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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…
Mentoring the Future: 100 Black Men of North Metro Atlanta’s Hope for a Better Tomorrow
“There’s a saying that it takes a village. It takes all of us supporting each other and working with the youth because these are the kids who will be taking…
Community-Fueled Comeback
“When I drop my father off at Peachtree Christian Health, I’m leaving him with family.” This is how one of many caregivers who rely on Peachtree Christian Health (PCH) feel…
Granting Hope for NF Patients: Children’s Tumor Foundation
From Belgium to France to the United States—and ultimately to the Children’s Tumor Foundation (CTF)—CEO Annette Bakker, PhD, has traveled the world studying how cells function and communicate. Her background…
Keeping the family together: Planned PEThood’s affordable vet care keeps pets in their homes
Keeping the family together: Planned PEThood’s affordable vet care keeps pets in their homes Sophia’s family knew something was wrong. Rushing their beloved pet to the veterinarian, they found she…
Bringing comfort and shelter to cancer patients and their families: Christopher’s Haven Atlanta
There's a tree on the wall of Christopher's Haven Atlanta that's growing bigger every week. Its colorful leaves are formed from the handprints of families who've stayed there. The branches…