Jonesboro, Ga. (July 13, 2017) – The Heritage Community Foundation presented a $1,800 grant to Karen Gillespie, Board Chair for the Fayette Grandparents and Kin Raising Children organization for the purchase of book bags, technology and supplies for the upcoming school year.
“Many of the caregivers supported by this organization are single and elderly and many times they need special support” said Mark Dose, Executive Director of the Heritage Community Foundation. “We are pleased to be able to support their efforts in assuring the children being cared for by grandparents or relatives have adequate supplies for the upcoming school year.”
The Grandparents and Kin Raising Children organization provides development support, advocacy and resources for children being raised by grandparents or other relatives. The organization provides a collaborative network of resources for the children while reducing the stress placed on caregivers.
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.” Heritage Bank absorbs all of the operating costs of the foundation, so 100% of the funds raised go directly to meet community needs.
In addition to the support from Heritage Bank, a number of other local businesses support the HCF through their partnership in the HCF Community IMPACT Club. These businesses include Harding Plumbing, Brent Scarbrough & Co., C & C Fence Co., Heritage Cadillac, Lincoln Insurance, Paragon Alarm Systems, Central Station Monitoring, The Dockery Group, Waldrop & Trite, LLC.,, JR Davis Tools, Griffin Insurance, New South Package and Emmett J. Arnold Law, P.C., and David Curry.
For more information on how to apply for a grant with Heritage Community Foundation, to make a donation or volunteer, please visit www.heritagecommunityfoundation.org. You may also contact Mark Dose, Heritage Community Foundation Executive Director, at 770-478-8881.
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”.
