Local Salute

Jack Sawyer of Cresset Asset Management and family friend Alex Mays at a 2019 Nsoro fundraiser.
Change Agent

Focus on a few Jack Sawyer, managing director of Cresset Asset Management in Buckhead, had…

Bre West, president of the Junior League of Atlanta, found creative ways for members to volunteer during the 2020 JLA Serves weekend.
Pandemic Pivot

Foundation offers hope More than 250 members of the Buckhead-based Junior League of Atlanta normally…

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

Golf Classic raises money for Special Olympics Twenty-two years ago, when John C. Metz opened…

Frosted By Nola
Just Desserts

Baking up a storm Eighth grader Nola James Shapiro fell in love with baking when…

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

Foundation offers hope While many charities have struggled to continue offering services during the COVID-19…

Feel Beautiful Today founder Biviana Franco celebrates with cancer patients and survivors at the organization's annual fundraiser, Love Conquers All.
Creating Beauty

Art aids healing Biviana Franco has first-hand experience with loved ones’ struggling with cancer. First,…

Donated Mercedes- Benz Sprinter cargo vans help organizations complete thousands of food deliveries to people in need throughout the city.
A Driving Force

Filling a gap Like many companies, Mercedes- Benz USA wanted to support the community during…

David Coxon (second from the left), CEO and President of Georgia Primary Bank, volunteers alongside employees to help beautify Blue Heron Nature Preserve.
Bankers with Heart

It takes a village When David Coxon joined Georgia Primary Bank in Buckhead as CEO…

Robby Kukler, a partner at Fifth Group Restaurants, spearheaded a highly successful fundraiser for the Hunger Walk Run just prior to the COVID-19 shutdown.
The Hunger Walk That Wasn’t

Timing is everything On March 15, Fifth Group Restaurants completed its drive to raise funds…

Atlanta Dream Coach Nicki Collen high-fives team members after leading the franchise to its best record ever.
Living the Dream

Atlanta coach gives back In her first season as head coach of the Atlanta Dream,…

Run Ranger Run team mates including Joe "Gusto" Connolly (tenth from left) and his son, Richie Connolly, celebrate the end of a successful event.
Walk, Run or Ride

Annual event supports returning vets For the last seven years, Joe “Gusto” Connolly has organized…

Orange Duffel Bag Initiative Board Members, left to right: Co-founder Echo Garrett, Vice President Diane Black, Co-founder Sam Bracken, former Georgia Tech coach Bill Curry, President Michael Daly and Board Vice Chair Reggie Pope.
Celebrating Volunteers and Students

Helping underserved youth succeed Legendary Georgia Tech football coach Bill Curry will be the Master…

Big Brothers Big Sisters volunteers flanked by Falcons cheerleaders (from left to right) Jewanna Gaither, Sarah Stansbury, Angela Blank, Arthur Blank, Amy Agami, Chelle Pope and Lericia Harris.
Making a Connection

“Family” counts Jewanna Gaither became enamored with Big Brothers Big Sisters as a college student…

YMCA lauds volunteers. From left to right, Anisha Rohit Nathu, Gregory Burns and Taylor Marie Crawford.
Honoring Volunteers

Youth leading youth That old expression “It takes a village to raise a child” could…

Mary Hollis Callaway Langel with her jewelry collection to benefit organizations founded by the late Kobe Bryant.
Honoring Kobe

Special collection funds athlete’s nonprofits Local jewelry designer Mary Hollis Callaway Langel has always been…

Paul Mathewson and Cameron Davis share their home and lives with pups training to be service dogs at Canine Assistants.
The Dog Hoarder

Preparing pups for service Cameron Davis has always been an animal lover, and when a…

Harriet Adams spearheaded the drive to save the historic Paces Ferry United Methodist Church.
People Power

Saving and preserving a historic church Every time Buckhead resident Harriet Adams passed the corner…

Dietician Page Love is honored by the Manna Fund for her life-long achievements combatting eating disorders.
Dedicated Dietician

Combating eating disorders When she was on her college tennis team, Page Love realized that…

Revealing the Beauty Within

Makeovers for survivors “Helping women look and feel beautiful” are more than words for Scott…

WSB's Jovita Moore (left) who emceed the Agape fundraiser and CEO Nell Benn celebrate the Agape Empowerment Experience for Women and Girls.
Setting Kids Up for Success

Longevity is key Agape, a program that empowers and supports 200 underserved kids in grades…

Dedicated volunteer Andrea Jaron is the new executive director of Second Helpings Atlanta.
A GOOD EGG

Veteran volunteer takes helm of food driven nonprofit BY: Mickey Goodman Andrea Jaron, the new…

PLENTY TO CROW ABOUT

The Atlanta Hawks’ Million Meal Pack event surpasses its lofty goals STORY: Mickey Goodman Photos:…

Buckhead Coalition president Sam Massell (right) salutes Atlanta Fire Rescue Foundation honoree Jacques Murphy.
ANSWERING THE CALL

Area first responders honor Buckhead resident BY: Mickey Goodman When Buckhead resident Jacques Murphy walked…

A HOME OF THEIR OWN

Giving disabled persons the gift of independence BY: Mickey Goodman PHOTO: Jennie Helderman As parents…

FOR THE LOVE OF ART

Helping unleash creativity in kids BY: Mickey Goodman Children’s book author and illustrator Lydia Mays…

MILITARY MENTORS

Encouraging entrepreneurship among veterans BY: Mickey Goodman “Twenty-five percent of veterans and spouses transitioning from…

Scottish Rite patients Lexie and Malachi Delaney pose with Lego character Emmet at the hospital's new Magic Mobile Unit.
MAKING MAGIC

Fun for young surgical patients BY: Mickey Goodman Lexie and Malachi Delany are all too…

SPREADING CHEER

Local company turning 85 performs 85 acts of kindness STORY: Mickey Goodman As the 85th…

PROVIDING MOBILITY

Orthopedic surgeon volunteers at home and abroad BY: Mickey Goodman For his philanthropic work with…

Wick Garrard (left) and Ellen Sacchi (center) join Erin Yabroudy at the Piedmont Park Conservancy's 21st annual Landmark Luncheon.
SERIAL VOLUNTEER

Area realtor gives back in a big way BY: Mickey Goodman Busy Buckhead-based Harry Norman…