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 twenty-five years, 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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This is a very difficult time for many families in East Lake and our surrounding communities, many of whom are experiencing economic hardship as a result of this extraordinary health crisis. We have established the East Lake COVID-19 Relief Fund to provide targeted support to stabilize families and help avert further crisis. Our goal is to raise $1 million to support our most vulnerable residents and our partners who serve them. Please click on the Learn More button to make a donation to the East Lake COVID-19 Relief Fund. Learn more
The Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative has compiled a list of resources currently available to small business owners and nonprofit leaders. Learn more
This signature event benefits the East Lake Foundation’s Cradle-to-College Education Initiative. We hope you will join us on June 6, 2020 to honor the Yates Family. The 2019 Party on the Green raised a record $1 million for the children in East Lake. Learn more
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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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