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September 18, 2024

GDCF Hosts 2024 Fundraising Gala

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Grady High School parents and teachers pose for a photo at the gala.

The Gerald D. Crawford Foundation (GDCF) held its fourth annual fundraising scholarship gala at the Leonard Hartsfield Senior Community Center.

There were food, raffle prizes, speakers and live music from recording artist Robert Stafford. 

Thanks to all that came out to support the foundation and raise money for our organization and students. 

July 28, 2024

GDCF Gives Back at City of
Forest Park Back To School Bash

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GDCF Board Members pose for a photo while giving away backpacks.

The Gerald D. Crawford Foundation (GDCF) partnered with the City of Forest Park and Councilwoman Latresa Akins-Wells for their annual Back to School Day Bash in Clayton County. 

Hundreds of students and families were in attendance along with other local vendors to giveaway school supplies, free food and more. GDCF gave away book bags and school supplies to Metro-Atlanta students to prepare for the new school year. 

Good luck to the students this school year! 

June 20, 2024

GDCF Announces 2024 Fundraising Gala Date

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The Gerald D. Crawford Foundation is proud to

announce the date of the 2024 Fundraising Gala on

Saturday, September 14th at 5pm.

Location and more details will be available soon. 

June 14, 2024

GDCF Announces 2024 Scholarship Recipient

Mrs. Cynthia Crawford poses for a picture with the 2024 GDCF Scholarship Recipient (pictured on the right). 

The Gerald D. Crawford Foundation is proud to

announce the recipient of the 2024 foundation scholarship valued at

$2,000. 

The recipient is a graduating senior at Midtown High School in Atlanta, Georgia and will be attending college in the fall. Congratulations to our scholarship winner and best of luck in school!

December 9, 2023

GDCF Brings Joy to the Community with Holiday Toy Giveaway

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GDCF Board Members giveaway toys to the community during the holiday season. 

The Gerald D. Crawford Foundation partnered with The Toys For Tots Foundation and Ross Dress For Less Stores to giveaway toys to the Atlanta community during the holiday season. The event was a success and brought joy to families for the holiday.

August 20, 2023

Atlanta News First Highlights GDCF on Local TV News

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Mrs. Cynthia Crawford sits for an interview with Atlanta News First

The Gerald D. Crawford Foundation was highlighted on Atlanta News First by reporter Jasmina Alston. 

 

The link to the full story can be viewed here: https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2023/08/22/loved-ones-continue-honor-southwest-atlanta-man-tragically-killed-2020-storm/

July 31, 2023

GDCF Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipients

GDCF Honors 2023 Scholarship Recipients

Sieas Elliot, pictured in the center, was awarded

the Gerald D. Crawford Award. 

The Gerald D. Crawford Foundation is proud to

announce the recipients of the 2023 foundation scholarships. 

Sieas Elliot received the 2023 Gerald D. Crawford Award valued at $2,000. He is currently a rising sophomore at Stillman College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Taylor Ward received the 2023 Cynthia Crawford Award

valued at $2,000. She is a 2023 graduate of Midtown High School in Atlanta, Georgia and will be attending Savanah State University in the fall. 

In addition, our 2022 foundation scholars named Layla Hadley and Troy Easterling both received $500 scholarships to continue their educational journey. 

Congratulations to our scholarship winners and best of luck in school! 

August 7, 2022

GDCF Participates in Clayton County
Back To School Bash

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Gerald D. Crawford Foundation Board Members giveaway backpacks

and school supplies to kids at Clayton County Back to School Day Bash. 

The Gerald D. Crawford Foundation (GDCF) partnered with Fit For A Purpose Dance Studio's Back To School Day Bash in Clayton County.


Hundreds of students and families were in attendance along with other local vendors to giveaway school supplies, free hair cuts, free food and more. GDCF gave away book bags and school supplies to Metro-Atlanta students to prepare for the new school year. 

Good luck to the students this school year and thank you to Fit For A Purpose, LLC. for the opportunity to participate