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Granting Hope for NF Patients: Children’s Tumor Foundation
From Belgium to France to the United States—and ultimately to the Children’s Tumor Foundation (CTF)—CEO Annette Bakker, PhD, has traveled the world studying how cells function and communicate. Her background and research in biochemistry would later prove invaluable in the fight against rare diseases. A personal experience fueled…
Keeping the family together: Planned PEThood’s affordable vet care keeps pets in their homes
Keeping the family together: Planned PEThood’s affordable vet care keeps pets in their homes Sophia’s family knew something was wrong. Rushing their beloved pet to the veterinarian, they found she was suffering from a potentially fatal infection. She’d need surgery, but the quote given was between $6,000 and…
Bringing comfort and shelter to cancer patients and their families: Christopher’s Haven Atlanta
There's a tree on the wall of Christopher's Haven Atlanta that's growing bigger every week. Its colorful leaves are formed from the handprints of families who've stayed there. The branches symbolize the bonds created with others who've passed through Christopher's Haven's doors; each seeking -- and finding --…
Wake Up, Show Up, Step Up: NSPIRE Founder Celebrates 25 Years of Supporting the Homeless with New Fund
“Some people wake up to an alarm clock. Others wake up to a calling.” Gregg Kennard, one of the founders of NSPIRE, feels fortunate to fulfill his calling by serving those struggling with homelessness and addiction in his community. He recently connected with the Community Foundation for Northeast…
Breaking Cycles of Homelessness with Dignity: A Drake House Story
Our community is full of amazing nonprofits and programs, and The Drake House is one of them. A sanctuary for single moms and their kids, The Drake House seeks to be a launching pad for those in a season of homelessness to get back on their feet. President…
How LAA is Empowering the Hispanic Community
For Santiago Marquez, serving the Hispanic community in Georgia isn’t just a job — it’s a calling. As the dedicated CEO of the Latin American Association (LAA) and a board member of the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia for the past three years, Santiago has been at the…
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…