Big Shanty - Little Free Library Grand Opening! |
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Big Shanty Elementary became part of our "21 in '21" campaign to distribute 21 Little Free Libraries across Cobb County in 2021! Take a look at this adorable video of the students demonstrating their impressive literacy skills. |
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The Healthy Relationships Community Grants, an initiative of Major League Baseball - (MLB) and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), seeks to address positive relationship health, with self and others. Through this initiative, MLB and MLBPA will jointly award $3 million in funding to U.S.-based nonprofit organizations and global non-governmental organizations.
The focus is on three distinct areas:
- building and improving relationship skills of the next generation as a prevention strategy,
- building and improving mental health resiliency for vulnerable populations, and
- strengthening and providing critical services to survivors of domestic violence.
Grants of up to $50,000 will be provided and requests will be reviewed quarterly. The remaining deadlines for 2021 is Sept. 1, 2021. Online application guidelines are available on the MLB website.
The John Templeton Foundation - "Character Through Community" will provide support to nonprofit organizations that are well-positioned to strengthen their understanding and implementation of character development through communities of practice. Examples of communities of practice include a group of teachers in a school, a group of coaches with a sports league, a group of business leaders in an organization, religious leaders within a faith tradition, etc. Applicants should be connected to a pre-existing community or network and should be able to demonstrate interest in the subject matter. The focus is on communities that impact at least 1,000 individuals and plan to meet at regular intervals. Visit the Foundation's website to learn more about the "Character Through Community" RFP.
The Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation - The Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation partners with organizations and networks working to alleviate poverty and increase social and economic justice in 11 southeastern states. The Foundation has a particular interest in supporting civic engagement in Georgia and North Carolina. The Foundation is also open to supporting new approaches to achieving economic opportunity and civic engagement outcomes. Organizational summaries may be submitted throughout the year. The size and duration of grants is matched to the applicant’s scale of impact, need, capabilities, and opportunities. Grant amounts rarely exceed 30% of a project or organizational budget. Visit the Foundation's website to learn more about the grant guidelines and application process.
Morgan Stanley - The Mental Health Innovation Awards program aims to fund mental healthcare solutions for children and young adults across the United States. This program focuses on new or piloted projects from direct-service organizations that will help address the far-reaching challenge of stress, anxiety, depression or other mental health issues in children and young adults. Projects must tackle specific issues and address unmet needs, with a goal of reducing stigma, increasing access to care, improving equity in mental health, and enabling early identification/prevention or enhancing intervention, especially among disadvantaged and vulnerable populations. Visit Morgan Stanley's website to access the program guidelines.
Accessing Funding Information at Cobb Collaborative - The Cobb Collaborative is a Funding Information Network partner of Candid. As a partner, Cobb Collaborative provides free access to the most comprehensive information available on foundation and corporate giving. It features electronic resources as well as professional staff to assist visitors. Contact Irene Barton, Executive Director at ibarton@cobbcollaborative.org with any questions. Download the full 24 hour access pass instruction here.
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We are constantly adding new events to our calendar! Be sure to check out our website for a full list of upcoming programming.
June 16 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Children & Families Strategy Team
This will be a hybrid event - join us either in person or online, with an in person only opportunity for a screening of Resilience after the meeting
Wed, Jun 23, 2021, 10:00 AM –Thu, Jun 24, 2021, 2:00 PM
WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) Virtual Training
Thu, Jul 8, 2021 10:00 AM
H.A.S.T.E. (Homeless Awareness Strategy Team Effort)
Tue, Jul 20, 2021 8:00 AM
Cobb Marietta Early Learning Initiative
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Updates and Resources from Our Members |
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The Center for Family Resources is seeking a candidate for the following full-time position: Short-Term/Rapid Rehousing Case Manager to provide comprehensive case management services to assist homeless families develop housing stability. Qualifications: Bachelor’s in human services or related field; one year’s experience in case management; excellent communication and interpersonal skills, good organizational skills, ability to manage a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment. Computer skills (Microsoft Office). Maintains a collaborative relationship with colleagues, both internal and external to the organization, to ensure participants are offered the most appropriate and relevant services based on needs, availability and qualifications. Send resume and salary requirements to CarolynBridges@TheCFR.org or fax to 770-423-2234. No calls please.
Nominations for Teen of the Year! Know a teen in the metro Atlanta area who personifies remarkable? The call for nominations for Teen Volunteer of the Year for AFP Atlanta's National Philanthropy Day event is now live. Looking for teens who really understand philanthropy and values the importance of giving back. Nominations for teens of color, LGTBQ and other communities are welcomed! Please nominate your teen here
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Serving the Cobb County Community for 22 Years |
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