Cobb Collaborative

Newsletter, August 22, 2024

3 min read · Newsletter · 2024

By engaging with local organizations, providing voter education, and mobilizing volunteers for registration drives, we strive to empower our community to participate fully and make their voices heard in every election. As a registered 501c3, the Cobb Collaborative does not align with or oppose any specific party, ideology, or candidate.

Join us for our Vote Your Voice upcoming events! To see the full Vote Your Voice schedule in one location, click here.

YOUR FEEDBACK IS IMPORTANT We invite you to share feedback with us about our performance by completing our annual Georgia Family Connection Partner Vitality Survey. The survey is an anonymous, personal way to assess perceptions of our performance from a broad cross-section of members.

Friday, September 6 By appointment Complimentary one-hour consult and coaching sessions are available for Cobb Collaborative members on the first Friday of each month. Consultants are available to help you answer questions about Capital Campaigns, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Motivating Board Members, Program Development, Publicity Campaigns, Special Events, and Strategic Planning 101.

Partners from: VA CRRC, HUD_VASH, SSVF, Local VSO’s, and Non-Profit Solution Provider

September 18, 2024 11:30 AM - 1:15 PM

At our General Membership Meeting this quarter, we will hear from Belisa Urbina, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Ser Familia about the organization’s extraordinary growth and future plans to support the Hispanic community in Cobb and beyond!

LEARN MORE >>>

In our role as the lead agency for the Prevent Child Abuse Cobb Council, Cobb Collaborative is pleased to present a virtual Mandated Reporter Training.

August 24 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Topics covered will be Financial Literacy, Career Preparation, Effective Communication, and Personal Branding.

The day is FREE, lunch is provided, and there will be games and GIVEAWAYS!

TEEN REGISTRATION >>> PARENT & GUARDIAN REGISTRATION >>>

August 26, 2024 10:00AM

Get ready for an exciting afternoon on the green with Family Promise of Cobb County as they host their 9th Annual Golf Classic, an event aimed at raising awareness and funds to support their programs. LEARN MORE >>>

August 27, 2024 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Join Project Infinity and other youth-focused advocates for brunch and interactive conversations about the state of Homeless and Foster Education in Metro Atlanta, at the 3rd Eggs, Equity and Education Workshop.

Presentations from United Way of Greater Atlanta and Georgia Department of Education.

September 11, 2024 | 11 AM - 1:30 PM

The Senior Citizen Council of Cobb is excited to announce that they will again be celebrating National Senior Citizens Day. This year they will celebrate 7 outstanding Cobb citizens. There will be a delicious lunch and live performances by Willie Brown and Friends, Good Times Band and Twilight Twirlers of Marietta.

September 14, 2024 | 9 AM - 12 PM

Join the Kiwanis of Greater South Cobb for their annual Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser & Family Fun Day. This fundrasier is in support of the Get Georiga Reading Campaign. There will be fun activities for all ages and live music!

October 19, 2024 7 PM - 10 PM

Join Four Corners Group for our 2024 Sneaker Ball Gala at the Kennesaw Governors Club!

Experience a Harlem Renaissance-themed night with live music, dancing, cocktails and drinks at our "Sneak-easy", sneaker and outfit competitions, silent auctions, and more!

TO REGISTER >>>

October 22, 2024 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

The Power In Truth Conference offers information and resources that support both students' leadership skills and abilities to make positive, informed decisions. For school advisors and advocates, PIT highlights current issues youth face and resources to use as intervention strategies.