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"WELCOME OUR NEWEST
GRANTEES"
RECENT DONOR ADVISED AND
GIVING CIRCLE GRANTEE PARTNERS:
Circle
of Joy partners with Tech Uplift to make its largest Grant to date -
$25,000
On
February 22, 2014 The Circle of Joy celebrated its fifth year of
philanthropy by awarding the Positive Growth Boys Home with $25,000,
its largest grant yet, which will include, time, talent and
treasure. Initially, the Circle wanted to grant $10,000 to
commemorate its fifth birthday; however, they were able to exceed their
own goal by partnering with Calvin Skinner of Tech Uplift who will
provide technological support for the creation of a new computer
lab. The Circle members have also pledged 260 hours of service
over the next two years to help insure the growth and success of the
Boys Home.
Joseph
Arnold, a former Atlanta school counselor, established the Boys Home
twenty years ago; he initially bought with his own monies a home that
would be used to house boys referred to him by the State who for
various reasons and conditions could no longer remain in their family
dwellings. This home would provide for young men between the ages
of twelve and eighteen all of their basic needs: food, shelter, clothing,
school supplies. Mr. Arnold would supply the physical, emotional,
and academic nurturing needed to create an atmosphere of love,
security, and acceptance where each resident could achieve success and
well-being. While creating a home for these young men, Mr. Arnold
also provided them with opportunities to become active members of the
community, and one of their annual commitments is to the Hosea Williams
Feed the Hungry in which they participate several times during the
year. A second home was purchased and added to the existing
campus, and it is this home that houses young men eighteen to
twenty-two. These young men who have graduated from high school
must either be in college or with full-time employment. The
success rate of Positive Growth Boys Home has been astounding.
The
Grant Giving Event was attended by Mr. Arnold's wife and their children
as well as about fifty friends who wished to share in the
afternoon's festivities. Among the guests was Allyson Reaves, a
CIN (Community Investment Network) board member whose attendance
beautifully highlighted CIN's commitment and dedication to its giving
circles.
It
is Mr. Arnold’s intent, with the help of Calvin Skinner, to use this
grant to: establish computer labs and computer training and for the
boys to receive both A+ and Network + certification. The Positive
Growth Boys Home certainly fulfilled the mission statement of The
Circle of Joy: to pool our time, talent, and treasures to partner with
agencies who are positively impacting youth in the Atlanta Metro
Area. The Positive Growth Boys Home will continue to provide
support to those in need, and The Circle of Joy will continue to honor
its commitment and dedication to the communities that it serves.
The Circle of Joy members are:
Janice
Bright
Ava Johnson
Natasha Harrison
Joy
Webb
April Jones
Lisa Haywod
Chonda
Turner-Carney
Travis Joshua
Dennisha Haynes
Vivian
Epps
Kimberly Reed
Krystal Reeves-Webb
Brandi
Farmer
Joni Tabb
Gloria Webb
LAKEWOOD OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
$2500.00
Lakewood Oversight Committee — The
Oversight Committee is the liaison between the Aaron's Lakewood
Amphitheater and the community to address any problems that they might
have. The committee is also supposed to attend events at the
amphitheater and monitor for issues (e.g., noise, traffic, trash,
etc.).
LAKEWOOD AMPHITHEATER COMMUNITY FINANCE
COMMITTEE $2000.00
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Friends and Partners of Social Justice
It is 2014 and the Fund for Southern Communities (The
Fund/FSC) is celebrating our 33rd anniversary.
Yes, 33 years ago on March 11, 1981, a small group of dedicated and
ambitious young college graduates stepped out on faith with a vision of
supporting social justice and changing the landscape of the
Southeast. Here we are in 2014 and that vision is still thriving
through our grantee and donor partners who are working hard to make an
impact on our region.
WOW, winter 2014 has really been a challenge for
everyone. What feels like an eternal cold spell seems to be nearing an
end. Spring is here and we are looking forward to the sunshine, warmer
weather and beautiful flowers that come with it. For the last
year the stock market has just made leaps and record breaking bounds,
soaring to its highest levels in history. Well, just as sure as
the seasons will come and go, the market will go up and down, the
economy will improve and environments will change, so will the top
social justice issues.
For 33 years now, the Fund has been a critical asset for
small grassroots organizations and start-up community groups striving
to advance human liberation and progress in Georgia, North Carolina and
South Carolina, which has experienced more economic deprivation and
hardship than any other regions of the nation. For some years now, our
grantee partners have been faced with the continued challenge of
deepening budgets cuts for urgently-needed programs and decreasing
foundation funding. Despite formidable economic challenges, the
work of the Fund for Southern Communities must continue as we strive to
improve the quality of life for working people, the poor, and
oftentimes the forgotten and disadvantaged in our communities. It
continues to be important that we support the grassroots organizations
and community groups that are essential to the ongoing work for social
justice and equality.
Where has the time gone? Our fiscal year 2014 is rapidly
approaching and as we beginning to make plans for the next grants
cycle, we appeal to you to make a tax-deductible donation to FSC. We
welcome gifts of any amount. There are several ways that you can
make your contribution. On-line at www.fundforsouth.org,
use the enclosed return envelope, transfer a gift of stock or secure
the FSC credit card (The Fund will receive $50 after your first use
& a percentage of the amount that you spend – this is a very easy
way to support FSC on an on-going bases, without writing a check). To
learn more, please visit our Card Lab Connect Home
Page.
Social change movements were all successful for many
reasons, one important being because they had the critical financial
backing to sustain their work. With this gift to FSC, you are
helping to strengthen many organizations working on issues you care
about; your investment helps build a stronger movement for justice
today and sets a course for the future with far-reaching impact.
Your gift helps unite to transform society. FSC has a long
history of committed donors who make change happen. Thank you for
joining forces with many others to make the changes so necessary today
and for the future.
Sincerely and with you in the struggle,
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Habitat for Humanity of Georgia (HFH of GA) is a
statewide membership association of local affiliates of Habitat that
work in partership with low income families and volunteers to construct
new homes and improve conditions in existing ones.
Since its formation, HFH of GA has operated with a
dedicated group of volunteers and a few AmericaCrops/Vista
members. For more information click here
If you're interested in supporting the HFH of GA, you
may contact Marty Collier at 404-378-7544 or via e-mail 2mcollier@comcast.net or
Fund for Southern Commuities, at 404-371-8404 or fsc@fundforsouth.org.
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*Need help
getting a word out? Contact our office at program@fundforsouth.org
and we'll strive to pass it on in our What's Happening
News Bulletin section.
*FSC is accepting nominations for Board of Directors. As
a grantee or donor partner of FSC, you are eligible to both nominate
and vote for individuals! Currently, there are 4 seats for the grantee
and donor partners to elect. Please complete the nomination form and
return it to the FSC office via fax (404.371.8496), electronically - fsc@fundforsouth.org, or via US
Mail 4153-C Flat Shoals Parkway, Suite 316, Decatur, GA 30034.
You may contact Alice at 404.371.8404 if you have any questions.
Board meeting scheduled for:
Board Nomination form due:
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"Equality is the heart and essence of democracy,
freedom, and justice, equality of opportunity in industry, in labor
unions, schools and colleges, government, politics, and before the law.
There must be no dual standards of justice, no dual rights, privileges,
duties, or responsibilities of citizenship. No dual forms of
freedom."
A. Philip Randolph (U.S.
labor leader and social activist, 1889-1979)
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