Jonesboro, Ga. (July 25, 2017) – The Heritage Community Foundation presented a $1,500 grant to Dr. Loida Bonney, Executive Director of the Fayette CARE Clinic to purchase a portable chiropractic treatment table for the clinic patients with back pain issues. Fayette CARE Clinic provides a range of healthcare services at no cost for uninsured patients in Fayette County.

“The Heritage Community Foundation is pleased to partner with the Fayette CARE Clinic to provide the resources for a new chiropractic treatment table,” said Mark Dose, Executive Director of the Heritage Community Foundation. “Dr. Bonney and her team at Fayette CARE Clinic provide important access to primary health care and other specialized medical services for the uninsured and working poor of Fayette County. This treatment table will help them address the needs of the many patients with back pain issues. Fayette CARE Clinic has an impressive clinical model that is committed to treating all patients with compassion and respect.”

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”.

Jonesboro, Ga. (July 25, 2017) – The Heritage Community Foundation presented a $2,500 grant to Heidi Johnson, Director of ClearWater Academy in Tyrone, Georgia to purchase critical reading and life-skills curriculum for students with developmental disabilities. ClearWater Academy focuses on providing students with special needs effective academic instructional experiences along with life-skills training.

“We are so pleased and proud to partner with ClearWater Academy to provide up to date curriculum resources for their students,” said Mark Dose, Executive Director of the Heritage Community Foundation. “These well-researched and specially developed resources promote self-confidence and effective communication skills in students with special needs and are vital in preparing these students for success in the future.”

ClearWater Academy focuses on maximizing the potential of students with special needs by providing academic resources, life-skills and real-world applications to promote independence, productivity and an improved quality of life for these students. The school provides cutting edge, research-based instruction unique to every student to prepare them for productive adulthood.

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”.

Jonesboro, Ga. (May 04, 2017) – The Heritage Community Foundation presented a $2,500 grant to Sabrina Crawford, Founder of GiGi’s House for the purchase of laptop computers for the residents of the new facility. GiGi’s House is dedicated to providing a safe home for girls 13 to 19 years old who are victims of sex trafficking. In addition to a safe faith-based housing environment, GiGi’s House provides educational services, therapy, mentoring life-skills coaching and encouragement to girls victimized by sex trafficking.

“We are excited to partner with GiGi’s House to provide educational resources for their residents” said Mark Dose, Executive Director of the Heritage Community Foundation. “GiGi’s House will directly and positively impact the lives of teenage girls that want to escape the horrible circumstance of sex trafficking and exploitation. GiGi’s House is designed as a place of hope and help for these young women that are trapped in this horrific life.”

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”.

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”.

Jonesboro, Ga. (June 28, 2017) – The Heritage Community Foundation presented a $1,000 grant to Sharmon Causey, CEO/Director of Wish You Well Youth Faith Foundation to purchase supplies for community service projects, mentoring and citizenship training programs for teenagers.

“This organization is committed to helping teenagers avoid the dangers of reckless lifestyles by getting them involved in serving and helping others”, said Mark Dose, Executive Director of the Heritage Community Foundation. “They provide teenagers opportunities to help with service projects and reinforce the benefits of developing good citizenship habits. They provide mentors and focus on helping teenagers avoid the dangers of a lifestyle that includes crime and the abuse of drugs and alcohol”.

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”.

Jonesboro, Ga. (June 28, 2017) – The Heritage Community Foundation presented a $2,000 grant to Lori Beth Blaney, Founder and Executive Director of Rachel’s Gift, Inc., for resources and training for labor and delivery nurses and other health professionals to support and help mothers and families through the initial phase of infant loss.

“Rachel’s Gift is a unique organization that has already made a difference in the lives of families in our community” said Mark Dose, Executive Director of the Heritage Community Foundation. “This grant will provide resources to train and prepare front-line hospital staff to compassionately help and ease the pain and grief of losing an infant. We heard from hospital nurses about the wonderful difference the Rachel’s Gift program continues to make in the lives of grieving families. We are pleased and proud to partner with them to help them expand the educational resources they provide for hospital staff”.

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”.

Jonesboro, Ga. (June 28, 2017) – The Heritage Community Foundation presented a $4,000 grant to Jennifer Newman, Administrative Director of Operation Lunchbox., for resources to help feed homeless school-age children over the summer.

“We learned that there are over 1,200 homeless students attending Henry County schools”, said Mark Dose, Executive Director of the Heritage Community Foundation. “Operation Lunchbox provides a significant resource to help feed these children over the summer months when they do not have access to the school system’s breakfast and lunch program. Operation Lunchbox is structured to provide a bag of non-perishable groceries once a week during the 8 weeks of summer break so these students have a routine supply of food to eat. This grant provides resources so they can continue to meet the needs of these homeless children in our area”.

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”.

Jonesboro, Ga. (June 28, 2017) – The Heritage Community Foundation presented a $4,800 grant to Kathleen Tucker, Executive Director of Haven House to purchase computers for the staff and residents of the domestic violence shelter.

“Haven House is an important resource in our community”, said Jenny Smith, Past President and Board Member of the Heritage Community Foundation. “They provide a year-round domestic violence shelter along with 24-hour emergency help along with counseling, financial counseling and legal services. These funds will purchase new computers to help with the facility operations as well as assist those living at the shelter. We recognize the valuable services Haven House provides and are glad we can partner with them to provide new computers”.

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”.

Jonesboro, Ga. (June 28, 2017) – The Heritage Community Foundation presented a $2,500 grant to Dr. Denise Colson, Executive Director of Eagle’s Landing Christian Counseling Center for the purchase of new computers for the organization’s new electronic health record system. ELCCC is committed to connecting wounded people to God’s grace and provides professional mental health services and addiction care that is rooted in Biblical truth and grace. The computer upgrade will allow the organization to optimize the benefits of the electronic health record used in the care of their patients.

“We are excited to partner with Eagle’s Landing Christian Counseling Center by providing resources for this computer upgrade” said Mark Dose, Executive Director of the Heritage Community Foundation. “The counseling center has already helped so many people in our community and this new equipment will help them as their case-load and staff continues to grow. We recognize that there are a lot of hurting people all around us and there is a need to improve access to meaningful counseling services. This grant will help Eagle’s Landing Christian Counseling Center better meet the needs of our community”.

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”.

Jonesboro, Ga. (June 1, 2017) – The Heritage Community Foundation presented a $2,500 grant to Mike Conoway, Board President of the Healing Bridge Clinic, for the purchase of diabetic testing supplies for Healing Bridge Clinic patients. This grant supports the group’s mission of providing free primary healthcare to uninsured or under-insured patients in the area.

“We are excited to partner with the Healing Bridge Clinic” said Jenny Smith, Board member and past Board Chair of the Heritage Community Foundation. “This grant will help diabetic patients with the important task of monitoring their blood sugar levels as they seek to comply with their physician’s instructions. Routine blood-sugar testing helps patients avoid unnecessary complications from their diabetes”.

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”.