A voice for positive community change.
In 2017, Metro Atlanta’s graduation rate was 80% and only 75% of those graduates enrolled in a post-secondary institution. A major barrier of college enrollment is cost. Sixty percent of Georgia college graduates finish with debt. Yet only 67% of Georgia’s high school seniors completed a FAFSA last year, which …
By Katrina DeBerry, program officer, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta “Affordable housing is hard.” There is no truer statement than this, especially now. For many, Atlanta has always been an affordable place to live. It’s a city with a wealth of amenities, and as a region, a wealth of housing …
“Unity is strength.” – Mattie Stephanek Our hearts are with the city of Pittsburgh in the aftermath of the shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue during which 11 people were killed. We stand with Pittsburgh in this time of tragedy as they mourn, gather at funerals and grieve together. …
Photo: Child reading at Sheltering Arms Civic engagement drives action on the region’s most pressing needs. Civic participation creates a stronger sense of our individual and collective stake in community life. One of our most valued rights as U.S. citizens is our ability to vote, creating community vitality activity …
By Jen Bennecke, Community Foundation donor My husband Paul and I have a fund at the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta because we want to demonstrate to our children that philanthropy is one important aspect of being a contributing citizen in our community. Voting is another way we can all have …
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