THE CONNECTION is a searchable, mappable online directory of non-profit organizations. It includes program information, volunteer opportunities and both financial and in-kind needs. Looking to volunteer with your children or a group from the office? Search THE CONNECTION. Have some …
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 …
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 …
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. …
“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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 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 …
