11-28-2018
#WhyWednesday: Vanessa Roussell
#WhyWednesday: Vanessa Roussell Vanessa Roussell knows what it feels like to be on the receiving end of community services. Her giving back philosophy is that if one has, we should all have. As our DeKalb and South Fulton County Engagement Director, Vanessa’s…
11-27-2018 · Cole Society · Cole Women United · Tocqueville Society · Tocqueville Women United · Ivan Allen Circle · Legacy Leaders
Year-End Giving for 2018
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act legislated tax changes which may affect your charitable giving plans. The standard deduction has increased to $24,000 per couple and state and local taxes are capped at $10,000. Therefore, if you used to itemize, total deductions…
11-26-2018 · African-American Partnership
Powering the potential of African-American men and young boys
United Way of Greater Atlanta’s African-American Partnership was formed in 2000 after Dr. Johnnetta Cole saw there wasn’t enough leadership positions for African-Americans in Greater Atlanta, AAP Director Bryan Vinson said. Since its formation, AAP has garnered more than 1,000 members and…
11-23-2018
Finding hope to get over life’s hurdles
Reynelle Spence walks her son, 3-year-old Reysen, to a sink in a classroom at the Sheltering Arms/Educare Center in Atlanta and guides him with one arm up to the sink’s ledge. She helps the young boy—he’s going to turn 4 this weekend—up…
11-21-2018
United Way assistance helps woman pursue dream
Ashley Davis remembers being a little girl, looking up at her mother as she fixed her hair. She would sit patiently as the woman would twirl each strand before letting her get a closer look at the finished product in the mirror.…