Save the Date! 2017 Harvest Moon Gala on October 21, 2017

Harvest Moon Gala East Atlanta NIN

Under the Harvest Moon

Saturday, October 21, 2017

A Gala to benefit Neighbor In Need

Neighbor in Need and the East Atlanta Community Association are co-hosting a charity fundraiser to help our EAV Seniors!

Purpose. The purpose of Neighbor in Need is to help seniors in the immediate area make urgent and necessary repairs to their homes. Since it’s founding in 2010, 106 repairs have been made in 47 East Atlanta homes, totaling $135,000. Our fundraising goal is to double our operating budget.

Neighbor in Need and EACA are joining forces to deliver a joint charity fundraiser.  This unforgettable event is open to everyone! Enjoy local chefs’ who culinary creations, sample craft beers, wines, and creative cocktails will also be served.  Enjoy a silent auction, musical entertainment, and more.

Recent East Atlanta News and Events
There is Still Time to Join EACA as a 2019 Member
There is Still Time to Join EACA as a 2019 Member

Show your support for the East Atlanta Community by becoming a 2019 EACA Member. The $10 yearly household membership fee goes right back to the community, funding advocacy for land use, education, and public safety policies important to East Atlanta residents. In addition, you can take advantage of membership perks offered by neighborhood businesses and vote on important issues at monthly EACA Meetings. Memberships can be processed online or in person at monthly EACA Meetings.

EACA’s Neighbor In Need Committee Needs You!
EACA’s Neighbor In Need Committee Needs You!

As EACA’s Neighbor in Need (NIN) program continues to grow, so does the need for new volunteers to assist with the program initiatives. If you are passionate about helping others and giving back to the community, you may be interested in NIN’s new volunteer roles in the areas of Corporate Responsibility, Marketing and Communications, and Safety. Want to learn more about the NIN mission and how you can help, let’s talk!

February Monthly EACA Meeting
February Monthly EACA Meeting

You are invited to attend EACA’s February meeting on Tuesday, February 12 at 7pm. During the meeting attendees can hear updates from EACA committees, meet the new Zone 6 APD Assistant Commander, hear about the latest development projects, details on neighborhood events, and members will vote on land use, zoning, and alcohol license applications.

Calling All East Atlanta Business Owners
Calling All East Atlanta Business Owners

Are you a business owner in East Atlanta? A team is working to re-establish East Atlanta’s Business Association (EABA), and all community business owners (home based or brick-and-mortar) are invited to participate in an upcoming development meeting on February 28.

Save the Date: NIN Whiskey Give Back
Save the Date: NIN Whiskey Give Back

Neighbor in Need is partnering with ASW Distillery for our first Whiskey Giveback event hosted on April 18th where a percentage of all alcohol and ASW product sales will be donated to Neighbor in Need East Atlanta! Get into the "spirit" of charity and sample some fine Atlanta whiskeys at ASW Distillery while supporting long-term, low-income neighbors in EAV.

City Zoning & Variance Applications Pending in East Atlanta
City Zoning & Variance Applications Pending in East Atlanta

Want to learn more about city zoning and variance applications pending in East Atlanta? View applications on the NPU google drive and and make your voice heard at an upcoming EACA or NPU-W meeting.

Brownwood Park Forest Restoration - Saturday, February 2
Brownwood Park Forest Restoration - Saturday, February 2

Join EACA Parks and Greenspace Committee on Saturday, February 2nd, as we continue our partnership with Trees Atlanta's 2019 Greenspace Guardians to rescue Brownwood Park's forest form the grip of non-native invasive weeds and restore native shrubs and wildflowers.

Virtual Meeting: Community Outreach Ideation Session
Virtual Meeting: Community Outreach Ideation Session

Do you have an idea for a community event or an idea on how residents could connect more thoughtfully? Join EACA Community Outreach Chair, Brenda Holley for a virtual meeting on January 29th to share your ideas and connect with others on the topic.

Natalyn Archibong's District 5 Year-in-Review
Natalyn Archibong's District 5 Year-in-Review

Natalyn Archibong, district 5 Council Member recaps the accomplishments from 2018 in her newsletter.

Apply by January 31: East Atlanta Strut Grants
Apply by January 31: East Atlanta Strut Grants

Only one week left to complete the grant application process before January 31, 2019. The East Atlanta Strut will award 20 - $1000 grants this year. Do you know of an organization that could benefit or put these funds to good use?

Calling All East Atlanta Business Owners
Calling All East Atlanta Business Owners

If you are a business owner in East Atlanta, home-based or otherwise, please complete a quick survey or email EACA’s Economic Development Committee chair Nate Minor.

Library Series: Southeast Authors
Library Series: Southeast Authors

Join the Friends of East Atlanta Library and your Southeast Atlanta neighbors for afternoons with local authors! Our next event will be held on Saturday, February 9, from 3:30-5PM in the Fellowship Hall of Ormewood Church. Coffee and light snacks will be served.

APS Pre-K Lottery is Open
APS Pre-K Lottery is Open

APS Pre-K Lottery Registration for the 2019-2020 school year is open through February 8, 2019 at 11:59 p.m. The lottery drawing will be held on February 21, 2019. Learn more about the lottery process and register for the lottery.

Renew Your EACA Membership for 2019
Renew Your EACA Membership for 2019

Show your commitment to the East Atlanta community, stay informed with neighborhood news, vote on issues concerning the neighborhood and get discounts and special offers from neighborhood businesses. Simply join or renew your EACA membership for the 2019 for $10.

East Atlanta Menorah
East Atlanta Menorah

For the second year, East Atlanta has a menorah in addition to our Christmas tree. The menorah is located at the planter at the intersection of Flat Shoals and Glenwood, near the tree. If you’d like to volunteer in the nightly lighting please see the signup form at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F4DA5A728A13-menorah

Santa For Seniors Returns In Time For Giving Tuesday
Santa For Seniors Returns In Time For Giving Tuesday

Neighbor in Need of East Atlanta helps low income seniors in the community with emergency home repairs. This holiday season, we are bring back our 2nd Annual “Neighbor in Need, Santa for Seniors.”

Recent EACA Updates
EACA Community Meeting - November 2018

Read the Meeting Minutes and see Treasurers Report from the November 2018 meeting.

EACA Community Meeting - April 10, 2018

April Community EACA meeting taking place on Tuesday April 10.  All are invited to attend. Hear committee updates, review land use and zoning applications and hear from special speakers.

EACA Community Meeting - March 13, 2018
EACA Community Meeting - March 13, 2018

March Community EACA meeting taking place on Tuesday March 13.  All community members are invited to attend to hear committee updates and hear from special speakers.

EACA Community Meeting - February 13, 2018
EACA Community Meeting - February 13, 2018

February Community EACA meeting taking place on Tuesday February 13.  All are invited to attend. Hear committee updates, review land use and zoning applications and hear from special speakers.

EACA Community Meeting - January 9, 2018
EACA Community Meeting - January 9, 2018

January Community EACA meeting to hear committee updates, review land use and zoning applications and hear from special speakers.

Community Meeting, November 14th 2017
Community Meeting, November 14th 2017

November community meeting agenda: special guest Parish Underwood, Director of the YMCA, updates about Santafest, big news from the Transportation committee, several land use and zoning items including 770 Shadowridge (aka "Ormewood Forest"), and more!

Land Use and Zoning November Meeting Notes
Land Use and Zoning November Meeting Notes

Overview of November LUZ meeting and summary of items up for review at EACA's November community meeting.

Get Fruity is EACA's October 2017 Business Partner of the Month!
Get Fruity is EACA's October 2017 Business Partner of the Month!

They started out our business by delivering fruit salads. Get Fruity has been around for 19 years as a hustle in college. For five months, their business has been in East Atlanta.

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