The Salwens believe that life is more than accumulating; ultimately it’s about giving. Their decision in 2008 to sell their Atlanta “dream house,” move to a home half its size, and give away half of the sales price, was a statement of that belief. Recently released, "The Power of Half," shares the Salwen family's journey. According to Kevin, this experience and the family’s philanthropy in general, has been a great tool for the family’s connectedness – and his children’s growth.
Read about the Salwens in recent feature by the Atlanta Journal Constitution, "Downsizing to do good."
The Salwen Family set up a donor-advised fund at The Community Foundation and have been setting aside money specifically for giving. Through this fund they have made multiple gifts as a family to several organizations including The Hunger Project, Habitat for Humanity-Atlanta, Cool Girls and the Atlanta Girls' School.
Visit our Donor Stories page to read more about the Salwen family and how their philanthropy has changed their lives -- and the lives of others.