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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.

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CLARKSTON, GA — A massive fire led to five people being hospitalized and caused 50 people to lose their homes Monday evening in Clarkston, media reports say.The blaze damaged 32 units at the <a href="https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/clarkston-oaks-apartment-fire-northern-ave-50-people-displaced-4-children-hurt/85-67d9d1e5-c72d-411a-8aeb-d2de4f8ccfa7" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Clarkston Oaks apartments complex</a> in the 700 block of Northern Avenue, both WAGA-TV and WXIA-TV reported.One of the residents told reporters it was around 8:45 p.m. when they noticed a small flame and an apparent explosion at the time of the fire. <a href="https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/clarkston-apartment-fire-injures-2-children-1-adult" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">DeKalb County Battalion Chief Patrick Holcomb</a> said flames were coming through the roof when crews arrived, reports say.Of the five people hospitalized, a child reportedly suffered minor injuries, and two others suffered smoke-related injuries. Two adults were also being treated at the hospital, and a fourth child was treated at the scene, WXIA reported. The cause of the fire is unknown.

CLARKSTON, GA — A massive fire led to five people being hospitalized and caused 50 people to lose their homes Monday evening in Clarkston, media reports say.

The blaze damaged 32 units at the <a href="https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/clarkston-oaks-apartment-fire-northern-ave-50-people-displaced-4-children-hurt/85-67d9d1e5-c72d-411a-8aeb-d2de4f8ccfa7" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Clarkston Oaks apartments complex</a> in the 700 block of Northern Avenue, both WAGA-TV and WXIA-TV reported.One of the residents told reporters it was around 8:45 p.m. when they noticed a small flame and an apparent explosion at the time of the fire.

<a href="https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/clarkston-apartment-fire-injures-2-children-1-adult" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">DeKalb County Battalion Chief Patrick Holcomb</a> said flames were coming through the roof when crews arrived, reports say.Of the five people hospitalized, a child reportedly suffered minor injuries, and two others suffered smoke-related injuries. Two adults were also being treated at the hospital, and a fourth child was treated at the scene, WXIA reported.