A voice for positive community change.
By Mark Crosswell, managing director for impact investing In the past, traditional philanthropy has always supported nonprofit organizations by way of grants, or outright gifts. Yet even with that essential flow of funding, our communities continue to face the same decades-old challenges. Now, the emergence of a new stream of …
On Tuesday, May 1, a group of Community Foundation donors and friends enjoyed a beautiful event at the landmark Rhodes Hall. After dinner and drinks on the lawn enjoying perfect Atlanta weather, the group moved inside for a discussion on multi-generational philanthropy with expert Dr. Phil Gwoke. With plenty of …
We invite all donors to send their children or grandchildren to participate in Planet Philanthropy, a special event about giving designed with young people in mind. There’s something for every child at Planet Philanthropy! This year, Planet Philanthropy will be held on Saturday, August 18 at Trees Atlanta’s TreeHouse. Attendees …
Pictured front row left to right: Sarah Napier, DeBorah Ault and Mackenzie White; Pictured back row left to right: Richard Wright and Anna Dunn Developing strong public policies. Appropriating increased public funds for the arts. ADVOCACY MATTERS. The Metropolitan Atlanta Arts Fund proudly supported travel expenses for three DeKalb …
During a meeting at the Tuskegee Negro Conference in 1914, Booker T. Washington provided a statistical report on the steeping mortality rates of African Americans and expressed his growing concern with the poor health conditions many of them faced. Washington recognized the connection between pitiable living conditions and poor health …
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