$150,000 Three-Year Commitment to Dance Canvas

The Chestnut Family Foundation has made a $150,000 three-year commitment to Dance Canvas that will directly strengthen its mission to elevate emerging choreographers, expand arts education, and deepen community engagement across Atlanta. This investment fuels the organization’s core initiatives—supporting new artistic voices, increasing access to high‑quality dance programming for youth, and building pathways for diverse creators to thrive in the arts ecosystem.

With this support, Dance Canvas will broaden its choreographer development programs, enhance its in‑school and after‑school arts education offerings, and expand community performances that bring dance to new audiences. The donation also empowers the organization to provide more paid opportunities for artists, strengthen mentorship and career‑building resources, and continue cultivating a vibrant, inclusive dance community.

We are proud to support the important work Dance Canvas is doing to shape the next generation of dancers, creators, and cultural leaders!

$1,333,000 Three-Year Commitment to Corners Outreach

The Chestnut Family Foundation has made a $1,333,000 commitment to Corners Outreach. The gift will accelerate Corners Outreach’s mission to ensure every student and family—regardless of background—has the opportunity to thrive. Over the next three years, this investment will fuel three strategic areas of growth designed to strengthen whole-family success.

Through expanded transportation and family engagement efforts, enhanced youth pathways grounded in the power of sports, and targeted support that empowers mothers to build financial independence, these programs work together to keep students connected, families supported, and communities thriving. Each reflects a shared belief that when families have the right resources, their potential expands.

We are grateful to support Corners Outreach as they continue creating spaces where every child and parent can feel seen, supported, and equipped for success. This commitment is an investment not only in programs, but in the long‑term wellbeing of the families who make our community strong.

Corners Outreach mission is to equip Metro Atlanta's underserved students of color and their families to lead full lives through educational development and economic opportunities.

$240,000 Gift to Blueprint 58

The Chestnut Family Foundation has made a total multi-year gift of $240,000 to Blueprint 58, an Atlanta nonprofit dedicated to cultivating a flourishing community by empowering youth, equipping young adults, and engaging neighbors. This multi-year gift will help strengthen the organization’s capacity to expand programs like Ready4Work and mentoring, whilst ensuring sustainable support for local youth and families.

Founded in 2011, Blueprint 58 builds long-term relationships with students and families through mentoring, job readiness, transitional housing, and community programs. Blueprint 58 creates pathways for growth and opportunity.

 We are proud to partner with Blueprint 58 as they continue their mission to empower the next generation and help every student realize their full potential.

$950,000 Gift to Kate’s Club

The Chestnut Family Foundation has made a total, multi-year gift of $950,000 to Kate’s Club, an Atlanta-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering children, teens, young adults, and families navigating life after the death of someone important to them.

The investment will support Kate’s Club’s efforts in expanding access to high-quality, trauma-informed grief support across communities in Georgia. Through in-person, school-based, and virtual programs, Kate’s Club serves more than 1,500 youth annually-building resilience, community, and hope for those coping with loss.

We are very proud to support the organization’s commitment to creating a community where youth can feel supported in their most difficult times.

$250,000 Two-Year Commitment to Save the Music Foundation

The Chestnut Family Foundation has made a two-year commitment of $250,000 to Save the Music Foundation (STM). The commitment will continue to provide support to STM’s “Atlanta Music Saves” project and will help jump-start new music programs in 22 additional qualifying schools in the Metro Atlanta area.

STM’s mission is to help students, schools, and communities reach their full potential through the power of making music. They are seeking to establish music as a universal offering in U.S. public K-12 schools through the development of robust and sustainable regional projects in collaboration with local organizations and educators.

We are delighted to continue our partnership with Save the Music!