Continuing the Cathedral's long tradition of philanthropic giving to the Atlanta community, we held a wildly successful 2024 Cathedral Giving By Design weekend in January. This completely sold out, two-day event celebrated the joy of home and hospitality, kicking off with a festive party and live auction on Friday. The weekend event continued Saturday, with a Designer Speaker Panel and tour of four exceptional Atlanta homes. The Cathedral community went above and beyond to support our incredible 2024 beneficiary: the Boyce L. Ansley School.
The Ansley School is a tuition-free private school for children who have experienced, or who currently are experiencing, homelessness in Atlanta. The school's mission is to help break the cycle of generational poverty by providing collaborative family support and a complete academic program that empowers children and families to thrive beyond circumstance. Our generous gift of over $498,000 will help support their expansion and allow them to add a 5th Grade class at the school for the 2024-2025 school year. By adding a 5th grade, the Ansley School will be able to educate a child for the entirety of their critical elementary school years.
Beyond the financial support, the Cathedral's partnership with the Ansley School brought in a new a weekly tutor for the students; found trauma-informed yoga instructors for the 2024-2025 school year; spawned new fundraisers and support from the Atlanta design community; and connected many new, direct supporters to the school. The event also helped to raise the profile of the Ansley School across the City of Atlanta, which has helped it continue to grow and plan for a vibrant future.
The 2024 Cathedral Giving By Design event far exceeded our goals and expectations on every level. Thank you to the devoted committee; our honorary chair Mary Perrin; the corporate sponsors, Design Circle members and patrons; the dedicated staff at the Cathedral; the staff and board of the Ansley School; and so many volunteers who made 2024 Cathedral Giving By Design a success!
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| Sara Blackwood 2024 Cathedral Giving by Design Co-Chair |
Tucker Mahoney 2024 Cathedral Giving by Design Co-Chair |