Hometown Heroes
Each year, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta honors individuals and organizations dedicated to making a positive impact on the Atlanta community with an annual event — The Hometown Heroes Tribute.
These “Hometown Heroes” are business and community leaders, through whose time, talent and resources, improve the quality of life for our youth by providing hope, promise and the opportunity for a brighter future.
With more than 800 attendees, the Hometown Heroes dinner and awards program is one of Atlanta's biggest and most anticipated philanthropic events. Sponsorship opportunities are available as well as individual ticket purchases.
2009 Hometown Heroes Honorees, to be honored at April 2, 2009 Gala:
- Arthur Blank
- Jerry Tipton, President of BGCMA
- The Coca-Cola Company
- Gail Johnson, Executive Director for Warren/Holyfield Boys & Girls Club
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