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<a href="https://www.wesleywoods.org/foundation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Foundation of Wesley Woods</a> will host the 35th annual <a href="https://www.wesleywoods.org/foundation/special-events/hsl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heroes, Saints &amp; Legends</a> Gala on September 19, 2024,
at Flourish by Legendary Events in Buckhead. The cherished event and award ceremony draws over 400 guests annually to honor and pay tribute to notable Georgians who have transformed Atlanta's community through a lifetime of commitment to leadership, service, and philanthropy. 
The 2024 honorees are: 
Glenn and Susan Warren, esteemed leaders and advocates for Wesley Woods and Atlanta's broader philanthropic community; and 
Renee Lewis Glover, founder and managing member of the Catalyst Group and the former president and CEO of the Atlanta Housing Authority
Since its inception in 1990, 115 exemplary leaders have been celebrated including Rev Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, Gov. Nathan Deal and J.B. Fuqua, and has raised more than $8.2 million for the Foundation of Wesley Woods. The proceeds support over 1800 older adults living in Wesley Woods residential communities across North Georgia, providing essential resources for charitable care, pastoral care, and innovative wellness programming. 
"As we commemorate our 35th anniversary, we are honored to recognize individuals whose visionary leadership has reshaped Atlanta's landscape," said Diane Vaughan, president of the Foundation for Wesley Woods. "Renee Glover's transformative initiatives in reimagining Atlanta's public housing communities, coupled with the Warren family's long legacy and profound impact on Wesley Woods residential communities, epitomize our commitment and compassion for underserved older adults."
Vaughan further highlighted the remarkable civic contributions of the 2024 honorees, citing Glover's ten board appointments, including Habitat for Humanity International and Fannie Mae, alongside the Warren's extensive involvement with non-profit institutions, including the Good Samaritan Health Center, the Candler School of Theology, the Atlanta Speech School, and Northside United Methodist Church, among others. 
In celebration of the Gala's milestone anniversary, Wesley Woods is inviting and honoring all past recipients, creating an evening filled with celebration and camaraderie. Phil Jacobs, the Gala Chair and past honoree, will play a dual role in the special programming. Hosted by Emcee Monica Pearson, the evening includes an elegant reception, dinner, and musical entertainment and performances, followed by an inspiring awards ceremony with videos and lively remarks with each honoree. 
For additional information on the honorees, and for sponsorship and ticket information, please visit www.wesleywoods.org/heroes.

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Thursday September 19, 2024: The Foundation of Wesley Woods will host the 35th annual Heroes, Saints &amp; Legends Gala on September 19, 2024,
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WESLEY WOODS FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES HONOREES&nbsp;FOR THE 2024 HEROES, SAINTS &amp; LEGENDS AWARDS
<a href="https://www.wesleywoods.org/foundation/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Foundation of Wesley Woods</a> announced the 2024 honorees of its esteemed <a href="https://www.wesleywoods.org/foundation/special-events/hsl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heroes, Saints &amp; Legends</a> Awards to be presented at their Gala on September 19, 2024, at Flourish in Buckhead. Celebrating its 35th anniversary, this long-standing event recognizes outstanding individuals in business and philanthropy who have enriched Atlanta's community through a lifetime of achievement and commitment to leadership, service, and philanthropy. 

The distinguished honorees are Renee Lewis Glover, founder and managing member of the Catalyst Group and former President and CEO of the Atlanta Housing Authority, and the husband-and-wife team Glenn and Susan Warren, esteemed leaders and advocates for Wesley Woods and Atlanta's broader philanthropic community. 
The annual <a href="https://www.wesleywoods.org/foundation/special-events/hsl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Heroes, Saints, &amp; Legends Gala</a> is a beacon of hope for more than 1800 older adults residing in Wesley Woods residential communities across North Georgia. Through the unwavering support of sponsors and attendees, the Gala provides essential resources for charitable care, pastoral care, and innovative wellness programming. Since its inception in 1990, the event has honored 114 exemplary leaders, raising over $8.2 million for the Foundation of Wesley Woods. 
"As we commemorate our 35th anniversary, we are honored to recognize individuals whose visionary leadership has reshaped Atlanta's landscape.," said Diane Vaughan, president of the Foundation for Wesley Woods. "Renee Glover's transformative initiatives in reimagining Atlanta's public housing communities, coupled with the Warren family's long legacy and profound impact on Wesley Woods residential communities, epitomize our commitment and compassion for underserved older adults.”
Vaughan further highlighted the remarkable civic contributions of the 2024 honorees, citing Glover's ten board appointments, including Habitat for Humanity International and Fannie Mae, alongside the Warren's extensive involvement with non-profit institutions, including the Good Samaritan Health Center, the Candler School of Theology, the Atlanta Speech School, and Northside United Methodist Church, among others. 
In commemorating the Gala's milestone anniversary, Wesley Woods will extend invitations to and recognize all previous honorees, fostering an evening of celebration and camaraderie. 
Individuals and corporations are encouraged to show their support by sponsoring the event. “Event sponsorships play a crucial role in the success of Heroes, Saints &amp; Legends, and in turn, enable our older adults to thrive,” said Vaughan. Corporate sponsorships are now available for the 2024 Gala, and individual tickets will be available in July. 
For more information about the honorees, the Foundation of Wesley Woods, and the Heroes, Saints &amp; Legends Gala, please visit <a href="https://www.wesleywoods.org/foundation/special-events/hsl/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.wesleywoods.org/heroes</a>.
About Wesley Woods Senior Living:
Imagined in 1954 by innovative leaders of the United Methodist Church and the greater Atlanta community, Wesley Woods is a mission-driven non-profit creating communities of connection, well-being, and promise for older adults. With ten retirement communities throughout North Georgia, we provide various levels of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.
The Foundation of Wesley Woods is the connection point between the generosity of supporters in the community and the practical, life-changing work of Wesley Woods. Donor support helps us achieve our mission by providing robust wellness programming, a compassionate pastoral care program, and charitable financial assistance for housing and meals, all of which enable residents to live independently longer, delaying or eliminating the 
Need for them to move to higher, more restrictive, and more expensive levels of care.

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