LINC Member Spotlight: Ladarrien Gillette
“I am most passionate about improving educational outcomes for youth. I believe having a solid education can provide children with a path forward and an opportunity to follow their dreams.”
Women United Leadership Spotlight: Lisa Walker Holloway
“The United Way really ‘gets it.’ I love the affinity groups that the United Way offers and having the opportunity to serve with Women United has been an awesome experience.”
Financial stability impacts the health of a community
Laura Salvatore Adams is passionate about public health work. But, more recently, she’s seen how the importance a community places on the health of its citizens can impact a family’s ability to grow its wealth. Adams is one of many United Way of Greater Atlanta’s Young Professional Leaders who volunteered in the LINC and YPL […]
United, we can help families reach economic stability
The story was published originally in January 2021 and has been updated as of March 30, 2021. Together, can help families today, tomorrow and in the future achieve economic stability. This is an important component of improving child well-being because children thrive when their families thrive. United Way has supported families and provided financial tools […]
Tocqueville Society Member Spotlight: Youlanda Mack
“As we uplift others, we uplift ourselves. I am truly grateful and honored to be a part of a network of philanthropic leaders who encourage and make a difference by providing resources and funding for long-term progressive change.”
OUT Georgia, United Way of Greater Atlanta Launch LGBTQ+ Impact Fund
ATLANTA, Ga., January 11, 2021 — OUT Georgia Business Alliance and United Way of Greater Atlanta have launched the OUT Georgia Impact Fund to drive a meaningful, measurable, and lasting impact for LGBTQ+ communities across the Greater Atlanta region. The OUT Georgia Impact Fund, powered by United Way of Greater Atlanta, will be guided by a community-led advisory committee to […]
Cole Society Leadership Spotlight: Michael Peterson
“I had been involved with United Way since I joined UPS in 2010 and I saw the Volunteer Involvement Program was a way to flex the ways in which I’m able to give back to the community.”
Klump Family Foundation’s significant gift to United Way helps those affected by pandemic
Michael Klump’s first foray into philanthropy came at a young age in St. Louis, Missouri where he grew up. His family was regularly involved in volunteer events in his neighborhood — he specifically recalls carnivals hosted by local nonprofits benefiting muscular dystrophy. “I haven’t thought about that in a long time,” he says with a laugh. […]
‘This is enough to get me the boost I needed’
This story was published originally on Dec. 2, 2020 and has been updated as of March 30, 2021. Jackson Hayes moved to Atlanta from Charlotte, North Carolina to “get out of his comfort zone,” and pursue his interests in entertainment. “I’m single and live by myself — of course I’ve got some friends and stuff, and […]
Become a champion for your community
Editor’s Note: This story’s featured image is from Housing Justice League’s Facebook page. Atlanta is a community full of champions — people who work each day to improve the quality of life for every single person in that community. Greater Atlanta needs even more champions, though, if we’re going to change our standing as the […]
