Georgia Gives Day: 7 Cobb County Nonprofits You Can Support

COBB COUNTY, GA — Nonprofit programs in the Cobb County area are taking part in Georgia Gives Day on Thursday, Nov. 17. More than $1 million had already been raised early Thursday as the statewide program kicked off its fifth year. That total pushes the overall support to more than $10 million since the first event in 2012.

Donors can continue giving to local nonprofits any day of the year at GAgives.org. "We're ecstatic that, year after year, Georgia Gives Day continues to break fundraising records in support of nonprofits across the state," said Karen Beavor, president and CEO of the Georgia Center for Nonprofits. "Georgia Gives Day makes it easy for people to help their communities thrive with just a few clicks.”

Here are 7 Cobb County area nonprofits looking for support.

ALOHA TO AGING, INC

Aloha to Aging, Inc. is a non-profit 501c3 community outreach created to address the social needs of seniors 55 and older with mild to moderate impairments, assist their family members with their changing role as a family caregiver and create volunteer opportunities for the community.

BEATS THE STREETS US, INC.

Beats the Streets is a non-profit, faith-based organization that provides the emotional, mental, spiritual and career development resources to help homeless individuals transform their lives through a self-sustainable plan for the future.

COBB COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

The Cobb Community Foundation exists to facilitate Philanthropy which is charitable giving! Our Mission is to expand all of our charitable giving resources in order to build the best quality of life for our community!

COBB COUNTY FOSTER & ADOPTIVE PARENTS ASSOCIATION

Cobb County FAPA is a county wide volunteer based 501(c)3 nonprofit. We are committed to supporting foster and adoptive parents in achieving safety, permanence, and well-being for the children and youth in their care through education, advocacy, and other community, state, and national resources.

COBBWORKS, INC.

The CobbWorks Literacy Council is a subsidiary of CobbWorks, Inc. They help to expand CobbWorks' mission to promote employment and education opportunities that strengthen the workforce and economic development of our community by bringing together community resources to promote and support adult literacy training in Cobb County.

COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF MARIETTA/COBB COUNTY

The mission of Communities In Schools of Marietta/Cobb County is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

GEORGIA BALLET INC.

As Georgia's Ballet, our Mission is to Inspire the Public through Professional Ballet Performance and to Influence Students and Children through the Positive Impact of Dance Training and Community Outreach.

See even more area groups at GaGivesDay.org.

Image: Georgia Gives Day Logo, provided