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Grantmakers
Atlanta Pride awarded a total of $50,000 in grants to 13 organizations, including Out On Film, in the first round of their Pride Across the Peach State program.
Gas South partnered with the Buckhead Coalition to donate $250,000 to the Shepherd Center, part of a 12-year commitment to helping fund the Center’s therapy programs.
Georgia Power awarded a $5,000 grant to Coastal Georgia nonprofit Senior Citizens Inc. in support of their Meals on Wheels program.
Nonprofits
Through their 2nd Annual Christmas Store, StreetWise Georgia helped 144 families purchase nearly 2,400 gifts for pennies on the dollar, benefitting over 500 children.
Apparo convened volunteers from Saia, Salesforce, and ECHO Technology Solutions to help Wellspring Living better configure Salesforce, saving staff time and effort spent behind the scenes.
The Georgia Healthy Family Alliance Tar Wars Tobacco and Vape Prevention program for Georgia youth was named the Foundation Program of the Year by the American Academy of Family Physicians Foundation.
▼ Prevent Blindness Georgia held a vision clinic in Hall County that provided free eye exams and prescription eyeglasses for 101 students who did not pass their initial vision screening.
With help from 128 golfers, TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation raised more than $90,000 at their 17th annual holiday golf event in December, which also brought in more than 300 toys for Toys for Tots.
Families First has partnered with the Morehouse School of Medicine to provide an onsite clinic for clients, families, and community residents at their Atlanta office.
Over the past year, Advocates for Children has helped 401 Bartow-area children heal from painful family transitions through their facilitation of the Rainbows for All Children program and long-term volunteer administrator Gail Wilkins.
Gwinnett Walton Habitat for Humanity has been awarded a $125,000 grant from Publix Super Markets Charities to fund the construction of 11 homes.
GEEARS has partnered with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce to launch the Best Place for Working Parents Georgia initiative, awarding honorary designations to employers that embrace family-friendly workplace practices.
Georgia CORE co-hosted the annual Georgia Cancer Summit in February, bringing together nearly 200 partners from Georgia’s oncology community for the day-long event.
▼ After more than 10 years of work, Satilla Riverkeeper and their partners are celebrating the launch of the Noyes Cut Restoration Project, restoring over 4,500 acres of the Satilla River Estuary.
Safe Harbor Children’s Center and The Drake House were among 11 Georgia and Florida organizations to receive grants from the Vystar Foundation in support of youth services.
Atlanta Ministry with International Students announced that they met their 2024 annual fundraising goal of $160,000.
The Columbus Museum was recognized by USA Today as one of the 10 Best Museums for 2025, as determined by a panel of experts and reader votes.
People
Habitat for Humanity DeKalb welcomed four new board members: Tina Jones, Derrica Williams, Bobby Little, and Netania Walker.
TurningPoint Breast Cancer Rehabilitation announced that Hali Smith and Megan Underwood have joined their board, and that Fulton County Commissioner Dana Barrett has rejoined the board after a yearlong break.
Tommy Nobis Center CEO Dave Ward was selected as one of the 2025 Georgia Titan 100, recognizing exceptional C-level executives in Georgia.
The Georgia Eye Bank Board of Trustees has elected Richard L. Shackelford as their new Chair, succeeding Bruce H. Varnum, who led the Board since 1996.
The American Association of AdaptED Sports announced that Dr. Jenny Millward will be the next Executive Director of the organization.
StreetWise Georgia welcomed four new members to their board: Claudia Keliher, Mac Cregger, Tim Rines, and Tom Amburgy. In addition, three members who are concluding their board service have founded a new Advisory Council to the Board: Brad Anderson, Alex Owen, and Simon Shim.
Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Metro Atlanta welcomed Kyle Huhtanen as their new CEO and Executive Director.
Achieve Atlanta announced that Susanne Diggs-Wilborn has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Programs, and welcomed new staff members Shannon Georgecink, Vice President, Advancement and External Affairs; Korynn Schooley, Vice President, Policy; and Sam Rauschenberg, Vice President, Growth and Impact.
Families First welcomed John Pelick to their board of directors.
▼ At their annual kick-off breakfast, CaringWorks recognized three employees as this year’s Shining Stars: Certified Addiction Counselor Dexter Baker, Senior Care Coordinator Jemma Moses, and Quality Assurance Manager Tifini Rahmaad. In addition, Atlanta Magazine named CEO Carol Collard as one of the city’s most powerful leaders in their annual Atlanta 500 feature, where Collard has appeared for four years in a row.
Women on the Rise Georgia welcomed new Office & Reentry Support Coordinator Britney Smith.
HomeAid Georgia named new board officers for 2025-26: Jonathan White, President; Carol Morgan, Vice President; Tom Bowers, Treasurer; and Ronnie Cline, Secretary.
Status: Home welcomed new board member Lori Chennault.
Rainbow Village announced the addition of five new board members: Cheryl Neal, Cole Porter, Donnette Sturdivant, Jan Lupuloff, and Lindsay Taylor.
Skyland Trail elected Ty Smith to Board Chair following his tenure as Board Vice Chair.
Atlanta Beltline Partnership named Beth Chandler as new Board Chair, and added new members Channing Henderson, Brenda Hofmann, Jim Irwin, Conner Poe, and Jini Davis Thornton.
American Association of AdaptED Sports Programs announced that Dr. Jenny Millward will be their next Executive Director.
Agape Youth & Family Center welcomed six new board members: DeWayne Griffin, Phil Handler, Amar Joshi, Becky Matherne, Jesse Wellner, and Elizabeth Wickland.
In a board structure transition, the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation announced that Board President Larry Bracken will now be Board Chair, and that Kristy Weathers will be Vice Chair. The Foundation also added Jonathan Olinger and Petrina Hall McDaniel to the board’s executive committee as at-large members.
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This roundup was sourced from member and partner submissions, the Coxe Curry & Associates Week in Review newsletter, and GCN staff.
