Cobb Community Foundation (CCF) is excited to announce the selection of five outstanding nonprofit executives for its 2026 Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) program—an elite leadership development opportunity designed to strengthen the organizations Cobb County residents rely on every day. In …
Meet the Four New Leaders Advancing CCF’s Work in Cobb County
Cobb Community Foundation (CCF) is proud to announce four outstanding new members joining its Board of Directors, bringing the total number of board members to 28. Effective January 1, 2026, these highly accomplished leaders bring deep expertise across media, healthcare, …
Philanthropists of the Year 2025: Barry and Debbie Abernathy
We’re proud to share that Barry and Debbie Abernathy, founders of E. Smith Heating and Air, have been honored as the 2025 Philanthropists of the Year by the Cobb Community Foundation.
This prestigious award recognizes their deep commitment to giving …
Match Magic: CCF’s 2025 Giveathon Shatters Expectations Once Again!
We are in awe. WOW!
You and your neighbors across Cobb donated nearly $1.6M to 27 local nonprofit organizations in just three weeks as part of our Match Magic campaign.
With our $138K in matching funds, that brings the total …
Kidz2Leaders Receives 2025 Howard Koepka Award
We were thrilled to award Kidz2Leaders with this year’s Howard Koepka Collaborative Spirit Award! Established in 2022 by the Board of Cobb Community Foundation to honor the legacy of Howard Koepka, whose dedication to collaboration inspired countless efforts to uplift …
Mission 1:27: Helping Families Celebrate With Dignity
The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and connection. But for many families in Cobb County, the pressure of providing gifts can overshadow the festivities. Mission 1:27 offers a solution that restores dignity and choice to families facing …
Koepka Award: Announcing our 2025 Nominees!
We’re thrilled to announce this year’s nominees for the Howard Koepka Collaborative Spirit Award! Established by the Cobb Community Foundation’s Board, this award honors the legacy of Howard Koepka and celebrates nonprofits that exemplify partnership, innovation, and collaboration—the very values …
Match Magic 2025 is Gaining Ground
Thanks to Walton Communities, and many other generous sponsors (see below), we have a $125,000+ match pool to help 27 nonprofits generate more funding for their critical work in the community: from feeding families, to supporting cancer patients, housing neighbors, …
Join the Bridge. Help a Family Find Room to Breathe.
Every night in Cobb County, families are sleeping in cars, motels, and on friends’ couches — not because they don’t work hard, but because the cost of housing has outpaced their paychecks. More than 2,600 students in Cobb County and …
Professional Advisor Rooftop Sunset Social Recap.
On September 25, Cobb Community Foundation welcomed more than 50 of Cobb’s leading attorneys, accountants, and financial advisors for an inspiring evening of insights, networking, and charitable giving—set against a stunning rooftop sunset at the Comcast building. This exclusive gathering …
