FUNDING A BRIGHTER future

Since 2013 the Cobb EMC Foundation has supported those in need throughout Cobb EMC’s five-county service area of Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb, Fulton, and Paulding counties. The Foundation has given more than $7.5 million since 2013 to local nonprofits with outreach programs that impact these five counties.

We don’t do all of this alone. The Cobb EMC Foundation is supported by Cobb EMC members who choose to round up their bills to the nearest dollar through Operation Round Up. The average estimated annual giving is only $6 per member account, but the most anyone can give each month is 99 cents –or a maximum of $11.88 each year.

The impact of a few people rounding up is astronomical … we’ve had 20 kids graduate … many of which probably would not have made it to graduation without the support you offer.

—Evan Ingram

Goshen Valley, director of development

Donations from more than 171,768 participating members from Cobb EMC’s 193,274 member base add up quickly. In 2022, Cobb EMC members gave $902,800 to 182 charities with programs that benefit the five counties Cobb EMC serves. The work these organizations do in health and human services, education, public safety, housing, shelter, and more enhances quality-of-life for the community as a whole.

The Cobb EMC Foundation is managed by members who volunteer their time to support those in need. The volunteer board meets monthly to discuss grant requests.

I want to thank Cobb EMC for all your support in the past. Your support will help the Tommy Nobis Center remain one of the cornerstones of opportunity for individuals with disabilities in our community.

—Ray Sims

Tommy Nobis Center helping 136 students achieve a college education.

Nonprofits rely on our support, and together, the Cobb EMC Foundation, Cobb EMC members, and Cobb EMC help make a difference in our community. We are thankful for the generous Cobb EMC members who make it all possible.

In addition to assisting local nonprofits, the Cobb EMC Foundation also supports tomorrow’s leaders through the annual Cobb EMC Foundation Scholarship program, which has given more than $565,000 in scholarships to high school seniors heading to college or training programs.

To apply for a scholarship, or to learn more about opportunities for students, visit: cobbemc.com/scholarships

Thank you Cobb EMC Foundation and all the members for your generosity towards The Extension. We truly appreciate it.

—Amy Adams

The Extension, board member and alumni

Since 2013, members have contributed $7.5 million to benefit 718 nonprofits.

The Cobb EMC Foundation board — a third-party foundation separate from Cobb EMC employees and directors — administers Operation Round Up funds to local nonprofits that serve a variety of needs in our community.

Environment

Public Safety

Philanthropy

Arts and Culture

Families, Children and Youth

Health

Human Services

Jobs

Education, Schools and Literacy

Housing and Shelter