About Us

Cornerstone Atlanta, Inc. was founded on a simple belief: the greatest solutions for our communities already exist within our communities. By bringing together residents, businesses, nonprofits, and public partners, we work to transform community vision into meaningful action that strengthens neighborhoods, expands opportunity, and creates lasting impact across Southwest Atlanta. 

To serve Southwest Atlanta neighborhoods by bringing together residents, businesses, nonprofits, and public agencies to strengthen neighborhoods, expand opportunity, and create lasting community impact for all.  

A Southwest Atlanta where every neighborhood has the partnerships, investment, and opportunities needed to thrive for generations to come. 

• Community-Led Leadership – Residents should help shape the future of their neighborhoods.

• Collaboration – Lasting change happens through strong partnerships.

• Opportunity – Every neighborhood deserves access to investment and resources.

• Stewardship – We honor the community's history while preparing for its future.

• Action – We believe plans create impact only when they are implemented.

Cornerstone Atlanta is governed by an independent Board of Directors committed to ethical leadership, accountability, transparency, and responsible stewardship of the organization's resources.

Our Board is intentionally composed of residents, business leaders, and community partners from Southwest Atlanta because we believe the talent, experience, and leadership needed to transform our communities already exist right here in Southwest Atlanta.