February 17, 2023
A friend and I were recently talking about a particular situation and how it could have been handled better. She asked me, "Well, how would you have wanted it to be handled if it were you?" Boom. And there it was. The Golden Rule.
Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. What would the world be like if we had more Golden Rule followers?
If I was hurting, would I want a friend to reach out? Yes.
If someone had wronged me, would I want an apology? Yes.
In any situation, would I want to be shown respect and kindness? Yes.
If I was hungry, would I want someone to offer food? If I needed a job, would I want an opportunity? If there was something I needed to learn, would I want someone to teach me? Yes, yes and every day.
Hmmm. Could it really be true that everything I needed to know I learned in kindergarten? Maybe. Just maybe.
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Shari Martin
President & CEO
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INSPIRING CHARITABLE GIVING |
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The Cobb Community Foundation has assisted a variety of organizations and individuals to establish scholarship funds that meet both the charitable objectives of the creator and the criteria set by the IRS.
Each Cobb Community Foundation Scholarship Fund was established by a donor or group of donors with a specific objective in mind. In some cases, scholarships were created to honor someone’s memory, and ... . Read More
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Learn more about how we help individuals, families and businesses make the greatest impact here.
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BUILDING RESOURCES FOR THE FUTURE |
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Destiny's Daughters of Promise is Preparing the Next Generation of Women to Thrive |
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Young women have always faced challenges growing up. Although we have made much progress in the last decade, it is still very important to continue to prepare girls to not only face these challenges, but to excel as adults in their careers and in their relationships. With the public school system already overburdened, leaders in our community have seen this need and some have assumed the responsibility of sharing their expertise, time, and talents to lead this new generation.
Destiny’s Daughters of Promise is a premiere leadership organization preparing teen girls to thrive in their purpose, lead with confidence, and excel in the workforce. Led by Executive Director Lorraine Thomas, the Cobb-based nonprofit partners with local schools, corporations, churches, foundations, and local .... Read More
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Inherent in our mission is strengthening and serving our nonprofit community. Learn more.
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CONNECTING DONORS WHO CARE |
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Community foundations: Unparalleled resources for local giving with major impact |
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As economic times get tough, more and more people are asking how they can make the biggest difference right in their own backyard. Indeed, local giving is a topic that has even made its way into the opinions of the mainstream media, causing many charitably-inclined people to pay more attention to the impact their dollars are having on the causes they love.
Sometimes the greatest needs really are right here at home. As donors explore charitable giving opportunities and receive requests for funding from charities near and far, it can be helpful to read first-hand accounts of why other philanthropists have been so inspired by uncovering local needs that they simply were not aware of.
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Make a lasting impact with the causes that matter most to you. Learn more.
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We have all seen the devastating effects of the earthquakes in Turkey. The magnitude of the human tragedy is hard to comprehend. According to Reuters, the death toll has climbed above 8,500 with more than 11,000 currently homeless. International aid is critical to get help to the affected area. Cobb Community Foundation works diligently to understand the needs in Cobb County, including times when the need arises for reliable information on how donors in our community can offer assistance in times of international crisis.
We recommend visiting Charity Navigator at this link to see which agencies are serving there and getting urgent resources to the victims of the earthquakes in Turkey. |
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A Message from Thrive Grant Recipients:
Mentoring for Leadership
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It was a joy to receive this "thank you" video from the participants of the Mentoring for Leadership program in Marietta. It's great to see young members of our community getting good programming to assist them in meeting their goals. |
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Donor Advised Funds
Anonymous Corporate Community Fund
Angela & Nick Massengill Family Fund
Anonymous Family Fund
Anonymous Individual Charitable Fund (2)
Hungerford Family Fund
Oliver Family Fund
Donor Advised Funds operate similarly to a personal, family or corporate foundation, with grant recommendations made by the donor or designated advisor. Contributions to a DAF are deductible when made, giving the donor significant flexibility.
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Agency Funds
Agency Funds are established by charities to avail themselves of the security, resources and services of a community foundation, and to provide an additional avenue for the receipt of contributions.
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Employee Assistance Funds
Anonymous Employee Assistance Fund (2)
EAFs are a tax-deductible, charitable solution typically established by employers to provide emergency assistance to employees experiencing specific types of hardship.
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Scholarship Funds
Scholarship Funds support deserving students who are selected using criteria established by the donor.
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Click here to view more information about our funds and how you can support their efforts.
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Corporate Community Champion Program
The program is designed for corporations and local businesses who believe that good corporate citizenship involves supporting charitable endeavors that are impacting the community.
Would you like to increase your community impact? Contact Shari Martin about becoming a Corporate Community Champion.
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See our video about the first gathering of our Corporate Champion Roundtable.
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Cobb County non-profit agencies and Cobb Community Foundation work together to support individuals and families in need ALL the time, not just during the COVID-19 pandemic.
THE CONNECTION has the most up-to-date information available so you can find the help you need or find the help you want to give.
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When you support our grantmaking through our Cobb Unrestricted Community Fund, we leverage your contribution with those of other donors to directly and responsively meet our region's greatest needs NOW. Contributions may be made here.
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Since 1993, Cobb Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3), has been focused on inspiring charitable giving, building resources for the future and connecting donors who care with causes that matter.
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