Cobb EMC Foundation

Working together to help our neighbors in need through local non-profits.

 

Many generous Cobb EMC members round their bills up each month, through Operation Round Up. Every dollar contributed through Operation Round Up goes directly to supporting nonprofits that are making a difference within Cobb EMC's five-county service area. 

A voluntary board of Cobb EMC members oversee the distribution of these funds. As a third-party foundation separate from Cobb EMC employees and directors, the Cobb EMC Foundation board makes decisions based on funds available and the community impact of requests.

    Total donations to date: $9,303,048

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    Yearly Initiative Application for 2025 is Now Open!

    This new yearly application replaces the previous monthly process. Organizations are encouraged to apply for all their 2025 needs without a maximum dollar limit. The Cobb EMC Foundation Annual Awards will be announced in March 2025.

    Thank you for your patience with regard to the delay in opening this application process while our Board worked diligently on continuous improvements to streamline the process as well as position the Foundation to serve our community even more effectively as we enter the next decade of service.

    Deadline for completed applications: January 10, 2025.

     

    Mission

    To carefully assess the financial requests of charitable organizations, and to apply our collective wisdom to the allocation of available funds for the benefit of the community and the members we serve.

    Impact Report

    Recipients

    Each month, the Cobb EMC Foundation board of directors administers Operation Round Up funds to local nonprofits with outreach programs that benefit members within Cobb EMC's five-county service area.

    $67,799 donated in January 2024 | $84,800 donated in February 2024 | $76,950 donated in March 2024 | $76,000 donated in April 2024 | $80,900 donated in May 2024 | $77,700 donated in June 2024 | $79,400 donated in July 2024 | $78,100 donated in August 2024 | $78,200 donated in September 2024

    $77,000 donated in January 2023

    $77,700 donated in February 2023

    $74,400 donated in March 2023

    $75,500 donated in April 2023

    $76,800 donated in May 2023

    $76,800 donated in June 2023

    $74,050 donated in July 2023

    $77,200 donated in August 2023

    $76,100 donated in September 2023

    $76,400 donated in October 2023

    $76,000 donated in November 2023

    $76,515 donated in December 2023

    The following Cobb EMC members serve on the board:

    • John Golemo
    • Paul Letalien
    • Marlon Longacre
    • Diane Parker
    • Michele Sutcliffe
    • Heather Trainor
    • David Tyler

    The voluntary Cobb EMC Foundation board is composed of seven members residing in the Cobb EMC service area. As third-party foundation separate from Cobb EMC employees and directors, the Foundation board administers and distributes the funds collected through Operation Round Up. Decisions made by the volunteer board are based on funds available and the community impact of requests.

    The Cobb EMC Foundation logo is available for use following the below guidelines, which help protect the brand:

    • The Cobb EMC Foundation logo should only be used on a white background.
    • Never modify the Cobb EMC Foundation logo. This includes stretching or distorting the logo, using the icon or logotype by itself and altering the colors, fonts or construction.


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    Hear From a Grant Recipient

    "Beyond Limits Therapeutic Riding has been privileged to be the recipient of the Cobb EMC Foundation’s generous gifts over the past few years. These contributions have been vital in the development and success of our program and have enabled us to continue to provide services for the Special Needs community throughout NW Georgia. Many of our participants are overwhelmed with medical expenses and long-term therapy services.

    Through Cobb EMC’s giving, we have been able to subsidize our true lesson costs in order to keep our Therapeutic Riding sessions affordable. Their charitable gift also enabled us to purchase a new horse for our program a few years ago. I am happy to report that ‘Snickers’ continues to be a great asset to our equine team and is thoroughly loved by all his riders and volunteers. He is happy, healthy, and going strong! We can not thank the Cobb EMC Foundation enough for their unwavering support of Beyond Limits Therapeutic Riding and the amazing community of people we serve. We look forward to a continued relationship, and together, making an impact in the lives of the outstanding horses and humans we love!"

    - Kristen Moreland, Beyond Limits Therapeutic Riding