We are excited to welcome Kaleigh Raulerson to the Collaborative family as our new Program Manager. Kaleigh brings programmatic experience and enthusiasm to this role! She will primarily be overseeing the expansion of our mental health programming. Please read our press release about our partnership with Resilient Georgia. She will also be heavily involved in our literacy efforts which includes bringing The Basics strategy to Cobb County. Kaleigh is looking forward to meeting all of our wonderful partners in the upcoming months. When you hear from Kaleigh or meet her, please give her a warm welcome!
Mental Health May - Upcoming Resources
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Be on the lookout next week for our NEW Mental Health Newsletter - Mind Your Mind News! It will be chock full of tips and resources, all in one place.
Mind Your Mind with Doorway Affirmations. Doors symbolize new beginnings; out with the old, in with the new. Every time you walk through a doorway, say something nice about yourself, something good about your day, or an appreciation of someone in your life. This re-sets the brain to positive thinking, and if you do it every time you walk through a door you'll be amazed at the long-term dopamine lift.
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Ribbons of Hope—Invest in Women is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of women and children. Each year Ribbons of Hope awards one grant to a nonprofit organization in Georgia that promotes education, health, economic independence, social well-being, or human rights for women and their children. The grant can be used for special projects or capital improvements that can be sustained by the organization after the grant allocation. Applying organizations must have been in operation at least three years and have an annual operating budget of $500,000 or more. Visit the Ribbons of Hope website to download the 2021 application guidelines and form.
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.
Dollar General Youth Literacy Grants will be awarded to schools, public libraries, and nonprofit organizations in support of efforts to help students who are reading below grade level or experiencing difficulty reading. The program supports the implementation or expansion of new or existing literacy programs; the purchase of new technology or equipment to support literacy initiatives; and/or the purchase of books, materials, or software for literacy programs. Visit the Dollar General Literacy Foundation website for complete program guidelines, a list of 2020 grant recipients, and application instructions.
Gas South: If you are a 501c3 non-profit organization that serves children, ages 0-21, in basic needs, education, or illness/disability, we would like to invite you to apply for funding by visiting the Gas South website.
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.
Tue, May 18, 2021 9:00 AM
Coffee with the Collaborative - 2nd Quarter
Tue, May 25, 2021 9:30 AM
QPR (Question.Persude.Refer) Training
Wed, Jun 23, 2021, 10:00 AM –Thu, Jun 24, 2021, 2:00 PM
WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) Virtual Training
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Updates and Resources from Our Members |
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We are so proud of Emory Paul for being accepted to Harvard and Yale Universities. He is committed to fighting homelessness as he continues his education and professional career, with hopes to one day head the U.S. Department of HUD. Congrats, Emory!
Emory partnered with us to put a clean drinking water fountain at the Tillman House in Smyrna, and was an active member in our Homeless Strategy Team.
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.
We are 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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Stay connected with us while we are apart! Follow us on all of our social media channels for regular updates and resources.
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Serving the Cobb County Community for 22 Years |
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