Archive of News Articles of Foundation Priorities
Pathways/Education
GA high school graduation tests again show APS students gaining ground
AJC: State on path to improve its grad rate
Workplace readiness: Preparing high school students for success
The New York Times: Schools try separating boys from girls
Washington Post: Obama pitches strategy to improve teaching corps
AJC: Applications up, budgets trim at state colleges
Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation
Remarks by The First Lady to the National Governors Association
Michelle Obama: America’s Move to Raise a Healthier Generation of Kids
New Childhood Obesity Foundation: Partnership for a Healthier America
The Atlanta-Journal Constitution: The great outdoors awaits — make a date with your children
Foundation Commits $200,000 to Re-Connect Kids with Outdoors
Active Design is Critical to Addressing Obesity and its Related Diseases
The New York Times: As Girls Become Women, Sports Pay Dividends
Improving Our Children's Health Starts Where They Learn and Play
YMCA Re-Dedication Honors Arthur M. Blank Family (Video)
Wall Street Journal: First Lady Girds to Fight Fat
The New York Times: A Federal Effort to Push Junk Food Out of Schools
Washington Post: Teach your children wellness: Schools are rethinking phys ed
A Survey of Youth Sports Finds Winning Isn’t the Only Thing
USA Today: Michelle Obama to launch initiative fighting child obesity
USA Today: President tackling kids' obesity, public service on White House lawn
Falcons Fitness Zones Changing the Lives of Atlanta Children
Recommendations to Improve Nutritional Quality of Federal School Meal Program
Bethune Elementary kicks off a month of playground fun for APS and KaBOOM!
Georgia Public Broadcasting: "Georgia Weighs in"
New Research Shows Benefits of School-Based Physical Activity on Academic Achievement
Panthers Partner with Falcons Youth Foundation
AJC: Pro athletes give back with own charities
PBS: During School Recess, New Focus on Playing Nice
CNN: Recycled Playgrounds (Video)
Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation Fitness Heroes Kaamel (Video)
Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation Fitness Heroes Patt & Linda (Video)
Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation Fitness Heroes La'Teef (Video)
Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation Fitness Heroes Monica (Video)
Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation Fitness Heroes Wilkie (Video)
TIME: Why Are Southerners So Fat?
Additional Articles:
- 02/26/08 Our Opinions: Cracks in foundation
- 11/2007 Voices For Georgia's Children "Big Voice" Award Honoring Stephanie Blank (Video)
- 09/10/2007 Blank Foundation helps keep Beltline in the shade, The Atlanta Journal - Constitution
- 06/15/2007 Atlanta BeltLine Implementation Update from the BeltLine Community
- 02/08/2005 Big gifts put symphony nearer hall, Reprinted with permission from The Atlanta Journal - Constitution
- 02/01/2005 Our Opinions: Blank's gift a boost for Belt Line, Reprinted with permission from The Atlanta Journal - Constitution
- 01/28/2005 Blank check for Beltline, Reprinted with permission from The Atlanta Journal - Constitution
- 09/13/2004 Blank Foundation's plans make Atlanta a priority, Reprinted with permission from The Atlanta Journal - Constitution
- 04/05/2004 Green space group refocuses on urban areas, Reprinted with permission from The Atlanta Journal - Constitution
- 04/01/2004 Blank's foundation refocuses, Reprinted with permission from The Atlanta Journal - Constitution
- 03/08/2004 Blank unwilling to give up fight for more parks, Reprinted with permission from The Atlanta Journal - Constitution
- 03/01/2004 Park District brings hope of elbowroom, Reprinted with permission from The Atlanta Journal - Constitution
- 01/15/2004 Full of hope, short on cash, The Carolina Morning News
- 01/05/2004 Going for Green Space: The ground rules change, Reprinted with permission from The Atlanta Journal - Constitution
- 11/17/2003 Piedmont Park still an unfinished jewel, Reprinted with permission from The Atlanta Journal - Constitution
- 11/01/2003 A Blank Check for nonprofit, Atlanta Woman Magazine, Reprinted with permission from Atlanta Woman Magazine
- 10/19/2003 Growing Musicians, One Note at a Time, Reprinted with permission from The Atlanta Journal - Constitution
- 07/31/2003 Wild Work: Teen interns funded to help nonprofits, Reprinted with permission fromThe Atlanta Journal - Constitution
- 07/21/2003 Fund lets city nurture plans for a green future , Reprinted with permission from The Atlanta Journal - Constitution
- 06/27/2003 Youths Need Opportunities for After School, Reprinted with permission from The Carolina Morning News
- 05/16/2003 Cooperation Brings Hope to Better Serve Young People, The Island Packet
- 05/12/2003 Study Hatches Youth Services, The Island Packet
- 03/2003 Are We Listening? Low Country Youth, A Status Report, Part 1 (2MB .pdf file), Part 2 (3MB .pdf file)
- 03/30/2003 Study addresses youth activity issues, Reprinted with permission from The Beaufort Gazette
- 03/06/2003 Grant will help bring Kids Cafe to Edisto Island, Reprinted with permission from The Post and Courier.
- 03/02/2003 I Only Say Yes to Things I Really Believe In, Part 1 (.6MB .pdf file), Part 2 (.9MB .pdf file), Part 3 (1.6MB .pdf file) The Atlanta Journal Constitution.
- 02/10/2003 DeKalb Spending Gives Hope for South River, Reprinted with permission from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
- 01/09/2003 Teen Filmmakers at Work, Reprinted with permission from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
- 11/14/2002 Ardmore Park Clinches Deal, Reprinted with permission from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
- 10/01/2002 Hands on Atlanta Fills Void, Reprinted with permission from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
- 09/24/2002 Touch of Musical Magic: Harp Angels - Gifts cut strings for talented kids, Reprinted with permission from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
- 08/22/2002 Giving Kids the Right Tools, Retired CEO supports array of programs for youths, The Chronicle of Philanthropy.
- 07/22/2002 Blank's Group Awards Funds to 11 nonprofits - $6.5 Million to Aid Green Space, Reprinted with permission from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.


