Beauty, the beach, the Bahamas, and beyond. The Beauty & the Beach series via aParent Miracles Foundation is a part of what they do to support custodial single parents.
When you hear the words beauty, beach, or the Bahamas, it likely brings up images of warm, rest, and relaxation. And while that is definitely a part of it, there's something more to it than just another excursion or vacation. Imagine if something along these lines provides the opportunity to give back, which only adds to the fun and festivity behind such an event? This is exactly what Beauty & the Beach is all about, as it's part of the bigger work done by aParent Miracles F
Elegance and excellence: The 4th annual #AnElegantEveningOfJazz provides a tremendous experience for the greater community
Elegance and excellence. Since its inception in 2023, #AnElegantEveningOfJazz provides the Metro-Atlanta community an opportunity to enjoy top-notch jazz artists in one of the top venues in the area, networking opportunities, and support for Clayton County High School music programs (among other entities). The concert is clearly a signature event via the work of Dr. Shenita Connally. Through #LifeWithShenita and its key programming arm, #LifeAfterTheRain, support opportuniti
Cheers to 4 years. #AnElegantEveningOfJazz provides a top-notch music experience in their efforts to support the music genre and the creative and performing arts in Clayton County Public Schools
The arts provide a means of creativity when it comes to thinking and compiling works of impact, including on those who partake of them and the audiences reached. When it comes to the efforts of Dr. Shenita Connally and her work via #LifeWithShenita, it takes on an even stronger meaning. This year marks the 10th year of her work via her aforementioned entity, as it provides programming and access to resources for widows and widowers. As an extension from her life experience (
Listen completely. The work of Dr. Konyka Dunson as her work through The Dialogue Center develops communication tools for impactful social change
Communication matters. Despite the tempestuous nature of different elements in the current landscape, the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with a measure of generating understanding which can lead to improved problem-solving and beyond. With steady engagement, utilization of best and better practices, and an immersion in styles and processes with documented results, positive changes can come, be it in an organization, business, nonprofit, or other entity. A
Preparation creates possibilities: the potential provided via the work of Scholarship Education Outreach
With the 2026-27 academic year in full swing, many a student is navigating the workload from classes, extracurriculars, jobs, and just about anything else which is part of a young adult's existence and being. By the same token, for high school seniors, it hits differently. Ranging from taking note of their transcripts to testing, creating their resumes (of jobs, clubs, and related endeavors), and other aspects of the post-high school process (i.e. college or related educatio
Go "fourth" with hope. The 4th annual Week of H.O.P.E. Awards via Congressman Hank Johnson recognizes local nonprofits and their community impact
Hope. In and of itself, the word carries a tremendous amount of meaning. Ranging from encouragement to optimism, it's about what can be regarding the greater good and making the communities in which we live, work, and play just a little better than the day before. In this spirit, along with the workshops conducted for nonprofits related to grant-writing, Congressman Hank Johnson's office hosts its Week of H.O.P.E Awards (Helping Other People Elevate). This momentous occasio
A sweeter 16. The 16th Annual Bowl-A-Thon for Sickle Cell via Savvy Affairs steps up to "strike out" the health hurdle with expended efforts.
A number of people have likely heard the phrase "health is wealth". Be it physical, emotional, or spiritual, when one's health is in order, so can so many other aspects of our day-to-day existence. However, there are some serious health hurdles which impact our existence, and among them is Sickle Cell (which does not always get the attention or resources allocated relative to other health challenges). However, one such entity who uses their platform to build awareness and s
A big benefit. The SEL Foundation's Bow-ties and Big Hats brings out an eventful evening affair in raising funds to support its community programming
There are those who have their sights set on September. Ranging from the Labor Day holiday to scenes on Saturdays and Sundays given the onset of football season to a change in the weather given the advent of autumn, September is a special month. And in this spirit, the SEL Foundation is setting the stage with its signature event focused on a sound setting in support of its community endeavors. As in previous years (click HERE for an article on one of their previous editions)
Expanding the Winner's Circle. With a record number of nonprofits supported, the Alphas of Atlanta and the #AlphaDerbyWeekend leaves a larger footprint in Metro-Atlanta communities.
There's no place like being in the Winner's Circle. This is a key part of the mission and mantra of the Alphas of Atlanta, a 501c3 (nonprofit) comprised of members of the Metro-Atlanta graduate chapters. Since its inception in 2015, the #AlphaDerbyWeekend, which is their Kentucky Derby themed signature event, evolves with its programming and reach. From its inception as a 2-day event (2015-16) to a 3-day event (2017) and beyond, including this year's event (as it marks thei
Always in style. The work of Styletainment encompasses fashion, the arts, celebrating women who are breast cancer survivors, community, and A Place Called Love
When substance is your style, it remains relevant. An example of this is the work of Missouri, the creative leader behind Styletainment, along with the groundbreaking work they are doing in fashion, the creative and performing arts, the celebration of women who are breast cancer survivors, and with the efforts behind A Place Called Love, a means of enhanced advocacy for women who are living with and through breast cancer while battling homelessness. During our recent conversa
