More than 270 supporters of The Boyce L. Ansley School gathered at Clark Atlanta University in March to support the school’s mission of educating homeless youth.
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Named for the late philanthropist, civic crusader and long-time Buckhead resident Boyce Ansley, the private Midtown school is tuition-free, and the almost $200,000 raised at the evening event will support the school and scholarships. Hosted by 11Alive reporter Cara Kneer, the dinner event featured a live auction, a raffle and entertainment by Breona Joyelle, president of the school’s Parent Advisory Committee. An immersive presentation by the Dignity Museum and Love Beyond Walls featured a homelessness simulator that gave guests insight into the difficulties faced by those in poverty. Among the honored guests were Shepard Ansley, widower of the school’s namesake; Clark Atlanta President George T. French Jr.; and Sam Burston, Clark Atlanta’s vice president of University Relations and External Affairs.
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Atlanta-based writer and editor contributing to a number of local and state-wide publications. Instructor in Georgia State’s Communication department and Emory’s Continuing Education division.