by Kaela Hammond and Lauren Thomas Priest, program officers, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta The racial wealth gap in Atlanta is staggering. For every $1 of wealth the average Black family in Atlanta holds, the ...

Ever wonder why homeownership is such a common goal for achieving financial wellness? We talk about homeownership as a key life goal because it has real impacts on opportunities for you and your family. While ...

By Quameiha Raymond-Ducheine, storytelling associate As graduation season approaches, 55 newly selected 5 Strong Scholars eagerly await their first semester. The auditorium at Atlanta Metropolitan College is brimming with excitement as scholars gather for their ...

Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Atlanta Habitat partner to preserve Thomasville Heights By Atlanta Habitat for Humanity staff In the bustling urban landscape of Atlanta, homeownership represents more than just a place to live – ...

By Nailah Jones, communications associate In the world of entrepreneurship, inspiration can strike unexpectedly. Whether from unique personal experiences or sudden challenges, what’s born on the other side can be remarkable and one-of-a-kind. Dr. Brittny ...

By Kelli Stewart, co-founder, L.E.A.D. Center for Youth If you’re born into poverty in Atlanta, you have a 4% chance of breaking free. My husband CJ is part of that tiny percentage of people who ...

Businesses can achieve more by working together than competing. Take, for example, Brandon Butler, founder of Atlanta’s cultural channel, Butter.ATL and Peter Kiley, brew master at Monday Night Brewing. The two entrepreneurs teamed up to ...

By Nailah Jones, communications associate The “American Dream” passed down from generation to generation has always included the house with the white picket fence. But that dream remains a fantasy for most. And even with ...

Scholarships are an essential part of TogetherATL. Our scholarships help to make college affordable for students, giving them access to new opportunities that can change their lives. Earlier this year, Malcolm Walker, a 2020 recipient ...

Over the past several months, the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta partnered with TI Asset Management, Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation, COR and a local video production team to produce three videos about the relocation last ...