The 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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  • From birth through high school, East Lake children have access to high-quality learning experiences at Drew Charter School. Learn more.
  • At the center of the East Lake neighborhood are The Villages of East Lake, 542 market rate and affordable townhomes, villas and garden apartments. Learn more.
  • The First Tee of East Lake provides year-round golf and life skills instruction to more than 950 youth in the community.
  • Providing the tools to live a healthy lifestyle is an important feature in the East Lake model’s success. Learn more.

Recent News

Oct 27 2020

Drew Charter School Students Receive Invention Grant to Create Device to record police-civilian interaction in personal automobiles

Today the Lemelson-MIT Program introduces the 2021 InvenTeams: 13 groups of high school students from across the country who have been selected by a panel of judges to create technological … Continue Reading →
Oct 25 2020

Sixth-annual East Lake Cup to air live on Golf Channel, Oct. 26-28

Eight of the top programs in college golf will gather in Atlanta next week for the sixth annual East Lake Cup presented by ZipRecruiter and Uber Eats. The competition will take place Monday through Wednesday (Oct. 26-28) and air live on GOLF Channel from East Lake Golf Club.

East Lake Cup

Oct. 26-28, 2020

It's that time of year again. Join us for the 6th Annual #EastLakeCup. Coverage will be live on Golf Channel each day from 3-6 PM ET.
Women's Teams: Florida, Ole Miss, South Carolina and Texas
Men's Teams: Oklahoma, Pepperdine, Texas and Texas Tech Learn more

Thank you

Birdies for East Lake

What started as a simple gesture in by PGA Tour player Brendon Todd wanting to support the work of the East Lake Foundation in 2014 has turned into a movement. Thank you to everyone who supported the 2020 Birdies for East Lake Challenge. This year, generous donors pledge nearly $70,000 to support the Foundation's work in the East Lake neighborhood. Learn more

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East Lake COVID- 19 Relief Fund

The Foundation has established the East Lake COVID-19 Relief Fund to provide targeted short- and long- term support to stabilize families and our community wellness partners who are experiencing economic hardship. 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

A Foundation that Works

2019 Annual Report

The East Lake Foundation continues its work to transform place and build promise in the East Lake neighborhood. We are grateful to all the partners, supporters and residents who make our success possible. Learn more