FFL President’s Message
The Mission of Friends For Life Foundation, Inc. is to support quality of life improvements for the disadvantaged in North Fulton. Georgia. This is accomplished by securing charitable contributions, gifts and donations to award scholarships and grants to members of our community.
FFL has served the North Fulton and metro-Atlanta community since it was established in 2004 by Phi Phi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.
Since 2004, FFL has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships, community grants and donations. FFL has focused our giving on both merit-based and financial need scholarships for students, as well as grant awards to non-profit organizations who are working to make a difference in our community.
During 2019, FFL is launching a signature program designed to support reading initiatives, cultural activities and more.
Like all non-profit organizations, FFL depends are charitable contributions. We encourage you to learn more about FFL’s giving initiatives through this website, and consider financially supporting our efforts.
Thank you!
Charmagne Helton
Charmagne Helton
2019-2020 FFL President
Our Mission
Our Vision
To be the premier foundation that organizations seek to support and partner with financially to enrich the lives of disadvantaged youth and adults in the greater Atlanta area.
Our Actions
FFL matches resources to identify community needs through the establishment of a formal grant request process. By providing donations and various resources, FFL remains focused on our mission to uphold our commitment to the communities of North Fulton and the surrounding metro-Atlanta area.
Our Plans
FFL’s focus is on Programs for North Fulton County, Georgia, and the surrounding metro-Atlanta community. Program areas involve education/scholarship support, economic empowerment, career workshops and overall health and well-being for the family, including:
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- Scholarships and financial assistance to undergraduate students in the community via Strands of Elegance Cotillion program.
- Financial assistance to organizations such as the Foster Care Support Foundation of North Fulton, North Fulton Community Charities, the Educational Advancement Foundation (EAF), Fulton County Library System, Habitat for Humanity and the NAACP.
- Health awareness programs to foster a climate of wellbeing.
Service Area
North Fulton County, Georgia
Metropolitan Atlanta, Georgia Communities
2019 Board of Directors
| CEO *** | Kim E. Slaughter |
| President * | Charmagne Helton |
| Vice President * | Shevawn Broxton Young |
| Secretary * | Erika Eberhardt |
| Treasurer ** | Natasha Ptomey |
| Financial Secretary | Tramell Alexander |
| Assistant Financial Secretary** | Antoinette Johnson |
| Director | Yolanda Brumfield |
| Director | Zelphia Hawkins |
| Director | Michelle Livingston |
| Director | Vanessa J. Payne |
| Director | Carlene Redmond |
| Director | Angie Thompson |
2019 Committees & Chairmen
| Finance+ | Natasha Ptomey |
| Fundraising+ | Vanessa Henley and Anita Helton |
| Governance | Shevawn Broxton Young |
| Grants Fund Development+ | Naderia Wade and Carlene Redmond |
| Marketing & Public Relations | Diamond Morgan |
| Nominating Committee | Shawanna Fowler |
| Programs & Services+ | Vanessa J. Payne |
| Scholarships and Awards+ | Angie Thompson |
| Signature Program | Sondra Anderson |
**Designated Officer
+Standing Committee
About
The Mission of Friends For Life Foundation, Inc. is to support quality of life improvements for the disadvantaged in North Fulton. Georgia. This is accomplished by securing charitable contributions, gifts and donations to award scholarships and grants to members of our community.
Address
Friends for Life Foundation, Inc.
10800 Alpharetta Highway
Suite 208, #608
Roswell, Georgia 30076
Email:
friendsforlife@phiphiomega.com