By Lita Pardi, director, resource deployment, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta In 2016, the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta launched Impact Areas with measurable objectives as a way to focus our financial, partnership and advocacy investments in the Atlanta region. As a starting point for future trend analysis, we created an Impact Area dashboard that captures […]
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Unite for Hurricane Harvey Relief
It is in times of need that we discover the full impact of a community United. As Hurricane Harvey wreaks havoc on homes and communities across Southeastern Texas and Southwestern Louisiana, families need our help more than ever as they face devastating losses from historic flooding. Ready to take action? United Way of Greater Atlanta […]
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Taking Care of Atlanta’s Historic Westside
One of the things I love about Atlanta is that we are a city of neighborhoods, each with its own unique history, character and charm. The neighborhoods nestled on the Westside of Atlanta—English Avenue, Vine City, Ashview Heights and Atlanta University Center—hold special historical significance for our city. These neighborhoods served as the incubator for […]
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A back-to-school plan for family philanthropy
By Louise Mulherin, PR manager, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta When I was growing up, back-to-school time meant a new start and fresh new school supplies. It also meant the end of unscheduled days on the beach or fishing with my family, and getting back into the routine of alarm clocks, a school uniform and […]
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Triple Play to Propel Atlanta Forward
So what do these three things have in common? Each of the three came together in a personal and professional way this past week when we gathered at the Atlanta Community Food Bank. You see, I don’t worry about where my delicious breakfast is coming from or the dollars to pay for it, but one […]
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What’s a 5-hug delivery?
After returning to United Way of Greater Atlanta’s Gifts In Kind warehouse from a delivery, United Way employee “Mr. Paul” Young said, “That was a 5-hug delivery.” Mr. Paul’s heartfelt delivery was providing brand new goods to one of our nonprofit partners. For more than a decade, United Way of Greater Atlanta’s Gifts In Kind […]
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Celebrating Excellence in Nonprofit Management
By Lisa Cremin, director of community advancement, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta has a powerful annual award, Managing for Excellence. It is given to two nonprofit organizations that are exceptionally well-run in their operations, management and governance, and exhibit innovation, among other criteria. Now in its 33rd year, the […]
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United Way of Greater Atlanta’s 2-1-1 Contact Center celebrates 20 Years
“I, Nathan Deal, Governor of the State of Georgia, do hereby proclaim June 12, 2017, as 2-1-1 Day in Georgia and join in recognizing the individuals and families who have found stability after crisis or emergency.” – 2-1-1 Day Proclamation issued by the State of Georgia This week marks the 20th anniversary of United Way […]
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“Start Here” to make an impact on your community
Philanthropy has always been considered one of the highest forms of service to humanity. And it’s always evolving. Companies and individuals, no longer just want to write a check. They want to become entrenched in community work and witness the solutions first hand. When donors give, they want to see community impact. Did you know […]
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Celebrate and enrich Atlanta beyond Global Service Month
Former President Jimmy Carter said it best: “The sacrifice of volunteering is a blessing; you get much more out of the work than you put in.” People volunteer for many reasons — to give back and make a difference in their communities; to positively impact a personal cause; to build or deepen relationships; to develop […]
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Do you know how many children in your community face hunger?
Did you know that more than 350,000 kids are at risk of going without one or more meals this summer? That means 1 in five kids will face hunger when school’s out later this month.
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Community, Business and School District Leaders Join Forces to Improve Outcomes for Students
By Ken Zeff, executive director, Learn4Life Collaboration around a shared purpose can result in remarkable achievement. This is the sentiment behind Learn4Life, a regional approach that aligns educational efforts and resources to ensure success for every child across five counties and eight school districts in the region. Last week, Learn4Life had its official launch to […]
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Alternatives to Gentrification: Building the Beloved Community in Atlanta’s Historic Westside Together
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Beloved Community was conceived on the Westside. As explained by The King Center, “Dr. King’s Beloved Community is a global vision in which all people can share in the wealth of the earth. In the Beloved Community, poverty, hunger and homelessness will not be tolerated because international standards of human […]
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Alternative Transit Relief Fund: A new grant program to help nonprofits affected by I-85 bridge fire and collapse
The Community Foundation is announcing a new, short-term grant program called the Alternative Transit Relief Fund to help nonprofits offset the impact of the I-85 bridge collapse for their staff, volunteers and constituents.
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Making an impact on financial literacy… collaboratively
Did you know that one-third, or more than 77 million Americans, do not pay all of their bills on time? And 39% of Americans carry credit card debt over from month to month?
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Community Foundation scholarships offer many options for students
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 […]
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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 […]
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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:
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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 […]
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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 […]
