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Below, find some of the latest developments from the GCN member and partner community, covering the impact, achievements, and people of the Georgia nonprofit sector. |
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Worth sharing |
Quest Community Development Corporation announced a partnership with AT&T to produce The Westside Wise Podcast, an initiative bringing like-minded community leaders, activists, and organizers together to find solutions to the social challenges facing communities of color. |
Grantmakers |
The Home Depot Foundation celebrated Black History Month by making $185,000 in grants to Atlanta-based Black-led and Black-benefitting nonprofit partners. In addition, the Foundation provided a grant of $500,000 to Operation Homefront for veteran housing initiatives. |
▼ In partnership with the Urban League of Greater Atlanta, the City of Atlanta awarded 3D Girls, Inc. grant funds of $50,000 to support their youth mentoring program, Girls Link Up. |
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Nonprofits |
Jerusalem House received a $200,000 program grant to bolster its 360° Education, Workforce Development, and Life Skills program for residents affected by HIV/AIDS. |
HomeAid Atlanta held its first 2023 Care Day on February 10 at the site of Ascensa Health Women’s Recovery Residence in Midtown, which provided a savings of $13,000 in demolition services. |
▼ The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta Rising Together campaign received $10 million from Whitehead Foundation. |
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At their latest Open House, Lekotek of Georgia welcomed 40 visitors (donors, teachers, and therapists) to tour their new 4,000-square-foot Tucker headquarters, featuring an innovative sensory room. In addition, Lekotek raised over $36,000 at their Brewfest fundraiser in February. |
CHRIS 180 has been awarded a four-year grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to develop a Certified Community Behavioral Health Center. CHRIS 180 was one of five recipients in Georgia, and the only private provider named. |
People |
GCN marked the five-year anniversary of funding specialist Brenda Johnson, who will be facilitating sessions in the Certificate of Annual Giving Campaigns series taking place in June. |
Quest Community Development Corporation welcomed new board members Bob Moffat, Christopher Gilmore, Gregory Boler, and Shakita Chester. |
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta named Rita Breen as Board Chair and Jennifer Burns as Vice Chair.
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The MCP Foundation, which supports the efforts of Midtown Connector Park, named Doug Hooker CEO. |
Goodwill of North Georgia added new board members Alicen Blair, Michelle Jackson, and Winnifer Thomas-Cox. New officers appointed to the board are Dr. Kofi Smith, Dr. DeRetta Cole Rhodes, Edward Ferguson, Ellen Stern, and Kirk Halpern. |
Atlanta Habitat for Humanity welcomed new board members Lille Louise-Fils, R. Kirk Rich, and Christopher Goode. |
Rainbow Village added new board members Deon Tucker, Susie Colatt, and Deborah Latham. In addition, Cheryl Deluca-Johnson has been named Special Projects Coordinator. |
The Hambidge Center welcomed new trustees Marian Liou, Michael Diffenderfer, Akilah Wise, and Nancy Shaidnagle.
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The National Center for Civil and Human Rights named new board directors Garry Capers and Tim Wilkerson. |
Atlanta Ronald McDonald House Charities welcomed board members Patrick Belinksi, Cromwell Baun, and Sam Hosokawa. |
Quest Community Development Corporation added new board members Gregory Boler, Shakita Chester, Christopher Gilmore, and Bob Moffat. |
CaringWorks welcomed Jeff Adams to their board. |
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Peace on the Move Widow Strong Out Front Theatre Company Flanders Fields Family Promise of North Fulton/Dekalb Black Organizing for Leadership Dignity First City Pride Center Afghan American Alliance of Georgia International Association of Trans Bodybuilders & Powerlifters
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This roundup was sourced from member and partner submissions, the Coxe Curry & Associates Week in Review newsletter, and GCN staff. |
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