When the Ferst Foundation was originally started by founder Robin Ferst, she knew the impact reading could have on a young child. Robin was diagnosed with hearing loss when she was six years old, and reading as a child was able to broaden horizons for her and give her an outlet to experience a world where opportunities overflowed. She…

We plan by nature—we make plans for our families, work, vacations and even downtime, imagining different scenarios and planning for various outcomes. When we create any amount of savings for unexpected occurrences, we may say that we are “putting money aside for a rainy day.” Endowed philanthropy works in much the same way. Donors balance…

As a senior at Mercer University, Lamar Geddis knew where he was headed after graduation—right back into the doors of the Macon Second Street Boys Club, where he had interned as part of his “Year in Action”. This program, which allowed Mercer seniors the opportunity to volunteer at a community service organization, further ignited Mr.…

When Coffee Alliance for the Arts learned about the Missoula Children’s Theatre (MCT), its board knew the traveling theatre program would be a wonderful opportunity for kids in their rural community to gain exposure to theatre and the arts. The program first visited Coffee County in 1980 and today remains a favorite summer activity for…