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Competitive grantmaking process recognizes effective organizations ATLANTA – November 6, 2019 – In conjunction with the annual National Philanthropy Day celebration, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta announces awarding more than $1.9 million in grants to nonprofit organizations in the metro region. Grants were awarded through the Foundation’s General Operating Support …
We were delighted to host two important events for our donors on Tuesday, October 22nd, one profoundly thought-provoking and one wonderfully inspirational. In partnership with Woodruff Arts Center at Atlanta Symphony Hall, we hosted a dramatic reading of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ award-winning book Between the World and Me. The performance, first staged at …
By Mindy Kao, program associate What do you think of when you hear the word “power”? Do you think of world leaders, like the president or the Pope? Do you think of immense wealth or armed forces? Perhaps you associate power with your favorite athlete or celebrity. I imagine that …
By Sydney Hulebak, Georgia Social Impact Collaborative Many investors are beginning to consider social outcomes as they weigh needs for financial return, which is driving a transformational shift in how we invest and address social challenges in our communities. But while many regions have a robust impact ecosystem, Georgia lags behind. …
Foundation and Focused Community Strategies foster better living for ATL residents ATLANTA – October 9, 2019 – Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta’s impact investment fund, the GoATL Fund (GoATL), has closed on a $500,000 loan to Focused Community Strategies (FCS) to boost a successful affordable housing initiative. The investment will …
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