Jonesboro, Ga. (December 11, 2015) – The Heritage Community Foundation presented a grant to Mr. John Uesseler, CEO/Principal of the Academy for Advanced Studies (AAS): The Henry County College and Career Academy, on October 27, 2015. The $1500 grant was given in conjunction with a luncheon hosted by the Heritage Community Foundation (HCF) at the Academy on that same day. The purpose of the luncheon was to introduce community leaders to HCF and to invite them to join in and support HCF in its efforts to provide assistance to local non-profit organizations. The luncheon also helped make the community leaders more aware of the work being done at the AAS. Students from the AAS’s Culinary Arts program showcased their talents by preparing and serving an incredible lunch for the attendees.
The Academy for Advanced Studies was founded in Fall of 2009, and its mission is to ensure each student graduates high school with the knowledge, skills and attributes necessary for college and career success. In fulfilling this mission, AAS ensures each student is actively engaged in rigorous, relevant and innovative instructional programs. AAS produces multiple benefits for students, employers and the community-at-large, including increased high school graduation and college enrollment rates, higher levels of academic attainment, stronger preparation for high-skill, high-wage, and high-demand careers, and greater potential for local economic development. The purpose of AAS is to expand the education opportunities of students around Henry County; therefore, programs offered for students at AAS are not available at the home high school. These program offerings include access to collegiate level dual enrollment programs, specialized CTAE pathways, advanced placement courses, and other necessary academic programs of study.
For more information on how to apply for a grant with Heritage Community Foundation, make a donation or volunteer, please visit www.heritagecommunityfoundation.org. You may also contact Rocky Davis, Executive Director, at 770-478-8881.
Heritage Community Foundation (HCF) is a 501c3 organization which provides funding to local nonprofit organizations in Clayton, Henry and Fayette counties. HCF is designed to support Heritage Bank’s first mission, “Committed to those we serve.” The bank absorbs all of the operating costs of the foundation, so 100% of the funds raised go directly to meet community needs.
Heritage Bank, a state chartered commercial bank, has been serving metro Atlanta’s Southern Crescent since 1955. The independent community bank has six full-service offices, features a well-rounded offering of commercial and consumer products, and is an active, involved member of the community it serves. The company’s stock is traded under the symbol “CCFH”.
Front left to right: Jenny Smith; Rochelle Hehir; Roxanne Rogers; Pamela Cisneros; Stacy Hammons; Sheri Dockweiler; Shantae Stewart, student; Deiman Parker, student; Zachary Rodgers, student. Back left to right: John Uesseler, CEO/Principal AAS; Rocky Davis
