By Lauren Jeong, program associate, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta This is the time of year when high school seniors in the region are awash in paperwork – college applications, school assignments and, for many, scholarship applications. And the Community Foundation is here to help with many scholarship options now available for the 2017-2018 academic […]
Category: Thought Leadership
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
CDC Foundation Honors Outgoing CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden
By Doug Nelson, chair of the CDC Foundation’s board of directors and the retired president and CEO of the Annie E. Casey Foundation Inspiring leaders are essential to the success of organizations, but they are hard to find, especially those able to run a complex organization with responsibility for the health, safety and security of all […]
Posted inPhilanthropy, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Small grants help neighborhoods thrive
By Mindy Kao, program associate, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta For the past six years, Carol Yancey and the Oakwood Trails Neighborhood Watch has hosted the Oakwood Trails Back-to-School Block Party for the families of this small Clayton County neighborhood. The event has been successful in bringing together neighborhood residents and community leaders and providing […]
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Reflections on a Journey to Liberia
The health system was in ruins after the civil war and the nation was rebuilding when the Ebola virus hit Liberia in 2014. Today, everywhere we traveled there were signs and reminders that Liberia is now Ebola free.
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Reflecting on 2016
By Dr. Judy Monroe, president & CEO of the CDC Foundation December is a great time to reflect on the past year. By almost any measure, 2016 was eventful, with triumph as seen in the Summer Olympic Games and tragedy in the form of terrorist attacks in the United States and around the globe. But […]
Posted inPeople, Places & Parks, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Our Ten Year Resolution
By The Staff of Trees Atlanta As 2016 comes to a close, Trees Atlanta’s staff is busy planning for the next several years. We yearn to do more and be more effective in all that we do: creating new and improved programming, planting more trees, educating more people, and restoring more woodlands. As we look […]
Posted inPhilanthropy, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
My New Year’s resolutions for our region
By Alicia Philipp, president, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta The beginning of a new year brings the ritual of making resolutions for many, including myself. Beyond personal reflections, this year I offer these wishes for our region:
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
After Divisive Election, Charity can Play Unifying Role
By Tolli Love, CARE’s vice president of fundraising and marketing. Following a divisive presidential campaign, many Americans are answering the election negativity in a very positive way: by increasing their charitable support. The campaign surfaced the passions of many Americans, on issues ranging from immigration and refugees to the status of women and America’s role […]
Posted inSustainable Communities, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
The Urbanization of Atlanta’s Suburbs: Norcross, Duluth and Suwanee
While the vast majority of development has been concentrated in transit-oriented, urban core locations such as Buckhead, Midtown and Perimeter, there is growing opportunity in walkable suburban environments.
Posted inPoverty & Equity, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
SEASON’S GREETINGS
We do not just feed the hungry through turkey, ham, and side dishes; we feed the basic need that each one of us has to connect with another human being in fellowship and respect.
Posted inHome Mortgages, Thought Leader, Thought Leadership
2016 NAR Report Reveals the Allure of Homeownership Rising Among the Younger Generation
What is the profile of a typical home buyer and seller in today’s market? How are buyers financing their home? And what tools are buyers using to refine their home search? We’ve got the answers.
Posted inPhilanthropy, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Last call: Deadline for Toys for Tots this Sunday!
The expression on a child’s face as they open a Christmas present is priceless. Is it the Hatchimal they’ve been dreaming about? A Star Wars Lego set? Or maybe a shiny new bike with training wheels? As they tear through the paper, the possibility of what has been wrapped seems endless… And while we’d all […]
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Campaign Empowers Puerto Rican Women, Communities to Stop Zika
Dr. Christine Prue spent 75 days on the ground in Puerto Rico earlier this year, leading a team that interviewed hundreds of pregnant women to gain insights into their perspectives about Zika.
Posted inFinancial Inclusion, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
John Hope Bryant Recognized as 2016 “Innovator of the Year” by American Banker Magazine
Operation HOPE is pleased to announce the recognition of its founder, chairman, and CEO, John Hope Bryant, as “2016 Innovator of the Year” by American Banker magazine. The award recognizes Bryant for his vision of delivering Silver Rights through Operation HOPE’s programs and network. Most notably, the HOPE Inside model was highlighted for delivering individual and social impact while simultaneously […]
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Partnering to Save Lives
For those living in resource-poor countries who suffer from rare diseases, MAP International works directly with pharmaceutical partners to meet specific needs. One example of this is the Jimenez family.
Posted inMetro Business, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
ATLeaders creating social impact
By Patrick Adcock As Thanksgiving draws near and we consider what we are thankful for from the past year, it’s important not to overlook another key aspect of the holiday – giving back. Creating social impact in our communities and the metro region is a goal that the Metro Atlanta Chamber’s ATLeaders Council continues to strive […]
Posted inThought Leader, Transit
Don’t Wait, Experience More MARTA Now
By Rhonda White, MARTA Media Relations Intern Nov. 8 marked a pivotal time in Atlanta’s transportation history. With an overwhelming 72 percent of Atlanta residents voting ‘yes,’ the MARTA half-penny sales tax will increase transit connectivity through bus and rail expansion, new routes and other improvements that provide customers with even more opportunities to get […]
Posted inPoverty & Equity, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Internet Access and Barriers to Equity
As technology has become solidly integrated into nearly every aspect of American life, the effects of a lack of Internet access on long-term mobility become more significant.
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Congratulations to Jonathan Samet, 2016 Fries Prize Recipient
By Dee Dee Honaman, director of special projects and Fries Prize administrator at the CDC Foundation Air pollution is a major environmental risk to health, which is why all of us at the CDC Foundation are so pleased that Jonathan Samet, M.D., M.S., received the 2016 Fries Prize for Improving Health last week at the […]
Posted inPhilanthropy, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Giving thanks for what philanthropy makes possible
By Alicia Philipp, president, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta As I pause to give thanks this week, I am in awe of some of the ways the philanthropists who engage with the Community Foundation, and the nonprofits we work closely with, are making progress toward making life better for our region’s residents. This year I […]
