The pandemic brought about unprecedented times, leaving many without work and struggling to make ends meet. Moreover, it left many of our young people isolated from friends, family, and school. In partnership with United Way, we’ve been able to provide wraparound support not just to students but to families throughout the East Point area. We […]
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Future Foundation Names Ronnette V. Smith Chief Executive Officer
Future Foundation announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Ronnette V. Smith as Chief Executive Officer. The announcement was made on Saturday, August 6, during Future Foundation’s Open House for students, families, and community partners. Ms. Smith’s position became effective July 18, 2022. She replaces James Tyson, who has served as Future Foundation’s interim […]
Future Foundation hosts their 5th Annual Keep It 100% Event
1st virtual fundraising event commemorating the 20th anniversary of the foundation Former NBA Player, Shareef Abdur- Rahim’s Educational Justice Non-profit, Future Foundation is set to host their first virtual Keep It 100% celebration on Wednesday, November 17th at 1:00pm. This year’s fundraising celebration is hosted by Monica Pearson, Former News Anchor for Atlanta’s flagship Channel […]
Eat, Pray, Learn: A Mind-Expanding Odyssey in the Middle East
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]