Got a Startup With Purpose? Apply for 2026 Epiphany Grant!

Epiphany 

Every startup begins with a spark. First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta is now accepting applications for the 2026 cohort of its Epiphany program, a faith-based social entrepreneurship incubator supporting startups tackling today’s most pressing challenges. The deadline to apply is January 6! You may apply via the link here firstpresatl.org/epiphany. Epiphany is an evergreen initiative that equips entrepreneurs developing innovative solutions to social issues with funding, mentorship, and strategic guidance. If you are an emerging founder with a vision to address societal challenges often overlooked by traditional markets, Epiphany offers the resources needed to help your venture grow. Examples of qualifying ventures include businesses that employ formerly incarcerated individuals or adults with developmental challenges, as well as enterprises offering services such as coding training for refugees or mechanical skills development in low-income communities. Since its launch, Epiphany has awarded nearly half a million dollars in grants and supported multiple successful ventures, including Refuge Coffee Co., PadSplit, and Purposeful Gourmet Foods. Modeled in part after the format of Shark Tank, the program provides early-stage entrepreneurs with capital, mentorship, and access to a network focused on impact areas such as hunger, homelessness, housing, refugee resettlement, racial equity, poverty, healthcare, education, and environmental sustainability. To learn more about Epiphany, explore previous grant recipients, or apply for the 2026 cohort, visit firstpresatl.org/epiphany.

Fulton County

Atlanta Metropolitan Area

Midtown

Georgia

Every startup begins with a spark. First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta is now accepting applications for the 2026 cohort of its Epiphany program,...

It's the beginning of the Holiday Shopping Season, which is always an exciting and frenzied time. It is also the time when many thefts and other crimes of opportunity occur. Circulate the following information around your communities to remind everyone to remain safe. <ul> <li>Lock your vehicle immediately after getting out of it.</li> <li>Do not leave valuables visible (i.e purses on seats, GPS in windows, change/money, etc.).</li> <li>Avoid shopping alone.</li> <li>Be Aware of your surroundings and be prepared to enter your vehicle immediately, with keys in hand.</li> <li>Pay attention to suspicious characters in parking lots and store entrances.</li> <li>Limit the number of credit cards and amount of cash you carry.</li> <li>Only use or give Store-Purchased gift cards.</li> <li>When using credit and debit cards, give to cashier face down and numbers covered.</li> <li>Do not advertise your purchases, carry items in bags.</li> <li>If putting purchases in the trunk and you plan to return shopping, move your car to another space.</li> </ul>

It's the beginning of the Holiday Shopping Season, which is always an exciting and frenzied time. It is also the time when many thefts and other crimes of opportunity occur. Circulate the following information around your communities to remind everyone to remain safe.

<ul> <li>Lock your vehicle immediately after getting out of it.</li> <li>Do not leave valuables visible (i.e purses on seats, GPS in windows, change/money, etc.).</li> <li>Avoid shopping alone.</li> <li>Be Aware of your surroundings and be prepared to enter your vehicle immediately, with keys in hand.</li> <li>Pay attention to suspicious characters in parking lots and store entrances.</li> <li>Limit the number of credit cards and amount of cash you carry.</li> <li>Only use or give Store-Purchased gift cards.</li> <li>When using credit and debit cards, give to cashier face down and numbers covered.</li> <li>Do not advertise your purchases, carry items in bags.</li> <li>If putting purchases in the trunk and you plan to return shopping, move your car to another space.</li> </ul>

DeKalb County

Brookhaven

Community Education Specialist Al Fowler shared these tips for our Patch Readers