Our Stories

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…

Help for Ukraine

Wondering how you can help during this crisis? We've compiled a list of some reputable organizations who are currently working in, or in countries surrounding, the Ukraine. UNICEF CARE Doctors Without Borders Global Giving Ukraine Crisis Relief Fund International Medial Corps International Rescue Committee Convoy of Hope Send…

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…

Grant cycle now open!

Nonprofits, apply now for our 2022 grant cycle! Our focus areas for 2022 are: Food Insufficiency Homelessness Healthcare Education Our grant award process is two step so as not to unduly burden the nonprofits in our community. We request organizations submit a brief LOI which will be due…

Nonprofit Wish Book

For the first time ever we've created a Nonprofit Wish Book! In this edition you'll find wishes big and small from 23 of our nonprofit fundholders. It's a great way to get the whole family, your workplace, your neighbors - anyone you know - involved in making an…

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…