East Lake Foundation

Only a couple weeks until the Run for East Lake 5K and Fun Run! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to support the East Lake community, this event is for you! The 5K route will lead runners through a scenic tour of the East Lake community, including the Villages of East Lake, East Lake Family YMCA, Charlie Yates Golf Course and near the foundation’s newest affordable housing development, The Trust at East Lake. A highlight of the race will be the opportunity to run near the back nine of the newly renovated historic East Lake Golf Course Mark your calendars, lace up your running shoes, and let's make this an amazing day. Volunteer opportunities are also available. Date: August 3, 2024 (5k @ 8:00 am and Fun Run @ 9:00) Location: Drew Charles R. Drew Charter School Junior and Senior Academy, 300 Eva Davis Way, Atlanta, GA 30317. Don't wait—register now and be part of something amazing! Click the link below to sign up today. https://lnkd.in/gThJkiGg

We are thrilled to announce that Ed Elkins, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Norfolk Southern, has joined the East Lake Foundation Board of Directors! Ed brings a wealth of experience and a passion for community development that aligns perfectly with our mission. Join us in welcoming Ed and read more about his appointment in our press release. Click the link to learn more! https://lnkd.in/gu7Gmzdx #EastLakeFoundation #CommunityDevelopment #NewBoardMember #EastLakeThrives

Want an EASY way to make a BIG difference? Consider making a recurring donation to the East Lake Foundation in honor of the Charles R. Drew Charter School Class of 2024. - $24 per month provides SAT/ACT prep for a Drew Charter School student - $48 per month supports 1 hour of financial literacy coaching for 10 families - $72 per month enables 14 seniors to participate in an out of state leadership field trip - $96 per month provides one month of early college access for all Drew Charter School seniors! Simply go online to donate, choose your amount, select frequency – then done. It’s that easy! https://lnkd.in/gShm3nNZ

Congratulations to the Charles R. Drew Charter School Class of 2024! Join us in celebrating their journey - tomorrow at 4 pm; click the following link to watch the ceremony live: https://bit.ly/3WGrNJS 🎓✨

The countdown begins! ⏰ Only 3 months left until the much-awaited Run for East Lake 5K and Fun Run! Lace up your running shoes and mark your calendars for August 3rd because this is a community event you don't want to miss! Whether you're a seasoned runner, just looking for a fun way to get active, or someone wanting a sneak peek at the newly renovated East Lake Golf Club, there's something for everyone at the Run for East Lake 5K and Fun Run! Plus, we're on the lookout for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this event a roaring success! Join us in supporting our community, promoting health, and spreading happiness! Sign up to run or volunteer today! 🌟 #RunForEastLake #EastLakeThrives 🌟 https://lnkd.in/gThJkiGg

Such exciting news for the Purpose Built Communities Network! We can't wait to put the congressional funding to work in East Lake. Thanks to our congressional leaders for their support! Nikema Williams, Office of U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, Warnock for U.S. Senate.

Yesterday’s Drew Charter School Senior Walk was one for the history books. We were thrilled to celebrate the journey of our amazing seniors as they walked through the halls of Drew among cheering students, friends and family. One of our favorite days of the year! But, there was more big news this year at the Senior Walk! We are thrilled to share that the TOUR Championship announced an historic charitable donation of $6.96 million to support the East Lake Foundation and the four additional charitable beneficiaries, FCS - Focused Community Strategies, First Tee — Metro Atlanta, Grove Park Foundation, and Purpose Built Schools Atlanta. The funding for East Lake Foundation will help support our cradle-to-college continuum in the East Lake neighborhood from our early learning partners at the East Lake Early Learning Academy, Sheltering Arms East Lake, the Cox Pre-K and The Rollins Center for Language and Literacy to Drew Charter School’s Elementary, Junior and Senior Academies. This contribution will empower us to continue providing the highest-quality education and support to our students, ensuring they have the tools and resources needed to succeed both in and out of the classroom. Together, we're building a brighter future for our community, one student at a time. Thank you, TOUR Championship and proud partners, The Coca-Cola Company, Southern Company and Accenture! #DrewCharterSchool #SeniorWalk #TOURChampionship #EastLakeFoundation #CradleToCollege #CommunitySupport #Gratitude #BrightFuture

Join us for the Run for East Lake 5K & Fun Run, presented by the East Lake Family YMCA. Time is running out to secure your spot before prices go up on April 1st! Lace up those sneakers and join us for a fantastic day of fun, fitness, and community. Whether you're a seasoned runner, looking for a fun family activity or wanting to volunteer, there's something for everyone at the Run for East Lake. Plus, your registration supports a great cause! Sign up now to lock in the lowest price and guarantee your race day T-shirt. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gThJkiGg #RunForEastLake #5k #FunRun #CommunityFitness #EastLakeThrives

“The zip code in which a person grows up in America is more a determinant of their health than their DNA.” (ImpactAlpha) This reality makes “neighborhoods a really important unit of change,” notes Purpose Built CEO, Carol Naughton. She shared on this topic at the Neighborhood Economics Conference, an annual gathering focused on building a more just economy. Check out this readable snapshot of the conversation on the social determinants of wealth. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e4Zr2Dgw #prosperityinplace #communitydevelopment #equitableeconomics #localleaders #placebased #localimpact #purposebuiltcommunities #creativecapital #impactinvesting

We’re proud to present the East Lake Foundation's Annual Report for 2023, a year of remarkable progress, strategic focus, and tremendous growth. As we reflect on the past year, we are grateful to all who have contributed to our success. We hope you’ll remain supportive and engaged in our work. Because…Together, We Thrive! #TogetherWeThrive Please click here to read the 2023 Annual Report: https://lnkd.in/eXMmYitm