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The Joseph B. Whitehead Foundation

To support education, health, human services, and cultural programs that improve the quality of life in Georgia.

families health neighborhood voice

Assets: $800M · Annual Giving: $40M+ · Est. 1937

Website (404) 522-6755

Funding Priorities

6

Access to Healthcare(Healthcare Access)Community Health(Healthcare Access)

Arts and Culture(Arts Education)Early ChildhoodEducation Access(K-12 Education)Youth Development

Leadership

1

P

P. Russell Hardin

executive

Wayfinder

18 connected resources

Health Families

Healthcare Access Early Childhood K-12 Education Youth Development Arts Education

The Story4

Center of Life Builds Community Hub to Fight Poverty in Pittsburghcenteroflife.net

Pittsburgh Community Center Plans New Hub for Familiescenteroflife.net

What You Can Do6

Children's Services Council Family Support ProgramsPalm Beach County

Houston 211 HelplineHouston

Harris Health System - Gold CardHouston

Who’s In Charge8

Twila CarterCity · Council Member, At-Large 3

Alejandra SalinasCity · Council Member, At-Large 4

Carolyn Evans-ShabazzCity · Council Member, District D

Easier Access to DoctorsHR 1521 · Introduced

Tougher Penalties for Healthcare FraudHR 7569 · Introduced

Investing in Public SchoolsHR 7570 · Introduced

The Journey

24 connected resources across 5 levels

Trail depth

Level 1

Get CuriousRead, watch, explore2 resources

Level 2

Find Your PeopleMeet orgs, neighbors, groups8 resources

Level 3

Show UpEvents, meetings, volunteering

We are building resources for this level

Level 4

Go DeeperTraining, sustained involvement8 resourcesYou are here

PolicyInvesting in Public SchoolsThis federal bill would send more money to public schools so they can buy better supplies, support teachers, and fix up school buildings. This could mean better classrooms for you and your family.

PolicyNational Social and Emotional Learning WeekThis federal resolution supports National Social and Emotional Learning Week in March 2026. Social and emotional learning helps students manage feelings, get along with others, and make good decisions at school and in life.

PolicyComplete Communities: Building Better NeighborhoodsHouston is investing in neighborhoods to make them great places to live. The city is building new parks, sidewalks, health clinics, and job training centers in areas that need them most.

+5 more at this level

Level 5

Make Your MoveAdvocacy, organizing, creating6 resources

Focus Areas

Healthcare Access Early Childhood K-12 Education Youth Development Arts Education

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