Cobb Collaborative

Newsletter, June 13, 2024

2 min read · Newsletter · 2024

Happy Pride Month! 🌈 We’re thrilled to introduce our latest blog, celebrating Pride Month and highlighting LGBTQ+ activities and resources in our community. June is widely recognized as Pride Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and promoting inclusivity, equality, and visibility for all sexual orientations and gender identities. Beyond the vibrant parades and festivities, Pride Month holds profound significance in the realm of mental health, serving as a beacon of hope and resilience for individuals who have historically faced discrimination, stigma, and marginalization. Check out our new blog to learn more and join us in celebrating and supporting our vibrant LGBTQ+ community! 🏳️‍🌈💙

Connect, collaborate, and share insights with other leaders of nonprofit organizations serving children and families in Cobb County to discuss opportunities to make a collective impact on issues.

Don't forget to vote in the runoff elections! There are TWO RUNOFFS in Cobb County:

Advance In-Person Voting will take place at three locations from June 10 through June 14, open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The runoff date is June 18, 2024.

Advance In-Person Locations:

Only those who voted using the Democratic ballot in the May 21 race, voted nonpartisan, or did not cast a ballot in the May 21 election are eligible to vote in this runoff.

Rescuing Hope is seeking a new Case Worker to join their team! Case Workers will maintain long-term relationships with adult, female sex trafficking survivors, providing emotional support, assisting with goal setting and achievement, and connecting them with community resources. LEARN MORE >>

June 18 & July 15, 2024 9:00AM - 1:00 PM

Enjoy family-friendly, fun, and educational activities for kids of all ages. Come tour Sparky's House, play safety games, see emergency vehicles up-close, and more! Cost: $5.00 per person ($20.00/family max) For group rates of 20+, please call 770-852-3270 LEARN MORE >>>

June 19, 2024 | 4:00PM - 10:00 PM

Join Loving Arms Cancer Outreach for their upcoming charity night, including live music and delicious food! LEARN MORE >>>

June 22, 2024 | 10:00AM

Cobb & Douglas Public Health is hosting a local event to connect the community with education and resources that promote healthy lifestyles! LEARN MORE >>>

There is something for the entire family at the 5K Run, Walk, and Stroller Roll, including a 5K, a 3K, a 50-meter toddler dash, and an obstacle course.