Deskan Institute & Training Inc

Deskan Institute & Training Inc

A 501(c)(3) non-profit which strives to help organizations in strengthening their capacity to provide services and to enhance the work environment to expand the delivery of health education, health promotion, and harm reduction to at-risk groups

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What We Do

Veteran Services

Veterans have disproportionate rates of mental illness, particularly post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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Helping The Homeless

Homelessness is not a choice…. Help IS! Homelessness is not unique to in town Atlanta communities.

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Medical Missions & Missionary Work

This program contributes to over 2,000 families, personal hygiene products, clothes, food, household goods, & more.

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Annual Community Holiday Giving

The Community Holiday Giving Program distributes to over 2,000 families.

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Safe Schools

The Safe Schools program helps schools foster a safe environment that is supportive and inclusive of LGBTIQA+ students.

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Below is just a fraction of the services we provide to the community and abroad.

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Latest announcements, recent news and blog posts

Explore our latest announcements, recents news and blog posts

  • Deskan Institute & Training • Deskan Learning Academy • Partnership for Community Action

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    We’re kicking off the school year with a FREE Family Festival for our community! 🎒✨Bring your kids, your friends, your neighbors — everyone is welcome! 🎁 FREE Giveaways💈 Free Haircuts🎨 Crafts & Face Painting🎮 Games & Community Resources🍿 Snacks & Fun for All Ages🎒 School Supplies & Backpacks for the First 150 Students 📅…

  • Humanitarian & Wellness Outreach 2026 — Grace Prayer Center, Berbice, Guyana

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    A heartfelt thank you to Grace Prayer Center in Berbice, Guyana for hosting a powerful Humanitarian and Wellness Check outreach.Our team served the community with health screenings, eyeglasses, blood pressure checks, educational sessions, and additional supportive services.Deep appreciation to all the doctors, nurses, and volunteers whose dedication made this 2026 mission trip a true…

  • WMMC Health & Wellness Conference 2026 — Hosted by Lions Club of Bel-Air, Guyana

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    Grateful to the Lions Club of Bel-Air, Guyana for hosting the 2026 WMMC Health and Wellness Conference. The event was a meaningful gathering focused on education, empowerment, and community care.Author Charles Liverpool had the honor of signing his books, adding a special touch to the day.A heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Speid for her…

  • Deskan Restoring Hope & Deskan Institute Join 2026 Women’s Health and Cancer Conference

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    Deskan Restoring Hope and Deskan Institute & Training Inc proudly attended the 2026 WMMC Health and Wellness Conference, where Dr. Liverpool delivered an empowering presentation on women’s health and cancer awareness. Deep gratitude to the Lions Club of Bel-Air, Guyana for hosting such a meaningful and impactful event that continues to uplift and educate…

  • Easter Egg Hunt Deskan

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    ✨ What an amazing day at the first Deskan Institute & Training Inc. Easter Egg Hunt! ✨We truly wish you could have been there with us yesterday — it was a beautiful day filled with joy, laughter, and community. Our kids had an incredible time, and our very first little winner even went home…

  • Easter Egg Hunt

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    Join us for the Deskan Institute & Deskan Learning Academy Easter Egg Hunt & Fun Day.A safe, joyful community event with activities for all ages — egg hunt, worship, food, games, and more. 📍 Crossroads Presbyterian Church📅 April 18, 2026 | 2–4 PMPre-register ages 1–12. Vendors invited.

  • Senior Citizens Care: Community Donation Drive

    Senior Citizens Care: Community Donation Drive

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    Deskan Learning Academy invites you to support our bi-monthly “Love Day” for seniors by donating hygiene items, art supplies, baking goods, and more. Drop off donations by February 21, 2026, at Mountain View Care Personal Home in Decatur, GA. Let’s show love through action and uplift our elders with care and creativity.

  • Thank you,

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    Dear Family & Friends of Deskan Institute & Training, Inc & Deskan Learning Academy: As we say goodbye to 2025 and welcome 2026, we here at Deskan Learning Academy and Deskan Institute & Training, Inc., and Restoring Hope wish to take a minute to reflect on 2025. What we learned and appreciated, what we…

  • Christmas Toy Program

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    A big shout out to Mr. Eric Bishop, our barber, who generously came to give free haircuts to the kids. We also had the talented praise dancer, Ayna, from Heart of Worship Dance Studio. Our awesome volunteers—you’re truly the best! One lucky family even won a turkey for Christmas, and many families received wonderful…

  • Cancer Care Leadership

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    This is Dionne Liverpool, Pastor Chip, and Mrs. Beth at Our Journey of Hope Cancer Hospital in Newman, Ga. I am now a Cancer Care Leader who is able to train others to help cancer patients and survivors in all capacity.

Our Mission & Values

Our mission is driven by a commitment to empowering individuals and communities to achieve self-sufficiency in their community and to take control of their health and build healthier futures.

LEAVING AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP

HOW TO HANDLE STRESS

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEARS!

The goal of Deskan Institute & Training Inc is to provide youth and young adults with experiences

Deskan ensures all matter and all are important. Our organization strives to ensure every voice is heard and every voice matters. We do not underestimate the power of compassion. Our organization instills hope and second chances in the lives of those who feel unheard and unseen. We do what ever it takes to lend a helping hand to all who need us. Deskan leads the way in making the world safer and resourceful.

  1. Encourage personal healthy lifestyles
  2. To aid in the reduction of maternal death through education
  3. To aid in the decrease of teenage pregnancy
  4. To aid in the decrease of Metabolic Syndrome
  5. Encourage prevention efforts that will aid in the reduction of mother-to-child transmission of HIV/AIDs virus and prevent new infections
  6. To aid in the reduction of Veterans that are homeless and
  7. Engage community and international health interventions and interact with mentoring health professionals.

Deskan Institute & Training Inc

Who We Are

Success Story

Matt & Barbara were living inside a homeless shelter for many years. Deskan adopted Matt & Barbara as part of their own family. Thanks to the amazing work facilitated by Deskan. Matt is a now a pastor and business owner. Barbara is serving as a lay minister inside a local hospital in Georgia. Matt & Barbara also call themselves home owners. Both of them have made a truly remarkable transformation. All facilitated by the supportive services offered by Deskan Institute & Training Inc.

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