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Free Fitness Center Awarded to Kennesaw Non-Profit
We were so excited to celebrate the unveiling of the 4th Annual Chris Conti Memorial Grant (CCMG) on November 9, 2023, at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health, Georgia located in Kennesaw, GA. The CCMG was established in 2020 to honor the memory and legacy of our co-founder, Chris Conti, who passed away in March of 2019. The creation…
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Recipients of the Fostering Education Scholarship Fund for the Fall 2023 Semester Announced
Cobb Community Foundation (CCF) has announced that five scholarship recipients have been named by the Fostering Education Scholarship Fund for the fall 2023 semester. The Fostering Education Scholarship was created in 2021 to support kids who are aging out of foster care and lack the financial support needed to earn an undergraduate degree. Since the inception…
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Hunger is a crisis of community. That’s why we give and you can too!
We are proud to participate in the Food-A-Thon annually. Nearly 1 in 8 Georgians is living with food insecurity, including 1 in 6 children. In our 29-county service area, 1 in 9 people are affected, including 1 in 7 children. Food insecurity refers to USDA’s measure of lack of access, at times, to enough food…
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8th Annual Stand Up For Seniors Charity Golf Classic is in the books!
We had so much fun meeting everyone and serving some refreshing drinks at the 8th Annual Charity Golf Classic on Wednesday, October 18th, hosted by Stand Up For Seniors also VAC . Great day of golf for a good cause! Thanks to all the sponsors, players, volunteers, and BridgeMill Athletic Club. What is Stand Up…
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Public Safety Appreciation Week Celebration
We are happy to celebrate Public Safety Appreciation Week, organized by Cobb Chamber! We had a great time bringing our local public safety officers treats to thank them for their hard work, sacrifice, and dedication to keeping us safe! Appreciation Week Oct 2-6, 2023 gives the community the opportunity to band together and show appreciation,…
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The Calvary Children’s Home Golf Tournament was a success!
We had a great day at the Calvary Children’s Home Golf Tournament yesterday! It was a beautiful day to raise money and awareness for Calvary and all that they do! The 2023 Ben F. Turner Golf Classic was a huge success. A special thank you to our food sponsors. Your faithful support of our children…
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It’s here! Our 2022 Impact Report is OUT!
Celebrate with us as we show how the Power of Connection has inspired charitable giving, built resources for the future, and connected donors who care with causes that matter. THE POWER OF CONNECTION Our 2022 Impact Report: The story of 2022 was CONNECTION. We connect nonprofits to nonprofits, seeking to fill gaps and minimize overlaps with the…
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This year’s Food-A-Thon goal: 6.2 Million Meals! Every $1 = 4 Meals
We had a great time at the Atlanta Apartment Association’s FOOD-A-THON last Friday! We are proud to sponsor apartment communities as they raise money for the Atlanta Community Food Bank! It was great to have Georgia’s very own Matt Olsen as the Grand Marshall and get the parade started! What is Food-A-Thon? The Food-A-Thon is…
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Did you know there are currently 11,370 kids in foster care in Georgia?
This is a staggering number and as a community we can make a difference together! We are excited and proud to be a Presenting Sponsor for Acworth Cares, a foster care celebration and recruitment night on November 1st, 2023! Come and learn about how we can love and support foster families in our community! Acworth…
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Serving Families in Cobb County through the Table on Delk Service Project
Serving Families in Cobb County through the Table on Delk Service Project For the month of February, we provided 40 sack lunches to children at The Table on Delk. Not only were we able to provide lunches to kids in need, but we also decorated each bag with love and positive messages. We had so…
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Horizon League Basket Donation for Annual Gala
Throughout the month of January, we collected items to fill a “wine-themed” basket as a donation to the Acworth Horizon League’s Annual Gala. The Horizon League provides children and young adults with developmental and physical disabilities the opportunity to participate in athletic events, develop lasting relationships among their peers, coaches, and parents and demonstrate to…
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Cobb County’s Newest Little Free Library sponsored by Innovative Fitness
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for a new Little Free Library (LFL) sponsored by Innovative Fitness through Cobb Collaborative. Little Free Libraries are often miniature houses filled with books, encouraging the community to “Take a book and “Share a Book”. This encourages readers to borrow and donate books to the system. Little Free Library’s mission…
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