As a public charity and community resource, The Community Foundation continually strives to be clear and informative about the work we do to create a healthier, stronger Atlanta region. That includes providing up-to-date information to local and trade publications as well as peer print and online publications. We invite you to explore this section for latest news and events, as well as useful information about the issues facing our community and the nonprofits addressing them.
To learn more, explore our news, press releases, publications and other resources, newsletter archives and facts and logos.
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Recent Press & Other News
New group formed to combat HIV/AIDS in metro Atlanta
Atlanta Journal Constitution, 7/21/10
Atlanta Arts Groups Get Timely Operation Support
The Chronicle of Philanthropy, 6/13/10
Grant helps Quinlan continue dedication to arts
Gainesville Times, 5/25/10
Three metro theaters score $75,000 in grants
Atlanta Journal Constitution, 5/5/10
Students present grants to local organizations
Newton Citizen, 4/22/10
Montessori School students give grants to local nonprofits
Covington News, 4/21/10
'The hardest of times' for arts organizations
The Atlanta Journal Constitution, 4/2/10
Morgan named chair of Newton Fund of The Community Foundation
Newton Citizen, 3/23/10
Morgan named chair of CFGA Newton Fund advisory board
Covington News, 3/21/10
Faith Goes Green: Ignatius House Converts Retreat Center to Energy Efficient, Green Building
Atlanta Daybook, 3/10/10
Charity in the City
Atlanta INtown, 3/1/10
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta: Matching Philanthropic Donors with Worth Recipients
WABE, 2/12/10
Arts leaders respond to proposed Georgia Coucil grant cuts
Acecss Atlanta, 1/27/10
Community Foundation awards grants to 10 nonprofit groups
Newton Citizen, 1/14/10
Healthy living begins in the home
Atlanta Journal Constitution, 1/4/10
10 years of giving celebrated
Covington News, 11/13/09
Big-hearted volunteer wins Pat Patrick award
Newton Citizen, 11/11/09
Center for Puppetry Arts receives $75,00 big ones
Creativeloafing.com, 10/30/09
Nonprofits' budgets down, need up
Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 10/19/09
Senior Services to receive $62k grant
The Citizen, 10/19/09
Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund grants
WABE, 10/15/09
Metro Atlanta Arts Fund Awards a Needed $500,000
SaportaReport.com, 10/14/09
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Recent Awards & Recognition
Charity Navigator has given The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta the highest rating of 4 stars again to acknowledge our work as well as our transparency and accountability. Visit their site here to learn more.
In 2006, The Community Foundation passed the review of its operations by the Council on Foundation and was found in compliance with its National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations. These national standards are designed to help community foundations establish and adhere to legal, ethical and effective operational practices that show a foundation’s transparency and financial responsibility. Click here to learn more about these national standards.
The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta one again ranked in the top 20 community foundations according to the annual Columbus Foundation Survey. Click here to access the survey.