Years ago, Melinda Mayton was working as a nurse at the bedside of kids with cancer, when she realized that there was something more she wanted to do to help these children and their families.
“I saw the impact on …
Nominations Open for the 2024 Howard Koepka Collaborative Spirit Award
Cobb Community Foundation is excited to announce that nominations are now open for the prestigious 2024 Howard Koepka Collaborative Spirit Award. This award honors the legacy of Howard Koepka, a visionary leader dedicated to connecting individuals and organizations for the …
Life Foundation Joins Forces with Cobb Community Foundation to Empower College Students
Nelish, a student at Kennesaw State University, received free products from Life Foundation to enjoy a movie night.
Since its incorporation in 1965, Life Foundation has grown into a trusted and respected nonprofit based in Marietta, Georgia. Originally established to …
The Cobb Journalism Fund Nears $125K Goal to Preserve Local News: An Update From The Cobb Journalism Fund Team
The decline of local journalism across this country is creating a crisis for democracy. In many areas, residents no longer have access to the information they need to understand the critical issues in their community and hold elected officials accountable. …
Matthew Teague Brings Passion and Purpose to Cobb Community Foundation Board
When Matthew Teague, Director of New Development at Walton Communities, participated in the Cobb Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Cobb Class of 2015, his eyes were opened to not only the many challenges facing Cobb County, but the many resources and …
Looking Ahead: Charitable Planning Techniques on the Horizon
Cobb Community Foundation keeps a finger on the pulse of current events and legal developments that could impact the way you work with your charitable clients. Below are three notable items that you’ll likely want to keep in mind this …
Closely-Held Stock is Having a Moment
Charitable Planning Can Help Ease Client Procrastination
“Nothing is so fatiguing as the eternal hanging on of an uncompleted task.”
–William James Procrastination is a drain in ways that go far deeper than the incomplete task itself. We know this intellectually, but it can be so hard…
CCF Grant Seeker Session Recap: Empowering Nonprofits for 2024
(Find all Grant Offering Details and Videos on our website here.)
On August 28, the Cobb Community Foundation (CCF) hosted a Grant Seeker Session that drew an enthusiastic crowd eager to learn about the 2024 grant program. CCF Programs Manager, …
Matthew 25:40 Car Care Ministry Fund Enables Donations for New Site
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A local ministry team is working to build and outfit a new car maintenance facility that would provide car repair services for residents in need. David McCoy and his team of volunteers at the Matthew 25:40 …
