What happens when children don’t have access to the early learning they need to succeed?
For many in Cobb County, that gap shapes everything that comes next—confidence in the classroom, stability …
Recent Tax Rulings Remind Us How Easily Charitable Deductions Can Be Disallowed
This month’s article hits close to home, as we had our own near miss not long ago.
A recent example at Cobb Community Foundation involved a donor who contributed a vacation home to their donor advised fund. The donor followed …
Supporting Pets and People—Atlanta Humane Society
Cobb Community Foundation is proud to support the Atlanta Humane Society Fund, helping ensure pets and families across our community receive compassionate care, support, and second chances. This fund strengthens Atlanta Humane’s work by expanding vital services, improving access to …
Engaged, Accountable, Activated: Building the Board Your Nonprofit Needs
What happens when nonprofit leaders and board members gather to talk honestly about governance? Real conversations. Practical tools. And a renewed commitment to stronger organizations.
At the first Ignite session of the year hosted by the Cobb Community Foundation and …
Legacy Giving, Simplified
Meet Venitia Smith of Genuine Parts Company. Below is a photo of her from a Habitat for Humanity Women’s Build project, you might recognize her—she’s often the one rallying volunteers. At Genuine Parts, Venitia has spent years connecting employees to …
Cobb Vital Signs—Laying the Groundwork for Long-term Solutions
National research has made clear what many communities already know: challenges like housing, transportation, and overall affordability are deeply shaped by local conditions—and progress depends on shared understanding and coordinated action. That’s the purpose of Cobb Vital Signs.
Vital …
Meet the Five Local Leaders Selected for Our Nonprofit Leadership Program
Cobb Community Foundation (CCF) is excited to announce the selection of five outstanding nonprofit executives for its 2026 Certified Nonprofit Professional (CNP) program—an elite leadership development opportunity designed to strengthen the organizations Cobb County residents rely on every day. In …
Meet the Four New Leaders Advancing CCF’s Work in Cobb County
Cobb Community Foundation (CCF) is proud to announce four outstanding new members joining its Board of Directors, bringing the total number of board members to 28. Effective January 1, 2026, these highly accomplished leaders bring deep expertise across community development, …
Philanthropists of the Year 2025: Barry and Debbie Abernathy
We’re proud to share that Barry and Debbie Abernathy, founders of E. Smith Heating and Air, have been honored as the 2025 Philanthropists of the Year by the Cobb Community Foundation.
This prestigious award recognizes their deep commitment to giving …
Match Magic: CCF’s 2025 Giveathon Shatters Expectations Once Again!
We are in awe. WOW!
You and your neighbors across Cobb donated nearly $1.6M to 27 local nonprofit organizations in just three weeks as part of our Match Magic campaign.
With our $138K in matching funds, that brings the total …
