Sometimes it's the little impacts that mean the most.

"The thing that struck me more than anything else is that in five or six months with Circles and with my Circle Leader, I feel like I've had more impact than 30 years worth of writing checks," Todd shares. "To see the change not only in her life, but the little impacts it's having on her husband, her children and her grandchildren - I feel like I'm having an impact on three generations of this family. It's remarkable!" For Todd Youngblood, community service once looked a lot like it does for many successful professionals: writing checks to support causes he cared about. After a 40+ year career in sales, marketing and executive leadership, Todd has dedicated this chapter of his life to what he calls "paying his civic rent" - investing his time, talent and experience to strengthen the community around him. As a Circles Cobb Ally, Board member and Chair of our Sponsorship Committee, he's discovered something powerful about becoming a friend to a family on their journey toward economic mobility. Financial support and checks are always needed, but Todd's story is a reminder that relationships have the power to transform lives in ways that money alone never can. Through encouragement, accountability, friendship and genuine connection, Allies help create the supportive community families need to move toward lasting stability and opportunity. Thank you, Todd, for your leadership, your heart for service and for demonstrating what becomes possible when we move beyond simply supporting a mission and become part of it. 💙