October 2024 Newsletter

Message from the Board

At our Meet the Finalists event on October 1st, Impact100 Atlanta proudly introduced the five local nonprofits selected as finalists for the three $110K grants we will award this year!

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all of you for making this year’s $330K in grant funding possible. Our finalists were beyond excited, honored, and deeply appreciative! A special shout-out to our focus area committee members and the grant finance committee, who dedicated their time to carefully review the applications, ensuring these projects are impactful, sustainable, transformative, and rooted in our community.

The Impact100 Atlanta 2024 grant finalists are:

Arts & Culture: Historic Oakland Foundation
Project Title: Un-Erasing Atlanta's History: A Monument to the Forgotten

Education: The Empty Stocking Fund
Project Title: ESF Education Express - Delivering Free School Supplies, Hygiene Items and Healthy Snacks to Underserved Students in Under Resourced Schools

Environment, Recreation & Preservation: Atlanta Beltline Partnership
Project Title: Enota Park Playground Equipment

Family: COR, Inc.
Project Title: Expanding COR Services to include Price Middle School Students and Families

Health & Wellness: Second Helpings Atlanta
Project Title: Food Rescue Hubs

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At our Annual Meeting, “The Big Give”, on November 3rd, we will hear from each of the finalists, cast our votes, and award our three $110K grants! We have moved this meeting to a Sunday afternoon to make it easier for all of our members to join us from across the metro area. This is an incredible event so please make every effort to be there.

Each member will be emailed an executive summary packet beforehand, providing details about each project to guide your vote. We will also include instructions on how to vote online if you are unable to attend. We know that we will make the best decisions to impact our community when every member's voice is included!

With gratitude and great excitement,

- Impact100 Atlanta Board of Directors

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Meet the Carecrow!

Impact100 is proud to introduce the "Carecrow" (or "CiCi" as we call her). This special project, brought to life by some of our board and their creative family members, celebrates the care and community we share. You can find CiCi at the entrance to the Children’s Garden at the Scarecrows in the Garden exhibit of Atlanta Botanical Garden now through 11/3. Stop by to see her and feel the heart of Impact100 Atlanta!

If you visit CiCi, please share a pic: #carecrow #impact100atlanta

It's Not too Early to Renew!

Membership for 2025 is open! It is not too early to think about renewing, especially if you want to take advantage of making your 2025 donation in this tax year. As a reminder, any NEW members you recruit that join now will be invited to come to this year’s Annual Meeting. Let's get going to make an even BIGGER impact next year!

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