Author Archives: Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta

By Nikonie Brown, content and social media associate, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Established in late 2020, the Southern Opportunity and Resilience Fund known as SOAR, provides economic recovery loans and free business assistance to small businesses and nonprofits across the South and Southeast to help them recover and rebuild from the economic effects of COVID-19. The […]

By Uzma Azhar, senior policy analyst, Georgia Statewide Afterschool Network Summer presents an exciting and unique opportunity for youth to experience learning and growth, while exploring new avenues of interest outside of the classroom. According to America After 3PM, 47% of Greater Atlanta parents reported having at least one child participate in a summer program […]

By Mike Rouse, community outreach ambassador and Will Sellers, executive director, Wholesome Wave Georgia Wholesome Wave Georgia increases access to fresh, healthy, locally grown fruits and vegetables for food and nutrition insecure families – who we refer to as our neighbors – across metro Atlanta and throughout Georgia through our community partnerships with 78 participating […]

By Jarrod Fleming, philanthropic associate, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta If I were to ask you to sum up the last two years in one word, I am certain that adjectives such as “unbelievable,” “frightening,” or “tiring,” would surface. But if I could present another term that I believe would provide a different perspective on […]

By Llewellyn Dixon, VP operations and founding board member, Passport Atlanta School is out for the summer in metro Atlanta. While many students look forward to summer camp or trips away with the family, thousands more lack the resources for adventure. Fortunately, what started many years ago as a conversation between three friends – Courtney […]

By Sidney Wise, philanthropic associate, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta “The affordable housing issue is not my fault, but it’s my problem.” Those poignant words from Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens during yesterday’s Housing Our Region event, hosted by the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta and WABE FM 90.1 sum up the reality and the magnitude […]

By Sydney Hulebak, impact investment manager, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta GoATL Fund The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta’s GoATL Fund recently made a $1 million investment in the Working Farms Fund – an initiative of The Conservation Fund that supports the acquisition of at-risk farmland located in the Atlanta region. This investment protects farms […]

By Elyse Hammett, vice president, marketing & communications, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Throughout history and across time, people have gathered –to celebrate, to mourn, to share ideas, to rally for justice, to pass laws, and to imagine possibilities. Oprah herself taught us that “The whole barrier exists because most people never come together and […]

By Diaka Burke, events and marketing associate, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta recently launched TogetherATL, a blueprint for how the Foundation will champion equity and lead boldly in collaboration with our partners and neighbors like you, all across our region. Together, we will work to secure prosperity for all […]

Guest post by Tokiwa Smith, founder and executive director of Science, Engineering and Mathematics Link Inc. Since 2005, I have been privileged to do work that I am accomplished in and passionate about as Founder and Executive Director of Science, Engineering and Mathematics Link Inc. (SEM Link). In the summer of 2020, the philanthropic community […]

By Nikonie Brown, content and social media associate, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta recently launched a five-year strategic plan, TogetherATL, which encompasses our efforts to drive equity across the region. Our internal team, along with a broad array of stakeholders, helped inform this process by looking into the role […]

Guest post by Camille Brannon, managing partner, Campbell & Brannon Campbell & Brannon, a residential real estate law firm serving the region since 1998, has launched the Campbell & Brannon Philanthropy Fund in partnership with the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta to showcase the law firm’s commitment to Atlanta’s people and neighborhoods throughout the metro Atlanta region. Throughout the […]

By Frank Fernandez, president and CEO, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta 2022 brings change and a new focus for the Community Foundation. Three words summarize my aspirations for 2022: impact, together and momentum.  Impact. As an organization, we strive for meaningful impact that addresses metro Atlanta’s greatest challenges.  Together. We aim to work together with […]

By Alyssa Cobbs, program officer, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta I’ve called Atlanta home for most of my life. As I grew up in the 80’s and 90’s, my mother, brother and I moved from apartment to apartment for a number of years. With each move, my mom always focused on making sure we stayed […]

By Nikonie Brown, content and social media associate, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta “The disability community is the largest minority population in the country (20%, 1 in 5 people) and is the only minority group that anyone can join at any time. It crosses all ethnic groups, genders, nationalities, races and socioeconomic groups,” says Myrna […]

By The Confess Project team The turn of the decade has been eventful, to say the least. From the pandemic to social unrest, most of us have felt the weight of the world on our shoulders. The Confess Project responded to these challenges by expanding its reach, focus and Black mental health initiatives. The Confess Project is […]

By Alison O’Carroll, director and philanthropic counsel, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta The end of the year is known as the giving season, and this year it’s possible to increase charitable giving while also decreasing potential taxes. There are some unique charitable giving opportunities available only in 2021 and other tax-wise giving strategies to consider.  […]

Guest post by Taylor Stanley, program director, ATL: Advance The Lives ATL: Advance The Lives was started in 2020 by Atlanta Quarterback Matt Ryan and his wife Sarah in the wake of the death of George Floyd. The Ryans have dedicated the work of ATL: Advance The Lives to combat the systemic barriers that Black […]

By Ayana Gabriel, vice president, community impact, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta recently announced more than $1.2 million in grants and investments awarded to fund efforts in community development, education and nonprofit technical assistance, following last week’s announcement for $1.06 million in grants for the arts. These $2.26 million […]

By Frank Fernandez, President and CEO of the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta.  At the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta we’re celebrating our 70th Anniversary of serving you, the metro Atlanta region. To do that, we’re inviting you to be our guests on our tab at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in […]