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-seven 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

Nov 22 2022

BofA Names East Lake Foundation 2022 Neighborhood Builder®

BofA Names Automotive Training Center and East Lake Foundation 2022 Neighborhood Builders® Program Provides $200,000 in Flexible Funding to Each Organization and Leadership Development Training to Advance Economic Mobility in … Continue Reading →
Oct 21 2022

Students From Atlanta’s Drew Charter School To Unveil Artwork On Limited-Edition Lidl Tote Bags Benefitting East Lake Healthy Connections and Atlanta Community Food Bank

Three students from Atlanta’s Drew Charter School will unveil their artwork on limited-edition reusable charity tote bags, which will be available for purchase at Lidl’s Memorial Drive store. One hundred … Continue Reading →

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!

Thank You

Piedmont Health Care and Georgia-Pacific Donate COVID Test Kits

Sending a huge thank you to Piedmont Healthcare and Georgia-Pacific for their donation of 200 Binax Now Covid Test Kits for residents at the The Villages of East Lake Apartments. We are so fortunate to have such generous and caring partners.

Growing with Hope and Purpose Every Day

2021 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

Drew Charter School

State Champions

Congratulations to Drew Charter School's Boys Basketball Team for winning the Georgia 1A Public State Championship with a 51-50 win over Warren County. Go Eagles! Learn more

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

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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