Today, the Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) has announced a $2 million grant through The Audacious Project to support COVID-19 relief and recovery efforts in Atlanta. Purpose Built Communities will receive … Continue Reading →
East Lake Initiative COVID-19 Updates
East Lake Foundation: Due to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Georgia, and specifically city of Atlanta, the East Lake Foundation office reclosed its office on Tuesday, July 7th. … Continue Reading →
Bank of America Connects Atlanta-Area Youth to Workforce Success through Paid Virtual Summer Leadership Experience
Bank of America today announced that the five Atlanta high school juniors and seniors selected as Student Leaders (#BofAStudentLeaders) have started their paid summer internship experience of leadership, civic engagement, … Continue Reading →
TOUR Championship to be played without spectators, Sept. 4-7
Tournament officials announced today that out of an abundance of caution due to the continuously changing dynamics of the COVID-19 pandemic, the TOUR Championship will be played without spectators at East Lake Golf Club over Labor Day weekend, Sept. 4-7.
Opinion: We’re over-policed, and underinvested in communities
Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti is receiving considerable criticism for his decision to reduce police funding by $150 million. Actually, he is onto something, and he is not the only one. If cities want to reduce crime, we should invest in solutions that actually accomplish that goal.
SOURCE: Atlanta Journal Constitution
East Lake Foundation Observes Juenteenth
The East Lake Foundation will be closed on June 19, 2020, in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday. It was on this day in 1865 that our country freed the last … Continue Reading →
A Statement from Purpose Built Communities and our Network Members
We are in a moment right now when many Black people in America are hurt, angry and exhausted, and many White people are waking up to the realization that they … Continue Reading →
A Statement from Drew Charter School Head of School, Peter McKnight
Based on the events of the past few weeks and particularly over the past few days, I find myself disturbed as I am sure that so many of you are … Continue Reading →
East Lake Foundation Sponsored Scholarships – Charles R. Drew Charter School
Tom and Ann Cousins Scholarship: Presented to Drew Charter Schools students who demonstrate academic excellence and active leadership in the community. Each of the students selected for this scholarship will … Continue Reading →
East Lake Foundation Receives $30,000 Donation from the Greater Atlanta COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund
Today, the East Lake Foundation announced a $30,000 donation from the Greater Atlanta COVID-19 Response and Recovery Fund, a joint effort from the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta and United … Continue Reading →