South Fork Conservancy tops its $2M capital goal

South Fork Conservancy is working to complete about five miles of creekside trails in the heart of Atlanta with funds donated to its capital campaign, Revealing the Creek.

Fourteen months after announcing a goal of $2 million for its first-ever capital campaign, SFC announced it has surpassed that goal during a celebration on Oct. 24. The funds from this campaign will launch the effort to create 30 miles of trails connecting greenspace from Lindberg to the perimeter.

To date, the campaign raised $2,041,000 and funds are still being received. Notable donations include a $500,000 gift from the Kendeda Fund and a $250,000 grant from Park Pride. Local businesses, Catalyst Development Partners and NewFields, contributed five-figure gifts. Dozens of individuals also joined the campaign, and the median gift was $36,400.

Campaign funds are already being put to work on six impactful trail projects.

Once completed, these infrastructure improvements will connect the SFC pedestrian trail system to the Atlanta BeltLine, PATH400 and Peachtree Creek Greenway near the intersection of Interstate 85 and GA 400.

This trail hub will eventually connect Buckhead to Emory University’s campus. This connectivity to greenspace is designed to enrich the lives of community members, enhance the livability of Atlanta and add to the city’s character.

Information: www.SouthForkConservancy.org.