The Cobb EMC Foundation stands as a testament to our community’s collective spirit of giving. Our mission is to assess the financial needs of charitable organizations and allocate available funds to the benefit of the community and the members we serve.
Our approach is rooted in understanding that every dollar counts, and every decision we make has the potential to create lasting impact. Through this mission, we strive to strengthen our community and uplift those in need.
At the heart of the Cobb EMC Foundation is Operation Round Up, a program built on the belief that small change can yield big impact. For 10 years, Cobb EMC members have been rounding up their bill each month, contributing to a pool of funds that support charitable organizations that serves members within our five-county service area.
Your annual gift may seem small, but when combined with the contributions of your neighbors, it becomes a powerful force for good.
The Cobb EMC Foundation board, composed of ten members residing in the Cobb EMC service area, oversees the distribution of these funds. As a third-party foundation separate from Cobb EMC, decisions are made based on the availability of funds and the potential community impact of requests.
Every dollar contributed through Operation Round Up goes directly to supporting nonprofits that are making a difference in our community. Whether it’s providing meals for those in need, offering educational opportunities, or supporting local arts and culture, your contributions are rounding up hope, opportunity, and possibility for countless individuals within our community.
2023 Total Impact
$914,715
Total Awarded 267 Organizations
Thank you for your continued support and for proving that together, we can make a big impact!
Since 2013, Members Have Contributed $8.6+ Million To Benefit 1,068 Nonprofits Families, Children and Youth Human
Beyond Limits Therapeutic Riding uses the transformative power of equine therapy to enrich the lives of children and adults with special needs. Their mission is as noble as it is necessary: they encourage their riders to reach beyond limits, fostering physical, developmental, psychological, and social growth through therapeutic horseback riding.
In 2023, the organization faced a devastating setback when a catastrophic barn fire destroyed everything they had built over the past decade. But their resilient spirit shone through and they swiftly moved their horses to a temporary location, ensuring the continuity of their services. The grant funds awarded played a critical role in this effort, enabling them to continue subsidizing therapy sessions and offering full scholarships to riders who would otherwise have been unable to participate in their life-changing program.
“In the face of adversity, the Cobb EMC Foundation’s grant was a lifeline that enabled us to continue our mission. Without the generous contributions of members, we would not be able to impact the local special needs community in the way that we have. Thank you for rounding up!”
Dr. Kimberly Oviedo | Founder/Executive Director, Beyond Limits Therapeutic Riding
Impact
1 Donated Horse
Snickers is a barn favorite, who provides approximately 10 lessons per week, or roughly 1/3 of all lessons!
1,594
Lessons Provided/yr (subsidized by the Cobb EMC Foundation)
9 Therapy Horses Total (Started with 1 horse!)
Serving more than 200 community families, Kidz2Leaders (K2L) provides stability, opportunity, and a Christian community for children of inmates. With an unwavering mission to break the cycle of generational incarceration, their decade-long continuum of programming guides these children towards a life of self-sufficiency, joy, and success.
The grant funds received were instrumental in supporting K2L’s expanding year-round opportunities, enabling the organization to extend its impact and provide more children with the tools and support needed to rise above their circumstances and rewrite their future.
Kidz2Leaders stands as a testament to the power of opportunity, commitment, and transformative programming, proving that with the right support, every child can become a leader.
“We are so thankful for our partnership with the Cobb EMC Foundation and their ongoing support to help make a difference in the lives of the families in our community.”
Dan Komitor | Development Director, Kidz2Leaders
Since 2003, Reflections of Trinity has worked tirelessly to transform lives in our community. With a mission rooted in compassion, service and Christ, they strive to meet basic needs by distributing food to those who need it most.
In the past year alone, Reflections of Trinity has served an astounding 84,894 individuals and 30,647 families across 45 counties in Georgia with a concentrated impact in Cobb, Douglas, Paulding, Clayton and Fulton counties.
During their 2023 Thanksgiving outreach, they served over 1,100 cars and distributed a staggering 230,000 pounds of food— all in four hours!
We are proud that the grant funds from the Cobb EMC Foundation have played a pivotal role in enabling Reflections of Trinity to continue their essential work.
“We are grateful to the Cobb EMC Foundation for their generous support, which has been instrumental in our mission to ensure no family in our community goes hungry. Their contribution is more than a donation; it represents a shared commitment to compassion and service, making a tangible difference in the lives of the thousands we serve.”
Laurie Wong | Founder and CEO, Reflections of Trinity
TrinityReflectionsof approximatelyhasserved 7,000peopleamonth since 2019!
Understanding the importance of preparedness, Saving Lives America is dedicated to equipping first responders with life-saving Stop-the-Bleeding kits. These kits are ingeniously designed to keep victims alive until EMS arrives on the scene, providing crucial moments that often mean the difference between life and death.
They have touched hundreds of lives in the past two years, empowering first responders with the tools needed during emergency situations. Saving Lives America’s goal is to have a kit in the hands of each first responder in the entire Cobb EMC service area. The organization is also proud to collaborate with Cobb EMC to supply custom kits designed to address the unique safety requirements of electrical-related emergencies.
Saving Lives America’s work is a poignant reminder of the power of preparedness. In a world where emergencies are unpredictable, Saving Lives America is making sure that readiness isn’t.
“We estimate that many lives have been saved with the kits that Operation Round Up has generously sponsored. On behalf of our team, our dedicated first responders and those who have been given a second chance at life, thank you to all Cobb EMC members and the Foundation. You’re truly helping save lives!”
Tim O’Neil | Founder, Saving Lives America
1,200 Kits Deployed in Cobb EMC’s Service Area
3,000
Total Kits Deployed Across 3 States
Students Without Mothers serves as source of hope and resilience for high school students who have tragically lost their mothers due to death or unfortunate circumstances. This inspiring organization provides scholarships for collegebound high school students, empowering them to overcome personal tragedy and pursue a college education. Thanks to the grant funds received from Operation Round Up, the organization was able to extend its scholarship support to even more students in Cobb County in 2023.
But Students Without Mothers doesn’t just stop at providing scholarships. They continue to journey alongside students throughout their college years, consistently checking in to ensure they’re thriving and benefiting from the program. Upon graduation, these students are encouraged to give back to the program through financial aid or volunteering, creating a cycle of support and inspiration.
“Through our mission and scholarship program, Students Without Mothers is changing lives. We are grateful to Operation Round Up and all of the Cobb EMC members for their generous support. With your help, we’re opening doors to bright futures.”
Mary Torrence Williams | Founder/Executive Director, Students Without Mothers
Operation Round Up 2023 Impact
Since 2019, students have made the largest gains (43-63%) in:
▹ Decision-Making
▹ Self-Defeating Behaviors
▹ Self-Discovery
▹ Social Engagement/Etiquette
Total Scholarship Recipients
▹ Choosing a College/Major
Previous Cobb EMC Community Foundation Scholarship Recipients
Each year, we proudly award 14 exceptional high school seniors, who call the Cobb EMC service area home, with the Cobb EMC Foundation Scholarship. Each scholarship is $5,000 and provides a financial springboard that may be used at accredited colleges, universities, or vocational-technical institutions of the recipient’s choosing.
This investment in education underscores our ongoing commitment to fostering the growth and development of future leaders within our community.
Do you know a deserving student on the verge of higher education?
Encourage them to seize this opportunity for academic advancement. For complete details and application procedures, candidates are invited to visit www.cobbemc.com/foundationedu.
1 Little Meal Inc
10 Women of Hope
100 Black Men
911 Memorial Ride
2MyPlace
Abundant Living Foundation
Act Together Ministries
Adult Disability Medical Healthcare
Adventure Bags
Advocates for Bartow’s Children, Inc
ALS Association of Georgia
Aloha To Aging Inc
Alzheimer and Dementia Foundation
Alzheimers Association
American Cancer Society
American Foundation for Suicide
American Red Cross
Angel House of Georgia
Animals Deserve Better, Inc
DBA Paws for Life USA
Artsbridge Foundation
Artz for the Harp Corp
Atlanta Angels
Atlanta Food Bank
Atlanta Growing Leadership of Women “Glow”
Atlanta Lyric Theatre
Atlanta Youth Tennis & Education Foundation
Auditory Verbal Center
Aviation History and Technology Center
Bagel Rescue
Bald Nation Rocks
Be THE Voice
BEATS, Inc
Bethany Christian Services
Bethany Place
Bethesda Community Clinic
Better Day Givings
Beyond Beautiful Blessings
Beyond Limits Therapeutic Riding
Bless Coalition
Blue Thanksgiving Inc
Boss Kids, Inc
Boy Scouts of America
Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta
Brookwood Christian School
Bullock Foundation
Caleb’s Cup
Calvary Children’s Home
Camp Big Heart
Camp Dream Foundation
Camp Kudzu, Inc
Camp Puzzle
Camp Trach Me Away
Camp Twin Lakes
Celebrate Life International
Center for Children and Young Adults
Center for Family Resources
Chattahoochee National
Park Concervancy
Chattachoochee Tech College Foundation
Cherokee Co Education Foundation
Cherokee Makerspace, Inc
Children’s Development Academy
Children’s Haven
Circles Cobb
Circuit Runners Robotics
Clubhouse of Atlanta
Cobb Christmas
Cobb Collaborative Inc
Cobb Community Foundation (Cobb Children’s fund)
Cobb County 4-H
Cobb County FOP Charities
(Previously Kermit S Sanders Lodge 13)
Cobb County Public Schools
Education Foundation
Cobb County Safety Village Foundation
Cobb County Youth Museum
Cobb Moms Helping Cobb, Inc
Cobb Police Athletic League
Cobb Veterans Memorial Foundation
Communities in Schools of Marietta/ Cobb County
Connecting Generations - STFCC
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America
Davis Direction Foundation
Destiny’s Daughters of Promise
Devereux Center
Down 7 Up 8 Inc
Elite Women of Excellence
Elm Street Cultural Arts
Encompass Ministries (Previously Papas Pantry)
Erin’s Hope for Friends
Essential2Life
Etowah Scholarship Foundation
Facing Adverse Challenges
Everyday Socially
Family Alliance of Paulding County
Family Life Restoration Center
F.A.S.K.I.A. Friends and Sisters Keepers In Action
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Ferst Readers of Cobb County
Fitfully Forward
FOCUS
Foster Care Support Foundation
Foster Siblings Reunited DBA camp to belong
Four Corners
Friends of Cherokee County Library
Friends of Disabled Adults with Children
GA Lions Camp for the Blind Garments of Grace
Georgia Association of Conservation
Georgia Community Support and Solutions
Georgia Kids Belong
Georgia National Cemetery Advisory Council
Georgia Philharmonic
Georgia Police K9 Foundation
Georgia Preschool Association
Georgia Symphony Orchestra
Georgia Transplant Foundation
Gift of Music Foundation
Giving Kitchen
Good Mews Animal Foundation
Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb
Good Shepherd Farming Education and Outreach, Inc
Goshen Valley Foundation
Great Prospects
Greater Wealth Works (Prev. The Edge)
HHH Equine, Inc.
Habitat for Humanity North Central GA
Habitat for Humanity Northwest
Haven of Help
Helping One Guy
Helping Other People be Empowered
DBA H.O.P.E., Inc
Henry Arthur Callis Ed Foundation
HIS CAMP dba Camp Gideon Homestretch, Inc
Hopedealers Worldwide
iHoop Factory, Inc
It Starts With Me 2
International Association of African Authors and Scholars
Jess Rousey Honoring Heroes
Junior Achievement of Georgia
Kates Club, Inc.
Kennesaw Museum Foundation Inc
Kennesaw State University Foundation
Kidz2Leaders Inc
KidsPeace National Centers
KOS Inc.
La Amistad Inc
Lake Allatoona Association
Laurel’s Edge
Lekotek of Georgia
Life Circle 72
LIFT2 Enrich, Inc
Lifelearning Community Center
Live 2 Create Foundation Network
LiveSafe Resources (formerly YWCA)
Loving Arms Cancer Outreach Inc
MDE School of East Cobb
Make-A-Wish Georgia
Marietta Cobb Museum of Art
Marietta Fire Fighters Support Fund
Marietta Police Athletic League
Master Gardeners Volunteers
McKenna Farms
Men Elevating Men
Miracle Foundation of Arts and Academics
MUST Ministries
New Tenth Foundation
New Transition to Success, Inc
Next Step Ministries, Inc
Nobis Works
Operation Appreciation
Optimize The Vizion
Our Giving Garden
Papayago Rescue House
Paulding Child Advocacy Center
Paulding County 4-H
Pearls of Esther
PORCH Marietta
Positive American Youth
Power of Peace Initiative
Project Keep’em Off the Streets
Rachel’s Gift Inc
Reflections of Trinity
Revved Up Kids
RISE Employee Fund Inc
Rise Up
Road Trip Home Animal Rescue
Safe America Foundation
SAFE Place
SafePath Children’s Advocacy Center
Salvation Army
Saving Lives America
Second Helpings Atlanta
Ser Familia, Inc
Serenade Heights
Service League of Cherokee Cty
Share the Love Outreach Organization, Inc
Sheltering Arms
Sheltering Grace Ministry
Sirens Project, Inc
Skye Precious Kids
Smith-Gilbert Gardens Foundation
Smyrna Public Safety Foundation
Sober Streets Inc.
Special Needs Cobb
Special Needs Development Group
Special Needs Respite, Inc
Special Olympics of Georgia
St Vincent De Paul
STING Inc.
Strides Horse Park TEMS
Students Without Mothers
Sunshine on a Ranney Day
Sweetwater Mission
Tahirih Justice Center
The Drake House
The Extension
The STEAM Generation, Inc
Timothy’s Cupboard
Together We Care
Top Dogg K9 Foundation
Transformations by Atlanta Angels
Unite Homeschool Support Network
Upper Etowah River Alliance
Urban League of Greater Atlanta
Vision Rehabilitation Services of Ga
VISIONful Communities
Waymark (Kids Cubed)
We Thrive Riverside Renters Association
Wellspring Living
Wellstar Foundation
Wildlife Action Inc
Women in Technology
Young Women Crush Cancer
Youth Villages
ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer
Zion Keepers, Inc
The Cobb EMC Foundation administers Operation Round Up funds to local nonprofits with outreach programs benefiting members in Cobb EMC’s service area, which includes Bartow, Cherokee, Cobb, Fulton and Paulding counties.
For more information and testimonials, please visit cobbemc.com/foundation.