The southern United States includes a wide range of communities, with strong traditions of faith-based, nonprofit, and community-led support for children, youth, and families. Resources often vary by state, region, and local capacity.
This hub brings together trusted, state-specific resources for afterschool, tutoring, homeschooling, community learning, and nonprofit community support across the South. It is intended to help families, churches, educators, tutors, and community organizations understand what exists and where to begin locally.
How to Use This Hub
You can use this regional hub to:
- Find state-level resource pages
- Explore afterschool and learning supports by location
- Identify nonprofit organizations and community networks
- See how different states organize services and programs
Each state page offers a starting point rather than a complete listing.
States in the South
Select a state below to explore available resources.
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Mississippi
- North Carolina
- Oklahoma
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Virginia
- West Virginia
Additional state pages may be added over time.
About These Resources
Some resources linked through this hub are created by the Lightstand Project, particularly through the Community Engagement Program. Others are external resources, shared to support awareness and connection. Each resource is clearly identified so you know what is original and what is curated.
This hub does not deliver programs, services, training, or curriculum. It exists to help communities see what is available and how different supports are organized across states.
Important Note
The Lightstand Project curates and shares resources for informational purposes only. Unless explicitly stated, programs, organizations, and events listed here are not operated by the Lightstand Project. Inclusion does not imply endorsement.