Category: Philanthropy

Ever wonder why homeownership seems increasingly unattainable in metro Atlanta? Once reason is that over the past five years in Georgia, home sales prices have increased by 57% while wages have only grown by 17%. Natallie Keiser, executive director of HouseATL, discusses other reasons for the homeownership gap and the policy actions that could help […]

By Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta Matthew Todd, program associate, Housing Funds for the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, recently spoke with Jennifer Rentenbach, senior attorney at the Atlanta Legal Aid Society’s Home Defense Program, about the organization’s critical work in housing advocacy, the challenges homeowners experience and the resources available to protect and empower them in […]

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 average white family in Atlanta holds $46. As a result:  Wealth determines many factors in our lives—where we can afford […]

On Tuesday, June 18, the Atlanta Braves will host the Detroit Tigers for Pride Night at Truist Park. Fans have the option to purchase special Pride ticket packages with access to a pregame party at the Coca-Cola Roxy and a Braves Pride t-shirt. Ticket packages range from $42 to $99, with $4 of every purchase […]

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 monthly college preparation session. These sessions equip students with the tools needed to excel in higher education.  The primary mission […]

United Way of Greater Atlanta’s Night for a Brighter Tomorrow is a time to celebrate the impact that both Young Professional Leaders and LINC (Lead. Impact. Network. Change.) have had on the Greater Atlanta community.  In addition to recognizing both groups’ collective impact, the event serves as a premier networking opportunity for young philanthropists throughout […]

By Anthony Wilson, II, executive director, Equity in Education “For some kids, school is the only thing that they have.” Kellye Britton, a friend and former Equity in Education Fellow, made this point recently, and I had to really let that sink in.  If school is the only thing some kids have, then what happens […]

In a conversation moderated by Dr. Sylvia Morris, Hospitalist and Area Physician Market Lead at Kaiser Permanente, four experts in the maternal health sphere spoke about the issues pregnant women are facing in metro Atlanta, including maternal mortality. The Center for Black Women’s Wellness, March of Dimes, Kaiser Permanente, and the Fulton County Board of […]

By Atlanta Habitat for Humanity staff In the bustling urban landscape of Atlanta, homeownership represents more than just a place to live – it signifies stability, investment, and a pathway to building intergenerational wealth. However, behind the city’s gleaming skyline lies a stark reality: Black homeowners are disproportionately displaced from their homes and are less […]

United Way of Greater Atlanta’s InForum series is back for another round of community engagement and data-sharing. Three upcoming events will inform audiences on region-specific challenges with a solution-oriented approach. Learn more about each below! Metro Atlanta InForum Focus: Healthy Mothers, Healthy Communities: Addressing Maternal Health Disparities When?  Tuesday, May 7 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 […]

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 were able to break the cycle of poverty. Now, as the Chief Visionary Officer of our nonprofit organization, L.E.A.D. Center […]

United Way of Greater Atlanta’s 16th Annual Women’s Leadership Breakfast is here!  This year’s event will center women’s voices in a conversation about entrepreneurship and economic stability, featuring esteemed panelists from various industries, a discussion about financial instability and homelessness in Greater Atlanta, and a chance to support women entrepreneurs at a women-owned business market.  […]

By Nailah Jones, communications associate, Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta 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 a college education that is supposed to be a pathway to a better life, adults […]

Tax season can be especially stressful for low-income earners. Unfortunately, filing taxes can seem like a roadblock when it should be an avenue for extra cash. In partnership with the IRS, United Way of Greater Atlanta is ensuring that Georgia residents who make less than $60,000 a year can both file their taxes for free […]

By Erica Stephens, executive director, Nana Grants The post-COVID, remote-work narrative has largely focused on why employees want to work from home without looking at systemic inequities and issues driving the desire for remote work: childcare, transportation, financial pressure and undesirable work environments. Several major companies including Dell, Boeing and UPS have announced return-to-work mandates […]

Out of the 3.95 million households in Georgia, 34% of Georgians are ALICE—Asset Limited, Income Constrained, and Employed—living under the threshold of financial survival based on the state’s 2021 cost of living data, according to the ALICE Report released last month by the United Ways of Georgia State Association. When combining those households with the […]

By Community Foundation Staff In 2023, the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta’s GoATL Economic Inclusion Fund, in partnership with other mission-aligned lenders in Georgia, launched GoGeorgia Capital. GoGeorgia Capital gives small business owners access to multiple loan programs to fund their growth. Applicants can access loans for working capital, facility expansion, and more. Making Magnolias is […]

This Wednesday, United Way of Greater Atlanta officially adds another location to a long list of Learning Spaces. The grand opening of the East Point location at Impact Church on March 6 is open to the public. Learning Spaces is an early learning initiative designed for caregivers, childcare providers, and children birth to five years […]

By Charles Phaneuf, vice president Strategy, South Arts Earlier this month, my colleagues and I were thrilled to attend the first in-person Georgia Arts Day since 2019! The two-day event was hosted by Georgians for the Arts, with the first day focused on peer-to-peer networking and learning at the Center for Puppetry Arts while the […]

REGISTER NOW Join United Way of Greater Atlanta as they present groundbreaking findings from their 2023 Child Well-Being Index at the Gwinnett County State of the Children summit. In Gwinnett County, there are 77 communities where the resources and support are in short supply. Of these communities, 22 are considered high-risk. Children in these communities […]