Breakthrough Atlanta Celebrates 10th Annual Fund-A-Scholar

The 10th anniversary of Breakthrough Atlanta's Fund-A-Scholar celebrated student achievement and raised critical funds for education.

Photographed by Kimberly Evans Photography

Five women posing for a photo at an event. The woman on the far right wears a bright pink suit.

Leslie Thomas, Monique Shields, Martha Bosworth, Rebecca Brodnan Smith, and Neysa Dillon Brown

Four people posing for a photo at an event.

Courtney Kirk, Rebecca Brodnan Smith, Hamilton Reavey, and Chris Kirk

Four people posing indoors with barrels in the background.

Wes and Sumner Bradshaw with Harrison and Brennan Spry

Two men and three women posing for a photo indoors.

Chris Backscheider, Lindsay Backscheider, Monique Shields, Harrison Spry, and Brennan Spry

Three women smiling at a table with a floral centerpiece.

Catherin Whitis, Martha Bosworth, and Becton Wallace

Group of six people, including children and adults, posing for a photo indoors.

Neysa Dillon Brown, Breakthrough Atlanta Board Chair, and Monique Shields, Breakthrough Atlanta CEO, with Breakthrough Atlanta Students

Table 11 with floral arrangement and two women seated at a formal event.

Janis Middleton

Man in navy suit and red striped tie with two women, one in green dress, one in black dress and

Bill Holden, Reeves Holden, and Carson Ward

Woman holding paddle 172 at auction event. Man holds paddle 174.

This year marked the 10th anniversary of Fund-A-Scholar, one of Atlanta’s premier fundraising events supporting educational opportunity and the success of Breakthrough Atlanta students. The organization celebrated with a gala on October 16th at The Stave Room, where a vibrant cocktail reception, an exciting auction, and a moving program delighted guests. For a decade, this special evening has celebrated student achievement while raising critical funds to ensure young people have the tools and support to thrive in high school, college, and beyond. For more information on Fund-A-Scholar and Breakthrough Atlanta, visit breakthroughatlanta.org.

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