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The Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia Boosts the Latin American Association’s Micro Lending Program by $100,000 Through New Partnership
The Latin American Association (LAA) announces a significant stride in its mission to support Latina entrepreneurs in Gwinnett County through a strategic partnership with the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia. Based in Gwinnett County, the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia is a nonprofit organization focused on connecting people…
Gwinnett business celebrates 50th anniversary by pouring back into the community through scholarship fund
Richardson Housing Group, a Lawrenceville-based family business serving Gwinnett County and beyond, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. And while it does great work in the construction realm, its impact goes far beyond building high-quality homes. “I grew up within the building business, and with it being 50 years…
Cultivating Generosity: 5 Books to Expand Your Perspective on Giving
The act of giving often stands out – and for good reason. Philanthropy has a profound effect personally and societally. The following five books explore the art and science of giving. They dive into the diverse aspects of philanthropy, strategic giving and the impact generosity can have both…
Grassroots to Greatness
Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia History: Originally established as the Gwinnett Foundation, Inc. in 1985, this nonprofit has greatly evolved over the years, leaving an indelible mark on Gwinnett County and the broader Northeast Georgia region. Let's dive into some personal history... Founding Vision: Community-Minded Citizens Unite (1985)In…
Five reasons to give through a Community Foundation
Do you want to make a difference in your community, but feel overwhelmed with the different ways to give? We can help! Not only is giving through a Community Foundation convenient and easy, it also offers many other benefits that will allow you to play an active role…
Can we help with your journey of generosity?
For 35 years we’ve been connecting people who care with causes that matter. And, because of our generous fundholders, we’ve been able to grant out almost $95 million since our founding in 1985! All that to say, we know a thing or two about giving. We’d love to sit down…
Five Ways to Share Generosity
Are you looking for ways to get your family involved in giving? Our Director of Fundholder Experience Britt Ramroop has five suggestions for you.
Apply for MADAC’s Grant Cycle!
Mothers and Daughters Against Cancer is accepting grant applications for 2020. Apply Now! Download Application She had already heard those devastating words once. But in 1998, just seven years later, Susan Highsmith Graveline heard them again – “You have cancer”. Three weeks earlier Susan had founded Mothers…
Announcing our New Board Members!
We're excited to announce the addition of 12 new board members to our 2021 board of directors! “This is the largest class ever of new board members for the Community Foundation and that is not by happenstance,” said Randy Redner, CEO/President of the Community Foundation. “This is a…