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…
Do you know where you are on your journey of generosity?
Britt Ramroop, Director of Fundholder Experience Have you ever stopped to think about your own answers to why you give, where you give, what you give and so on? Taking time to reflect on where you are on your journey of generosity can be very beneficial - not…
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…
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 Wayne Ellison
Not only is he a graduate of Leadership Gwinnett, he's also president of the Gwinnett Rotary Club, a mentor at Stripling Elementary School, a board member of Rainbow Village, owner of Ellison Insurance Agency and more. Keep reading to learn more about Wayne. CFNEG: Why is being involved in…
This fundholder cycled over 1,000 miles for a cause
Two men. Two bikes. Three states. 1,049 miles. All for one cause - helping parents understand learning begins at birth. On May 22, 2021, John Upchurch, a fundholder and board member at the Community Foundation, embarked on a challenging assignment along with fellow cyclist David Kim. Bike from…