Communities In Schools (CIS) of Atlanta announced Thursday that it has $4 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott – the largest single gift it has received in its 50-year history.
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Preparing Graduates for a Brighter Future
By Frank Brown, Esq It’s no secret the past couple of months have been challenging for students, parents, and educators. Even so, at CIS of Atlanta, there are stories of hope amidst the chaos. Our site coordinators have been diligent in ensuring children have access to online learning tools and other resources to finish the […]
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The Fulfillment of Du Bois’ Dream
By Frank Brown, Esq. CEO, Communities in Schools of Atlanta You’re nothing but a poverty pimp! That’s not an attack I would expect to be leveled against me, much less at a gathering of metro Atlanta leaders. While said in a moment of anger, it was a teachable moment for me and others who witnessed the […]
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Column: Trust for Public Land reaches fundraising goal for Westside park
As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on Dec. 22, 2017
The Trust for Public Land has reached its $12.7 million goal to build out the Rodney Cook Sr. Park in Vine City, with the hope that it will be open in time for the Super Bowl in February 2019.
George Dusenbury, state director of the Trust for Public Land, said the grand vision for the park appealed to both the community and the philanthropic community.
