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…
Meet the nonprofit providing help and healing to victims of sexual abuse and assault
One of our newest nonprofit fundholders, Mosaic Georgia, is a sexual assault and children’s advocay center based in Duluth. While we want to share the story of why they became a fundholder with us, we also want to highlight the very important work they are doing. We were…
From playing in creeks to helping conserve creeks
Meet the guys behind our newest nonprofit fundholder Some people love the great outdoors and some people LOVE the great outdoors. For Thomas Krebs and Scott Smith, the outdoors is definitely their passion. That passion led them to create their own nonprofit, The Barn Group Land Trust.…
Meet Board Member Bryan Choe!
Reverend Bryan Choe, who pastors Atlanta Promise Church, joined our board this year. Read our Q&A with him to learn more about him, his heart for the community and his family. CFNEG: Why is being involved in the community important to you? Bryan: God’s mandate for His people,…