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Construction of the Eva G. Lipman Pickleball Complex, featuring eight covered pickleball courts with rain-protection siding allowing for all-weather play; to the left, the Zaban Family Sports Pavilion, a large covered multi-sport court with high-efficiency fans // Photo Credit: MJCCA
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MJCCA’s Capital Campaign Surpasses $36M
By Sasha Heller
One of the largest Jewish community centers in the country secures $36.4M in community support.
Construction of the Eva G. Lipman Pickleball Complex, featuring eight covered pickleball courts with rain-protection siding allowing for all-weather play; to the left, the Zaban Family Sports Pavilion, a large covered multi-sport court with high-efficiency fans // Photo Credit: MJCCA
April 17, 2024, 10:20 am
MJCCA’s Capital Campaign Surpasses $36M
One of the largest Jewish community centers in the country secures $36.4M in community support.
By Sasha Heller
Latest statistics indicate that half of all lifetime mental illness issues develop in the first 14 years of life.
December 27, 2023, 10:52 am
Blank Family Foundation Gives $8M For Mental Health
Series of grants is aimed at boosting programs for young people nationally and locally.
By Bob Bahr
One Small Step is aimed at getting people talking across the political and cultural divide.
October 11, 2023, 11:20 am
Marcus and Blank Partner for Conversations
The program, which just expanded to Columbus, Ga., aims to bridge the political and social divide in America.
By Bob Bahr
Arthur Blank, shown at right, has been a financial supporter of the University of Georgia
April 12, 2023, 10:19 am
Blank Gifts $1M to UGA for Substance Abuse Program
University of Georgia’s Fontaine Center in Athens will use the donation to expand existing programs to help drug and alcohol misuse.
By Bob Bahr
Bernie Marcus
December 15, 2022, 10:21 am
The Lowdown: Bernie Marcus
After being fired at the age of 49, Marcus teamed up with Arthur Blank and Ken Langone to build a better hardware store, The Home Depot.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
The big red heart at the new Humane Society entrance is a sign of welcome.
November 16, 2022, 10:48 am
New Arthur Blank Animal Center is Open
His family foundation gave the organization $4 million to build the Arthur M. Blank Family Animal Center.
By Bob Bahr
Bernie Marcus discussed his new book for the Book Festival of the MJCCA.
November 16, 2022, 10:38 am
Bernie Marcus Encourages Charitable Giving
The 93-year-old Marcus, whose generosity helped build the namesake community facility and who namesake in Dunwoody, discussed the lessons he has learned and the important people that have helped shape his long and successful career.
By Bob Bahr
Trade Talks USA has received several grants from the Marcus Foundation to stimulate interest in construction trades.
October 13, 2022, 11:27 am
Marcus Foundation Gives $250K for Workers Education
National shortage of construction workers is impacting a construction industry that is poised to rebuild the nation’s infrastructure.
By Bob Bahr
The newly emerging field of neurotheology is aimed at bringing together the study of religious experience and brain science.
September 29, 2022, 10:56 am
Does Prayer Change Our Brain?
Researchers at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health have pioneered the study of religious experience and its effect on the mind.
By Bob Bahr
Until Jan. 9, owner Arthur Blank had never missed a chance to cheer on the Falcons in person.
January 17, 2022, 8:35 am
Arthur Blank Contracts COVID-19
The Falcons team owner missed his first game ever on Sunday, Jan. 9.
By Bob Bahr
The Blank stuttering clinic will eventually be housed at the Arthur Blank Children’s Hospital being built by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.
January 17, 2022, 8:19 am
Blank Donates $12M For Atlanta Stuttering Center
The new gift is on top of $200 million donated to Texas stuttering treatment and research facility.
By Bob Bahr
Studies show that young adults in Israel have lower rates of food allergies.
January 17, 2022, 8:18 am
The Secret to Raising Allergy-Free Kids
Zoe Glade explains how statistics prove that food allergies have increased and offers ways for better outcomes.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Actor Gary Sinise poses with Bernie Marcus.
December 22, 2021, 2:27 pm
YIR: Blank, Marcus and ‘Lt. Dan’ to Aid Veterans
February 2021: Co-founders of The Home Depot join with the actor’s foundation in donating $40 million to care for veterans and first responders.
By Dave Schechter
Resident looking at the remains of his collapsed home after Hurricane Ida struck New Orleans, La. on Aug. 30. // Michael DeMocker via Reuters
September 16, 2021, 8:43 pm
Blank Family Pledges $1M to Assist Hurricane Victims
In the wake of Hurricane Ida, the Foundation pledged $1 million to the American Red Cross and the Greater New Orleans Foundation.
By Jan Jaben-Eilon
September 7, 2021, 9:38 pm
Kenny Hill – Husband, Father, Influencer, and Political Outsider
The New Kind of Leader with the Plan for Peace in Atlanta.
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