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More than music: How AMP creates opportunities for Atlanta youth
When seventh-grader Spencer Branch picked up a trombone for the first time, he unlocked his future. Six years later, the young man from South Atlanta was headed to Hampton University…
Planting Seeds of Advocacy: Peachtree Farms’ Mission to Promote Independence and Dignity Despite Disability
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a seed was planted in the Twiner family. 20 years before, the youngest Twiner child, Mary Quinn, was born. She was diagnosed with verbal apraxia, which…
From Crisis to Stability: How Home of Hope Supports Young Families
In Gwinnett County, homelessness among young mothers and their children is a crisis. But this crisis isn’t too big for our community to fight. At Home of Hope, families receive…
In case of emergency: How one regional nonprofit stays ready to respond
In April 1998, a deadly metro Atlanta tornado nearly destroyed Sherwin Levinson’s home in Berkeley Lake. The storm caused $50,000 worth of damage to his home and affected his neighbors’…
Stewarding the Future: Adam Wilson’s Dream for the Professional Advisors Network
Since childhood, giving has been an important part of Adam Wilson’s life. As a financial planner, he’s committed to helping others build their philanthropic legacy. “As I grew up, church…
From Single Mom to Single Parent Advocate: The Story of H.O.P.E.
Kenita Smith’s passion for single parents grew from her own struggles as a single mom. As a child, her dream was to become a doctor. Years later, she started school…
Planting Seeds for the Future: NG3
For Matt Williams and NG3, change occurs one meaningful relationship at a time. “NG3 stands for ‘next generation,’” Matt explained, “and the ‘3’ is our three C’s: character, community and…
Newspapers in the Digital Age:
How the Gwinnett Journalism Fund Bolsters Local Reporting In the last fifteen years, over 2,500 newspapers have closed, severing the link that bound communities together. In Gwinnett County, the Gwinnett…
The Key to the American Dream: Preface’s Mission to Combat Childhood Illiteracy
“Educational opportunity is the cornerstone for movement and mobility.” This statement is the cornerstone for JT Wu and Preface, a nonprofit combatting childhood illiteracy. JT’s passion for ensuring Gwinnett County…