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  • Rising Together: Celebrating a Decade of Westside Works

    Join us on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. at the historic Puritan Mill Foundry, 916 Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. NW, Atlanta, GA, for a night of celebration, inspiration, and community impact.

    Event Highlights:
    ✨ Dinner
    ✨ Awards Ceremony
    ✨ Dancing
    ✨ Auction

    We are gathering approximately 250 distinguished guests for an unforgettable evening to celebrate Westside Works' 10th anniversary. This special fundraiser will benefit our Westside Works initiative, with all proceeds directly funding high-quality workforce development training and support services. Your sponsorship will empower low-income residents in Atlanta to secure sustainable, income-generating careers, showcasing your company's dedication to fostering economic opportunity in diverse communities.
    🎟️ Become a Sponsor Today!
    Showcase your company's commitment to empowering communities and fostering economic growth. For sponsorship opportunities, click here or contact Denise Rogers at drogers@careerriseatlanta.org.

    Why Attend?
    A decade ago, Westside Works was founded through Arthur M. Blank's visionary investment in Atlanta's Westside neighborhoods. In 2020, CareerRise, Inc. proudly became the managing partner, forging a transformative collaboration dedicated to empowering job seekers with vital training, resources, and support to enhance their employability. This initiative is steadfast in bridging employment gaps in Atlanta's Westside and underserved communities across metropolitan Atlanta.

    Celebrate Achievements:
    This fundraiser marks a significant milestone in celebrating Westside Works' remarkable achievements and profound impact on over 1,000 individuals and their families. We will honor the unwavering commitment and invaluable contributions of our partners, workforce professionals, and esteemed alumni who have been instrumental in this journey.

    Join us for an evening of celebration and commitment to a brighter future for Atlanta's Westside. Together, we are rising to create lasting economic opportunities and transform lives.

    We look forward to celebrating with you and continuing our mission of empowering Atlanta's residents. Together, we are Rising Together!

Westside Works Champion

  • IHG Hotels & Resorts logo
  • CIM Group logo
  • Georgia Power logo
  • WorkSource Georgia logo
  • Southwire logo

Workforce Advocate

Career Builder

Media Sponsor

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CareerRise logo
In Support of CareerRise
CareerRise is a workforce development system intermediary and funders collaborative; we strategically connect the dots between employers, training providers, support services, job seekers and workforce funders to build partnerships and implement equitable workforce strategies in metro Atlanta.
YOUR GIFT MATTERS

$1,000

Comprehensive Wraparound Support Your gift of $1,000 can fund a combination of services, including transportation, childcare, and stipends, ensuring that a participant has comprehensive support for three weeks of training.

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$500

Comprehensive Wraparound Support Your gift of $500 can fund a combination of services, including transportation, childcare, and stipends, ensuring that a participant has comprehensive support for a two weeks of training.

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$250

Comprehensive Wraparound Support Your gift of $250 can fund a combination of services, including transportation, childcare, and stipends, ensuring that a participant has comprehensive support for a whole week of training.

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$100

Job Training Stipend With a $100 donation, you can provide a participant with a stipend for job training essentials, such as supplies, tools, or uniforms that are critical for their success.

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$50

Childcare Support A $50 contribution can help cover one day of childcare for a parent attending job training, giving them peace of mind while focusing on their future.

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$25

Transportation Assistance Your gift of $25 can help provide a week's worth of public transportation for a participant, ensuring they have reliable access to training and career services.

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