Committees

Where the work gets done

Committees are led by a board member and staffed by dedicated volunteers. Most of the planning, organizing and services ELNCA delivers starts here.

The historic East View Cemetery sign, established 1885

Committee

Beautification & Historic Preservation

Coordinates initiatives, programs and activities that enhance the beauty of the community, and builds members’ knowledge of the neighborhood’s history and its residents.

A graduation cap and diploma on a stack of books

Committee

Education

Follows and shares news and events from Atlanta Public Schools, Drew Charter School and other schools in the area that affect East Lake residents.

A mailbox decorated with holiday greenery

Committee

Giving & Scholarship

Awards grants twice a year to local 501(c)(3) nonprofits and K-12 schools serving East Lake, Kirkwood, Edgewood, Oakhurst and NPU-O, plus annual scholarships for East Lake’s graduating seniors.

The East Lake Park sign under flowering dogwood

Committee

Parks

Runs the annual park and creek clean-up day and works with the City’s Parks Department, Park Pride and the District 5 Council office on East Lake Park, including the Park Pride grant program.

Families in costume at A Grave Affair

Committee

Social & Fundraising

Runs A Grave Affair, the Tour of Homes, Wind Down Wednesdays, the Easter egg hunt, the holiday party and the toy drive. You can help with a single event without joining.

A tree-lined residential street in East Lake

Committee

Transportation

East Lake’s liaison with District 5, NPU-O, ADOT and GDOT. Joins focus groups and task forces and keeps the board and members current on every road project.

A craftsman bungalow on an East Lake street

Committee

Zoning

Gives the board and members technical support on land use, zoning and development, reviews applications before the general meeting and helps neighbors with zoning questions.