

Here’s to Life (HTL), Inc. is a nonprofit, community-based agency that provides quality education and counseling to individuals in Atlanta, GA,
who are at risk for substance abuse disorders or high HIV risk.
- About
- Mission
- Team
- Employee Access
- Board Of Directors
- Impact Opportunities
- Social Enterprise
- YBH - Yeah But How
- Hip-Hop Model
- Pharmacy & Clinic
- Policies and Procedures
- The 7 Principles of The Shield
- Donate
- …
- About
- Mission
- Team
- Employee Access
- Board Of Directors
- Impact Opportunities
- Social Enterprise
- YBH - Yeah But How
- Hip-Hop Model
- Pharmacy & Clinic
- Policies and Procedures
- The 7 Principles of The Shield
- Donate


Here’s to Life (HTL), Inc. is a nonprofit, community-based agency that provides quality education and counseling to individuals in Atlanta, GA,
who are at risk for substance abuse disorders or high HIV risk.
- About
- Mission
- Team
- Employee Access
- Board Of Directors
- Impact Opportunities
- Social Enterprise
- YBH - Yeah But How
- Hip-Hop Model
- Pharmacy & Clinic
- Policies and Procedures
- The 7 Principles of The Shield
- Donate
- …
- About
- Mission
- Team
- Employee Access
- Board Of Directors
- Impact Opportunities
- Social Enterprise
- YBH - Yeah But How
- Hip-Hop Model
- Pharmacy & Clinic
- Policies and Procedures
- The 7 Principles of The Shield
- Donate


Our Goals
Harnessing Cultural Influence
Goal: Develop programs and services that align with current trends in hip-hop culture to resonate deeply with the target audience.
Inspiring Quote: "Hip-hop is not just music, it’s a culture. It’s a way of life, a way of thinking." – KRS-One
Innovative Branding
Goal: Create a strong, authentic brand that tells a compelling story and stands out in the market.
Inspiring Quote: "I’m not a businessman, I’m a business, man." – Jay-Z
Partnerships and Collaborations
Goal: Form strategic partnerships with other organizations, businesses, and influencers to amplify reach and resources.
Inspiring Quote: "We can’t change the world unless we change ourselves." – Notorious B.I.G.
Ownership and Equity
Goal: Build assets and acquire stakes in ventures to ensure control and benefit from growth, supporting long-term sustainability.
Inspiring Quote: "Own your masters, own your publishing, own your brand." – Nipsey Hussle
Operational Excellence
Goal: Invest in capacity building, training, and development to ensure efficient and effective operations.
Inspiring Quote: "The key to success is to keep growing in all areas of life – mental, emotional, spiritual, as well as physical." – Jay-Z
Philanthropy and Community Engagement
Goal: Engage in philanthropic efforts and support social causes to build goodwill and strengthen community connections.
Inspiring Quote: "I can’t help the poor if I’m one of them. So, I got rich and gave back. To me, that’s the win-win." – Jay-Z
Here’s to Life (HTL), Inc. is a nonprofit, community-based agency that provides quality education and counseling to individuals in Atlanta, GA, who are at risk for substance use disorders.
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