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Reaching for the Stars

May 26, 2022

Kennedy Randall knows a thing or two about hard work. A 2021 graduate of Northeast High School in Macon, where she was ranked number one in her class, Kennedy was the first in her family to go to college. Kennedy’s work ethic, combined with her ability to overcome life’s obstacles, is what made her a…

Is a Donor Advised Fund Right for You?

April 13, 2022

Have you ever wished there was an easier and more strategic way to approach your charitable giving? Does the idea of growing your charitable dollars for greater impact appeal to you? Do you have assets other than cash you can use for charitable giving? Would you like to know more about charitable organizations and projects…

New Scholarship Announced in Memory of Sgt. Rodney M. Davis, USMC (MOH)

March 11, 2022

Macon, GA — The 1/5 Vietnam Veterans, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Central Georgia, Central Georgia Technical College, and the Bibb County School District, gathered today to announce a new scholarship in memory of Sgt. Rodney M. Davis, USMC (MOH). Without hesitation, Marine Sgt. Rodney M. Davis fell atop a live grenade that…

Community Foundation of Coffee County Honors Francis Lott for Long‐Term Service to Coffee County

February 9, 2022

Renames Douglas‐Coffee County Economic Development Fund in his honor DOUGLAS, Ga. – The Community Foundation of Coffee County recently announced that its “Douglas-Coffee County Economic Development Fund” is being renamed the “Francis Lott Community Economic Development Fund.” This change will preserve the legacy of a man who is a tireless champion for Douglas‐Coffee County and…

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…

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.…