Our Stories - Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia

Stepping up During a Crisis

They might be retired but right now they’re working five days a week. For Bob and Lois Jernigan it’s a labor of love, though. For years they have volunteered at the Lilburn Cooperative Ministry, so when COVID-19 turned the world… Continue reading

11Alive: Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia raise $1M for Coronavirus Relief Fund

Author: Brittany Kleinpeter Published: 5:01 PM EDT June 3, 2020 GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — The Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia has raised $1 million in response to needs arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Coronavirus Relief Fund was created on… Continue reading

Helping our Community: Brookwood High raises more than $5,200 to address needs increased by COVID-19

[Gwinnett Daily Post article by Chamain Cruz] The Brookwood High School community is doing its part to help families impacted by COVID-19. Brookwood High students, staff and community members raised more than $5,200 for the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia.… Continue reading

Helping our Community: Meals by Grace

Wondering if your giving to our Coronavirus Relief Fund makes a difference? You’ll want to read this note we received from Meals by Grace. “We wanted to send our heartfelt thank you for your generous and timely grants in support… Continue reading

Help Make Masks for Our Front-Line Workers

Masks for our health care professionals, first responders, and non-profit workers are in peak demand. To combat this issue, we are calling all sewers to help make reusable, cloth masks for our heroes on the front lines helping care for… Continue reading

Coronavirus Relief Fund

UPDATE: 🎉WOW! YOU DID IT! You helped us raise $115,565 in 7 days through online and offline giving – and the donations are still coming in. THANK YOU! We are so grateful and so are our nonprofits receiving the funds. ❤️… Continue reading

Coronavirus Relief Fund

While these may be uncertain times, one thing we know for sure is that our nonprofits serving those in need will need our help now more than ever. From food co-ops and those providing shelter to organizations helping make sure… Continue reading

CEO Search Underway

We’re looking for someone to fill Randy Redner’s shoes – could that be you, or someone you know? As Randy recently announced, he is downsizing his career and this year will be stepping down as CEO/president of the Community Foundation.… Continue reading

President and CEO Randy Redner Stepping Down

The Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia announced today that President and CEO Randy Redner will be stepping down from his role later this year. Randy joined the Community Foundation in September 2015 as executive director. Since then, Randy’s leadership, vision… Continue reading