Tocqueville Society Member Spotlight: Malika Terry
“I have a strong desire to give back to the community and volunteering gives me a sense of purpose beyond my day-to-day responsibilities. I am also inspired to give back to my community in order to set a good example for our two daughters, Gabrielle and Danielle.”
Treat the source and address the roots of racial inequity
Have you ever stopped to watch a tree swaying with a breeze? Imagine sitting in your favorite park or looking out your window at a tree whose limbs spread wide reaching out 20 or 30 feet, with branches reaching two, maybe three stories toward the sky. With leaves that are starting to turn golden with […]
‘We’ve got the same world to live in. We’ve got to shape our collective future.’
In late September, United Way of Greater Atlanta’s Tocqueville Society met for the second edition of its “Coffee & Conversation” series. These interactive, panelist-led dialogues have acted as a meeting ground for Greater Atlanta leaders across aisles of work to discuss the issues most directly affecting our region. This month, Tocqueville Society’s leadership unanimously decided […]
Tocqueville Society Member Spotlight: Amy Rudolph
“I have been incredibly impressed by United Way of Greater Atlanta’s Child Well-Being Initiative and the impressive results it has achieved just in the last 2-3 years. It’s great to know that I’m part of an organization that is making a difference.”
Ser Familia pivots to provide emergency assistance during pandemic
Belisa Urbina knew the well-being of her staff was her most important priority, but could her community go without the services her nonprofit provides? Urbina and her husband founded the nonprofit Ser Familia in 2001 after moving from Puerto Rico to Georgia in 1999. In the nearly two decades since its inception, Ser Familia has […]
‘They work so hard and care so strongly about the people that they are serving’
A man had his hours cut at work — from eight hours a day down to three — because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally, his employer told him that they would have to let him go. There was only one thought on his mind, though: how was he going to pay for his rent and […]
Cole Society Leadership Spotlight: Chris Simser
“I have visited affiliates like the Atlanta Children’s Shelter over the years and witnessed the incredible impact the United Way makes with each donation and that has made me keep giving and increase my gift when possible.”
Grant funding helps most vulnerable populations of Greater Atlanta
David was experiencing shortness of breath. As an undocumented American, he was afraid to leave for the hospital and afraid to leave his family alone — so he called the Latino Community Fund of Georgia. He was desperate, and he thought this could be one of the last phone calls he ever made. He needed it […]
Tocqueville Society Member Spotlight: LaShonda Foy
As a member of the Ivan Allen Circle, Tocqueville Society, and our Tocqueville Women United Cabinet, LaShonda is a community leader who is working to create lasting change for Greater Atlanta.
United Way, Coca-Cola host Week of Service addressing food insecurity
There’s no denying the tremendous impact COVID-19 has had on residents in Greater Atlanta — particularly those who are food insecure. The pandemic outbreak of the novel coronavirus only amplified that need in underserved communities, disrupting access to food for thousands of children and their families. This past week, United Way of Greater Atlanta, in […]
