Tallahassee Nonprofit Receives $200K Grant from Chick-fil-A

Capital City Youth Services to use funds for emergency shelter, crisis intervention, and mental health support.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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A Tallahassee nonprofit called Capital City Youth Services has received a $200,000 grant from Chick-fil-A's True Inspiration Awards program. The organization provides emergency shelter, crisis intervention, and mental health support to runaway, homeless, and at-risk youth in the city.

Why it matters

This grant will allow Capital City Youth Services to expand its critical services for vulnerable young people in the Tallahassee community, providing them with essential resources like shelter, meals, and mental health assistance.

The details

The $200,000 grant from Chick-fil-A's True Inspiration Awards program will be used by Capital City Youth Services to help youth in shelters, provide emergency street outreach, and offer meals and beds. Capital City Youth Services is one of 56 nonprofits across the nation to receive funding from this Chick-fil-A initiative.

  • The grant was awarded on February 10, 2026.

The players

Capital City Youth Services, Inc.

A Tallahassee nonprofit that provides emergency shelter, crisis intervention, and mental health support to runaway, homeless and at-risk youth.

Chick-fil-A

A fast-food restaurant chain that operates the True Inspiration Awards program to provide grants to nonprofits across the country.

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The takeaway

This grant from Chick-fil-A will enable Capital City Youth Services to continue its vital work of supporting vulnerable young people in Tallahassee with essential services and resources, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need.