Connecting Atlanta,
one story at a time.
Canopy Atlanta is a nonprofit that believes the people of Atlanta should have a voice in how their stories are told and their neighborhoods are represented. From now to December 31, every donation you make will be tripled thanks to our generous supporters at NewsMatch.
Your Donation Today
Will Support
Our training and reporting programs, like our Journalism Fellowship and Atlanta Documenters
Community listening sessions to make sure our stories reflect resident priorities
Our in-depth storytelling and neighborhood events
The chance to change Atlanta journalism by making space for community voices
Canopy Atlanta is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Our EIN is 85-0694979. All donations are deemed tax-deductible absent IRS limitations.
Your Donation Today Will Support
Our training and reporting programs, like our Journalism Fellowship and Atlanta Documenters
Community listening sessions to make sure our stories reflect resident priorities
Our in-depth storytelling and neighborhood events
The chance to change Atlanta journalism by making space for community voices
Canopy Atlanta is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Our EIN is 85-0694979. All donations are deemed tax-deductible absent IRS limitations.
Explore our member benefits
Membership tiers are determined by the total amount given by an individual during the calendar year. Recurring donations are a sustained and predictable source of income to help us grow our impact.
A donation of any amount helps us achieve our mission.
Neighbor
$5+ a month or $60+ a year
Support Canopy Atlanta at $60 a year and you’ll receive:
- Members-only newsletter
- Invitations to Canopy Atlanta events
- Swag: Sticker and thank you note
Friend
$10+ a month or $120+ a year
Support Canopy Atlanta at $120 a year and you’ll receive:
- Neighbor benefits, plus
- Swag: Community Field Guide, sticker, and thank you note
Champion
$25+ a month or $300+ a year
Every cause needs a Champion! Contribute more than $300 a year and receive:
- Friend benefits, plus
- Acknowledgement in the Canopy Atlanta Annual Report
- Swag: Tote, Community Field Guide, sticker, and thank you note
Friend
$10+ a month or $120+ a year
Support Canopy Atlanta at $120 a year and you’ll receive:
- Neighbor benefits, plus
- Swag: Community Field Guide, sticker, and thank you note
Neighbor
$5+ a month or $60+ a year
Support Canopy Atlanta at $60 a year and you’ll receive:
- Members-only newsletter
- Invitations to Canopy Atlanta events
- Swag: Sticker and thank you note
Champion
$25+ a month or $300+ a year
Every cause needs a Champion! Contribute more than $300 a year and receive:
- Friend benefits, plus
- Acknowledgement in the Canopy Atlanta Annual Report
- Swag: Tote, Community Field Guide, sticker, and thank you note
Words from Our Donors
“I became a Canopy Atlanta member because I believe in the power of local journalism and its ability to uplift and strengthen communities. Your mission and work embodies that!”
Words from Our Donors
“Canopy Atlanta is everything that journalism should be: for people, by people, and filled with empathy, care, and heart.”
Words from Our Donors
"You are doing the slow, steady work of community building in a real way. Thank you!"
Words from Our Donors
“I am eager to support local journalism, and Canopy’s bottom-up model is truly inspiring.”
Words from Our Donors
"Everyone needs to be able to tell their own story so we can all learn together, celebrate our strengths, and compassionately face challenges. I think Canopy Atlanta helps more people take part in telling our collective story."
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Community Stories
Your support will help us continue to produce the kind of community-powered journalism you won’t find anywhere else. If you value the critical work we do, consider donating to Canopy Atlanta today.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I become a Canopy Atlanta member?
Set up a recurring monthly donation in any amount over $5 a month or make a one-time donation of $60 or more. Use the donation form above to indicate your monthly amount and payment details. Donations made via Donorbox are secure and can be changed any time!
Why should I join?
As a non-profit organization, we rely on donors to make our work possible. Recurring donations are a sustained and predictable source of income to help us grow our impact throughout the year. A monthly donation also offers our supporters a way to better manage finances throughout the year!
You’ll join a community of Metro Atlantans who care about their neighborhoods and want to see them thrive.
Canopy Atlanta supporters are critical to our work. As a donor, you’ll receive:
- Access to a members-only newsletter with a behind-the-scenes look at Canopy Atlanta
- Invitations to Canopy Atlanta events
- Canopy Atlanta swag!
- Expanded knowledge on Atlanta’s people, history and current challenges
What does my donation support?
- Funding our training and reporting programs, like our Journalism Fellowship and Atlanta Documenters
- Funding for community listening, to make sure our stories reflect resident priorities
- Support for our in-depth storytelling and neighborhood events
- The chance to change Atlanta journalism by making space for community voices
How do I change my donation?
You can change your payment method at any time by logging into your Donorbox account, or emailing hello@canopyatlanta.org.
I have a question. Who do I talk to?
Please send an email to hello@canopyatlanta.org.