Senior-focused volunteer-run organization grows impact as a nonprofit fundholder
In March 2023, Friends of Gwinnett Seniors celebrated its 25th anniversary. A milestone for a nonprofit that has truly been making a difference for seniors in need. Some of the volunteer-governed group’s earliest contributions to Gwinnett were donating the county’s first Meals on Wheels vehicles, equipment for their…
Young philanthropist starts nonprofit to put kids on track to literacy
He grew up in Gwinnett, left for college, and came back to find his place. And found his place he has. Three years ago, 28-year-old JT Wu founded Preface, a nonprofit focused on increasing childhood literacy. “I came back home to be closer to family and started to…
Chugging along for charity: The model train fundraiser that raised thousands for local co-op
Donna and Jonathan Galucki have had a heart to give back for a long time. And the way they did it this past Christmas season was entirely new. It all began with Donna’s childhood desire to help others. “I grew up always wanting to contribute. And when I…
How this fundholder is changing lives in Ukraine
He knew he had to act. Emory Morsberger visited Ukraine for the second time in June of 2022, and after seeing the needs of the people under the heartlessness of war, he decided to step up. “I was delivering medical equipment to hospitals that were funded primarily through…
Bringing New Life to Honored Grounds
It's withstood 150 years of change. Nestled behind the town green, Duluth's Church Cemetery has evolved over the years into a cherished historic landmark — thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers. Known as "Friends of the Cemetery," they’ve banded together to ensure the cemetery is preserved. Kathryn…
Growing their Giving
Meet the young couple practicing philanthropy in the community they grew up in Their story is all about community. The Gwinnett community they grew up in - a mile away from each other but never really connecting until after college. Their school community, Berkmar High School, that made…
In memory of Andy Waters
All of us at the Community Foundation express our deepest sympathy to our former CEO Judy Waters and her husband Mark on the sudden loss of their son Andy. We will share more information as it becomes available, but, in the meantime, if you would like to make…
Journey of Generosity in Action
We can all agree - giving is GREAT! But the who, what, where and why’s of giving can be different for different people. Here at the Community Foundation, we call it the Journey of Generosity. And each fundholder’s journey is as different as they are. Here’s a glimpse…
This fundholder cycled over 1,000 miles for a cause
Two men. Two bikes. Three states. 1,049 miles. All for one cause - helping parents understand learning begins at birth. On May 22, 2021, John Upchurch, a fundholder and board member at the Community Foundation, embarked on a challenging assignment along with fellow cyclist David Kim. Bike from…