Honoring Tom Cousins
Our beloved founder, Tom Cousins, passed away at the age of 93. Tom was a visionary leader who dedicated his life to transforming communities and…
Back 2 School: Atlanta’s 1st charter school celebrates 25 years in East Lake
Channel 2’s Lori Wilson visited Drew Charter School and learned it’s maintained a 98% graduation rate. Speaking with Drew alumna Ariel Gray, class of 2024,…
Three decades of dedication: East Lake Foundation continues to build a bridge between the community and golf club
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the East Lake Foundation’s founding. When asked what the 30 years mean to her, Askia said it means…
Ilham Askia of the East Lake Foundation, Celebrating 30 Years of Impact
President & CEO of the East Lake Foundation Ilham Askia joins Metro Atlanta CEO to discuss the organization’s 30th anniversary and its mission to create…
The Take | 30 years later: How East Lake transformed its future
11Alive+ show The Take with Chelsey McNeil features East Lake Foundation President and CEO Ilham Askia in an interview looking back at how the East…
East Lake’s revitalization rooted in community effort
ATLANTA — Sow a little time, sprinkle some investment, add a little TLC, and at its root, a community will blossom into something new. At…
East Lake Foundation turns 30 and nonprofit’s revitalization work continues
When Ilham Askia joined the East Lake Family YMCA in 2005, she was unaware of the neighborhood’s storied history. What attracted the Washington, D.C., transplant…
Georgia Business Minds Podcast – East Lake Foundation turns 30, revitalization ‘never over’
The East Lake Foundation, the nonprofit created to steward the revitalization of the East Lake community, turns 30 this year. While decades in the making,…
Atlanta Business Radio Interview – Ilham Askia With East Lake Foundation
Atlanta Business Radio’s Lee Kantor interviews Ilham Askia, President and CEO of the East Lake Foundation. Their conversation spans how business leaders can engage meaningfully…
TOUR Championship Drives Community Impact with Record-Setting Contribution from 2024 Tournament
The TOUR Championship announced a record $7.2 million contribution from the 2024 event, up from $6.96 million in 2023. The announcement was made during the…
Golf with a mission works in South Carolina (especially this week)
…For these courses, the model in one way or another is East Lake Golf Club. In the timeline between being Bobby Jones’ home course and becoming…
TOUR Championship at East Lake on track for largest hospitality build in history of event
In a city with a reputation for hosting the world’s greatest sporting events, the TOUR Championship continues to evolve its experience to stand in the…
