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The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia
The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia is committed to improving the quality of life for people in Northwest Georgia. The results of its work are both immediate and lasting. The foundation's greatest success is the fact that along with countless partners and supporters, it has proven a simple adage to be true - more can be accomplished by working together. As individuals, as communities, and as a region, the foundation and its partners are sewing the seeds for a brilliant future for the community.
The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia serves Whitfield, Murray, Gordon, Bartow, Floyd, Dade, Walker, Pickens, Fannin, Gilmer, Chattooga, and Catoosa Counties - bringing people together, strengthening communities, and multiplying resources. The Foundation works to nurture children and families, improve education, foster cultural arts, and build the economy for all people.
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www.communityfoundationnwga.org
The Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia serves Whitfield, Murray, Gordon, Bartow, Floyd, Dade, Walker, Pickens, Fannin, Gilmer, Chattooga, and Catoosa Counties - bringing people together, strengthening communities, and multiplying resources. The Foundation works to nurture children and families, improve education, foster cultural arts, and build the economy for all people.
Web Address
www.communityfoundationnwga.org
Recent News from Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia
Christian League for Battered Women awarded grant for hotel stays
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia
Continuing to "serve the greater good," the Cartersville-Bartow Community Foundation awarded Tranquility House — Christian League for...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia
Continuing to "serve the greater good," the Cartersville-Bartow Community Foundation awarded Tranquility House — Christian League for...more
Teena's Legacy to offer Reupholstering With a Purpose Summer Apprentice Program
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia
During her first year in Cartersville, Smith received a boost from the Cartersville-Bartow Community Foundation. During the foundation's 2017 fall grant cycle, Teena's Legacy was awarded $2,000. “I...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia
During her first year in Cartersville, Smith received a boost from the Cartersville-Bartow Community Foundation. During the foundation's 2017 fall grant cycle, Teena's Legacy was awarded $2,000. “I...more
Greater Community Bank appoints McEntyre as Director
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia
She is a founding Board Member of the Calhoun/Gordon Community Foundation and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Gordon County Development Authority, Floyd/Gordon Joint Development...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia
She is a founding Board Member of the Calhoun/Gordon Community Foundation and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Gordon County Development Authority, Floyd/Gordon Joint Development...more
Shaw feted for his contributions to industry, community
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia
Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia President David Aft said few people have had the impact on Dalton that Shaw has. "His impact is felt not only in the carpet industry, but in the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia
Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia President David Aft said few people have had the impact on Dalton that Shaw has. "His impact is felt not only in the carpet industry, but in the...more
Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia Funds Students' Chances at Real-World Experience
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia
Eckerd Connects' Paxen receives ongoing funding to provide education and workforce development services, but these funds do not cover the expenses of students' hands-on learning opportunities like...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia
Eckerd Connects' Paxen receives ongoing funding to provide education and workforce development services, but these funds do not cover the expenses of students' hands-on learning opportunities like...more
The play's the thing: DHS re-opens renovated theater
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia
The largest of the donations came from the William D. Burr Fund for the Arts of the Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia, which...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia
The largest of the donations came from the William D. Burr Fund for the Arts of the Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia, which...more
Community Calendar for Oct. 16
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia
This event is made possible by funding from the Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia. For more information, call the Northwest...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia
This event is made possible by funding from the Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia. For more information, call the Northwest...more
Wilson honored as small business person of the year at chamber banquet
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia
The Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce presented Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia President David Aft with its Chairman's...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia
The Greater Dalton Chamber of Commerce presented Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia President David Aft with its Chairman's...more
Letter: A thank you to the community
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia
Special thanks goes to the White's Pediatrics, the Dalton Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia and...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia
Special thanks goes to the White's Pediatrics, the Dalton Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia and...more
Houses of Hope: Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter dedicates Transitional Housing project
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia
... plaques in honor of their sponsors — Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter board of directors, Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia,...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia
... plaques in honor of their sponsors — Good Neighbor Homeless Shelter board of directors, Community Foundation of Northwest Georgia,...more
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