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The Ripple Effect of Local Philanthropy: Local Nonprofits to Consider this Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is a global day for giving back. It falls on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, following the shopping frenzies of Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Launched in 2012 by New York’s 92nd Street Y and the United Nations Foundation, the day aims to shift focus from consumerism to charity. Some ways to celebrate include donations, volunteering and doing social good.
Over the years, it has become an international movement, inspiring generous acts worldwide.
This Giving Tuesday, consider the impact you can make in your local community. There is competition for donations from large, national nonprofits. Yet, local organizations provide an opportunity for meaningful, close-to-home contributions.
Below are five local organizations worthy of your attention and support.
Boy with a Ball: transforming communities through youth
Boy With a Ball, a nonprofit rooted in faith, collaborates with a diverse network of leaders, donors, volunteers, religious groups, educational institutions and businesses.
The organization’s core mission is to empower young people to make sustainable changes in their communities. According to Communications Director Molly Johnson, Giving Tuesday serves a purpose beyond a single day of fundraising.
“It’s not just a 24-hour donation window for us,” Johnson said. “It actually kicks off a season of impactful giving that extends through the end of December.”
During this giving season, the organization solicits contributions and releases special content to underscore the long-term effects of these donations.
“From Thanksgiving to December 31, we share updates and insights about the tangible impacts of giving,” Johnson explained. “We also outline our vision for the upcoming year. It’s an exciting and crucial time for our mission.”
Financial transparency is a hallmark of Boy with a Ball.
“These funds are used to broaden our efforts in communities and schools,” Johnson said.
Donations can serve multiple purposes, such as providing snacks for the mentoring program or funding tutoring for a student for an entire year.
In fact, Giving Tuesday has evolved into one of the nonprofit’s most crucial fundraising days, often drawing first-time donors. On some occasions, the day’s contributions have funded specific initiatives like Velocity, a school-based mentoring program.
Boy with a Ball is committed to transforming Gwinnett County by empowering its young population and strengthening family bonds.
“We’re here to help young people realize their dreams, bolster family cohesion and, in turn, build a safer, more vibrant community,” Johnson added.
Those interested in contributing can do so either by volunteering or offering financial support.
“Both kinds of giving make a transformational difference in young lives across Gwinnett County,” Johnson said.
Monetary gifts grant access to resources and mentorship, while volunteers contribute to the personal development of emerging leaders.
For more information or to get involved, contact Maria Bortolucci at Maria.Bortolucci@boywithaball.com or visit the organization’s website at boywithaball.com.
Cultivation Foundation
Cultivation Foundation, stemming from Cultivation Brewery in Norcross, Georgia, established its roots in the late summer of 2022.
Born from a modest brewery, this philanthropic endeavor prioritizes community relationships.
Its vision revolves around supporting local charities and the local environment. This foundation’s mission is to create positive change for the underprivileged members of its local community.
The term “cultivate” deeply resonates with the team at Cultivation Foundation. They have ambitions to leave a lasting mark on the Norcross community. By identifying and supporting local charities that mirror their values, they aim to fill gaps where assistance is needed.
Their contributions include donations to local food pantries, aiding in setting up family holiday gift stores, and collaborations with organizations like Norcross Cooperative Ministries.
They also partnered with Peachtree Corners’ newest meat market, Union Brothers Market, to raise money with a whole pig roast in 2023. Such activities further highlight the vast scope of charitable work that lies ahead.
This Giving Tuesday, the spotlight shifts to hyperlocal philanthropic initiatives as the holiday season commences. The foundation works hard so that its impact in Norcross remains innovative, substantial and beneficial to those in need.
As part of its journey, the foundation is unveiling the 2nd Annual Cultivation Cup Golf Charity Tournament, scheduled for October 30, 2023.
Profits from this event will bolster both the Cultivation Foundation and Norcross Cooperative Ministries. Interested participants can register on their website.
Those wishing to support Cultivation Foundation can learn more at cultivationfoundation.com or email info@cultivationfoundation.com.
Georgia Center for Opportunity: investing in lives and communities
The Georgia Center for Opportunity aims to break down the barriers that perpetuate poverty, working both at the grassroots level and advocating for policy change at state and federal levels.
In addressing community challenges, the Center believes a multifaceted approach is essential.
The organization goes beyond meeting immediate local needs by actively engaging with the community to gather insights. These interactions inform wider policy initiatives aimed at fostering a thriving environment.
This Giving Tuesday, the center is spotlighting transformative tales and introducing fresh pathways to support its mission, like Ms. T‘s journey.
After a separation, Ms. T, a mother of five, grappled with homelessness, losing her apartment and vehicle.
The Lawrenceville Response Center, an instrumental partner, stepped in to provide shelter and later put her in touch with the Georgia Center for Opportunity in June. The center connected her to a local business and coordinated an interview with partnering employers.
The mentoring initiative addressed Ms. T’s challenges, like participation and childcare constraints. Collaborating with Heirborn Servants, the center facilitated Lyft transport for her interview.
By June’s end, Ms. T secured a warehouse associate position that started in July, which offered a sustainable wage. Working with her new employer, the center ensured a morning shift, facilitating afternoon time with her children and minimizing childcare hurdles.
Her contributions at work didn’t go unnoticed. Employers commended her proactive participation, spotlighting her zest during the company’s backpack drive project.
Reflecting on her two-month tenure, Ms. T remarked, “Things are going great. I’m beyond pleased with the job. It’s hard to believe it’s approaching two months; it feels longer.”
The center emphasizes that continuous backing, via one-time or recurring donations, provides stability.
Beyond financial aid, it encourages mentorship and volunteering, allowing the community to aid peers in their ascent from poverty. To collaborate with the Georgia Center for Opportunity, reach out to Info@foropportunity.org or dial 770-242-0001.
Growing Leaders: cultivating tomorrow’s trailblazers
Marking its 20th year in 2023, Growing Leaders focuses on more than just academics. The organization places equal emphasis on helping students develop emotional intelligence, interpersonal skills and academic achievement.
Giving Tuesday is a key funding moment for them, attracting both longtime supporters and newcomers. These financial contributions allow the group to expand its reach, helping underserved students gain essential life skills and emotional well-being.
Growing Leaders celebrated its 20th anniversary in September 2023, marking two decades of imparting life skills and leadership to 2.8 million children.
At the event, the organization also shared its future plans, including a merger with the Maxwell Leadership Foundation and a goal to reach 40 million students.
Unlock lasting impact by becoming a partner with Growing Leaders. Your year-round volunteer efforts or financial commitments don’t just sustain the organization — they power transformative work in underserved schools and enrich extracurricular programs.
It’s more than a contribution; it’s an investment in shaping tomorrow’s leaders. For opportunities to make a long-term difference, reach out to Anne Machemer at Anne@GrowingLeaders.com.
Promise686: changing lives in the child welfare system
Aiming to drive positive change for vulnerable children in the child welfare system, Promise686 has embarked on a campaign to amass $50,000 this Giving Tuesday.
These designated funds offer a lifeline to families in the adoption pipeline and ensure they aren’t financially strained.
Promise686 channels approximately $300,000 in grants annually to families in the adoption process. A snapshot of this impact resonates in Eliana’s narrative, as shared by her adoptive parents.
“Eliana was introduced to us via a hosting program for Ukrainian orphans. At age 10, she spent six weeks under our roof. As her departure neared, she was candid: she wanted to stay,” they recalled.
“Echoing her sentiments, we had, unbeknownst to her, already initiated the adoption process, nearing the tail end of our home study. Regrettably, she returned to Ukraine amidst a myriad of paperwork awaiting clearance. Over the subsequent six months, amidst a sea of forms, medical exams, and fingerprinting sessions, a Promise686 grant emerged as our saving grace,” they added.
“It bridged our financial gaps, setting Eliana’s adoption in motion. Six months down the line, our voyage to Ukraine marked a celebratory reunion. Today, as we vie for a Post Placement Support Grant to bolster Eliana’s educational needs, our gratitude runs deep.”
But Promise686’s fundraising isn’t restricted to Giving Tuesday. The organization offers many donation avenues, from tapping into their bespoke software to grassroots engagement in local church, Family Advocacy Ministries.
To learn more about partnering with the organization, John Flores, VP of Strategic Growth, encourages you to reach out to him at JFlores@Promise686.org.
ReClif Community: amplifying autism support through collective giving
Since its launch in 2019, ReClif Community has emerged as a haven for families touched by autism, providing invaluable resources and events ranging from sensory-friendly movie outings to intensive parent communication training workshops.
As they gear up for this year’s Giving Tuesday, the spotlight is on the collective power of small donations, which have been a game-changer for this growing organization.
What started as discounted events has blossomed into a rich catalog of fully funded community activities, thanks to the generosity of Giving Tuesday supporters in previous years.
Activities include age-appropriate, sensory-friendly movie outings featuring titles like “Top Gun” and “Dungeons & Dragons,” family trivia nights, bowling at Bowlero and specialized events such as painting workshops.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, ReClif pivoted in its mission to emphasize scholarship opportunities, providing financial assistance to families impacted by autism.
Now, with the easing of pandemic restrictions, the focus is back on organizing more community outings, including a potential visit to the Fernbank IMAX or Planetarium, an initiative strongly championed by founder Reece.
The organization’s rise has been assisted by enduring relationships within the Lilburn community and beyond.
Among them are Janice and David Whitcomb, title sponsors of the yearly “Aces FORE! Autism” golf fundraiser. Matt Olson, Atlanta Braves first baseman, along with his wife, Nicole, continue to be strong advocates and supporters of ReClif.
Over 95 families have attended free Braves games through partnerships with the Atlanta Braves Foundation, cementing community ties.
With Giving Tuesday just around the corner, ReClif Community is optimistic about building momentum. The global movement has not only enabled them to expand their reach, but also allows them to make their offerings free to participants.
For those interested in contributing to the impactful work of ReClif Community, involvement isn’t just a donation; it’s an investment in a cause that transforms lives every day.
For more information, reach out to Reece at reece@reclif.com. Participation in Giving Tuesday can have a lasting impact, creating a ripple effect of goodwill that benefits not just individuals, but the entire community.
Building community together
As Giving Tuesday continues to grow in prominence globally, its message remains clear: even during rampant consumerism, we must prioritize giving back.
Embracing this spirit, focusing on local organizations can lead to tangible change right in our backyards. The efforts of such groups, often overshadowed by larger entities, serve as a cornerstone of community welfare.
This year let’s redirect our attention to those working tirelessly nearby and recognize that sometimes, the support we can give is closer to home than we think.
The Peachtree Corners Business Association (PCBA) awarded local high school senior, Heidi Chung, a $1,000 scholarship during their April 24 Business After Hours event. Heidi and her family were presented with the scholarship and introduced to the organization’s members and guests at the monthly gathering.
Heidi was accepted by several colleges and has selected the University of Kentucky to continue her education, pursuing a degree in nursing. When asked what lessons she has learned from her experiences volunteering and serving in the community throughout her life, Heidi commented, “I have learned that true leadership is about service, taking initiative and persevering through challenges.”
Scholarship Chair Donna Linden and Outreach Director Suzanna Martinez shared that the scholarship committee was impressed with Heidi’s many accomplishments, “whether she was organizing fundraisers, leading performance groups or helping athletes recover from injuries, Heidi demonstrated a positive impact on the community, as well as outstanding academic results.”
Funds for the PCBA Community Outreach Program are raised throughout the year from PCBA membership, sponsorship and an annual charity event. Donations and scholarships are awarded at PCBA’s monthly events so that members have the opportunity to learn more about the individuals and organizations.
“We are so proud that the PCBA has … awarded 20 scholarships to outstanding future business leaders and donated in excess of $173,000 into our metro Atlanta community over the last 13 years,” stated Lisa Proctor, PCBA board president.
About Peachtree Corners Business Association
“Where Businesses Come to Grow,” the Peachtree Corners Business Association is a business membership organization that focuses on innovative approaches, programs, shared resources, community outreach and opportunities for member businesses and professionals to connect, develop, grow and prosper.
The PCBA is made up of businesses of all sizes and types who want to expand their reach and grow their business within Peachtree Corners and the greater metro Atlanta area.
For more information, call 678-969-3385, email membership@peachtreecornersba.com or visit peachtreecornersba.com.
Katherine Lafourcade, executive director of the French American Chamber of Commerce Atlanta-Southeast (FAAC Atlanta-Southeast), located at Curiosity Lab Peachtree Corners, discovered her passion for French early in life.
As a schoolgirl in England, learning French ignited a spark in her. And by age 13 she’d informed her mother that she planned to be bilingual, live in France and marry a Frenchman. Later, armed with a degree in international business and French, she made her way to an internship in Paris, achieved fluency and did, in fact, eventually marry a Frenchman.
“I worked for 10 months in Paris for a defense company … in the purchasing department. I was basically learning French. I was an assistant, and it was very much French immersion,” Lafourcade recounts.
Having reached an important linguistic milestone, Lafourcade couldn’t wait to share the progress with her mother. “I rang her so excited one day, forgetting she was still teaching. […] They had to get her out of the classroom to come to the phone. All I wanted to tell her was that I’d had a dream in French,” she laughed.
Career moves and motherhood
Lafourcade held various jobs in Paris, then moved to Nantes on the west coast before a new opportunity led her to Geneva. She’d spend more than 15 years in Switzerland. It was there that she met Alain, her Frenchman, and had two children, Lina and Theo.
Balancing motherhood and a career was important to Lafourcade. While initially staying home with her young children, she soon sought a professional outlet.
“For me it was important to show my kids that mums are able to work and have professional roles,” she stated.
Entrepreneur
As women so often do, Lafourcade adapted to meet her family’s needs, but being a stay-at-home mom was not her long-term plan. “I did struggle at that point. […] It was difficult. […],” she confessed.
To work around their circumstances with young children, she and her British biochemist friend co-founded a French/English bilingual preschool, allowing for a business to flourish alongside their children.
Naysayers suggesting they shouldn’t embark on this venture because they were women, mothers and expats only strengthened their resolve. They ran the successful business for five years, allowing their children to thrive with friends in a nurturing environment.
They secured an employee with early childhood education qualifications. Her friend oversaw the books and finances, and Lafourcade spearheaded communications.
“We were everything — the CEOs and the cleaners,” Lafourcade chuckled.
Once their children were older, the business was sold. Lafourcade then held jobs in recruitment, education (as administrative staff) and manufacturing. Her last job in Switzerland was with Nestlé for five years, serving as an executive assistant to the vice president of Nestlé Skin Health.
As varied as her roles have been, they share a common thread. “In all of my jobs, I’ve always found something where I can use both languages,” she said.
Disaster strikes
In December of 2016, 12-year-old Theo started getting sick. What began with mysterious symptoms like leg and chest pains increased in intensity to the point of tearful nights that landed him in the hospital with a low-grade fever during the family’s trip to the UK in early 2017.
“I’m sure he’ll be fine,” Lafourcade told herself as she spent a milestone birthday in the hospital while Theo underwent a battery of tests. In the meantime, Alain and Lina returned to Switzerland. Lafourcade and Theo stayed behind, hoping for answers that never came.
Ultimately, the decision was made to forward all lab results to Theo’s doctor in Switzerland and return home for further investigation. Lafourcade’s sister, a medical professional, reviewed the labs and harbored concerns.
Amidst uncertainty, Lafourcade took Theo, unwell and tired of being poked and prodded, to the pediatrician upon their return.
After cautioning everyone to remain calm, the doctor’s demeanor changed upon feeling Theo’s enlarged spleen, sending them to the hospital immediately.
It’s leukemia
Reliving the trauma, Lafourcade felt the emotions of Friday, January 13, 2017, surface. The diagnosis was acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). Chemotherapy treatments began that same day.
“You don’t get the words that are being said,” Lafourcade confided. “It feels absolutely impossible. This is your healthy, happy, normal kid. How have we gone from that to cancer?”
The port placed in Theo’s chest remained there for the duration of his grueling treatment protocol — over three and a half years.
“Leukemia is tough. You learn a lot very quickly because you’re kind of put on this crazy train going 100 miles an hour,” Lafourcade shared.
Leukemia originates in the bone marrow where a single white blood cell undergoes a mutation and multiplies, triggering abnormal growth and division. The proliferation of abnormal cells crowds out healthy white and red blood cells and platelets.
Lafourcade explained, “Normally white cells defend the body. They’re part of your immune system. Once they’ve mutated, they don’t defend anything. They multiply much too fast, and they don’t die quickly enough.”
Phase one
It was the buildup of leukemia cells within Theo’s bones, especially large bones like the sternum and femur, which created massive pressure and pain. Chemotherapy alleviated his discomfort. However, this intensive phase of treatment made school difficult and brought with it all the usual side effects: hair loss, nausea and lethargy.
Lafourcade speaks highly of the care Theo received at the CHUV: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois. There, a cocktail of drugs was administered one to four times weekly; some administered into the port, some in a 24-hour drip requiring overnight stays. Others required days of saline pre- and post-hydration to avoid an assault on his organs.
As for Theo’s mood, Lafourcade recalls when he’d had enough. “You have to imagine a 12 and a half, 13-year-old. […] At one point he told me he wanted to die. He said, ‘I don’t want to do this anymore.’ It was horrendous for all of us.”
Constantly in and out of the hospital, Lafourcade was unable to work. Her team at Nestlé took on her workload and checked on her regularly.
When the easy part is hard
Nine months into Theo’s relentless treatment, the Lafourcades anticipated the simpler “maintenance” phase, but things unfortunately took a turn for the worse. Frantic testing revealed an intestinal parasite wreaking havoc on Theo’s already weakened immune system.
There was no rest for mother or son. Lafourcade logged each time he vomited or went to the bathroom — up to 15 times per night. Theo was in agony. When the infection spread to his bloodstream, septicemia took hold. His blood pressure was crashing.
“His lungs got the majority of the infection, so there was not enough oxygen getting from his lungs into his blood system,” Lafourcade explained.
In coma
As a last resort, Theo was placed in a coma and put on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) life support. Mimicking the functions of the heart and lungs, the machine adds oxygen to and removes carbon dioxide from the blood outside of the body and then sends it back into circulation.
“It’s brutal. It’s like open heart surgery. You put two tubes directly onto the heart,” Lafourcade said. At the same time, Theo was on a ventilator for breathing, on dialysis for his failing kidneys and had a tracheotomy to prevent damage to his vocal cords due to extended intubation.
“The machine kept him alive for over three weeks, […] Normally people don’t go on that machine for long because the body is only able to cope with the blood going through this kind of machinery for a short period of time.”
In fact, Theo hemorrhaged multiple times. He needed more blood, fast. Lafourcade recalls doctors sounding an alarm while yelling, “He is empty!” Then she watched as large syringes of blood were injected into tubes connected to his body to boost his blood volume.
A mother’s voice
Having heard that maternal voices can comfort patients and improve their condition, Lafourcade sat by Theo’s side reading to him for the better part of three weeks.
During times when Theo seemed to be “closer to the surface,” his heartrate increased and he exhibited twitching or facial movements. As Lafourcade read to him, she noticed that his agitation would subside.
A rude but astonishing awakening
It was a harrowing decision to take Theo off life support in January. Doctors weren’t sure his heart and lungs could withstand it. He bled profusely, requiring another blood transfusion, but miraculously, he made it.
After nine months of feeling terrible from chemotherapy and being assured it would get easier, he was angry when he woke up. Things were not better.
He’d lost so much muscle mass he could barely sit up. His body was riddled with pressure sores from having been immobile. “He was a little skeleton who couldn’t speak because of the tracheotomy. He was furious. All I could see was this fist by the side of his bed,” Lafourcade recalled.
It took months of daily physiotherapy for Theo to relearn how to sit, stand, walk and grip a pencil.
Coming to America
Just as Theo was transitioning out of the ICU, Alain was offered a position abroad.
“We both said, ‘This feels like something we should look at,’” Lafourcade said. They discussed it with Theo’s doctors first.
They learned that the treatment protocol for leukemia in the U.S. is identical to that of Switzerland. Moreover, his doctors felt the move would benefit Theo psychologically.
The next step was talk to their kids. “I hadn’t even finished my sentence when I was asking Theo, who was 15 at this point and he said, ‘I want to go tomorrow.’”
Lafourcade believes it was the ultimate opportunity for him to leave the nightmare behind and start afresh. Unfortunately, Lina was not as enthusiastic about leaving Switzerland during her senior high school year.
In the U.S., Theo continued his treatment at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Scottish Rite Hospital. Lafourcade trusted the capable doctors there implicitly. The American doctors simply picked up where their Swiss counterparts had left off.
Theo rang the bell at the end of his treatment in May 2020, making May of this year a particularly important anniversary. After five years, the likelihood of recurrence is significantly lower. Today, Theo is a sophomore at UGA, interested in studying medicine because he wants to give back.
Boss lady and super mom
The Lafourcades joined the FACC Atlanta upon moving to the U.S. to connect with the French community here. At the gala event of 2021 it was announced that the executive director would be returning to Europe. Acquaintances suggested Lafourcade was made for the job.
The position involves speaking French; it instantly sparked her interest. After doing some research about the role, the nature of non-profit organizations and the mission of the chamber, Lafourcade concluded it would be a good fit. She started in January of 2022.
There was some juggling of car rides, study help and college visits. “You have to be clever with the hours you work. The chamber isn’t a [traditional] 9-to-5. There’s a lot of afterwork stuff. It can be a fairly unusual time frame that I work within, especially with France, you’ve got the six hour time difference,” Lafourcade shared.
She considers herself lucky to have more flexibility than she would in a typical office environment. Some days are long, but her children see the value in what she does, and that motivates Lafourcade.
Her vision is for the chamber to be the “go-to” for any French companies here, all Francophiles in Atlanta and any French companies moving in. She collaborates closely with The Alliance Française and the French Consulate to support the vibrant French community in metro Atlanta.
According to Lafourcade, board members have noted the chamber’s improved position under her leadership over the past three years.
The FACC Atlanta-Southeast was founded in 1985. After highs, lows and multiple changes, they celebrated 40 years this past February. “We’re looking to go onward and upward,” Lafourcade smiled.
Despite talks of tariffs creating challenges, the FACC’s mission remains the same: to provide a soft landing for French companies establishing themselves in the region.
The floodgates open
In May 2022, a significant change occurred: the Food and Drug Administration lifted the “mad cow” (variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease) restrictions on blood donation for people who had lived or traveled in the United Kingdom, France and Ireland from 1980 onward. The Lafourcades were delighted; they were finally eligible to donate.
“It’s the notion of giving back, it’s community, it’s people in need,” Lafourcade said. “I never thought that I would be in a situation where anonymous blood donors would save my son’s life. And yet, that’s what happened.”
Although it may be human nature to think this type of misfortune only befalls others, Lafourcade feels we must ask ourselves, “What if one day it’s you or your child?” Because human blood can’t be manufactured, we’ll always depend on people’s generosity for it.
Initially, she alerted members of the FACC Atlanta that the rules of blood donation had changed for them. “I’m going to use my voice as the leader of the chamber to get the word out. One side of it is the expat community. Another side is people stopped donating during COVID and haven’t gotten back to it,” she shared.
Lafourcade believes her story can serve to strengthen a sense of community, particularly in a world feeling increasingly uncertain. “We’re in such a weird world right now where everything is scary, and people don’t know what the future holds,” she said.
She focuses on tangible actions people can take to quell that dreadful feeling of helplessness. And, having been on the receiving end of this life-saving practice, she wishes to inspire others to donate.
“Giving blood is free! You can do it several times a year and you will for a fact be helping somebody. It’s a case of helping your neighbor and doing something good if you can.”
Raising awareness
Turning trauma into positive action, Lafourcade feels a sense of duty to host blood drives. My husband and I were donors at her first one last September.
It was a painless, streamlined process. Snacks and refreshments were generously provided. Meeting community members and greeting Lafourcade were perks.
“The first one that you came to … we did a great job. Our goal for the drive was 18 units and we smashed that, we got 34 units,” Lafourcade beamed.
To spread the word beyond the FACC, she is now reaching out to the communities in which she lives and works — Johns Creek and Peachtree Corners respectively — to share her experience and encourage participation.
World Blood Donor Day
Lafourcade is hosting her next Red Cross Blood Drive at Curiosity Lab on World Blood Donor Day, Saturday, June 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and encourages residents to help in whatever way they can.
“I want everybody in Peachtree Corners thinking, ‘I want to do my part.’ If people can’t give blood they can volunteer or help spread the word,” she said.
You can sign up to donate on the FACC Atlanta website or download the American Red Cross Blood Donor app to schedule and manage appointments and follow your blood’s journey to see where it gets used.
A woman in leadership
Katherine Lafourcade — executive director of the French American Chamber of Commerce Atlanta–Southeast, a passionate advocate for cultural and business exchange and a resilient mother — has journeyed from a schoolgirl captivated by the French language to leading a prominent bi-national organization.
Her story is one of determination, adaptability and turning profound personal challenges into a powerful force for good.
For more about the FACC Atlanta-Southeast or to sign up for the June blood drive, visit facc-atlanta.com. You can also connect with the organization on LinkedIn.
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