Junior League of Cobb-Marietta awards $9.5K in grants

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The Junior League of Cobb-Marietta (JLCM) has announced the results of its 2024–2025 League year, including $9,500 awarded in community grants, 360 hours of volunteer service, and a strategic shift in focus toward supporting families and children in Cobb County.

Building on over 90 years of community leadership, JLCM reintroduced a formal grantmaking process this year, distributing funds to five nonprofit partners: Cobb Collaborative, Waymark, Kidz2Leaders, LiveSafe Resources, and Heartbeats and Hands 540. Each organization received up to $2,000 to support critical local programs, with impact reporting scheduled for next year.

“The generous support of the Junior League of Cobb Marietta will have a direct and lasting impact on the lives of the children we serve”, stated Megan Cannady, Director of Development of LiveSafe Resources. “We are so grateful for their partnership and commitment to our community.”

JLCM members also gave their time and energy directly to the community, assembling hygiene kits, collecting over 100 pounds of food for local resource centers, and volunteering more than 360 hours. In addition, JLCM returned to the Georgia State Capitol for State Public Affairs Committee (SPAC) Day, advocating for community needs in direct conversation with legislators.

“The Junior League of Cobb-Marietta is a powerful force for good — a collective of women committed to identifying community needs and creating sustainable solutions that uplift lives,” stated JLCM President Ashley Farris. “Our impact is seen not just in the programs we support, but in the partnerships we build and the lives we touch. By bringing together women of purposeand passion, we create meaningful change that strengthens the very fabric of Cobb County.

Together, we lead with heart, serve with intention, and work toward a future where every member of our community can thrive.”

To support funding the League’s grant program, JLCM introduced two new fundraisers during the 2024-2025 League year: a bingo night held in October 2024, and the Serve Up Some Good pickleball tournament in March 2025, hosted at the Old Towne Athletic Club. Together, these events raised over $16,800 to help fund grants awarded to this year’s community partners.

The League welcomed 11 new members and 10 transfers in the 2024-2025 League year, while prioritizing member engagement through 48 community-building events. JLCM’s signature blend of service, advocacy, and leadership development continues to attract women seeking meaningful impact through collective action.