Partner with CLAY

A Community Program by Ascend Marketing

Creating Legacy Among You

Partner with CLAY to equip young men (ages 15–17) in the Atlanta metro area with modern skills, mentorship, and a path to opportunity. Your support funds hands-on learning in e-commerce and digital marketing, monthly in-person sessions, and weekly 30-minute webinars.

Why Partner with CLAY

Real Impact

  • Serve Atlanta youth ages 15–17 with practical, future-ready skills
  • Mentorship, accountability, and positive community
  • Hands-on projects: Shopify stores, branding, and marketing plans

Program Rhythm

  • Monthly in-person session (1 hour, tentative)
  • Weekly 30-minute webinar or group chat
  • Orientation for parents/guardians + quarterly showcase nights

Scheduling is finalized with participants and families in advance.

Ways to Support

Program Sponsorship

  • Fund cohort costs (space, materials, meals, stipends)
  • Underwrite software, tools, or platform subscriptions
  • Enable project showcases and recognition awards

In-Kind Support

  • Laptops, tablets, headsets, or peripherals
  • Software credits (Shopify, design tools, email platforms)
  • Creative services: printing, photo/video, venue space

Mentors & Speakers

  • Share expertise in branding, marketing, finance, or ops
  • Lead a workshop or review student projects
  • Offer apprenticeships or short project briefs

Scholarships

  • Cover participant costs or sponsor top projects
  • Create a named “Legacy” award in your brand’s honor
  • Support travel/meals for student attendance

Sponsor Tiers

Supporter

$1,000+

  • Name listed on the CLAY page
  • Social thank-you
  • Invite to Showcase Night
Builder

$5,000+

  • Everything in Supporter
  • Logo placement on CLAY page
  • Sponsor spotlight post
  • Guest mentor option
Legacy Partner

$10,000+

  • Everything in Builder
  • “Powered by” placement for a cohort
  • Co-branded workshop or event
  • First-look on apprenticeships

Custom partnerships available (multi-cohort funding, equipment labs, named scholarships). Let’s build what fits best.

Your Impact

Skills That Stick

Students learn practical, marketable skills: store setup, content, branding, and basic analytics.

Community & Confidence

Mentorship, teamwork, and projects build consistency, accountability, and pride.

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In memory of Clarence “Clay” Chandler — inspiring growth, purpose, and brotherhood.

Apply to Join CLAY

We’re excited that you’re interested in becoming part of CLAY — Cultivating Legacy Among You. This program gives Atlanta’s youth a platform to grow through mentorship, teamwork, and community leadership experiences.

Applicants should be between the ages of 15 and 17 and ready to participate in both monthly in-person meetings and short weekly virtual sessions.

Complete the short form below to apply. Selected applicants will be contacted for a brief orientation session.