Local Salute

Kendra Scott created a culture of giving at her namesake jewelry stores nationwide
Family, Fashion and Philanthropy
Award winner Robert Spencer presents a $15,000 check to Kate's Club.
When Kids Lose a Loved One
Chris Butsch is one of the tech community millennials raising funds and mobilizing volunteers to clean up the environment.
Finding Community
The Poe Museum houses an array of memorabilia connected to the author.
An Ode to Poe
The Spandorfers were honored for years of service to the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation.
It’s Personal
Retired Atlanta Hawk star Kevin Willis focuses on giving back to the community.
Event Facility with a Heart
Karstin Bodell and Sandy Murray of the Brookhaven Tree Conservancy spearheaded the effort to develop a sustainable tree ordinance for the city.
A Tree Grows in Brookhaven
Christopher D. Fagan and Bert Mills (third and fourth from left) of Moore Colson CPAs and Advisors present a $10,000 check to Solomon’s Temple founder, Solomon Smallwood (fifth from left).
Thinking Forward, Giving Back
Grant Hurless was tapped to lead the Atlanta chapter of Ben’s Friends, a support group for the hospitality industry.
Honoring a Fallen Colleague
Realtors Kathy Olmstead, Caroline Nalisnick, Holly Young, Karen Blass and Amy Bubes
Charity Begins at HOME
Dunwoody Sandwich Project volunteers Adrienne Lordo, Lisa Guggenheim, founders Marcy Louza and Lisa Hiles, Nancy Miller and Lexi Haynie.
It Takes a Village
Brian Curtis, former board member and current member of the Tuesday's Children Chairman's Circle and Brooke Baldwin, formerly of CNN, at the 2019 gala. Baldwin emceed the 2020 virtual gala.
Good Neighbors
To ALS Association Georgia chapter board chairman Ned Douthat, the needs of patients with Lou Gehrig's disease are personal.
Basic Needs
Front row (L-R): Jackie Cannizzo, Brandon Wilson, Serena Ellingsworth, Jonathan Grant. Back row (L-R): Brandynn Campbell, Jonah Bushell
Creating Leaders
Left: Liza Montag, Caroline Andros and Cate Thompson, students from The Lovett School, painted HeArt Boards to honor healthcare workers and donated them to the A.G. Rhodes Nursing Home.
Healing Powers
Under the leadership of Executive Director Andrea Jaron, Second Helpings Atlanta has become a major food rescuer.
The Food Rescuer
Atlanta Hawks guard Cam Reddish is doing his part to combat food insecurity in children. Scott Cunningham/NBAE/Getty Images
Brain Food
Whitney Oeltmann created the Dementia Spotlight Foundation to support people caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Photo: Sara Hanna
Dementia Dilemma
NASDAQ Entrepreneurial Center’s Milestone Makers
Covering the Globe with Color
Volunteer DJ Ed Rosenblatt of Sandy Springs records a show on Radio Recliner.
Connecting the Radio Generation
Susan Bonds-McCulloch (left) helps a client select clothing for an upcoming job interview.
Personal Power
Maritza Morelli, executive director of Los Niños Primero, received the Latin American Association’s 2020 Inspiration Award for her service.
Kids First
Focus on Kids
Heather Schlesinger is helping lead the Atlanta Community Food Bank through one of its toughest challenges: COVID-19.
Feeding Folks
Jack Sawyer of Cresset Asset Management and family friend Alex Mays at a 2019 Nsoro fundraiser.
Change Agent
Bre West, president of the Junior League of Atlanta, found creative ways for members to volunteer during the 2020 JLA Serves weekend.
Pandemic Pivot
Left to right: Vice President of Operations Hank Clark; Josh Jansma, Special Olympics athlete; Lori Barranon, 2019 chair and Marlow's Tavern co-founder John C. Metz celebrate the success of the 2020 Marlow's Tavern Golf Classic.
Good Sports
Frosted By Nola
Just Desserts
Elana Frank turned her own difficulties starting a family into the Jewish Fertility Foundation that helps other couples defray the cost of treatment.
Baby Blues
Feel Beautiful Today founder Biviana Franco celebrates with cancer patients and survivors at the organization's annual fundraiser, Love Conquers All.
Creating Beauty
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