Dear Friends, One of the proudest moments of my life was in July of 2022 when The Future Foundation Board of Directors asked me to step into the role of Chief Executive Officer. Having lived in the Atlanta area and having helped my own family through difficult moments, I knew that the work of the foundation mattered […]
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Back 2 School Block Party
What better way to ring in the 2022 school year than with a party?! The Back to School Block Party was an absolute joy. We were thrilled to see so many faces from the community, new and old, come out and support our work. As always, this served as a great opportunity to connect with […]
United Way – African American Partnership
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 […]
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 […]
