Category: Our Community
Record $425,000 Awarded to 24 Gwinnett/Forsyth Nonprofits!
We recently awarded 24 grants to area nonprofits at our annual grant awards celebration. Held on June 4th at The 1818 Club, the event was one of the highlights of the year. Twenty-four grants were awarded, totaling a RECORD $425,000!… Continue reading
Q&A with Board Member Sloan Jones
She’s the associate vice president of communications at Georgia Gwinnett College and one of our newest board members. For Sloan Jones, changing her community through education is one of her passions. Read more about her in our Q&A!
CFNEG: Why… Continue reading
Know Before You Vote: Gwinnett Transit Referendum
In Gwinnett County there is an important vote coming up on March 19th. We encourage all of you to educate yourselves about the referendum and then go vote!
On March 19th a special election will be held in Gwinnett presenting… Continue reading
Meet Michael Park
We recently chatted with Michael Park, business development/agent at The Whitlock Group and one of our new board members. Michael is heavily involved in our community and has a heart for helping others. Along with being on our board, he… Continue reading
Friday Faves
We’re were thrilled to see Kathryn Willis, one of our long-time fundholders and emeritus board members, honored as the chamber’s Citizen of the Year!
Kathryn Parsons Willis named Gwinnett Chamber’s ‘Citizen of the Year’ for work in Duluth, county
As… Continue reading
Friday Faves
Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity Raises Almost $850,000!
Last week, Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity kicked off the Better Homes, Brighter Futures Campaign at their Gwinnett Lights event. Throughout the evening, guests had their photos taken, enjoyed a coffee and cocktail conversation… Continue reading
Friday Faves!
Charitable Children Make For Happier Adults
More adults who were raised to be charitable report being very happy today, compared to those who were raised without an emphasis on philanthropy. According to a study conducted by Fidelity Charitable, 48% of those… Continue reading
Friday Faves!
We’re thankful this holiday season for so many generous people, from those helping fulfill nonprofit wish lists to those volunteering their time – and so much more! In fact, one of our own fundholders, Marci Fair of KW Commercial Atlanta… Continue reading