$1,451,834 Four-Year Commitment to Soccer in the Streets

The Chestnut Family Foundation is proud to support Soccer in the Streets with a multi‑year commitment of up to $1,451,834 to help expand and strengthen its programming from 2025 through 2028. This investment reflects our belief in the power of sport to build confidence, foster community, and open doors for young people—particularly in neighborhoods where access to high‑quality youth development programs is limited. Soccer in the Streets continues to demonstrate how soccer can be a catalyst for opportunity, leadership, and long‑term growth, and we are honored to contribute to this important work.

We look forward to seeing how this support helps the organization expand its reach, strengthen its long‑term sustainability, and continue creating safe, inclusive spaces where young people can learn, play, and thrive. Their work is transforming lives across Atlanta, and it is a privilege to stand alongside an organization that consistently champions opportunityand community for the children it serves.

Soccer in the Streets has been breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for Atlanta's youth through the beautiful game of soccer. By transforming unused spaces into vibrant soccer fields and offering free programming across metro Atlanta, they ensure that every child, regardless of their economic background, has access to the sport and the vital life skills it teaches.

$715,568 Two-Year Commitment to the Georgia Hi-Lo Trail

The Chestnut Family Foundation is proud to support the Georgia Hi‑Lo Trail with a commitment of up to $715,568 to advance the Kids Bike League program. This investment reflects our belief in the power of outdoor recreation, mentorship, and community‑based programming to enrich the lives of young people, especially in rural communities where access to such opportunities can be limited. The Kids Bike League team’s mission to empower children through cycling, confidence‑building, and connection to nature aligns with our mission to strengthen communities and expand access to meaningful experiences.

With funding distributed across 2025 and 2026, the Foundation hopes to help Georgia Hi‑Lo Trail continue building a program that inspires healthy habits, fosters resilience, and opens doors for youth to explore the outdoors. We look forward to seeing how this support helps the Georgia Hi-Lo Trail bring its long‑term vision for the trail and its programming closer to reality.

We remain encouraged by the passion and commitment of the Georgia Hi‑Lo Trail team. Their work is creating lasting impact for children across rural Georgia, and it is a privilege to support an initiative that brings joy, opportunity, and adventure to so many young lives.

$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.