Last week, the World Health Organization focused its 2016 World Health Day on beating diabetes – a chronic disease that MAP and our partners have been fighting for decades.
Category: Thought Leadership
Posted inPeople, Places & Parks, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
If Trees Could Talk… or Sing
There’s a new installation on the Atlanta BeltLine Arboretum called, “If Trees Could Sing.” Trees Atlanta and The Nature Conservancy partnered to bring this Nashville-originated program to Atlanta.
Posted inLaw & Public Policy, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Gov. Nathan Deal’s conservative choice on religious liberty
The action by Georgia’s Republican governor this week to block a controversial religious liberty proposal caught some allies under the Gold Dome by surprise.
Posted inPhilanthropy, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
New Spark Prize offering community innovation grants with a $25,000 top prize
Does Spark Prize sound as exciting to you as it does to us? This philanthropic competition was first introduced last year at the C3 Conference and we are thrilled to be currently offering it in Gwinnett County.
Posted inThought Leader, Transit
Why Uber Atlanta is Proud to Support MARTA’s Expansion
At Uber, we share MARTA’s goal of getting more people to their destinations safely and efficiently. We share their vision of an Atlanta that is less congested, has lower emissions, and is less dependent on cars.
Posted inHome Mortgages, Thought Leader, Thought Leadership
Homeowners: Go Green This Earth Day
With Earth Day fast approaching on April 22, now is a great time to begin thinking about “going green,” or even greener, with your home.
Posted inPhilanthropy, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Bloom Where You Are Planted
This spring, be mindful of what has helped you to bloom, commit to digging deeper to richer earth, and how you might plant a seed that helps our communities thrive.
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Syria: What to do with refugees? Start with a message of hope.
For five years, the world has watched the civil discord in Syria erupt into the largest humanitarian disaster in a generation. And yet, this last year has been the most violent and destructive.
Posted inHome Mortgages, Thought Leader, Thought Leadership
Americans Weigh In: What is the “Ideal Residence?”
In recent years, especially in Atlanta and to the interest of millennials, there has been a shift in what many consider the ideal residence.
Posted inPhilanthropy, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Not your typical shoebox…
The next time you are about to toss your shoebox, think twice. With a little imagination you can turn it into something special, but most of all, you can fill it with hope.
Posted inLaw & Public Policy, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
In debate, appeal to better angels not base instinct
Whether we’ve directly contributed to the decline of American debate—by throwing a punch or likening opponents to Hitler—or simply watched in silence, we all owe a measure of blame. I won’t watch in silence any longer.
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, MAP International, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
MAP International Travels to Rural Guatemala to Provide Relief
Last month, a team from MAP International traveled to rural Guatemala. We found a lack of high concern about Zika, perhaps because we found much more prevalent problems.
Posted inHome Mortgages, Thought Leader, Thought Leadership, Uncategorized
Atlanta Housing Dips Slightly in February
Despite having an extra day to capitalize on productivity , the Atlanta housing market dipped in February due to declines in home sales and housing confidence.
Posted inPhilanthropy, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Helping to End Childhood Homelessness in Greater Atlanta
The facts surrounding homelessness among school children in Greater Atlanta are cause for alarm. Learn how you can help.
Posted inHome Mortgages, Thought Leader, Thought Leadership
The Effects of Subprime Mortgage Shouldn’t Be Forgotten
With a recovering economy and a newly vibrant housing market, we are beginning to see more data and articles referencing the revival of subprime mortgages.
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
A Unified Effort: Working to Address Zika Virus
We’ve all seen the alarming stories about the Zika virus, the likelihood that the virus will continue to spread to new areas, and the implications for pregnant women and their unborn children.
Posted inGlobal Health & Development, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
What we really need to combat the Zika virus
As concerns about the Zika virus spread, one thing is clear: the world’s poorest women will bear the brunt of the disease and will have the fewest resources to fight it.
Posted inLaw & Public Policy, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
The disruptive caucus: parties must choose innovators over incumbents
It’s time for government to stop stifling the new economy. If incumbent businesses cannot compete with innovators, there’s a reason.
Posted inHome Mortgages, Thought Leader, Thought Leadership, Uncategorized
Atlanta’s Housing Industry Off to a Great Start in 2016
Atlanta’s residential real estate index improved in January 2016 due to robust home prices, increased down payments and phenomenal homes sales.
Posted inPhilanthropy, Thought Leader, Uncategorized
Investing in your future
While I only meet a few students who apply for our scholarships, I am always awed by their accomplishments and moved by their stories.
