multiple forms of addiction
Working together with the DeKalb CSB
What We Do
The Brighter DeKalb Foundation’s mission is to promote, advance, and support the services provided by DeKalb Community Service Board.
We accomplish this mission by:
Raising funds and charitable gifts for initiatives and services offered by DeKalb CSB.
Promoting awareness and support for DeKalb CSB.
Strengthening the link between DeKalb CSB, stakeholders and the community to enhance giving opportunities.
Developing partnerships and collaborations to advance the mission and vision of DeKalb CSB.
Who We Serve
The Brighter DeKalb Foundation supports the services provided by DeKalb CSB.
Annually, DeKalb CSB serves more than 11,000 children, adolescents, and adults, 38% of which are uninsured.
With nearly 500 staff members, DeKalb CSB provides a full range of community-based public mental health, developmental disability and substance use services.
Let’s end the stigma. Brighter tomorrows are possible, we are here with you.
— Sandra Payton, (Executive Assistant to C.E.O)
