We all have the ability to be leaders in our community, but we have to be in tune with the needs of our community. That was one of the big takeaways from this year’s United ...
On Feb. 11 — or 2/11— United Way celebrated National 2-1-1 Day. 2-1-1 is United Way’s program that connects people in this area to resources they need. The daytime staff starts its shift at 7 ...
It’s estimated that more than 1 million people travelled to Atlanta for Super Bowl LIII. And more than 70,000 people alone were cheering for the Patriots or the Rams in Mercedes-Benz Stadium. To educate the ...
By Christy Eckoff, managing director, philanthropic counsel, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta At the Community Foundation, making grants is an essential part of what we do. In my work, I also get to collaborate with ...
This post is written in response to “To climb from poverty, metro Atlanta’s poor children need positive role models” by David Pendered posted Jan. 6 in the Saporta Report. There is a common American narrative ...
United Way of Greater Atlanta’s African-American Partnership was formed in 2000 after Dr. Johnnetta Cole saw there wasn’t enough leadership positions for African-Americans in Greater Atlanta, AAP Director Bryan Vinson said. Since its formation, AAP ...
As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on Aug. 31, 2018 United Parcel Service Inc. (NYSE: UPS) has launched a strong partnership to hire community residents for its new UPS SMART hub facility on Fulton Industrial Boulevard.
As published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle on July 6, 2018 The United Way of Greater Atlanta is partnering with more than 30 other nonprofits to focus on the well-being of children in the Atlanta region.
U.S. Army Veteran Nelson Moody loved the time he served overseas. Moody participated in a “split-option” training program in high school in Baltimore, Maryland and he became a member of the U.S. Army Reserve. While ...
By: Tameeka Law Walker, MD, Director of Capacity Building, The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. The Junior League of Atlanta, Inc. (JLA) values collaboration and believes in maximizing community impact through effective external partnerships and internal ...
By Ali Gant, gift planning officer, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Are you a financial, legal, wealth management or accounting professional who wants to learn more about guiding your clients on a path to greater ...
By Alicia Philipp, president, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta The New Year is traditionally a time for reflection, for looking at lessons from the past and making goals for the future. This year, I see ...
Congress is currently working to enact a sweeping federal tax reform package before Christmas this year. And charities stand to be among the losers of the reform package. Both the House and Senate versions of ...
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful citizens can change the world. Indeed it is the only thing that has.” – Margaret Mead In 2007, the Women’s Leadership Breakfast began with a small group ...
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 ...
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 ...
According to the late, great Muhammad Ali, "Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” His words serve as a cornerstone for the reason I’m a community volunteer.
Summer’s coming to a close and kids are back in school. They’re making new friends, learning new skills and growing like weeds. And to do all this, they need fuel. Like sunshine to a seedling, ...
On June 21, United Way of Greater Atlanta is joining thousands of people in more than 300 communities from Greater Atlanta to Ghana for Day of Action.
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 ...
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