Cobb Community Foundation

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🌟 Celebrating Visionary Philanthropy 🌟

Cobb Community Foundation is thrilled to honor Mark and Rhonda Jacobson, owners of Cumberland Diamond Exchange, with the 2024 James L. Rhoden, Jr. Visionary Philanthropist Award! 🏆

This week, at the Cobb Chamber’s luncheon, Shari Martin, CCF CEO, and Kim Gresh, CCF Past Chair, presented the Jacobsons with the prestigious James L. Rhoden Award for Visionary Philanthropy.

💬 “It’s a wonderful feeling to know that you can help someone who needs a hand up,” shared an emotional Rhonda Jacobson.

Known for their generosity and dedication, the Jacobsons have supported organizations like Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, The WellStar Foundation, and SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center. Their unwavering commitment to giving back exemplifies what it means to lead with both heart and vision.

👏 Please join us in celebrating this amazing couple who continue to make a lasting impact on Cobb County!

In this photo: From left: Cobb Community Foundation CEO Shari Martin, Past Chair Kim Gresh and Cumberland Diamond Exchange co-owners Rhonda and Mark Jacobson.

🎭 Test Your Knowledge! 🎨

𝐐𝐮𝐢𝐳: Which nonprofit organization is dedicated to making music accessible to everyone by providing exceptional musical performances and music education through programs. (Hint: This organization is holding one of Cobb's most treasured holiday traditions, the Holiday Pops! Performance this Dec 7-8)
A) Georgia Symphony Orchestra
B) Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre

👉𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙘𝙠 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙬𝙚𝙧—𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨𝙚 𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙯𝙞𝙣𝙜 #𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙣𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮! 💫
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Ways to give:
💻 Online: Donate at cobbfoundation.org
🖊 By Check: Address to Cobb Community Foundation, 1100 Circle 75 Parkway, Suite 1000, Atlanta, GA 30339 (include the organization's name in the memo line)
📞 From IRA or Donor-Advised Fund: Call (770) 859-2366

📆 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗰. 𝟯 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟭:𝟱𝟵 𝗽.𝗺. Don’t miss this chance to amplify your impact!

We'd like to highlight Needs GA, Inc. (SNGA), one of our six nominees this year for the Howard Koepka Collaborative Spirit Award.

This award was created by the Board of Cobb Community Foundation as a tribute to the spirit of collaboration that Howard modeled and inspired. It recognizes and honors a Cobb nonprofit that exemplifies this same collaborative spirit.🏆

SNGA focuses on supporting individuals and families moving out of homelessness or facing significant need through seven impactful programs. They collaborate with a wide range of organizations, including the Center for Family Resources, LiveSAFE Resources, MUST Ministries, Family Promise of Cobb, Together With Families, the Extension, Communities in Schools, Sweetwater Mission, the Red Cross, Ser Familia, The Table on Delk, and Mothers Making a Change. Additionally, they work with DFCS, school social workers in Cobb County and Marietta, churches, and drug treatment facilities to ensure comprehensive support. Their “Simple Household Needs” program provides beds, furniture, and essential household items to those transitioning from homelessness, while “My Birthday Matters” offers birthday gifts to children experiencing homelessness and the children in our furniture families. During the holidays, their "Spirit of Christmas" program helps families unable to access other holiday assistance. For more information on all seven programs, please visit their website. By avoiding duplication of services and filling critical gaps, SNGA effectively complements existing agency programs to address the community's most pressing needs.

Learn more about the award: https://bit.ly/4fDTdpQ

All six nominees will be recognized and the recipient will be announced on Dec. 3rd, at the Human Services Awards Luncheon which we are co-presenting with the Cobb Collaborative —stay tuned!

We'd like to highlight Cumberland Counseling Centers, one of our six nominees this year for the Howard Koepka Collaborative Spirit Award.

Cumberland Counseling Centers provides faith based as well as evidence based counseling to fit the unique needs of their patients.

Cumberland Counseling Centers fosters collaboration by working closely with clients to create personalized treatment plans and partnering with local churches, schools, and organizations. They also collaborate with institutions like Richmont Graduate University and the Cobb Collaborative to secure grants and resources, ensuring accessible mental health care for the community. Their approach amplifies the work of other organizations, creating synergies that enhance the availability of high-quality mental health services.

This award was created by the Board of Cobb Community Foundation as a tribute to the spirit of collaboration that Howard modeled and inspired. It recognizes and honors a Cobb nonprofit that exemplifies this same collaborative spirit.🏆 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fDTdpQ

All six nominees will be recognized, and the recipient will be announced on Dec. 3rd, at the Human Services Awards Luncheon which we are co-presenting with the Cobb Collaborative—stay tuned!