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Bank of America delivers more than $1.2M to Atlanta nonprofits

September 8, 2022

Bank of America recently delivered more than $1.2 million in grants to 53 Atlanta-based nonprofits to improve economic opportunities for families and individuals in the area. One of the nonprofits is the Georgia Justice Project, which helps people clean up their criminal record to better access employment, housing and education, according to a press release.

"One mistake should not mean a lifetime without opportunity," Doug Ammar, executive director, Georgia Justice Project, said in the release. "This support from Bank of America will help Georgia Justice Project expand its commitment to Georgians who have been impacted by the criminal legal system and help marginalized people get a second chance. Our gratitude to Bank of America for furthering our mission to reduce crime and recidivism in our communities by empowering individuals to make positive changes in their lives."

Other grant recipients include:

• Asian American Resource Foundation.
• Atlanta Business League
• Atlanta Victim Assistance.
• Atlanta Police Foundation.
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese Atlanta.