Willful Impact

SCORE is a team of over 10,000 volunteer business mentors ready to help your small business survive—and thrive—through any crisis. Barry Coates leads the Georgia contingent that delivers mentoring and workshops throughout the state.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is  where grassroots meets science to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. It's an uncomfortable topic, but one we need to address.

North America is home to some of the world's most impressive art museums showcasing some of the most comprehensive collections and most famous works of art. And which is the best according to USA Today? None other than the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville, GA.

Holly Quinlan, as President and CEO of Cobb County Travel & Tourism is laser-beam focused on how to bring people to Cobb and connect them with all the assets within the community. Listen in to learn just how great a job she and her team are doing!

Kim Gresh is a successful business leader and one with a life-long record of serving community, and a list of awards to prove it. Her insights into the value of The Arts to a community are particularly illuminating.

Financial Planning and Community Service. Without the latter, the former is simply not complete. This notion become SO crystal clear during my conversation with Randy Yeomans, CEO of Yeoman's Consulting Group .

Never go anywhere without your strategic plan. ALWAYS stop and celebrate your successes. Two tips from from someone who has "walked the walked" in non-profit management. Tune in for a wealth of information that can be productively applied by Executive Directors and Board Members alike.

7,200 times per month in Metro Atlanta, a sex trafficking transaction takes place. SEVEN THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED TIMES... It's a horrifying statistic. You, me and everyone needs to become more aware of just how widespread and serious the issue of sex trafficking has become.

Cerebral palsy strikes everywhere, and the work of UCP of Greater Indiana reflects the dedication of community servants across the nation. Their PANDACADEMY Awards program is a glowing example of creativity applied to aid victims of this disease.

"Connecting donors who care with causes that matter." An extraordinary story of making community connections that are truly impactful!

Fascinating insights from a guy who got "run out of town" and morphed from "Obligatory Giver" to "Cheerful Giver."

It's not at all difficult to understand why, while 99% of athlete-funded foundations fail, the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation is still going strong in its 23rd year.

Community Service is "Step 1" in the larger picture of Economic Development. Craig Lesser takes a deep dive into the interplay of Government, Business, Education & Culture. Much to learn! 

As one with years of both both community service and public service, Sam Olens brings a unique perspective to the Willful Impact discussion.

Charlie Yates is a long-time fixture as an Atlanta Community Servant. From his stint as Chair of the YMCA (following in his father's and grandfather's footsteps, to the 1996 Olympics to the Atlanta Opera. Some serious perspective!

David Bottoms, Principal at The Bottoms Group is also Chair of The Wellstar Foundation board. He shares some fascinating insight into the need for community service and juggling priorities.

The impact of business leaders on both the quality and quantify of Community Service delivered can be profound. Join us for a fascinating conversation about how C-Level executives are making it happen.

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. And we never give up.

The mission of PRISM of Georgia is to change the way the community sees people with developmental disabilities and recognizing that every life has a purpose. Purpose Relationships Independence Service Mentorship

Jim Rhoden is a long time fixture in metro Atlanta community service. He's living his father Lloyd Rhoden's mantra - "Pay Your Civic Rent."

Founding and operating the Atlanta Community Food Bank for 36 years just wasn't enough for Bill Bolling. Now he's the driving force behind the Food Well Alliance.

The mission of Tommy Nobis Center is to empower individuals with disabilities through employment. Not only do the individuals we help to employ gain experience and independence through our programs but they feel a sense of community around them.

The WellStar Foundation acts as a supporting organization to WellStar Health System, the largest health system in Georgia. Through philanthropy, we reinvest 100 percent of the donations received toward achieving its vision of delivering world-class care to everyone, everywhere, every minute of every day.

Rich Cavagnaro, founded AdEdge Water Technologies with an eye toward community service as an integral part of his business strategy. AdEdge, and Rich as its CEO, have maintained that commitment and as a result, have made a whole series of community contributions with lasting global impact.

Aarti is the founder of Synergies Work, an organization dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities earn a livelihood. "It's not charity!"