You make the gift. We make the match.
What is Match Magic?
Match Magic is an exciting giving initiative powered by Cobb Community Foundation, designed to amplify your donations and create a greater impact. This year, a $100,000 match pool is available to help participating organizations capture more funding for their critical work in the community. This is a proportional match, so the more donations an organization receives, the larger portion of the match they can earn.
How It Works
1. Choose Your Cause: Explore the list of participating nonprofits below, categorized by their service area.
2. Donate During the Giving Period: Your contribution between November 19 and December 3 will help your organization earn their share of the total available match pool.
3. Activate Good! Every dollar you give will go further, thanks to the $100,000 match pool, enabling these nonprofits to make an even bigger impact.
Below are the nonprofits selected and their requests. Click "DONATE" to give or to learn more about the organization selected. Contribute to multiple organizations with a single donation by selecting the brown "Match Magic" bar on the left side of the page. Not sure who to support? Contribute to the Match Pool and support all of them! Together, we can help these nonprofits continue their vital work in our community.
Thank You To Our Match Pool Funders
Match Magic
Match Magic Match Pool
Not sure which organization to support? Support them all by giving to Match Magic Match Pool!
Friends of The Strand Inc.
Arts, Culture and Humanities
Help The Strand offer theater education programs at little to no cost for the Cobb community. A gift of $25 covers a student's acting lesson, $100 covers costume costs, and more generous gifts help ensure more students have access to arts education.
Theater arts education programs are costly. Students receive weeks-long training in acting, singing and dance, and then put on fully-produced shows with costumes, makeup, props, set pieces, theater lighting and live audio support. Programs in our region charge registration fees, costume fees and performance fees costing nearly $1,000 per student. At The Strand, we believe no financial barrier should prevent a student from accessing our programs. In 2024, 20 talented students brought Shrek the Musical Jr. to life with NO FEES, thanks to generous community support. Your gift will enable us to produce Anastasia: The Musical (Youth Edition) and to re-launch our weekly Strand Academy program in fall 2025 so we can serve more Cobb students.
Theater arts education programs are costly. Students receive weeks-long training in acting, singing and dance, and then put on fully-produced shows with costumes, makeup, props, set pieces, theater lighting and live audio support. Programs in our region charge registration fees, costume fees and performance fees costing nearly $1,000 per student. At The Strand, we believe no financial barrier should prevent a student from accessing our programs. In 2024, 20 talented students brought Shrek the Musical Jr. to life with NO FEES, thanks to generous community support. Your gift will enable us to produce Anastasia: The Musical (Youth Edition) and to re-launch our weekly Strand Academy program in fall 2025 so we can serve more Cobb students.
Georgia Symphony Orchestra
Arts, Culture and Humanities
Help the GSO provide specialized sensory-friendly concerts and mobile performances for veterans and seniors. Your donation will give over 500 individuals access to transformative musical experiences that improve mental health and foster inclusion.
Help the GSO provide specialized sensory-friendly concerts and mobile performances for veterans and seniors. Your donation will give over 500 individuals access to transformative musical experiences that improve mental health and foster inclusion. Live music reduces stress, improves mental health, and fosters social connections, but many in our community struggle to access these benefits because of physical and financial limitations. For over 70 years, the Georgia Symphony Orchestra has been breaking down barriers and making the power of live music accessible to everyone. Our Arts for All initiative provides tailored chamber concerts that bring the transformative power of music directly to veterans, senior citizens, and individuals on the autism spectrum. Through mobile outreach performances, sensory-friendly concerts, and free tickets to symphony events, the GSO will deliver the mental, emotional, and social benefits of live music to the people in our community who need it most.
Help the GSO provide specialized sensory-friendly concerts and mobile performances for veterans and seniors. Your donation will give over 500 individuals access to transformative musical experiences that improve mental health and foster inclusion. Live music reduces stress, improves mental health, and fosters social connections, but many in our community struggle to access these benefits because of physical and financial limitations. For over 70 years, the Georgia Symphony Orchestra has been breaking down barriers and making the power of live music accessible to everyone. Our Arts for All initiative provides tailored chamber concerts that bring the transformative power of music directly to veterans, senior citizens, and individuals on the autism spectrum. Through mobile outreach performances, sensory-friendly concerts, and free tickets to symphony events, the GSO will deliver the mental, emotional, and social benefits of live music to the people in our community who need it most.
Family Life Restoration Center, Inc.
Food and Nutrition
Help FLRC enhance the effectiveness of the services we provide. Your donations will cover operational costs, purchase food & help us to bridge the gap in homelessness. Your support is tangible to our operation.
Food insecurity has reached consequences beyond hunger, including poor physical/mental health, impaired cognitive development in kids and weakened economic productivity. Without tackling the root cause, families will continue to suffer, and the cycle of poverty and hunger will persist. With over 18 years of experience in changing lives, FLRC has been a cornerstone in South Cobb with a history of delivering real, measurable results. With your support, every dollar received will be directed towards effective solutions to restoring, educating and advancing those we serve. In 2023, we served over 9000 households, providing essential services & hope. Your trust allows us to continue transforming lives and building a stronger, more resilient community.
Food insecurity has reached consequences beyond hunger, including poor physical/mental health, impaired cognitive development in kids and weakened economic productivity. Without tackling the root cause, families will continue to suffer, and the cycle of poverty and hunger will persist. With over 18 years of experience in changing lives, FLRC has been a cornerstone in South Cobb with a history of delivering real, measurable results. With your support, every dollar received will be directed towards effective solutions to restoring, educating and advancing those we serve. In 2023, we served over 9000 households, providing essential services & hope. Your trust allows us to continue transforming lives and building a stronger, more resilient community.
Food Security for America (FSA)
Food and Nutrition
Rising food costs impact us all, but you can help Food Security for America make a difference. $25 monthly provides fresh produce for one household, and $5,000 supports 24 households for a year. Your donation in any amount offers lasting empowerment.
At Food Security for America (FSA), we tackle food insecurity in Cobb County and across Georgia, where rising grocery costs make it difficult for seniors, single mothers, and families to access fresh, healthy food. In 2023, we distributed over 200,696 pounds of food, and the need continues. Mila, a Ukrainian refugee, shared: “Food is so pricey. My husband and I both work hard, but since joining FSA, I feel relief seeing our fridge full.” Beyond food, Mila found community in our member-led groups. Your donation helps us continue this work. Trusted for over a decade, FSA supports over 110 households in Cobb County, providing nutritious food, connections, and programs like healthy eating classes that foster long-term stability and well-being.
At Food Security for America (FSA), we tackle food insecurity in Cobb County and across Georgia, where rising grocery costs make it difficult for seniors, single mothers, and families to access fresh, healthy food. In 2023, we distributed over 200,696 pounds of food, and the need continues. Mila, a Ukrainian refugee, shared: “Food is so pricey. My husband and I both work hard, but since joining FSA, I feel relief seeing our fridge full.” Beyond food, Mila found community in our member-led groups. Your donation helps us continue this work. Trusted for over a decade, FSA supports over 110 households in Cobb County, providing nutritious food, connections, and programs like healthy eating classes that foster long-term stability and well-being.
H O P E Family Resource Center
Food and Nutrition
Our need is $25,000 to expand HOPE’s food pantry with more shelving, refrigeration ($5,000) and a delivery Van ($20,000). Boosting our capacity by 40%, it helps to provide food to more families and work towards ending local food insecurity.
"No One Hungry" is our vision to alleviating hunger in our community, with a special focus on children, unemployed individuals, and seniors. We address food insecurity by distributing healthy food boxes each week to families. Our pantry serves over 4,500 people and distributes more than 20,000 pounds of non-perishable foods and fresh vegetables, ensuring that nutritious food reaches those who need it most. We work closely with local schools, homeless shelters, and various resources across Cobb County to provide comprehensive support. Many families rely on our food pantry as a vital resource. With our recently expanded facility, we are poised to enhance our impact and further our mission of creating a better, hunger-free community.
"No One Hungry" is our vision to alleviating hunger in our community, with a special focus on children, unemployed individuals, and seniors. We address food insecurity by distributing healthy food boxes each week to families. Our pantry serves over 4,500 people and distributes more than 20,000 pounds of non-perishable foods and fresh vegetables, ensuring that nutritious food reaches those who need it most. We work closely with local schools, homeless shelters, and various resources across Cobb County to provide comprehensive support. Many families rely on our food pantry as a vital resource. With our recently expanded facility, we are poised to enhance our impact and further our mission of creating a better, hunger-free community.
Reflections of Trinity, Inc.
Food and Nutrition
We aim to raise $50,000 to improve the quality and variety of food for 350 students in five schools and expand our reach. This ensures at-risk kids have meals on weekends, boosting their health, academic success, and overall well-being.
Meet Sarah, a 10-year-old identified by her school counselor as struggling in school because her family can't afford enough food. Every weekend, food is not available or rationed at home to make it last through the week and Sarah goes hungry, making it hard to focus, leading to poor grades and behavioral issues. Her story is shared by many students in our community facing food insecurity. Reflections of Trinity seeks $50,000 to expand our student backpack program, currently serving 350 students in 5 schools to ensure more kids like Sarah receive nutritious meals. With 21 years of experience and having served over 17 million pounds of food to 584,000 individuals, we are a trusted partner dedicated to breaking the cycle of hunger and poverty.
Meet Sarah, a 10-year-old identified by her school counselor as struggling in school because her family can't afford enough food. Every weekend, food is not available or rationed at home to make it last through the week and Sarah goes hungry, making it hard to focus, leading to poor grades and behavioral issues. Her story is shared by many students in our community facing food insecurity. Reflections of Trinity seeks $50,000 to expand our student backpack program, currently serving 350 students in 5 schools to ensure more kids like Sarah receive nutritious meals. With 21 years of experience and having served over 17 million pounds of food to 584,000 individuals, we are a trusted partner dedicated to breaking the cycle of hunger and poverty.
Sweetwater Mission, Inc.
Food and Nutrition
Help Sweetwater Mission Feed 10,000 Families for the Holiday. Just $20 provides a full Meal to the Families.
Countless families face the harsh reality of being unable to afford fresh fruits, vegetables, and other foods, for maintaining a healthy diet. Because of this, they are at risk for long-term health issues. For 56 years, Sweetwater Mission has been the backbone of this community, ensuring that nutritious food reaches those who need it most. With your support, every dollar we receive allows us to provide a family with fresh produce, including holiday food for Thanksgiving, translating into healthier meals and better lives. Last year alone, we distributed over 4.6 million pounds of fresh produce and other food to over 62,000 families, 5,500 of those were veterans. Your donation will enable us to continue bridging the gap between hunger and health.
Countless families face the harsh reality of being unable to afford fresh fruits, vegetables, and other foods, for maintaining a healthy diet. Because of this, they are at risk for long-term health issues. For 56 years, Sweetwater Mission has been the backbone of this community, ensuring that nutritious food reaches those who need it most. With your support, every dollar we receive allows us to provide a family with fresh produce, including holiday food for Thanksgiving, translating into healthier meals and better lives. Last year alone, we distributed over 4.6 million pounds of fresh produce and other food to over 62,000 families, 5,500 of those were veterans. Your donation will enable us to continue bridging the gap between hunger and health.
Aloha To Aging, Inc.
Health and Wellbeing
Help Aloha to Aging to fulfill the demand for increased caregiver education and support to Cobb families. $15,000 will allow us to expand our reach and offer 3 additional caregiver opportunities monthly for 1 year.
There is a profound emotional toll that caregiving exacts when caring for an aging loved one with physical and/or cognitive related challenges. This situation becomes more difficult when grandchildren are present in the household. Such stress can permeate the family dynamic, leading to unwelcome emotions like angst, anger, fear, and depression. We understand these challenges and have offered a lifeline of support to Cobb families for 15 years, serving 2500+ caregivers annually. With your support, we can expand our reach through an added caregiver support group, "A Day in the Life" hands-on simulation and "Tough Talks" workshop - focused on conversations around the inability to safely drive, cook, manage finances and/or technology devices.
There is a profound emotional toll that caregiving exacts when caring for an aging loved one with physical and/or cognitive related challenges. This situation becomes more difficult when grandchildren are present in the household. Such stress can permeate the family dynamic, leading to unwelcome emotions like angst, anger, fear, and depression. We understand these challenges and have offered a lifeline of support to Cobb families for 15 years, serving 2500+ caregivers annually. With your support, we can expand our reach through an added caregiver support group, "A Day in the Life" hands-on simulation and "Tough Talks" workshop - focused on conversations around the inability to safely drive, cook, manage finances and/or technology devices.
Cumberland Counseling Centers
Health and Wellbeing
With a grant of $20,000, we could significantly expand community support. This funding would increase our monthly supplement by $1,660, allowing us to provide therapy for ~28 more clients throughout the year.
Only ~43% of those suffering from mental health issues receive the care they need. Barriers such as inadequate insurance, expensive fees, stigma and a shortage of culturally competent professionals often prevent access to essential mental health services. At CCC, we're dedicated to removing these barriers. We collaborate with community and faith groups to ensure that everyone can access quality mental health care, regardless of their financial situation. We offer sliding scale fees, reducing the cost from the typical $175/session, so financial hardship never stands in the way of someone’s well-being. Approximately 40% of our clients utilize this support to access care amounting to $77,000 in 2023 alone, removing money as a barrier to heal and grow.
Only ~43% of those suffering from mental health issues receive the care they need. Barriers such as inadequate insurance, expensive fees, stigma and a shortage of culturally competent professionals often prevent access to essential mental health services. At CCC, we're dedicated to removing these barriers. We collaborate with community and faith groups to ensure that everyone can access quality mental health care, regardless of their financial situation. We offer sliding scale fees, reducing the cost from the typical $175/session, so financial hardship never stands in the way of someone’s well-being. Approximately 40% of our clients utilize this support to access care amounting to $77,000 in 2023 alone, removing money as a barrier to heal and grow.
Davis Direction Foundation Inc.
Health and Wellbeing
We are raising $10,000 to keep The Zone open around the clock during the critical 36-hour periods at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's. Help us provide a safe sober family to support those in recovery who have nowhere to go during the holidays.
Keisha, a 27-year-old struggling with substance use disorder, turns to The Zone after her latest relapse. Battling addiction and mental health issues, she finds a supportive community that understands her journey. In a state ranked 48th in mental health services, and with Cobb County facing high overdose rates, Keisha knows the odds are stacked against her. But at The Zone, open 365 days a year, she finds a safe place to rebuild her sober network, access essentials like recovery coaching, support groups, food, showers, and new coping strategies. Your donation helps keep The Zone open, providing Keisha and others the peer support they need for long-term recovery. Celebrating 10 years of service, you can trust our commitment to saving lives.
Keisha, a 27-year-old struggling with substance use disorder, turns to The Zone after her latest relapse. Battling addiction and mental health issues, she finds a supportive community that understands her journey. In a state ranked 48th in mental health services, and with Cobb County facing high overdose rates, Keisha knows the odds are stacked against her. But at The Zone, open 365 days a year, she finds a safe place to rebuild her sober network, access essentials like recovery coaching, support groups, food, showers, and new coping strategies. Your donation helps keep The Zone open, providing Keisha and others the peer support they need for long-term recovery. Celebrating 10 years of service, you can trust our commitment to saving lives.
Good Samaritan Health Center Of Cobb, Inc.
Health and Wellbeing
$10,000 would allow GSHC to provide medical services to an additional 91 patients and 64 additional dental patients.
Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb endeavors to treat the whole person by providing a wide range of affordable services to thousands of uninsured and underinsured individuals since 2006. Those services include general medicine, full dental services, most immunizations for adults and children, a pharmacist-staffed dispensary, a full-time chaplain, and most recently behavioral health counseling. Many of the patients at Good Sam have chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and hypercholesterolemia. Left untreated, these conditions can progress to long-term complications such as stroke, heart attack, blindness, kidney failure (leading to dialysis), or amputation of lower limbs. GSHC is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.
Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb endeavors to treat the whole person by providing a wide range of affordable services to thousands of uninsured and underinsured individuals since 2006. Those services include general medicine, full dental services, most immunizations for adults and children, a pharmacist-staffed dispensary, a full-time chaplain, and most recently behavioral health counseling. Many of the patients at Good Sam have chronic diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and hypercholesterolemia. Left untreated, these conditions can progress to long-term complications such as stroke, heart attack, blindness, kidney failure (leading to dialysis), or amputation of lower limbs. GSHC is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability.
Loving Arms Cancer Outreach, Inc.
Health and Wellbeing
Help Loving Arms provide crucial financial assistance and emotional support to individuals and families fighting cancer. Just $100 keeps the power on for a cancer patient undergoing treatment.
Loving Arms addresses the profound gap in cancer support services within our local community. Focusing on individuals and families who face barriers to accessing critical resources, such as financial assistance, emotional support, and information on treatment options. Cancer patients, especially those from underserved or low-income backgrounds, often struggle to afford treatment and manage the emotional toll that cancer brings. This problem is important because many patients delay or forgo treatment due to financial hardships, lack of transportation, or an absence of community-based support. Since 2011, Loving Arms has provided this much needed care and financial assistance to thousands of cancer patients and their families.
Loving Arms addresses the profound gap in cancer support services within our local community. Focusing on individuals and families who face barriers to accessing critical resources, such as financial assistance, emotional support, and information on treatment options. Cancer patients, especially those from underserved or low-income backgrounds, often struggle to afford treatment and manage the emotional toll that cancer brings. This problem is important because many patients delay or forgo treatment due to financial hardships, lack of transportation, or an absence of community-based support. Since 2011, Loving Arms has provided this much needed care and financial assistance to thousands of cancer patients and their families.
Vision Rehabilitation Services Of Georgia Inc.
Health and Wellbeing
We request $5,000 for adaptive tools like screen readers and talking glucose monitors to support clients' independence through programs like Job Readiness Training.
VRS helps individuals with blindness or vision impairments regain independence and improve their quality of life. In Cobb County, many with vision loss struggle to perform everyday tasks, access employment, and manage their health. Our services provide critical tools like job readiness training, daily living skills instruction, and adaptive technologies. With additional funding, we can expand our impact by offering essential resources like screen reader software and talking blood glucose monitors, which are vital for health and employability. Serving over 350 individuals annually, VRS has a strong record of delivering meaningful, life-changing services. Donors can trust their support will make a lasting impact on those in need.
VRS helps individuals with blindness or vision impairments regain independence and improve their quality of life. In Cobb County, many with vision loss struggle to perform everyday tasks, access employment, and manage their health. Our services provide critical tools like job readiness training, daily living skills instruction, and adaptive technologies. With additional funding, we can expand our impact by offering essential resources like screen reader software and talking blood glucose monitors, which are vital for health and employability. Serving over 350 individuals annually, VRS has a strong record of delivering meaningful, life-changing services. Donors can trust their support will make a lasting impact on those in need.
NW Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity
Housing
Help provide a view to the future by providing the windows on new homes for six families in Cobb. Just $3,000 provides the windows for one home. Your donation ensures that more families will have a decent, affordable place to live.
In Cobb, one-third of families are renting, rather than owning homes, and the median income is not enough to qualify for a traditional loan to buy. When families are in the uncertain situation of renting, they can be evicted without notice, and are often paying over 50% of their income on housing, which makes their ability to afford necessities like healthcare, education, and transportation nearly impossible. For 38 years, Habitat for Humanity NWMA has served families in Cobb by building new construction homes for those making 30-80% of the Area Median Income, enabling them to become first-time homeowners and ending the cycle of renting. With your support in helping us raise $20,000, we can buy windows for the new homes of six families.
In Cobb, one-third of families are renting, rather than owning homes, and the median income is not enough to qualify for a traditional loan to buy. When families are in the uncertain situation of renting, they can be evicted without notice, and are often paying over 50% of their income on housing, which makes their ability to afford necessities like healthcare, education, and transportation nearly impossible. For 38 years, Habitat for Humanity NWMA has served families in Cobb by building new construction homes for those making 30-80% of the Area Median Income, enabling them to become first-time homeowners and ending the cycle of renting. With your support in helping us raise $20,000, we can buy windows for the new homes of six families.
Serenade Heights
Housing
Partner with Serenade Heights to transform the lives of single mom families. With $60,000, Serenade Heights can relieve housing costs for families like M'Laizsa, empowering them to reduce debt and put financial sustainability within their reach.
Cobb County families struggle daily to make ends meet. In fact, at least 13.3% are experiencing severe housing problems. Since 2013, Serenade Heights has offered a comprehensive, transitional housing program to single mom families in the metro Atlanta area. We have transformed the lives of over 100 families like M’Laisza, a remarkable young mother of four babies-all under the age of four. After losing her fiancé, Serenade Heights wrapped M’Laisza’s family in a web of supportive services including affordable housing, case management, financial literacy, grief counseling, life coaching, workshops, and a community of single moms. A donation of $1,500 will cover the cost of one month’s rent, empowering single moms like M’Laisza to dream again.
Cobb County families struggle daily to make ends meet. In fact, at least 13.3% are experiencing severe housing problems. Since 2013, Serenade Heights has offered a comprehensive, transitional housing program to single mom families in the metro Atlanta area. We have transformed the lives of over 100 families like M’Laisza, a remarkable young mother of four babies-all under the age of four. After losing her fiancé, Serenade Heights wrapped M’Laisza’s family in a web of supportive services including affordable housing, case management, financial literacy, grief counseling, life coaching, workshops, and a community of single moms. A donation of $1,500 will cover the cost of one month’s rent, empowering single moms like M’Laisza to dream again.
Special Needs Cobb
Housing
Help Special Needs Cobb continue to provide safe and stable housing for our neighbors with special needs. Just $25 helps offset the cost of larger repairs. Your support ensures our residents live in safe, stable, and comfortable homes.
Special Needs Cobb (SNC) addresses the critical lack of appropriate housing and care for individuals with special needs in Cobb County. Many individuals face inadequate living conditions or risk institutionalization. Notably, 43% of our residents are orphans or have no familial connections. We are their home for life. For over 68 years, SNC has been a lifeline for families and individuals with special needs, operating 23 group homes, providing respite services and free educational workshops to families. We serve over 790 participants annually, and with additional funding, we can continue enhancing the lives of our residents, offering them a safe environment where they can thrive in their own community.
Special Needs Cobb (SNC) addresses the critical lack of appropriate housing and care for individuals with special needs in Cobb County. Many individuals face inadequate living conditions or risk institutionalization. Notably, 43% of our residents are orphans or have no familial connections. We are their home for life. For over 68 years, SNC has been a lifeline for families and individuals with special needs, operating 23 group homes, providing respite services and free educational workshops to families. We serve over 790 participants annually, and with additional funding, we can continue enhancing the lives of our residents, offering them a safe environment where they can thrive in their own community.
10 Women of Hope
Family Economic Success
Help 10 Women of Hope create a financial safety net for single-parent families to maintain family stability ensuring that a moment of hardship doesn't define their future.
-
10 Women of Hope addresses financial vulnerability in Cobb's single-parent families facing unexpected economic challenges. This issue is critical due to:
- Economic fragility of single-income households
- Cascading effects of small setbacks
- Negative impact on children's well-being
- Lack of safety nets for single parents
- Risk of long-term poverty cycles
- Gaps in social services for sudden needs
- 176 donors contributed
- $71,372 in aid disbursed
- 152 family members benefited
Circles Cobb, Inc.
Family Economic Success
Circles has a proven model that helps families move out of poverty for good--will you help us? Your donation toward our $20,000 goal helps our families achieve financial independence. That's a priceless, life-changing gift!
Poverty in Cobb County is a daunting challenge, leaving hardworking families feeling isolated and without hope as they struggle to meet basic needs. For over 25 years, Circles has empowered families across North America to achieve lasting stability through financial literacy and intentional friendships with mentors who provide encouragement, accountability, and essential connections. Our families are accomplishing life-changing goals, from securing higher-paying jobs to launching businesses and building emergency savings. With your support, we can extend this transformational initiative to even more families in Cobb County, helping them break the cycle of poverty and thrive.
Poverty in Cobb County is a daunting challenge, leaving hardworking families feeling isolated and without hope as they struggle to meet basic needs. For over 25 years, Circles has empowered families across North America to achieve lasting stability through financial literacy and intentional friendships with mentors who provide encouragement, accountability, and essential connections. Our families are accomplishing life-changing goals, from securing higher-paying jobs to launching businesses and building emergency savings. With your support, we can extend this transformational initiative to even more families in Cobb County, helping them break the cycle of poverty and thrive.
Simple Needs GA
Family Economic Success
Help SNGA provide essential furniture and household items for families & new gifts for children. A $150 donation covers furniture & household items for a family, while $100 brings new gifts & joy to a child. Your support creates stability & happiness.
When families or individuals in Cobb transition from homelessness to permanent housing, they often have very little. SNGA steps in to provide essential furniture (beds, sofas, dinette sets, dressers), along with cleaning and hygiene supplies, and various bath, kitchen, and bed items. Although we accept in-kind donations, they are rarely sufficient to meet the needs of all our clients. Additionally, SNGA offers brand new gifts to children of our furniture clients to help replace items lost due to homelessness, and birthday gifts to those in shelters. We have seven programs which aim to address gaps in our county, offering comfort and a sense of self-worth to our local community.
When families or individuals in Cobb transition from homelessness to permanent housing, they often have very little. SNGA steps in to provide essential furniture (beds, sofas, dinette sets, dressers), along with cleaning and hygiene supplies, and various bath, kitchen, and bed items. Although we accept in-kind donations, they are rarely sufficient to meet the needs of all our clients. Additionally, SNGA offers brand new gifts to children of our furniture clients to help replace items lost due to homelessness, and birthday gifts to those in shelters. We have seven programs which aim to address gaps in our county, offering comfort and a sense of self-worth to our local community.
Communities In Schools of Marietta Cobb County Inc.
Education
Help CIS tackle academic and non-academic challenges! Each month, we recognize at-risk students for progress toward their attendance and academic goals. A $25 gift sponsors a student’s recognition for a year. Help us reach 600 students!
In Cobb County, 55% of students are economically disadvantaged. Without resources or community support, they are prone to chronic absenteeism, dropping out and failing to graduate. High School dropouts earn lower wages, more likely to become dependent on social services, live in poverty or become incarcerated. Schools are unable to address these non-academic obstacles. CIS is uniquely equipped to address these challenges, working in schools to build a bridge between school, community and families. Our data driven approach, adapted to meet each school and student's needs, is the basis for our success. CIS is dedicated to building stronger, healthier, and more economically stable communities where everyone can reach their full potential.
In Cobb County, 55% of students are economically disadvantaged. Without resources or community support, they are prone to chronic absenteeism, dropping out and failing to graduate. High School dropouts earn lower wages, more likely to become dependent on social services, live in poverty or become incarcerated. Schools are unable to address these non-academic obstacles. CIS is uniquely equipped to address these challenges, working in schools to build a bridge between school, community and families. Our data driven approach, adapted to meet each school and student's needs, is the basis for our success. CIS is dedicated to building stronger, healthier, and more economically stable communities where everyone can reach their full potential.
The STEAM Generation
Education
Help raise $35,000 to expand our programs to additional Cobb County schools. Your support will ignite dreams, build crucial skills, provide hope for children, and empower future innovators, while breaking the generational cycle of STEAM literacy.
In Cobb County under-resourced communities, countless children possess incredible potential but lack access to specialized out-of-school time STEAM literacy education. They aspire to become engineers, scientists, and innovators, yet face numerous obstacles. TSG steps in with transformative STEAM programs that spark curiosity, nurture creativity, and build essential skills from an early age. Serving over 380 youth annually; focused on neurodiversity, girls, and pre-K children, our programs lead to marked improvements in academic performance and self-confidence. Your support helps us to expand our reach, continue the crucial work, and invest in advancing education for every child who deserves a chance to shine regardless of their background.
In Cobb County under-resourced communities, countless children possess incredible potential but lack access to specialized out-of-school time STEAM literacy education. They aspire to become engineers, scientists, and innovators, yet face numerous obstacles. TSG steps in with transformative STEAM programs that spark curiosity, nurture creativity, and build essential skills from an early age. Serving over 380 youth annually; focused on neurodiversity, girls, and pre-K children, our programs lead to marked improvements in academic performance and self-confidence. Your support helps us to expand our reach, continue the crucial work, and invest in advancing education for every child who deserves a chance to shine regardless of their background.
Blue Thanksgiving
Public Safety
Your contribution provides vital support to local law enforcement during hardships, offering financial aid, meals at critical events, and ongoing assistance. Together, we can continue to stand by those who protect and serve our community.
Every day, the men and women in law enforcement across Cobb County protect our community, often facing immense personal risks and bearing images they cannot unsee. When tragedy strikes—whether through illness, injury, or loss—Blue Thanksgiving is there to support them. We provide financial aid, meals during high-stress events like active shooter training, and care for those working through the holidays, including Thanksgiving. We honor the fallen at memorial services and offer year-round support through our mental health and wellness campaign. Your contribution ensures these officers, and their families, are never alone in their time of need and know that they are supported by a community that cares. Join us and make a difference!
Every day, the men and women in law enforcement across Cobb County protect our community, often facing immense personal risks and bearing images they cannot unsee. When tragedy strikes—whether through illness, injury, or loss—Blue Thanksgiving is there to support them. We provide financial aid, meals during high-stress events like active shooter training, and care for those working through the holidays, including Thanksgiving. We honor the fallen at memorial services and offer year-round support through our mental health and wellness campaign. Your contribution ensures these officers, and their families, are never alone in their time of need and know that they are supported by a community that cares. Join us and make a difference!
Cobb County Public Safety Foundation, Inc.
Public Safety
Help provide mental health resources for 140, 911 dispatchers. $10,000 will provide counseling, peer support, and stress management tools that combat burnout and vacancies. Your donation ensures a stronger emergency response system for Cobb County.
Every day, Cobb’s 911 dispatchers handle over 2,400 emergency calls, exposing them to trauma that impacts their mental health. This relentless stress causes anxiety, burnout, and alarming vacancies, threatening Cobb’s emergency response system. Since 2019, our motto has been to “Serve those who Serve and Protect” Now, we’re advancing this mission with a new 911 Wellness Initiative offering counseling, peer support, and stress management resources. Our previous mental health seminars received overwhelming positive feedback, with many requests for more resources and events. Help us answer 911’s call for support and ensure these heroes get the care they deserve. We invite you to tour the 911 Center during Match Magic and go behind the scenes!
Every day, Cobb’s 911 dispatchers handle over 2,400 emergency calls, exposing them to trauma that impacts their mental health. This relentless stress causes anxiety, burnout, and alarming vacancies, threatening Cobb’s emergency response system. Since 2019, our motto has been to “Serve those who Serve and Protect” Now, we’re advancing this mission with a new 911 Wellness Initiative offering counseling, peer support, and stress management resources. Our previous mental health seminars received overwhelming positive feedback, with many requests for more resources and events. Help us answer 911’s call for support and ensure these heroes get the care they deserve. We invite you to tour the 911 Center during Match Magic and go behind the scenes!
Atlanta Youth Tennis & Education Foundation
Youth Development
Help AYTEF bring the Block Party to more underserved communities in Cobb County! This goal will enable us to host an additional 10 Block Parties next year, ensuring families can enjoy safe, healthy activities within their communities.
Since 2021, the Atlanta Youth Tennis and Education Foundation (AYTEF) has provided high-quality after-school programming in the Cobb community, offering free or low-cost access to tennis and enrichment activities to under-resourced youth in grades K-12. The AYTEF Block Party, a free event hosted each month, gives Cobb families an opportunity to come together for tennis instruction, dinner, recreational games, and access to essential community resources. In 2023, the AYTEF Block Party served over 400 unique youth and families. AYTEF plans to expand this initiative to additional locations in Cobb, aiming to double the number of families served, building more connected, healthy communities. Your donation will help make this possible!
Since 2021, the Atlanta Youth Tennis and Education Foundation (AYTEF) has provided high-quality after-school programming in the Cobb community, offering free or low-cost access to tennis and enrichment activities to under-resourced youth in grades K-12. The AYTEF Block Party, a free event hosted each month, gives Cobb families an opportunity to come together for tennis instruction, dinner, recreational games, and access to essential community resources. In 2023, the AYTEF Block Party served over 400 unique youth and families. AYTEF plans to expand this initiative to additional locations in Cobb, aiming to double the number of families served, building more connected, healthy communities. Your donation will help make this possible!
Marietta Mentoring For Leadership Program
Youth Development
Our goal is to raise $15,000 to fund leadership events, college visits, and mentor support. Your donation will provide opportunities for teens to grow, connect with mentors, and pursue their dreamsâwhether itâs college, the military, or a career.
Marietta Mentoring for Leadership tackles challenges faced by teens like Jada, a first-gen high schooler navigating life without a mentor’s guidance. Without support, kids like Jada may struggle to see their own potential, risking a future that falls short of their capabilities. For 14+ years, our program has paired teens with mentors who provide trusted relationships and exposure to opportunities. The result is five consecutive years of 100% on-time graduation rates, with 90% pursuing college, military, or employment. Additional funds of $15,000 will enhance mentor training and student programs to ensure they have the support they need. Donors can trust our experienced organization to uplift our community, one student like Jada at a time.
Marietta Mentoring for Leadership tackles challenges faced by teens like Jada, a first-gen high schooler navigating life without a mentor’s guidance. Without support, kids like Jada may struggle to see their own potential, risking a future that falls short of their capabilities. For 14+ years, our program has paired teens with mentors who provide trusted relationships and exposure to opportunities. The result is five consecutive years of 100% on-time graduation rates, with 90% pursuing college, military, or employment. Additional funds of $15,000 will enhance mentor training and student programs to ensure they have the support they need. Donors can trust our experienced organization to uplift our community, one student like Jada at a time.
