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Published September 24Tackling the loneliness crisis among adults with intellectual disabilities: How Atlanta’s faith communities may be a solution
At 22, while his childhood friends were beginning the next chapter of their lives after graduation, Troy sat at home. Alone. Troy is an adult with intellectual disabilities, and for many people like him, the transition out of high school marks the end of their most consistent…
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Published September 24Tubman Museum teams up with Bibb schools to provide beds
Good things tend to happen when Macon’s arts community joins with others to help fill a community need. Sometimes it can be very practical, as with The Tubman African American Museum’s decision to partner with Bibb County Schools to help get beds for children without them.
Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic raises $30,000 for Black youth polo programs
ATLANTA, Ga. — The ninth annual Atlanta Fashion & Polo Classic raised approximately $30,000 for programs that introduce young people from underrepresented communities to equestrian sports, organizers announced. More than 3,000 people attended the Sept. 19 event at Bouckaert Farm…
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Published September 23Southface Institute to host 2026 Visionary Awards in October
The Southface Institute, a nonprofit leader in green building technology based in Atlanta, is hosting its 2026 Visionary Awards fundraiser on October 15 at the Georgia Aquarium. This year, Southface is honoring Kim Bednarek for leading efforts to secure UNESCO World Heritage Site…
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Published September 20In New Orleans, an empty building becomes a free store — and roller skating rink
In the Lower Ninth Ward, an old Family Dollar stands covered in graffiti. It looks abandoned. But inside, it's a treasure trove — clothing, home goods, toys and books. And everything is free.
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Published September 18Blackout Atlanta event tests residents’ emergency preparedness with overnight challenge
Nearly 300 Atlanta residents will participate in an overnight emergency preparedness challenge hosted by a local nonprofit.
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Published September 17Atlanta’s next chapter begins with healing
Atlanta has always been a city where people come together to drive change. From the Civil Rights Movement to today, we’ve shown the power of collective action, courage and hope. Now it’s time to unite around another urgent challenge: trauma healing. While violence often makes…
Fulton County Habitat For Humanity Plans For 20th Home
Fulton County Habitat for Humanity is planning for its 20th home.
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Published September 15Voting engagement groups register voters ahead of Oct. 5 deadline
With less than a month to go until early voting begins, voting engagement groups are working to register new voters.
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Published September 14Food Bank CEO Kyle Waide tapped to lead Downtown Atlanta Inc.
Downtown Atlanta Inc. has officially chosen longtime Atlanta Food Bank President and CEO Kyle Waide to take over as their new President and CEO, heading up the nonprofit centered on Atlanta’s urban core. The organization announced its new leader on Sept. 14. Starting December,…
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Published September 14Atlanta Women’s Foundation awards nearly $1.5M to nonprofits serving women and girls
The Atlanta Women’s Foundation announced nearly $1.5 million in investments this week to support organizations and programs serving women and girls across metro Atlanta. The funding will support nonprofits working in areas including early childhood education, family stability,…
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Published September 14Chattahoochee Nature Center Unveils New Branding During 50th Anniversary Events
Chattahoochee Nature Center (CNC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and leader in environmental education, conservation and the rehabilitation of native plants and wildlife along the Chattahoochee River, metro Atlanta, and the state of Georgia, commemorated its 50th anniversary…