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HAWKS ANNOUNCE 2009 FOUNDATION GRANTS
The Atlanta Hawks Foundation has announced the Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy, Girls On The Run, the North Metro Miracle League and the Ryan Cameron Foundation as the recipients of its 2009 charitable grants. Each organization was awarded $10,000 from the Hawks Foundation. Read more...

Atlanta Hawks Foundation
The Atlanta Hawks Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life of Georgia youth by inspiring them to develop a passion for learning and a commitment to physical fitness and recreation. By creating programs and forging partnerships with local agencies, the foundation continues to impact the lives of Georgia's young people.

We take pride in giving back to the city where our fans live, work and play. Through our constant dedication, it is our goal to continue showing our hearts to the Atlanta community and welcoming fans to our family.

If you want to help the Atlanta Hawks make a difference in the community, you can make a tax-deductible donation to the Atlanta Hawks Foundation. Send checks payable to:

The Atlanta Hawks Foundation
101 Marietta Street
Suite 1900
Atlanta, GA 30303

Foundation Grants
The Atlanta Hawks Foundation takes pride in giving back to communities where our fans live, work and play. One way that we support these neighborhoods is through the Foundation's grant program. To make a meaningful impact, the Foundation has chosen to support the following three focus areas:

1. Education – This grant is awarded to a non-profit that is using innovative methods and programs to educate Georgia’s youth.

2. Health & Wellness – In an effort to help reduce childhood obesity, this grant will be awarded to a non-profit organization helping kids develop an active lifestyle and/or healthy eating habits.

3. Recreation – This grant is awarded to a non-profit organization dedicated to engaging youth in athletics and other physical fitness activities.

Since the Atlanta Hawks Foundation receives funding requests far in excess of its budget, worthy causes may be declined when even when the request falls into one of the three focus areas. The Foundation will be accepting grant applications starting February 1, 2010. All applications must be received by March 31, 2010. Award notifications will be made in June.

Click here to download a copy of the Grant Guidelines and Grant Application.

2008-2009 Hawks Foundation Grant Recipients:

2007-2008 Hawks Foundation Grant Recipients:

For more information, please contact andrea.carter@atlantaspirit.com.

The Atlanta Hawks Full Court Fest in February was one of the hottest events of the year where fans had the chance to go head-to-head with their favorite players and coaches in games including blackjack, poker, ping pong and X-Box. The evening also featured an elegant dinner music, raffle and silent auction, with all proceeds benefitting the Atlanta Hawks Foundation. Highlights of the night included Marvin Williams taking on fans (and winning) in ping pong, Joe Johnson demonstrating his skills at the poker table and an autographed photo of Zaza Pachulia battling Kevin Garnett during last year’s playoffs. Platinum event sponsors were Philips and Sprite.

2009 Full Court Fest Photo Gallery

It was a beautiful 82 degrees and sunny…the perfect day for teeing off for a good cause. These were the conditions for the Atlanta Hawks Foundation annual golf tournament held on Thursday, October 16 at Flat Creek Country Club in Peachtree City. The highlight of the afternoon was the Hawks team mixing and mingling with sponsors off the court and on the greens. Whether taking a putt, signing autographs or posing for photos, the players, coaches and Hawks GM Rick Sund demonstrated their appreciation for the foundation sponsors.

Since the golf tournament’s inception in 1994, more than $1,000,000 has been raised in support of the organization’s charitable endeavors. Such efforts include providing college scholarships to high school seniors, awarding grants to local youth charities, and opening Reading & Learning Centers at Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCAs.

Platinum sponsors included Philips, Coca-Cola, Comcast, Delta Air Lines, Fast Signs of Buckhead, Kia Motors and UPS. Breakfast was provided by Chick-Fil-A®, lunch by Locos Grill, and dinner by Outback Steakhouse of Peachtree City. PHOTO GALLERY

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