News and Stories
October 15, 2019
Look Who’s On Board
We are always happy to share the great news of Alumni Placements with the community. Madelin TapperSpring 2019 VIP Graduate Madeline is Senior Data, Global Analyst with Habitat for Humanity International. She recently joined the board of the Atlanta Counseling Center. They provide psychological evaluation, therapy, education and preventive care to individuals, families and groups.…
August 19, 2019
College Bound provides parents, students with all information a graduating senior needs
This story was originally published Aug. 19, 2019, and it has been updated as of March 31, 2021. Dakarai Ponder was two credits away from graduating early from Tri-Cities High School in East Point in Fulton County. But what would graduating early get him? It was late in the school year, and he didn’t know…
March 14, 2019
VIP Spotlight: Jennifer Barbosa Clegg
"My reasons for serving on a board are far more than what I can gain, rather, what can I do that aligns with what is important to me."
January 17, 2019
‘The best legacy I could possibly leave this town’
Brad Currey's legacy continues to inspire us and change lives in Greater Atlanta.
December 13, 2018
Youth United gives high school students an outlet to serve
Claire Arnold started Youth United two years ago. She says she felt like there was a gap between high school-aged students and other affinity groups at United Way of Greater Atlanta. “So many students have innovative and fresh ideas, but don’t know what to do with them,” Arnold said. “Youth United is a home for…
November 27, 2018
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 raised $2.2 million annually for United Way. AAP is made up of donors…




