There are 30 major diet related chronic diseases are attributed to obesity. Type 2 diabetes, Heart disease, Stroke, Cancer, Hypertension, High blood pressure, Psychological disorders, nationally obesity associated annual hospital costs more than tripled for children and adolescents – from 35 million in 1979 to 127 million in 1999. Direct and indirect overweight and obesity costs to the State are enormous and are in the form of prevention, diagnosis and treatment services.     

CETA promotes the practices of the American Heart Association initiative EAT, PLAY GROW.  We understand the importance of eating healthy and staying active.  Georgia has the 20th highest adult obesity rate in the nation, according to The State of Obesity: Better Policies for a Healthier America released August 2017. Georgia's adult obesity rate is currently 31.4 percent, up from 20.6 percent in 2000 and from 10.1 percent in 1990. 

The CETA Foundation’s S.T.E.A.M. based True Wealth Curriculum  is offered on weekends, summer camps, and after-school enrichment sessions.  These interactive technology based classes keep participants interested in the process of learning how to maintain a health lifestyle while having fun!  

We offer S.T.E.A.M. based curriculum via our True Wealth Enrichment sessions, on weekends, summer camps, events and after school.

With over seven years of experience working with the City of Atlanta Parks & Recreation, FDHA, and the American Heart Association we pride ourselves on sustainability and impressive outcomes

Every Spring/Summer we conduct our culmination event, where we celebrate annual milestones and the people in the communities that we provide services for.