About two weeks ago marked the Fourth of July holiday for 2023. While the world continues with its business each year, the United States of America celebrates and recognizes this day as our founding fathers’ declaration of freedom—a political, economic, and symbolic severance from the British and the birth of a new nation. But today, what does this holiday truly mean? Some claim it is a celebration of patriotism and nationalism—pride.
Honoring Women’s History Month and Empowering Future Leaders
Unlocking a World of Possibilities with Cultural Exposure and Enrichment
Today’s youth experiences far more diversity and exposure to other cultures than previous generations. Access to technology allows them to explore the world and expand their horizons. Still, it is essential that we provide our youth with opportunities to explore, appreciate, and engage with various cultures, arts, and experiences. The more opportunities we give them […]
Who are Fathers?
Written by Salmoncain Smith-Shomade Collegiate Intern – Future Foundation, Inc Who are fathers? Of course, people recognize fathers worldwide by many names in many languages. In the United States, we know them as Dad, Daddy, Pop, Grandad, Old Man, Stepfather, and by hundreds of other descriptors. But one common element unites these figures—their unconditional love […]
Reconnecting the Threads: How and Why We Must Bridge the Intergenerational Gap
Did you know there are currently six living generations? According to Statista, they are, “the Greatest Generation (born before 1928); the Silent Generation (born between 1928 and 1945); the Baby Boomer Generation (from 1946 to 1964); Generation X (from 1965 to 1980); the Millennials, which make up the largest portion of the population (born from […]
Future Foundation Welcomes Back Its Keep It 100% Luncheon
On Thursday, April 27, 2023, Future Foundation will celebrate Atlanta’s past, present, and future investments in education for resilient youth. Future Foundation is thrilled to announce that its annual Keep It 100% Luncheon is back in-person this year. Future Foundation’s Keep it 100% Luncheon brings donors, community leaders, and many of its students from various […]
Community Stakeholders and Cross-Sector Partnerships
As a nonprofit, it’s no secret that we’re in a perpetual state of fundraising. Paying our tutors, providing technology assistance, arranging transportation, coordinating enrichment trips, and the few hundred things in between—these, in addition to the cost of operations, all require funding. Yet what we really need is more partnership and cross-sector collaboration in order […]
