Cobb Community Foundation is very excited to officially be partnering with Cobb non-profit, Simple Needs GA.
Simple Needs GA was founded in 2010 by this year’s East Cobb Citizen of the Year, Brenda Rhodes. As a longtime volunteer at MUST …
Enjoying the Fruits of Their Labor
Several decades ago, Fred and Fran Bailey purchased acreage in what, at the time, was considered a very rural area. Fred was a residential home builder, and he saw potential. It would be some time before they saw any return …
Over $50,000 Raised for Cobb Nonprofits at 25th Anniversary Celebration
Inspiring Charitable Giving, Building Resources for the Future and Connecting Donors who Care with Causes that matter. The newly established mission statement for the Cobb Community Foundation has never been more present than it was Sunday, October 21st as community …
Honoring Cobb Community Foundation Founding Chair, Jim Rhoden
“‘Pay your civic rent’ was the phrase my daddy used to use. That means you do whatever you can to give more than you get.” This was the lesson taught to Jim Rhoden, and he was not only going to …
Recognizing the recipients of the 2018 James L. Rhoden, Jr. Award for Visionary Philanthropy, David and Brittney Bottoms
David and Brittney Bottoms have demonstrated visionary philanthropy in a way no one would ever want to experience: out of tragedy they created purpose.
David and Brittney learned thirteen weeks into her pregnancy that their son, John Tate, would likely …
Thank you, Acworth Mayor and former CCF Executive Director, Tommy Allegood, for the Cobb Community Impact Grant Program
The story of the Cobb Community Impact Grant program began in 2014 when the former Chair of the Cobb Board of Commissioners, Tim Lee, and the then executive director of the Cobb Community Foundation, Tommy Allegood, wanted to formalize a …
Cobb Realty4Rehab
Two years ago, Yvette Williams’ son died of a drug overdose. Since then, she has been quietly supporting organizations which fight addiction. One of those organizations was the Marietta Police Department to whom she donated $500 specifically for the purchase …
The Avera Family
Andy and Kristy Avera have been making a difference throughout their adult lives. Kristy has been a high school math teacher, had a career in law enforcement, and is now pursuing her law degree. Andy’s entire career has been focused …
How Much is Enough?
At some point, you may ask yourself the question, “Do I have enough to take care of my spouse and myself for the rest of our lives?” This is a …
Morgan Thomas Scholarship Recipients
Pictured below from left to right: William Hoitink (President, Metro Marietta Kiwanis Club), Chandler Spaulding, Melik Mertus, Aaliyah Leonard, Bill Via (Director of Metro Marietta Kiwanis Scholarship), Detriana Kurzeja-Edwards, Shari Martin (Executive Director, CCF)
Cobb Community Foundation was pleased to …
