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An Opportunity for Growth

January 17, 2022

Community – something with which we are all familiar and to which we all belong, but it can mean different things to different people. It may simply be a shared place to live, or it may evoke feelings of purpose and belonging. Although the definition can be ambiguous, one thing is certain. Great communities happen…

Year-End Giving Tips That Are Easy and Impactful

December 13, 2021

As the year comes to a rapid close, we know there are many things on your to do list, and many people are considering their final charitable gifts for the year. Community Foundation of Central Georgia has several tips to help you make the most of your charitable giving so you can enjoy the true…

Here’s What’s Brand New at CFCG

December 1, 2021

We have exciting news to share! After a deliberate feedback process that included gathering input from board members, donors and community members, CFCG has adopted a new logo, which the we believe represents the energy and connectivity of the Foundation’s work over the past nearly 30 years and evokes the culture of the Foundation’s work…

Giving More Together

October 4, 2021

Philanthropy often evokes thoughts of giving enormous sums of money, and being a philanthropist can feel unattainable for even the most charitably inclined individuals. Although this belief is understandable – large gifts tend to receive the most attention – it is a false belief that fails to recognize the power behind collective giving and the…

Achieving Dreams and Reaching Goals

August 25, 2021

For so many high school students, going to college is the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. Students and their parents work hard toward realizing this goal, and when the acceptance letter comes, it is cause for celebration that this path towards their future is becoming even clearer. All the research papers, presentations,…

Share What You Know

July 27, 2021

Earlier this summer, we hosted, along with several partner organizations, the 8th annual Central Georgia Philanthropy Forum – a continuing education opportunity for professional advisors from across the region interested in learning charitable giving strategies to help better advise their clients. As we worked with the Central Georgia Estate Planning Council, Museum of Arts and…

Building a tradition of giving

May 25, 2021

Michael J. Fox once said, “Family is not an important thing. It’s everything.” At CFCG, we know just what he means. Every family has its own history and unique experiences that contribute to a family’s story. Charitable giving is a great way to pass family values onto future generations, and the Community Foundation can help.…

A World of Possibility

April 12, 2021

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…

The Rainy Day is Now

March 22, 2021

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…

Footprints Spanning the World

January 14, 2021

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.…