Below, find some of the latest developments from the GCN member and partner community.
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Grantmakers
Park Pride announced a round of grants totalling more than $3 million in support of 23 new park projects across Atlanta and DeKalb County.
Nonprofits
The 6-4-3 Foundation raised more than $18,000 at their Second Annual Crushin’ For A Cause Celebrity Home Run Derby, supporting youth sports equity and blood cancer research
Atlanta Beltline Partnership has secured $1.85 million from a number of sources, including a $500,000 donation from Georgia Power, to develop Enota Park in the historic Westview neighborhood.
▼ More than 300 volunteers joined Partners for Home for this year’s Point-in-Time Count, spending a night gathering essential data on people experiencing homelessness in Atlanta. They also distributed 357 “Blessing Bags” assembled with help from Pebble Tossers volunteers.
Atlanta Neighborhood Development Partnership was awarded a $2 million grant from JPMorgan Chase in support of their work creating affordable housing opportunities.
Grady Health Foundation announced that their Power of Grady campaign has surpassed its fundraising campaign by $4 million, and counting, to support renovation and expansion in multiple healthcare facilities.
Girls on the Run was among three organizations to receive a $100,000 donation from Genesis to expand access to youth sports.
Staff and board members from Helping Mamas joined the Georgia Diaper Bank Coalition at the state capitol to educate lawmakers about what they can do to end diaper need in the state.
Atlanta Housing and their partners announced the financial closing of an $87 million, 200-unit multifamily complex in the Englewood neighborhood, which will be developed into mixed-income housing and retail space.
▼ At their eighth annual Strolling Thunder event, GEEARS led 150 parents from 33 Georgia cities, along with their babies and toddlers, to advocate at the state capitol for policies benefitting the youngest Georgians, their families, and their educators. Among the nonprofits partnering with them were New American Pathways, Our House, Quality Care for Children, and Voices for Georgia’s Children.
SouthFace Institute reported that their recently completed work at the High Museum of Art, replacing 162 exterior lights, will save the High nearly $3,600 in energy bills each year while cutting annual carbon emissions by over 17 metric tons.
Global Village Project introduced their $5.35 million New Village 100 capital campaign, funding the renovation of a 26,000-square-foot space that will double the number of students they can serve, with the announcement that more than $5 million has been raised toward their goal.
For Georgia Arbor Day, Keep Georgia Beautiful Foundation teamed up with the Georgia Forestry Commission to provide over 2,600 tree seedlings for plantings across the state. In addition, the Foundation has been named the official sustainability partner for the Georgia Beverage Association’s Mad to be Remade recycling initiative.
Healing Bridge Clinic announced that its 24/7 Narcan distribution box has provided 160 doses of life-saving Narcan and 106 fentanyl test trips in its first five months.
Keep Golden Isles Beautiful partnered with UGA Marine Extension Service and Georgia Sea Grant staff to complete their 15th annual Litter Index, gathering data to help achieve long-term results.
People
▼ In a January 5 ceremony, No Longer Bound Founder Mike Harden was inducted in the Georgia Veterans Military Hall of Fame.
InCommunity has appointed Kathryn Spencer as their new Chief Counsel.
Refugee Women’s Network welcomed Sabita Gyawali Devkota as their next Volunteer Coordinator.
For their annual Community Leader Awards, TechBridge has named Hope Atlanta CEO Julio Arrillo as one of the three finalists for the Bill Bolling Nonprofit Leader Award, and Apparo Director Carrie Bates Hastings as one of the three finalists for the Ann Cramer Volunteer of the Year Award.
Star-C recently welcomed two new staffers: Program Director Aleshia Brown, leading the Summerdale/Springview after school and summer camp programs, and Summerdale/Springview Site Director Santonia None. In addition, ED Audrea Craig Rease was included in this year’s Georgia Titan 100, recognizing the state’s top C-level executives.
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This roundup was sourced from member and partner submissions, the Coxe Curry & Associates Week in Review newsletter, and GCN staff.
