East Lake Foundation
The East Lake Foundation was established to revitalize the East Lake neighborhood, generate new opportunities for the families living there, and create a vibrant community where all residents thrive. Over the last two decades, the Foundation has proven that working with residents and public and private partners, while providing the right combination of comprehensive programs and services, is transformative for the community.
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The ELWA has chosen to grant their collective membership dues to the College and Career Readiness program Drew Charter School. A total of $25,000 will be directed to this state-of-the-art program that is committed to ensuring 100% of Drew’s seniors graduate eligible and prepared for post-secondary success. Learn more
As the primary beneficiary of the tournament, the East Lake Foundation has experienced the positive impact of the TOUR Championship firsthand, as have the families and students in the East Lake neighborhood and at Drew Charter School. Click below to see the articles written by four Drew Charter school students who served as media correspondents and covered the tournament.
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Hampton University Women's Golf Captain and Drew Charter School and The First Tee of East Lake Alumna, Jakari Harris has received the prestigious George A. Christenberry Award. This award is presented to 10 student athletes each year who have the highest GPA. Jakari has a 4.06 GPA in computer science. Learn more
Drew’s Varsity Boys Golf Team won the Class A Public State Championship. They are the first APS team to win a State Championship in golf and the first all African-American team to win a State Championship in golf. Learn more
On May 18, 2019, Drew Charter School graduated the Class of 2019. With acceptances to more than 110 colleges and universities, the Class of 2019 earned over $12 million in college scholarships.
The 2019 Drew Graduation Ceremony is linked. The program begins at minute 50. Learn more
The East Lake Foundation announced that the 2019 Party on the Green, honoring Martha and Billy Payne, raised a record $1 million for the East Lake Early Childhood Education Initiative. Learn more
The East Lake Foundation continues its work to transform place and build promise in the East Lake neighborhood. We made great strides in 2018, and we are grateful to all the partners, supporters and residents who make our success possible. Learn more
Drew's Junior Academy is now the first Title 1 middle school in the state to be officially certified as a STEAM School by the Georgia Department of Education. As a result of this designation and the Elementary Academy designation in 2017, Drew is now the only K-8 STEAM certified school in Georgia.
On November 8th, the East Lake Foundation hosted the 4th Annual Swing for East Lake at Topgolf Midtown. This event was fun and exciting for golfers of all levels and raised more than $60,000 for the East Lake Foundation. Thank you to our Presenting sponsor AT&T! Also, thank you to the Gold sponsors, Publix and Ray Robinson as well as our many Bronze sponsors! Learn more