For nearly 30 years, Raising Expectations has walked alongside Atlanta students facing significant systemic and economic barriers—ensuring that where a student starts does not determine where they can go.
On September 30, 2026, Raising Expectations will celebrate three decades of impact with the Road to 30 House Party — a one-night-only experience inspired by the unforgettable energy, culture, music, and connection of a true 90s house party.
Mark Your Calendar
- Wed, Sept 30, 2026
- 6:30pm
- The Supermarket
HONOREES
EXPECTATIONS AWARD
MAYOR ANDRE DICKENS
Mayor, City of Atlanta
AWARD
SYLVIA RUSSELL
Former President, AT&T Georgia
PATHWAYS TO
OPPORTUNITY AWARD
DR. BEVERLY TATUM
Former President, Spelman College
EXPECTATIONS AWARD
MAYOR SHIRLEY FRANKLIN
Former Mayor, City of Atlanta
CO-CHAIRS
DAVID JERNIGAN
K-12 Education and Non-Profit Leader
CAROL WADDY
Director, Corporate Social Responsibility |
Community Affairs at Chick-fil-A, Inc.
INCLUDING
EMCEE
Chris Cornell,
The Experience Architect
EVENT HOST
Bashel Lewis,
RE Alumni & Content Creator
WITH SPECIAL GUEST
ABYSS GRAHAM
Award-winning Spoken Word Artist,
Musician, and Activist
FEATURING
Salah Ananse,
DJ & Producer
THANK YOU, SPONSORS!
WATERFALLS
PEOPLE EVERYDAY
COCKTAIL EXPERIENCE SPONSOR
GIVE IT AWAY
WHOMP THERE IT IS
Councilwoman
Eshe Collins,
Post 3 At-Large
Councilman
Wayne Martin
Councilman
Matt Westmoreland
Councilman
Jason Dozier
Brighter Futures.
Stronger Communities.
Every dollar given, every dream sparked, every life changed—your support makes it happen.
Raising Expectations, an Atlanta nonprofit, empowers youth in crises by elevating academic, social and civic expectations to facilitate high school graduation and post-secondary plans.
- 678.768.4932
- P.O. Box 92814, Atlanta, GA 30314
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