Your Favorite Blog Posts from 2023: Our Top 5 List

Of all the blog posts you read in 2023, these five were your top favorites:

1. Results, Relationships and Respect – A letter from Fay Twersky: This letter from Fay rose to the top of our list as she spotlights lessons learned about the importance of community feedback and partnerships from her career and Atlanta and Montana’s relationship-focused cultures.
2. The Legacy of Molly Blank: We are proud to share the inspiring legacy of Arthur Blank’s mother, Molly Blank. A passionate philanthropist, artist, and fighter for social justice, Molly constantly urged others to “make life count.” Guided by her values and giving spirit, the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation established the Molly Blank Fund to continue Molly’s support of at-risk youth, arts and culture, and Jewish social justice causes close to her heart. The Fund carries on her generosity and relentless advocacy by honoring Molly’s memory.
3. Westside Works: Providing Culinary Opportunities: The Westside Works Culinary Academy trains westside Atlanta residents in professional cooking, baking and restaurant operations. Graduates receive job placement at stadium concessions or other venues, helping transform lives and fulfill dreams of sustained careers in the culinary industry.
4. Investing in Veterans: Our Veterans Community Fund empowers veterans and families in Georgia and Montana by funding nonprofits for job opportunities, purpose and wellness support. We are proud to give back to those who have given so much to us.
5. Kate’s Club: A safe space: In January 2023, Kate’s Club—founded by Kate Atwood who lost her mother at 12—received $250k from the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation’s fund for youth mental health. The organization empowers grieving children and teens through community support and recreational activities, embracing Atwood’s vision that the world be a place where it’s okay to grieve.