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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…
Nonprofit Academy: Starting Point 2023
Another Nonprofit Academy: Starting Point is in the books! Thank you to all our attendees, presenters, panelists, keynote, and our team who made it happen! Miss this year's event, or just want to review what you learned? Scroll to find out more about this year's presenters and view…
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…
Our New Philanthropy Store at JA Discovery Center
On September 14, 2021, we unveiled our new philanthropy store at the Junior Achievement Discovery Center Gwinnett in Discovery High School, in partnership with the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. Located in the JA Finance Park within the center, the philanthropy store allows students to experience the importance…
Meet Board Member Bryan Choe!
Reverend Bryan Choe, who pastors Atlanta Promise Church, joined our board this year. Read our Q&A with him to learn more about him, his heart for the community and his family. CFNEG: Why is being involved in the community important to you? Bryan: God’s mandate for His people,…
Giving Back to Gwinnett podcast show notes
Didn't get a chance to listen to our new podcast or would rather read through our show notes? Here you go! Hello and welcome to the Giving Back to Gwinnett podcast. Each episode, we tackle community issues, tell stories that matter, and show how you can make a…
Helping GCPS students see — and succeed
Were you one of those kids in school? The one who had to sit in the front row to see the board? Do you remember squinting to read or to see things at a distance? Maybe your teacher told your parents what was happening and you ended up…
Meet Board Member Sam Park
Meet one of our newest board members, Sam Park! A Georgia native, Sam serves as the Georgia State Representative for House District 101 and is an attorney for Positive Impact Health Centers, a nonprofit working to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Georgia. CFNEG: Why is being involved in…
Meet board member Kim Hartsock
Kim Hartsock, CPA, is the office managing member of Warren Averett, a firm providing accounting services, technology resources, HR solutions and business advisory needs. She's also one of our newest board members. Read more about her in our Q&A! CFNEG: Why is being involved in the community/giving back…