Hope Atlanta turns 125 years old with a bang

One of Atlanta’s oldest nonprofits, Hope Atlanta, raised $1 million at its gala on Oct. 9 at Flourish — celebrating 125 years of helping people in need.

Hope Atlanta, formerly known as Travelers Aid of Metropolitan Atlanta, was founded in 1900. Its history was on full display at the gala with panels tracing its history from its beginnings.

Not surprisingly, given that Atlanta was a hub of passenger trains, railroads played a major role when the nonprofit was founded. So, it was fitting that the 2025 Corporate Hero for Hope was Norfolk Southern, one of Atlanta’s Fortune 500 companies. Mark George, Norfolk Southern’s president and CEO, accepted the award.

Other honorees were: Cathryn Vassell, CEO of Partners for Home, who received the Individu

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