Heroes, Saints & Legends Gala

The Foundation of Wesley Woods will host the 35th annual Heroes, Saints & Legends Gala on Sept. 19 at Flourish by Legendary Events in Buckhead. The cherished event and award ceremony draws over 400 guests annually to honor and pay tribute to notable Georgians who have transformed Atlanta's community through a lifetime of commitment to leadership, service and philanthropy. 

The 2024 honorees are:  

Glenn and Susan Warren, esteemed leaders and advocates for Wesley Woods and Atlanta's broader philanthropic community; and

Renee Lewis Glover, founder and managing member of the Catalyst Group and the former president and CEO of the Atlanta Housing Authority

Since its inception in 1990, 115 exemplary leaders have been celebrated including Rev Dr. Joseph E. Lowery, Gov. Nathan Deal and J.B. Fuqua, and has raised more than $8.2 million for the Foundation of Wesley Woods. The proceeds support over 1,800 older adults living in Wesley Woods residential communities across North Georgia, providing essential resources for charitable care, pastoral care and innovative wellness programming.

"As we commemorate our 35th anniversary, we are honored to recognize individuals whose visionary leadership has reshaped Atlanta's landscape," said Diane Vaughan, president of the Foundation for Wesley Woods.

For additional information on the honorees, and for sponsorship and ticket information, please visit www.wesleywoods.org/heroes.