Jonesboro, Ga. (May 11, 2016) – The Heritage Community Foundation presented a grant to Luci Hough, Director of the Fayette Pregnancy Resource Center (FPRC) on April 13, 2016. The $1,600 grant will be used to purchase 32 car seats for the expectant mothers who will complete the non-profit’s child safety class this year. The car seats are an important part of the class that is designed to foster safer parenting. In addition to car seat safety, topics such as preparing for delivery, postpartum depression, sleep safety, and shaken baby syndrome are covered in the class. Many of these subjects are taught by a registered nurse. Expectant fathers are also welcome and encouraged to attend the class.
Fayette Pregnancy Resource Center is a non-profit organization that offers support to women facing an unplanned pregnancy. They serve women of all ages, as well as their families, husbands, boyfriends and friends. The center has been operating in Fayette County since May of 1994. Since they opened their doors, they have had the privilege of serving thousands of women and their families by offering free pregnancy tests, counseling, and resources for pregnancy and parenting. In January of 2014, they officially opened their doors as a medical center and have expanded their services to include pregnancy testing and ultrasounds done by a medical professional. In addition to these medical services, FPRC continues to offer services to help women and families throughout their pregnancy and beyond by providing educational opportunities, guidance from a client advocate, and resources from their clothes closet.
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”.
