Planting Seeds of Advocacy: Peachtree Farms’ Mission to Promote Independence and Dignity Despite Disability
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a seed was planted in the Twiner family. 20 years before, the youngest Twiner child, Mary Quinn, was born. She was diagnosed with verbal apraxia, which…
From Crisis to Stability: How Home of Hope Supports Young Families
In Gwinnett County, homelessness among young mothers and their children is a crisis. But this crisis isn’t too big for our community to fight. At Home of Hope, families receive…
From Assets to Action: Maximizing Your Giving through a Donor Advised Fund
What could be better than giving back? Giving smarter. A donor advised fund (DAF) functions as your very own charitable checkbook. With a DAF, giving remains personal and powerful today…
In case of emergency: How one regional nonprofit stays ready to respond
In April 1998, a deadly metro Atlanta tornado nearly destroyed Sherwin Levinson’s home in Berkeley Lake. The storm caused $50,000 worth of damage to his home and affected his neighbors’…
There’s Still Hope for You: Peachtree Christian Health’s Story
“The number one fear for anyone over the age of 65 is dementia. They would rather have cancer than dementia.” This is the startling truth Peachtree Christian Health’s Program Director…
Why Give Through a Community Foundation?
A quick internet search will tell you that every nonprofit in your area already offers the opportunity to make a direct donation to its programming. If that option is readily…
A Legacy of Awareness and Acceptance: Claire Dees’ Inspiration for Empowering the Autism Community
Spectrum Autism Support Group started as the answer to parents’ need for support; it’s grown into the fulfillment of a legacy for Executive Director Claire Dees. “My son, Blake, was…
Finding True Joy: Chuck Milton’s Mission to Serve Struggling Fathers
William’s House began with a question: “What about men in crisis?” Chuck Milton has been sober for almost 16 years, but when he left rehab for alcohol treatment, he faced…
“Worth It for One”: The Heart Behind House of Cherith
One issue affects every state, city and county in the United States: human trafficking. As a young girl, Dr. Kelsi Franco saw firsthand how trafficking and exploitation affect vulnerable women…