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-eight 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 and our early learning partners.
  • At the center of the East Lake neighborhood are The Villages of East Lake, 650 affordable and market rate townhomes, villas and garden apartments.
  • First Tee of Metro Atlanta provides year-round golf and life skills instruction to more hundreds of 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

May 30 2023

East Lake Foundation Announces Run for East Lake 5K & Fun Run on August 5, 2023

The East Lake Foundation is thrilled to announce its upcoming Run for East Lake 5K & Fun Run event, set to take place on August 5, 2023. This event promises … Continue Reading →
Mar 29 2023

Atlanta Land Trust Breaks Ground on 40 affordable townhomes in Atlanta’s East Lake Neighborhood

The Atlanta Land Trust (ALT) celebrated the start of construction on The Trust at East Lake, a new, permanently affordable housing development in the city’s East Lake community. The announcement … Continue Reading →

TOUR Championship

Volunteers Needed

Ever wanted to volunteer for the TOUR Championship? Now is your chance. Register now to volunteer for the most exciting event in golf! Learn more

Run for East Lake 5K

August 5, 2023

The East Lake Foundation is proud to bring back the Run for East Lake 5K & Fun Run. Join neighbors and friends and explore the East Lake community while supporting a good cause. Learn more

2022 East Lake Cup

Champions

Congratulations to the 2022 East Lake Cup winners, Auburn Women's Golf and Vanderbilt Men's Golf! Learn more

TOUR Championship

Charity Challenge

What an amazing TOUR Championship Charity Challenge! In addition to the fun competition on the course, we were thrilled to include two Drew Charter School golfers and one Drew Alumna who is now playing golf in college. To top it off, the event raised $1.385 million for our foundation. Incredible thanks to the corporate partners who sponsored this impactful event!

COVID-19

Get Vaccinated Today!

The East Lake Foundation encourages everyone to get vaccinated! We're proud that 100% of our staff is vaccinated. Help us beat COVID-19. Protect yourself and your neighbors! Click below for additional information on updated vaccine research and free vaccination sites. Learn more