Archive for 2021

12/14/2021

Arthur Blank funds Atlanta program to help people who stutter: It’s personal

Arthur Blank never let his stutter be a hindrance to his success. That was thanks in large part to his determination and the support of his mother, who always told him that his words mattered. Now Blank wants to help others who have the speech disorder.

10/28/2021

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation awards nearly $10 million in democracy grants

The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation announced today it is giving $10 million in grants to a dozen civil and voting rights advocacy groups.

09/20/2021

Flavors: Westside Works Culinary Program Comes to Mountain Sky Guest Ranch

At the Mountain Sky Guest Ranch tucked into the Paradise Valley in Emigrant, Eastern spirits met Big Sky flavors. Two Westside Works Culinary Academy graduates from Atlanta received hands on training under the leadership of Executive Chef Mason Zeglen this summer.

02/12/2021

Arthur Blank’s mission to give away his wealth

At 77, the Home Depot founder, who has a net worth of about 4.7 billion, decides the best way he can spend his time is by giving away his fortune.

02/04/2021

Arthur Blank Foundation gives Civil and Human Rights Center $17M grant

The Arthur Blank Family Foundation announced a $17 million grant to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights on Thursday, a sum that is likely to be transformative for the downtown Atlanta landmark.