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Igniting Change 2023

Igniting Change 2023

March 23, 2023

Our annual Igniting Change fundraiser will be held on March 23, 2023 at 7:00PM – 10:00PM at The Stave Room!

The theme this year is How Gideon’s Army Ignited Change: A Decade of Defense. Ten years ago, Gideon’s Army was released to the masses. Filmmaker Dawn Porter followed three young, committed public defenders who were dedicated to working for vulnerable communities across the South. The documentary received the Ridenhour Documentary Film Prize in 2014, as well as the Candescent Award at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival.

This year we are recognizing two individuals that exemplify the promise to keep the Greater Atlanta community stronger and united in change. We are awarding The Cochran Firm President, Hezekiah Sistrunk Jr. with the 2023 John R. Lewis Lifetime Achievement Award, and Former Georgia House Minority Leader, Stacey Abrams with the 2023 Community Impact Award!

All support goes towards Gideon’s Promise premier program, CORE 101.

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404-525-4505

Location

The Stave Room

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