Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation President Fay Twersky has been named to the prestigious 2023 NonProfit Times’ Power & Influence list.

Recognizing her as “possibly the biggest philanthropic force in Georgia,” the organization noted Fay’s role in encouraging funders and nonprofits to actively listen to the people they seek to help.

Reach Higher Montana empowers students in the state to achieve their educational and career aspirations. In collaboration with government, education, business and community partners, Reach Higher Montana offers programs and services to help students plan their futures after high school.

The organization’s Work-Based Learning Collaborative (WBL) aims to provide students with diverse pathways to economic self-sufficiency and support businesses with their workforce needs. The program offers valuable resources to enhance WBL. These include the WBL Toolkit for Employers, aiding in creating enriching student experiences and teacher externships, and helping educators gain industry insight.

The Veterans Community Fund, an associate-led giving committee at the Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation, was established in 2018 to help veterans in Georgia and Montana realize their full potential.

In 2021, the fund granted support to HOPE Atlanta, which assists veterans in the Metro Atlanta area who are at risk of homelessness. HOPE Atlanta works with veterans across 30 Georgia counties, offering comprehensive support services and programs related to housing and hunger, with the goal of helping them achieve long-term stability.

The Molly Blank Fund is dedicated to assisting seniors and forming partnerships with organizations that enable seniors to embrace and enjoy their lives to the fullest. Since 2020, the Molly Blank Fund has supported Project Healthy Grandparents (PHG) with multiyear grants totaling $110,000. Founded in 1995 at Georgia State University, PHG focuses on improving the health and well-being of grandparents raising grandchildren in parent-absent homes.

PHG has served more than 3,500 individuals in Georgia's Fulton and DeKalb counties with comprehensive health services, home visitations, parenting education and more. As the program continues to evolve, it remains committed to meeting the changing needs of the community and providing essential support to grandparents and their grandchildren.

Over the past three years, the Atlanta Falcons Community Relations team has joined forces with the Atlanta Falcons Youth Fund to orchestrate a series of free girls flag football camps in Missoula.

This camp is dedicated to breaking down barriers and forging new avenues for aspiring female athletes in Montana. Looking ahead, the Falcons aspire to establish girls flag football as an officially sanctioned sport in Montana, further creating opportunities for female athletes and leaving an enduring legacy of empowerment. It's all about giving these Montana girls their shot at greatness, and that's a touchdown!

Q2: Your son, Ali, is pursuing a career in agriculture and farming. That sounds fascinating! Can you tell us more about him?

Wendy: My son is an entrepreneur who is deeply passionate about natural wellness. He's involved in cultivating and processing natural plants in Washington state, focusing on their potential to support well-being and educating people about their benefits.

Q3: What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

Wendy: I enjoy exploring Georgia as a newcomer, consuming nonfiction, listening to podcasts, and walking in nature.