Meet Venitia Smith of Genuine Parts Company. Below is a photo of her from a Habitat for Humanity Women’s Build project, you might recognize her—she’s often the one rallying volunteers. At Genuine Parts, Venitia has spent years connecting employees to …
National research has made clear what many communities already know: challenges like housing, transportation, and overall affordability are deeply shaped by local conditions—and progress depends on shared understanding and coordinated action. That’s the purpose of Cobb Vital Signs.
Vital …
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 …
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 community development, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
