“A Blessing and a Respite”: How Joyce’s Place Met One Family in Their Darkest Days
It just seemed like a regular sinus infection. Until it wasn’t. Clayton Vaughan was a student at the University of Georgia, home for Christmas break. When he started experiencing migraines,…
Beyond the Diploma: The Power of a Scholarship Fund
Meet Kyle. Kyle graduated from high school at the top of his class. He was the first in generations of his family to bring home a high school diploma. When…
“How can I add value?”: One Pivotal Partnership of Portfolios and Philanthropy
It all started with a virtual raised hand. “[A colleague] here at Pinnacle [Financial Partners] reached out to me,” shared Boozer Downs. “They were familiar with [the Professional Advisors Network],…
More than music: How AMP creates opportunities for Atlanta youth
When seventh-grader Spencer Branch picked up a trombone for the first time, he unlocked his future. Six years later, the young man from South Atlanta was headed to Hampton University…
The DAF Strategy: Simplifying Your Giving and Maximizing Your Impact
You give because you care! But your giving is most powerful when it’s sustainable. When you open a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) with the Community Foundation, you’re not just writing…
Giving the community a LIFT: How local nonprofit leaders are building bonds and working together
On a sidewalk canvas in the Gas South District in Duluth, colorful scenes began to emerge as chalk artists of all ages competed to create works of temporary art. The…
Planting Seeds of Advocacy: Peachtree Farms’ Mission to Promote Independence and Dignity Despite Disability
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a seed was planted in the Twiner family. 20 years before, the youngest Twiner child, Mary Quinn, was born. She was diagnosed with verbal apraxia, which…
From Crisis to Stability: How Home of Hope Supports Young Families
In Gwinnett County, homelessness among young mothers and their children is a crisis. But this crisis isn’t too big for our community to fight. At Home of Hope, families receive…
From Assets to Action: Maximizing Your Giving through a Donor Advised Fund
What could be better than giving back? Giving smarter. A donor advised fund (DAF) functions as your very own charitable checkbook. With a DAF, giving remains personal and powerful today…