I just returned from Israel where I ate, prayed, fell in love with 50 of the world’s most beautiful souls. I was there as part of Reality Israel, an initiative created by the Schusterman Family Foundation, a philanthropic organization whose mission is nothing less than to repair the world. The purpose of the trip is to bring changemakers to the always awe-inspiring, sometimes heartbreaking, country of Israel so that they can learn about the vibrant, complicated region, then take that knowledge, and apply it to other communities in order to make our world a better place. I can’t speak for the other participants, but I can say that for me, the journey was nothing short of transformative and … [Read more...] about Eat, Pray, Learn: A Mind-Expanding Odyssey in the Middle East
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR THE 2018-19 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS GRANT
RE: Notice of Intent to Submit an Application for the 2018-19 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant In accordance with the application instructions from the Georgia Department of Education, Future Foundation submits a public notice to the community of Fulton County, its intent to submit an application for the 2018-19 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC) After School Programs grant to serve students in the aforementioned areas. The purpose of the 21st CCLC Program, as described in the federal statute, is to provide opportunities for communities to establish or expand activities that focus on: Improved academic achievement Enrichment services that reinforce and complement … [Read more...] about NOTICE OF INTENT TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR THE 2018-19 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTERS GRANT
TechBridge Honors Future Foundation with Inaugural Award
This fall TechBridge honored Future Foundation CEO Qaadirah Abdur-Rahim as the inaugural recipient of its Bill Bolling Nonprofit Leader Award. The award celebrates people who exercise original thinking and use the benefits of technology to address problems in our society. “Qaadirah is recognized for her authenticity, innovation, and effectiveness as a servant leader,” said James Franklin, CEO of TechBridge. “Her collaborative approach as CEO of Future Foundation really unlocks purpose and ingenuity in those around her, resulting in higher performing fulfilled employees and more engaged volunteers.” Having grown Future Foundation from a two-person team serving a dozen students, Abdur-Rahim … [Read more...] about TechBridge Honors Future Foundation with Inaugural Award
Keep It 100% Luncheon: Celebrating Atlanta’s Philanthropic Commitment to Education & Resilient Youth
KEEP IT 100% LUNCHEON CELEBRATING ATLANTA’S PHILANTHROPIC COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION & RESILIENT YOUTH For 14 consecutive years, 100% of Future Foundation program participants have graduated from high school and attended post-secondary institutions. On March 20, 2019, Future Foundation will celebrate Atlanta’s past, present, and future investments in education for resilient youth at its Keep It 100% luncheon. Led by a host committee of Atlanta’s business and civic leaders, this signature fundraising event invites the metro Atlanta community to become 100% Circle Investors with the goal of raising $300,000 for Future Foundation’s remarkable youth. At the previous year’s Luncheon, … [Read more...] about Keep It 100% Luncheon: Celebrating Atlanta’s Philanthropic Commitment to Education & Resilient Youth
A ripple, a wave, a tide: Leading change from where you are now
After the Future Foundation had achieved a 100 percent success rate (seeing every one of their participants graduate high school, and 99 percent move on to post-secondary education), CEO Qaadirah Abdur-Rahim was pleased – but not satisfied. Rather than let success get in the way, Abdur-Rahim set out an entirely new strategy, launching an ambitious pilot aimed at no less than nation-wide poverty disruption. The results of that pilot recently won the Atlanta-based nonprofit a $4.5 million grant, ensuring five more years of research into the community-raising approach developed by one determined young nonprofit leader and her team. In her opening address to the 2017 YNPN National … [Read more...] about A ripple, a wave, a tide: Leading change from where you are now
Future Foundation CEO Makes Georgia Trend’s 40 Under 40 List
Qaadirah Abdur-Rahim CEO Future Foundation East Point Like many people, Qaadirah Abdur-Rahim worries about the future – especially of children living in poverty. What sets her apart is her devotion to changing their life trajectory. As CEO of Future Foundation, Abdur-Rahim transformed an after-school program in College Park and East Point into comprehensive services that include a teen center, learning centers and parental support. A sign of success: For the past 10 years, 100 percent of Future Foundation participants graduated from high school. For comparison, the community’s graduation rate is about 70 percent. Under her leadership, the Future Foundation recently won a … [Read more...] about Future Foundation CEO Makes Georgia Trend’s 40 Under 40 List