Supporters

Beloved Benefit 2020 would not be a reality without the efforts of some of Atlanta's most outstanding advocates who are the Beloved Benefit's Visionary Sponsors, Presiding Sponsor and Bridge Builder. Their support and work are making this year's event possible.

These gracious and generous institutions, organizations and individuals are all stepping up to bring about the Beloved Community in our city. We extend our gratitude and appreciation to the supporters of this magnificent event to benefit Atlanta and her people.

Visionary Sponsors

Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation

Formed in 1995, The Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation promotes innovative solutions to transform the lives of youth and their families, seeking results that move communities beyond what seems possible today. The Foundation invests in education, parks and greenspace, youth development, community redevelopment, and the arts, and leads giving programs for each of the Blank Family of Businesses, including the Atlanta Falcons, Atlanta United, PGA TOUR Superstore, Mountain Sky Guest Ranch, and West Creek Ranch. Mr. Blank, chairman of the Foundation, co-founded The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement retailer, in 1978 and retired from the company as co-chairman in 2001. Through the foundation and his family’s personal giving, Mr. Blank has granted more than $400 million to various charitable organizations.

The Chick-Fil-A foundation

The Chick-fil-A® Foundation is the corporate foundation of Chick-fil-A, Inc. A not-for-profit organization, the Foundation’s purpose is to lead the company’s commitment to support youth and education in Chick-fil-A’s local communities. The Foundation’s work is focused on developing and educating young people so they can build a positive legacy and become all they can be. For more information, visit www.chick-fil-afoundation.org.

Mercedes Benz Stadium

Mercedes-Benz Stadium is a world-class sports and entertainment facility located in the heart of downtown Atlanta. Opened in August 2017, Mercedes-Benz Stadium is home to the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons and Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United. The multi-purpose stadium is also host to marquee sports, civic and cultural events, including the Super Bowl in 2019 and the NCAA Men’s Final Four in 2020.

Presenting Sponsor

The Home Depot Foundation

The Home Depot Foundation works to improve the homes and lives of U.S. veterans, train skilled tradespeople to fill the labor gap, and support communities impacted by natural disasters. Since 2011, the Foundation has invested more than $330 million in veteran causes and improved more than 46,000 veteran homes and facilities in 4,500 cities. The Foundation has pledged to invest half of a billion dollars in veteran causes by 2025.

To learn more about The Home Depot Foundation, visit homedepotfoundation.org and follow on Twitter @HomeDepotFound and Facebook and Instagram @homedepotfoundation

Bridge Builder

WestRock

The WestRock Foundation is committed to shaping positive change in communities where our team members live, work and play, and WestRock does business. We focus on programs that invest in individuals interested in building the skills to join the manufacturing workforce. We also invest in and protect natural resources within our communities. Why? Because we are committed to stable, prosperous and vibrant communities – places where our team members call home.

Additional Sponsors

AT&T

Bank of America

Choate Construction Co.

The Coca-Cola Company

Truist

UPS

Wells Fargo Bank NA

Honorary Chairs

Arthur M. Blank

Dan T. Cathy

Join Us

We are looking for leaders to join us who believe that as part of the Beloved Community we must return the generosity that was bestowed upon us.
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