Orren Jones
Meet our new Executive Director, Orren Jones. Orren is a lifelong resident of Coweta County and has wonderful experience working in the nonprofit world. Please don’t hesitate to introduce yourself to Orren or drop by to say hello. We are excited about her leadership as the Coweta Community Foundation enters its third decade of serving our community.
“I am thrilled to be a part of The Coweta Community Foundation and am honored to have the opportunity to serve this incredible county and community that is near and dear to my heart. I’m very optimistic that we will continue to see the foundation expand its influence across the county and assist our partners in continuing to do the wonderful work that they do. I hope to see our leaders and citizens step up to help us along the way.”
Class of 2017-2018 Community Service Team
For the third year, we have the high school Community Service Team. These budding philanthropists are learning to serve on a board of directors, conduct site visits to nonprofit agencies, award a grant and gain exposure to nonprofit agencies that serve Coweta and its citizens. Coweta high school students from public, private or home school programs are welcome to apply. For more information, please visit our the about us tab and select Community Service Team. Applications for the 2018-2019 class opens on July 31st, 2018. For the application, click on the link below.
3rd Annual Annual Saturday Down South
The 3rd Annual Saturday Down South Sporting Clays and Southern Supper was a success. Thank you to our sponsors and participants. Shown here is the team of Joe Mendicino.
2018 Grant and Awards Ceremony
The 2018 Grant and Awards Ceremony was held on Friday, January 19th at The Newnan Centre. Because of the generosity of our sponsors, participants at events and donors in the community, we were able to award $50,000 in grants to nonprofit agencies and educators in our community. In addition, several deserving agencies were given leadership awards for their work with the Foundation and most importantly in our community. One organization, The Newnan Coweta Boys and Girls Club, was awarded Nonprofit of the Year for their hard work, dedication and for their impeccable fiduciary and stewardship. Shown here with Community Foundation representatives are board members and staff of The Boys and Girls Club. Please join us for the 4th annual Grant and Awards Ceremony on January 18th, 2019. Registration will be available in November on this website.
2017 Power of the Purse
The 3rd Annual Power of the Purse luncheon was held on Thursday, October 26th, 2017 at The Newnan Centre. With 280 registered guests in attendance and because of our sponsors, we raised $12,000 for our Women's and Children's Fund where grants will be awarded in 2019. This year, the third Woman of the Year was named, Mrs. Nancy Mader. At this years event, we hosted Minda Dentler, the first female wheel chair athlete to have completed the Kona Ironman. 4th Annual Power of the Purse on October 25th, 2018 featuring the honorable Teresa Tomlinson, Mayor of Columbus Georgia are on sale now, by visiting our events tab and clicking on the date for the event. We hope to see you there and tickets are limited!
2018 Big Give
For the last seven years your Coweta Community Foundation has hosted The Dr. Gerald Troutman Big Give. Named for our former board member, Dr. Gerald Troutman, this event is not one of fundraising in the normal sense, but one of raising awareness of the need to give the gift of life and one of giving back in our community a different way. Please join us February 14th, 2019 for the 8th annual Big Give at the Donald Nixon Centre for Performing Arts. You will be able to sign up at redcross.org in December.
2017 Lowe's Float
For the fourth year, Lowe's of Newnan has graciously donated their award winning floats from the Newnan Christmas parade to The Foundation to auction with the proceeds benefitting our General Grants Fund. Be on the lookout for the 2018 float to bid high and bid often to support your Coweta Community Foundation!
2018 Farm to Table
The Coweta Community Foundation hosted its first annual Farm to Table Event under the stars at the Mc Ritchie Hollis Museum with featured Chef Jarrod Reeder of Knife and Stone. This event will be held again this year on Thursday, November 15th, 2018. Visit our events page to purchase a sponsorship or tickets!
By Kids For Kids
CCF'S BY KIDS, FOR KIDS PROGRAM OFFERS FREE PIGGY BANKS — The Coweta Community Foundation is now providing piggy banks for kids under the age of 14 to fill with change. Several dates will be available for kids to drop off their deposits, and they will even have their own passbooks to help them keep track of the amounts they are depositing and the total balance of how much money they have given throughout the year. Next year, the children themselves will vote on a nonprofit that serves children, and a grant for the total amount given by the kids that year will go to the organization of their choice. Banks, passbooks and further information about this program may be obtained by contacting the Foundation.
Howard Warner Playground
When the community comes together you can accomplish anything! For our 20th anniversary project The Coweta Community Foundation decided it would build a playground just as it did when we launched the Foundation in 1997. The Howard Warner School was restored and the Newnan Coweta Boys and Girls Club opened its second location there, so it is only fitting that a playground be built on the original site of the playground from years past. This playground will serve the families of The Chalk Level Community and the students at the Boys and Girls Club.
Welcome to the Coweta Community Foundation
Enhancing our community by encouraging philanthropic interaction.
Who We Are
The Coweta Community Foundation is a publicly supported 501(c)3 organization that helps focus local philanthropy on our community's changing needs. The Foundation manages individual gifts and bequests as an endowed pool of assets, distributing grants to a wide variety of organizations that enhance and support the quality of life in Coweta County, while maintaining the charitable intent of our donors.
What We Do
- Act as a catalyst to help focus local philanthropy on our community’s changing needs.
- Manage individual gifts and bequests that enhance and support the quality of life in Coweta County.
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8/14/18: COMMUNITY SERVICE TEAM APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED — Do you know a service-minded freshman or sophomore high school student? Then we encourage you to let them know that they can apply for a spot on our 2018-2019 Community Service Team!
If you know a teen who would …
8/13/18: One of our most exciting fundraisers of the year is coming up on October 25 at The Newnan Centre, the 2018 Power of the Purse! We'll hear from Columbus Mayor Teresa Tomlinson, enjoy a delicious lunch, announce the 2018 Woman of the Year, and of course, bid on lots of great purses!
8/10/18: Thank you to The Newnan Times-Herald for helping us get the word out about Power of the Purse, coming up October 25 at The Newnan Centre!
8/10/18: Friday inspiration:
8/9/18: SUPPORT CCF WITH YOUR KROGER PLUS CARD! — Did you know that you can give back to the Coweta Community Foundation just by registering your Kroger Plus card?
Those participating need to “re-enroll” their card each year. Registration typically ends in late August for the program …
8/8/18: Ladies, before August fills up, be sure to mark your calendar for a night out with the girls later this month! On Thursday, August 30, Lori Duncan and Kenya Brantley are hosting "L&K's Girls Night Out" from 7-10PM at the Newnan Historical Train Depot.
The event will feature …
8/7/18: BE SURE TO SAVE THE DATE for our Farm to Table event coming up on November 15! Want to go ahead and reserve your tickets now?
Click here:
https://cowetafoundation.org/event/347
8/6/18: We're so excited that Columbus Mayor Teresa Tomlinson will be joining us as keynote speaker at this year's Power of the Purse!
Our Fourth Annual Power of the Purse Luncheon will be Thursday, October 25, 2018 at The Newnan Centre, 1515 Lower Fayetteville Rd., Newnan. The event …