Making Giving Easy
It’s all about the connections. When Ray and Cathy Nelmes decided to become more intentional about their giving, their financial advisor Adam Wilson, a partner at Sugarloaf Wealth Management, connected…
Five Philanthropy Mistakes Families Make
By Jillian Wagenheim Family philanthropy is an incredible way to instill values, strengthen family bonds, share passions and build a legacy. However, even a road paved with good intentions…
Meet Board Member Scott Jordan
Through his lifestyle as a Community Foundation board member, family man, banker, and volunteer, Forsyth resident Scott Jordan emphasizes the importance of looking beyond oneself for the betterment of others.…
The Philanthropy Conversation
It’s an important conversation but one that’s not always easy to start. Join us for breakfast on May 9th from 7:30 – 9 a.m. asCharlie Jordan, partner and wealth advisor…
Changing the World One Child at a Time
Photo: Kares 4 Kids donated 1,360 books to 22 libraries in Dekalb County in January 2019 It was March of 1990. Fundholders Bryan and Marci Fair had graduated college and…
Q&A with Board Member Sloan Jones
She’s the associate vice president of communications at Georgia Gwinnett College and one of our newest board members. For Sloan Jones, changing her community through education is one of her…
Know Before You Vote: Gwinnett Transit Referendum
In Gwinnett County there is an important vote coming up on March 19th. We encourage all of you to educate yourselves about the referendum and then go vote! On March…
Opportunity Zones – An Expert’s Take on What You Need to Know
By Kim Hartsock, Warren Averett The Opportunity Zones program was established by Congress in the Tax Cut and Jobs Act as an innovative approach to spurring economic development. It does…
Duluth Family Inspiring Generations
When Kay Montgomery’s great grandparents opened their first store in 1876, in Bethesda, Georgia, they had no idea the legacy they were creating. By 1925 Kay’s grandparents had gone into…