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Georgia Leads in Building Envelope and Ductwork Standards
As concerns about energy costs, carbon emissions, and airborne hazards grow, more homeowners and housing developers are focusing on building performance. Over the past several decades, Georgia has...
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Inspired Generosity: Uplifting overlooked stories in Muslim American...
By Dilnaz Waraich, President, WF Fund Inspired Generosity: Muslim American Stories in Philanthropy, launched at the Auburn Avenue Research Library on Sept 17 as a multimedia showcase featuring videos,...
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Building Dreams: How Homeownership Drives Stability and Generational Wealth
At Operation HOPE, we firmly believe homeownership is more than just acquiring a roof over one’s head—it’s a vital step toward financial empowerment, stability, and the creation of generational wealth....
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month: ENCOREplus Annual Tea
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when communities come together to raise awareness about the disease and advocate for life-saving screenings and treatment. In Georgia, breast cancer...
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75 Years of Transforming the Health and Hope of Georgians
In 1949, Atlanta was undergoing significant changes, reshaping one of America’s most dynamic cities. The city was transitioning from a streetcar-centered layout to an automobile-focused infrastructure,...
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Planning for Successful Year-End Volunteering
By Carley Stephens, Senior Manager of Community Affairs, Gas SouthGas South employee volunteers share their time and talent with community partners year-roundIt’s that time of year again when all of us...
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GEEARS’ Annual Luncheon Features Matt Ryan!
On Thursday, November 21st, GEEARS will host our annual luncheon and our headliner is super exciting: Former Falcons quarterback and children’s advocate, Matt Ryan.Here are three reasons you should...
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Laney Graduate School adds multidisciplinary Environmental Sciences and...
In a world where the stakes for the environment and society have never been higher, the need for innovative interdisciplinary research is crucial. The James T. Laney School of Graduate Studies (LGS) is...
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A five-alarm fire requires a five-alarm fire response
By Belisa Urbina, CEO and Stephanie Watson, director of strategy and sustainability, Ser Familia One of the major sources of strength in Atlanta is its rich diversity. Over the past 10 years, Latinos...
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Atlanta Housing Seeks Development Partner to Transform Historic Stadium Hotel
Atlanta Housing (AH) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the redevelopment of the landmark 450 Hank Aaron Drive property, inviting developers to reimagine this historic property as a...
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Finding solace in our parks
There’s no denying that last week’s election was stressful – between worrying about the outcome, being inundated with political texts and calls and maybe even some disagreements with friends and...
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Nzinga Shaw’s Call to Action on Economic Equity – ‘What Will You Do?’
The GMSDC welcomed the Supplier Diversity Community to Atlanta for the NMSDC National Conference and Exchange on October 20 – 23. This annual gathering brings together thousands of corporate...
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Balancing International and Domestic Work to Amplify MedShare’s Impact
As a global humanitarian aid organization dedicated to increasing access to healthcare for underserved communities around the world, MedShare continuously monitors the world’s healthcare landscape to...
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Operation HOPE Releases Third Quarter Research Results Showing More Positive...
Operation HOPE, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping low- and moderate-income Americans thrive in an ever-changing economy, today announced the third quarter 2024 results of The HOPE Insider, a...
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Legacy of Impact: Metro Atlanta’s Youth of the Year
By David Jernigan, President & CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta In the fast-moving world of youth development, moments of true reflection often come when you least expect them. This...
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Oxford College program connects students with industry professionals
This fall, Oxford College launched the Impact Lab, an initiative offering students hands-on engagement with real-world industry professionals. Unlike a typical academic college course, the one-hour...
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Georgia’s State Flower Should Be From Georgia
Did you realize that Georgia’s state flower is not even from Georgia? Cherokee Rose (Rosa laevigata) was designated as the state flower of Georgia in 1916 under the mistaken belief that it was...
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Low Income Investment Fund is driving educational equity in metro Atlanta
By Amir Ali, vice president, Community Facilities and New Markets Tax Credits, Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF)“Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world for the better,”...
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Successful White Men Alone Can’t Create America’s Economic Future
By John Hope Bryant, founder & CEO of Operation HopeAs the founder of Operation HOPE, I’ve spent the better part of my life advocating for financial literacy and economic empowerment in underserved...
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Why This is an Excellent Time to Support GEEARS
By GEEARSOn November 22nd, GEEARS: Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students hosted our annual luncheon. It was a dazzling day in which 200 fellow supporters of early childhood gathered at...
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