The Building Blocks of Early Learning in Gwinnett

How partnership and passion are making a difference for Gwinnett’s youngest children

This past year has been about growing, connecting, and making a difference together in Gwinnett. We have done a tremendous amount of work towards moving the needle on Kindergarten readiness and have woven the connected fabric that will make our impact real for children and families. It will take everyone in Gwinnett to continue moving the needle on school readiness and to improve the lives of our children and families.

Gwinnett Building Babies’ Brains would not be possible without the building blocks that make us who we are –partnerships, passion, and people. Thanks to these building blocks, and to people like you, we’ve informed and influenced organizations and community leaders to have a focus on early learning and work together to ensure that the parents, grandparents, caregivers, and educators of the 60,000 children ages birth to five that live in Gwinnett are on a trajectory to success in Kindergarten and beyond.

While we are proud of our progress, there is still much work to be done. These past years have taught us that our structure is the strongest when our work is deliberate and focused on our strategic plan. We have also learned that the creation of a unified brand for Gwinnett is our best way to create lasting partnerships that move the work forward. Our plans for the upcoming year truly reflect this with unique and exciting projects on the horizon. With the help of our many partners and numerous grants, we are going to be able to continue working together to spread awareness of how critical the first five years are in a child’s life, support high-quality programming and resources, and ensure that parents and caregivers have local access to what they want and need. It will take dedication and investment to continue the great work of changing the lives of our children and families for years to come.

We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to the amazing group of people who have given their time, treasure, and talents to ensure that this work continues to move forward as we strive to ensure that every child in Gwinnett thrives in Kindergarten and beyond. Without them, none of this would have been possible.

If you’re interested in learning more about how you can support Gwinnett’s youngest learners and their families, please visit our website at www.BuildingBabiesBrains.com and follow us on social media.

With great appreciation & in partnership,

- Kim Holland & John Upchurch