Mission Statement

While not technically a foundation, A Firm Foundation is a donor-advised fund administered by The Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. The Porter Fund provides gifts to causes which are right, so that loving-kindness may be upon others. Teachers have a posterity which will continue forever, it will not be blotted out. Thus both instructors, and students of promise, are recognized in order to maximize learning. Since learning and understanding are more profitable than gold and silver, institutions which present richness, and help humans find truth and excellence in life, are supported. Yet, not all of the world’s people live lives of variety and richness. In order to seek justice, to rescue the oppressed, defend orphans and feed those afflicted by famine, charities receive support – both locally and globally- with hope that the favor of the Lord will be upon recipients. May God establish the work of the hands of all who receive gifts from this fund.


Thursday, March 10, 2016

Building Strong Communities

"Only, they asked us to remember the poor, the very thing I was eager to do."
                                                                                                                                                        - - Galatians 2:10


Addressing hunger improves the lives of disadvantaged, poor people.  It also seeks the peace and prosperity of the city for community members who are suffering, distressed and destitute receive relief. Vulnerable people have pathways created to improve the circumstances of their lives.  The Atlanta Community Food Bank has proven successful in stabilizing and  strengthening families by providing solutions to hunger and poor nutrition.  It is important to ensure that people of all backgrounds have the opportunity to build productive lives.
"The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor."
                                                                                                                                                        -- Proverbs 22:9   







As a member of the Cole Leadership Society of  United Way of Greater Atlanta, Knox Porter's gifts were for Habitat.  This fund continues support to achieve broader and deeper impact in solving the problem of affordable home ownership. Habitat tackles the roots of chronic poverty by applying effective solutions to the challenging social and economic problem of low quality housing.  Human progress is promoted as opportunities are created for low income people. 
 “My faith demands--this is not optional--my faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can with whatever I have to try to make a difference.”
- - Jimmy Carter

After the worst structural fire in North Carolina history, I returned to my hometown to join a committee of United Way - Tar River Region. This public service announcement was a plea for donations to assist unemployed QVC workers.












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