Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta

The needs in our community are pressing and we need to move with the urgency of now to address those needs. The Community Foundation has unequivocally embraced equity as our #1 priority. #TogetherATL is a blueprint for how the Community Foundation will champion equity and lead boldly in collaboration with our partners like you. Together, we will work to secure prosperity for all throughout the region.   For Atlanta to thrive, all Atlantans must have a fair opportunity. It will take all of us to make that happen. Are you in? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eBg-iCfY

Program officer Jovan Paige explains how journalism funder The Pivot Fund is helping communities across our region tell their stories and hold truth to power. Learn more about The Pivot Fund here: https://thepivotfund.org

Hear program officer Lauren Thomas Priest, MNM and scholarship associate Michelle Sy-Savané Boakye profile the Georgia Resilience & Opportunity Fund, one of our recent grant recipients. The GRO Fund is bringing baby bonds to life in Georgia through its pilot program, which addresses the root cause of wealth inequality – wealth itself. Learn more about baby bonds here: https://lnkd.in/e-m8BQv3

Meet Peter Kiley, brewmaster at Monday Night Brewing! From winemaking in California to brewing award-winning beers in Atlanta, Peter’s journey is all about turning ideas into reality. Earlier this year, Kiley joined forces with Brandon Butler of Butter.ATL to create The 404 Fund in partnership with the Community Foundation. Funded by 4.04% of proceeds from 404 Lager, this fund supports local nonprofits in education, housing, food and mental health. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eYNgFcEB

🎉 SAVE THE DATE! 🎉 Join us for the 7th Annual Clayton County Back 2 School Block Party, hosted by @HandHeartSoulProject, @GAYouthCareerCtr , and @LittleOnesFP in partnership with the @JonesboroGovt X @YouthCityGovt ! Thank you to our sponsors @ACFB & @HelpingHandsEndingHunger 📚✨ 🗓️ Date: Friday, July 19, 2024 📍 Location: Lee Street Park - 73 Lee Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236 What’s on the block? 👇 🎧 Kid-Friendly DJ 📦 Food Distribution (must register) ✏️ School Supply Distribution 🎨 Face Painting 🍔 Food Trucks 🩺 Health Screenings So Much More! REGISTER and tell a friend to tell a friend! You don’t want to miss out! 🗣️👫 https://lnkd.in/ecWZxBHY Note: If you’re interested in the food distribution, make sure to register for both the general admission and the food distribution. One food box per household. Thank you! For sponsorship or exhibitor contact: events@handheartsoulproject.org

For every $1 of wealth held by Black families in Atlanta, white families hold 46 times that. This disparity affects debt, savings and credit scores, impacting housing, education and healthcare. Read how the Community Foundation is tackling this issue through partnerships with Seed Capital for Life, Equity@Work and the WORTH Initiative in this week's SaportaReport: https://bit.ly/3XOKaNc

As we wrap up #NationalHomeownershipMonth, Sarah Kirsch provides vital resources for people who need help with housing: ✅ Visit the Housing Help Center (housinghelpcenter.com) or call 311. If you are not in the city of Atlanta call 211 or reach out to community partners in your neighborhood. ✅ If you're a prospective homebuyer in Atlanta, explore The HUB, in partnership with the Urban League of Greater Atlanta. The HUB is your one-stop online shop for homebuyer assistance. Connect with a homebuyer counselor, access comprehensive resources and receive the support you need throughout your home-buying journey. Empower yourself with the right information and find the support you need to achieve your homeownership dreams! 🏠

As we continue our Homeownership Question Series, the Community Foundation’s Sarah Kirsch addresses questions about deed theft. Tune in to learn more about how to protect yourself and your home. Are you a prospective homebuyer in Atlanta? Check out The HUB in partnership with Urban League of Greater Atl! The HUB is your comprehensive resource for navigating the home-buying process. Log in to connect with a homebuyer counselor, access vital homebuyer resources, and get the support you need to make informed decisions and avoid potential challenges like deed theft. This #HomeownershipMonth, empower yourself with knowledge and join us in making homeownership a reality for everyone in Atlanta! #TheHUB #Homebuying #AffordableHousing #AtlantaRealEstate #DeedTheft

It's still #HomeownershipMonth, and one pressing topic on everyone's mind? Institutional investors buying affordable homes. Check out our Homeownership Question Series, where Sarah Kirsch, managing director Housing Funds for the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, answers housing questions from Atlanta residents. If you need homeownership resources check out Urban League of Greater Atl's resource, The HUB: your go-to resource for navigating the homebuying journey. Log in to connect with a homebuyer counselor, access essential homebuyer resources, and get the support you need to make informed decisions. If you’re a nonprofit housing developer or builder, check out the WORTH Atlanta Homeownership Collaborative, here: https://bit.ly/3zn0uuB. The WORTH grant supports predevelopment activities and "shovel-ready" housing developments in five core counties: Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton, and Gwinnett. Join us in shaping a future where homeownership is accessible to all. 💪🏠

Atlanta Influences Everything❗️🍑 I thoroughly enjoyed respresenting the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta at day 1 of Capital B’s Black Political Power Tour stop in Atlanta was nothing short of captivating! Community members, public servants, civic journalists, and even elected officials, convened for dynamic discussions regarding voting rights and redistricting, education, housing, health, and the racial wealth gap in Atlanta! Thank you for creating opportunities for our communities to be educated and engaged! 🗳️ — #democracy #powerandleadership #togetheratl #civicjournalism