Future Foundation has gone from serving under ten students to thousands of students over 22 years. It didn’t happen overnight, and it didn’t happen alone. The success we have seen is 100% graduation rates for middle and high school youth. It has been through our staff empathy, solidarity, and unwavering belief in empowering every student […]
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A Parent’s Guide to Responsible Online Engagement for Teens
In today’s digital-driven age, teenagers are growing up in a world that is vastly different from that of our own adolescents. The internet and social media have become integral parts of their lives, offering opportunities for learning, connection, and self-expression. However, this new digital world comes with its own set of risks, from online predators […]
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 […]
First 100 Days
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 […]
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 […]