Just released, “The Neighborhood Fund: Celebrating 20 Years of Changing Communities,” features just a few of the people who have helped make the Neighborhood Fund a success and the stories of how their ideas, energy, passion and leadership have helped improve their communities. Click here to view the publication.
Recently, Tene Traylor, program officer at The Community Foundation, sat down with Winsome Hawkins, former staff member at the Foundation and key contributor to the start of the Neighborhood Fund. One of the individuals featured in the publication, Winsome talks to Tene about the idea that started it all some two decades ago. Thanks to StoryCorps Atlanta for helping us capture the legacy of this enduring program.
Click here to listen to the interview.