The following story originally appeared in Cobb Community Foundation’s 2023 Impact Report.
Melissa W. Gilbert, a member of GDCR’s Trust, Estate & Tax Section, attended Georgia State University College of Law and Florida State University.
Early in her career, Gilbert …
Originally published in Cobb In Focus’ May-June, 2026 issue, this op-ed was written by Cory Sekine-Petite.
Cobb Community Foundation reports record year of giving, expands impact across Cobb CountyEarlier this year, the Cobb Community Foundation (CCF) reported a record …
Originally published in the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s “Cobb Market Report” on Feb 03, 2026, this op-ed was written by Crystal Edmonson.
Cobb Community Foundation is working with Neighborhood Nexus and Kennesaw State University to create a new data tool, Cobb …
How can collective giving help people like Nikky achieve economic mobility?
Nikky did not need another dead end.
She did not need another reminder of how hard life can be when you are trying to hold everything together for your …
Cobb came together on April 23, 2026, to celebrate a year of shared generosity, collaboration, and impact at the third annual Activate Good signature, invitation-only event, hosted by Cobb Community Foundation (CCF), with Platinum Sponsors Brasfield & Gorrie, Genuine Parts …
Cobb Community Foundation is proud to support the Atlanta Humane Society Fund, helping ensure pets and families across our community receive compassionate care, support, and second chances. This fund strengthens Atlanta Humane’s work by expanding vital services, improving access to …
What happens when nonprofit leaders and board members gather to talk honestly about governance? Real conversations. Practical tools. And a renewed commitment to stronger organizations.
At the first Ignite session of the year hosted by the Cobb Community Foundation and …
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 …
On August 26, more than 70 nonprofit executives and board members gathered at the Cobb Chamber of Commerce for a special session of CCF’s Ignite Nonprofit Learning Series, presented in partnership with United Way of Greater Atlanta, Mauldin & Jenkins, …
When beloved Harrison High School math teacher Kim Escoe Watson passed away in 2024, her colleagues found a powerful way to honor her legacy: a scholarship in her name. Today, the Heart of a Hoya Scholarship, created through Cobb Community …
