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 […]
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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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Photo Pick: Pratt-Pullman Yard protest by members of the Atlanta Preservation Alliance
This week neighbors from Kirkwood and preservation professionals gathered to protest the sale and possible destruction of the historic buildings. Special thanks to members of the Atlanta Preservation Alliance for these stunning images: Chad Carlson, Charles Lawrence & Derek Anderson.
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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.
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GAIN Offers Safety Net to Immigrant Trafficking Victims
By Cara Hergenroether January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of what the Department of Homeland Security calls modern day slavery, both around the world and in the city of Atlanta. In recognition of Human Trafficking Awareness Month, we’re recognizing Georgia Asylum and Immigration Network (GAIN), one of the Junior League […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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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 […]
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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.
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A Gap in Resources Difficult to See
Most present for me this season is the sense that we may be forgetting the very folks we see every day. They become invisible. We may not even know they are struggling to take care of themselves and their families.
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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.
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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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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.
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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 […]
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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.
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100 Years, Thousands of Voices
The passage of the Safe Harbor Fund during the JLA Centennial year serves as a reminder that advocacy is integral to the past century of service.
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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 […]
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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.
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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 […]
