We can’t think of a better way to make giving more impactful than to have real data around the who, what and where of our community’s needs side by side with the who, what and where of those who are …
Supporting Those Who Keep Us Safe
The Japanese concept of ikigai or “thing that you live for” is the intersection of one’s passion, profession, mission and vocation. Without a doubt, protecting and supporting first responders in Cobb County is Barbara and Lance LoRusso’s ikigai. Lance, a …
Not Ready to Completely Stop Working? Take the Off Ramp
Charlie Jordan of Brightworth shares how to take the off ramp when nearing retirement….
A very common statement I’ve heard from my clients over the years when discussing retirement goes something like this: “I don’t want to just stop working. …
WellStar VIP Donor Event
“You are here because you are leaders in the community, you care about the community and you need to know what’s going on at Wellstar”. This is how Shari Martin, CCF executive director, addressed a group of over forty CCF …
Non-Profits: We Need Your Help!
Cobb Community Foundation, with support from the United Way of Greater Atlanta and the Cobb Collaborative, has engaged the Georgia Center for Nonprofits (GCN) to perform a Human Services Needs Assessment, Asset Mapping and Gap Analysis for Cobb County. GCN’s …
Increasing the longevity & quality of life for pediatric heart transplant recipients!
Heart transplants don’t last a lifetime, the average transplant lifespan is 12 years. One in four kids will face the need for an additional transplant within 5 years.
Enduring Hearts is laser-focused on funding innovative research aimed toward increasing the …
Cobb Realty4Rehab + NARCAN + ASSIST = Lives Saved
Yvette Williams’ son Andrew died of a drug overdose. In the wake of this personal tragedy, Yvette founded the Cobb chapter of Realty4Rehab because she didn’t want other families to experience the heartbreak of losing a loved one to addiction. …
Business Owners: Start Planning Now for the Sale of Your Business
Tim Agnew, CPA/PFS, CFP®, Managing Director of Smith & Howard Wealth Management shares how business owners should start planning now for the sale of their business.
Successful business owners are well aware of the importance of good time management. Daily …
Chris King Memorial Scholarship
Chris King was a percussionist in the Lassiter High School Band from 2011-2015. He died in April, 2016. Chris thoroughly enjoyed his years in the LHS Band and the friendships he made with other band members. In a journal prepared …
Welcome Nana Grants to the CCF Family
In 2016, Erica Stephens founded Nana Grants in honor of her grandmother, Mary “Gran” Arivett, and her mother, Diann “Nana” Arivett. Mary helped raise Erica while Diann, a single mother, attended nursing school. In turn, Diann helped care for Erica’s …
