East Lake Foundation

Thank you to the volunteers that joined us for the East Lake Community Clean Up! Volunteers picked up over 24 bags of trash from around the community.

Just a few days until featuring at the ! Thanks to and for hosting this concert for a cause.

We are so grateful for our friend and fierce advocate, Shannon Duana!

East Lake Thrives because of the Vision of Eva Davis and families that wanted better for their community! Today we celebrate Shannon Heath Longino, an East Lake Legacy and advocate for the community. Thank you Shannon for your unwavering commitment to East Lake!

Happy Monday, everyone! This week, we're focusing on the importance of balance in our lives. Whether it's balancing work and play, rest and activity, or screen time and nature time, finding harmony is key to maintaining our mental well-being. Remember, it's okay to take a step back and breathe. Let's prioritize balance this week and create space for what truly matters. 💚

Mental health balance is a sense of tranquility that comes from inner peace and harmonious relationships with the outside world.

We love our partners! Thank you ELNCA and Rick Baldwin!

We are One East Lake! Thankful for our partners at East Lake Neighbors Community Association (ELNCA) who work to create a thriving community among all neighbors.

As we prepare to host the TOUR Championship and the 30 best golfers in the world, we are hosting a Community Clean Up on August 24, 2024, at 10am. We'll meet at Charles R. Drew Charter School's Junior and Senior Academy. We have a collection of supplies, but if you have your own pick up stick and gloves, please bring them. We hope you'll join us. Register here: https://bit.ly/CLEANEASTLAKE

Tremendous thanks to the ANNIKA Foundation for hosting your Share My Passion Clinic at the Charlie Yates Golf Course at East Lake! ⛳️

Another fun and inspiring TOUR Championship Women’s Leadership Event in the books featuring women’s golf GOAT, Annika Sorenstam, Shannon Duana, and three esteemed businesswomen representing the tournament’s proud partners! 🐐 ⛳️

We love Dr. Kuhlman and thank her for her decades of support!

Education advocate and supporter of youth in East Lake! Thank you Dr. Kuhlman and the team at Cousins Foundation for your support of children in East Lake!

We are proud to be on this transformative journey with Purpose Built Communities as we build brighter tomorrows and unlock the potential in every corner of our community.

We envision an America where every neighborhood is a pathway to opportunity and prosperity for all who call it home.

Through dedicated place-based initiatives and community-driven revitalization, we’re committed to transforming each neighborhood into a space where every resident can thrive.

Follow us as we build pathways to a brighter tomorrow and ensure that every corner of our nation shines with potential.

We're honored to be recognized by the RICE Awards Foundation as a candidate for Foundation of the Year. Voting begins September 1st. Thank you!

FOUNDATION OF THE YEAR

Congratulations to The 2024 Rising In Community Excellence (RICE) Awards Nominees. Help us congratulate them by tagging them in the comments below.

All Nominees please Direct Message us with your email address and make plans to join us on Saturday September 28, 2024 4PM at The Atlanta City Hall Atrium for a night of fun and excitement.

Category Voting begins Sunday, September 1st - Friday, September 20th, only on TheRiceAwards.com

We love our partners! ⛳️

Celebrating our Wellness Partner, First Tee of Metro Atlanta! Supporting youth through life skills and golf skills. Thank you for supporting youth in East Lake!

Congratulations to Brandt Snedeker! We look forward to seeing you in Atlanta soon.

Brandt Snedeker is the 2024 Payne Stewart Award presented by Southern Company recipient!

Thanks to his charitable work with his family foundation, Brandt is the 27th winner of the prestigious honor.

We love our partners!

Thankful for our housing partner Columbia Residential who manages our mixed income housing, The Villages of East Lake!

🎶Today was a good day.” -Ice Cube 🎶

Tomorrow is the day and it's not too late to register! Join us for the Run for East Lake 5K & Fun Run. The route will take you through a beautiful tour of the East Lake community and end on the track at Charles R. Drew Charter School. Golf fans will love that a half mile of this course is on the newly restored back nine of East Lake Golf Club. Be the first to get a sneak peek. You don't want to miss this! Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Atlanta/RoadtoEastLake5K

Just 2 days until the Run for East Lake 5K and Fun Run, presented by the East Lake Family YMCA! Don't miss this incredible opportunity to lace up your shoes and experience the beautiful East Lake community, including the newly restored East Lake Golf Club. Whether you're racing to the finish line or just joining for fun, this is an event you won't want to miss! See you there! Register now: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Atlanta/RoadtoEastLake5K

Wishing all of our Atlanta Public Schools students a wonderful first day of school!

Happy First Day of School for Atlanta Public Schools! Have a great school year!

Just 3 days until the Run for East Lake 5K and Fun Run, presented by the East Lake Family YMCA! There's still time to register! Join us on August 3rd for the 5K at 8:00 AM or the Fun Run at 9:00 AM.

Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Atlanta/RoadtoEastLake5K

4 days until the Run for East Lake 5K and Fun Run, presented by the East Lake Family YMCA! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to support our community, this event is for you!

The 5K route will lead runners through a scenic tour of the East Lake community, including Charles R. Drew Charter School, The Villages of East Lake, East Lake Family YMCA, Charlie Yates Golf Course at East Lake, and near the foundation’s newest affordable housing development, Atlanta Land Trust's Trust at East Lake. A highlight of the race will be the opportunity to run on the back nine of the newly restored historic East Lake Golf Club.

📅 Date: August 3, 2024 (5k @ 8:00 am and Fun Run @ 9:00)
📍 Location: Drew Charles R. Drew Charter School Junior and Senior Academy, 300 Eva Davis Way, Atlanta, GA 30317.

Don't wait—register now and be part of something amazing! https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Atlanta/RoadtoEastLake5K

Thanks to our generous sponsors: East Lake Family YMCA, Purpose Built Communities, Ashley Derrick Realty, Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari, Sovereign Realty & Management, Columbia Residential, Universal Joint, ELNDC, PERC Atlanta, and Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc..

What a big day for our ! Thanks to our partners at for facilitating an interesting and thoughtful meet and greet with champion golfer, ! ⛳️

We love our partners!

Partner Spotlight: The East Lake Golf Club proud community partner. Golf with a Purpose proceeds support several charitable partners, including the East Lake Foundation, which has helped transform East Lake into a thriving community. Thank you Chad Parker for your leadership!

We love our partners! Go Charles R. Drew Charter School Eagles!

Partner Spotlight: Excited to highlight our partner, Charles R. Drew Charter School under the leadership of Peter McKnight, Head of Schools. Drew Charter School educates, nurtures and empowers all students to achieve their full potential as part of an exemplary, innovative, and equity-centered community.

Less than two weeks until the Run for East Lake 5K and Fun Run, presented by the East Lake Family YMCA! Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to support our community, this event is for you!

The 5K route will lead runners through a scenic tour of the East Lake community, including Charles R. Drew Charter School, The Villages of East Lake, East Lake Family YMCA, Charlie Yates Golf Course at East Lake, and near the foundation’s newest affordable housing development, The Trust at East Lake. A highlight of the race will be the opportunity to run on the back nine of the newly restored historic East Lake Golf Club.

Mark your calendars, lace up your running shoes, and let's make this an amazing day. Volunteer opportunities are also available.

📅 Date: August 3, 2024 (5k @ 8:00 am and Fun Run @ 9:00)
📍 Location: Drew Charles R. Drew Charter School Junior and Senior Academy, 300 Eva Davis Way, Atlanta, GA 30317.

Don't wait—register now and be part of something amazing! Click the link below to sign up today.

Thanks to our generous sponsors: East Lake Family YMCA, Purpose Built Communities, Ashley Derrick Realty, Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari, Sovereign Realty & Management, Columbia Residential, Universal Joint, ELNDC, PERC Atlanta, and Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc..

Run for East Lake 5K & Fun Run The Run for East Lake 5K & Fun Run is on Saturday August 3, 2024. It includes the following events: 5K Run and Fun Run.