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Cobb Community Foundation selects Giveathon non-profits

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On September 10, Cobb Community Foundation (CCF) and a panel of 30 trained community leaders selected and finalized 27 Cobb County nonprofits to participate in this year’s highly anticipated Match Magic Giveathon. The announcement marks the start of a season of giving that rallies the community around organizations working to meet critical local needs.

Through a rigorous review process, volunteer leaders spent hours in small and large groups evaluating over 50 applications and determining which nonprofits would take part. The result: a dynamic cohort of organizations that reflect the diversity and strength of Cobb’s nonprofit sector.

Fundraising kicks off November 11 and runs through December 2, 2025—but right now, we’re building the Match Pool, a special fund powered by generous donors to boost every gift—and we’d love your support. Want to help make the magic happen? See details below.

What is Match Magic?

Match Magic is Cobb Community Foundation’s signature giving campaign that provides local nonprofits with tools, visibility, and matching dollars to amplify their year-end fundraising. Last year, thanks to generous donors, we raised over $800,000 in donations for 25 nonprofits in 2 weeks—a story that made waves in local media.

The results were extraordinary.

$700,000+ raised by participating nonprofits in 2-weeks

$100,000+ raised as a “match pool” by CCF

$800,000+ TOTAL distributed to 25 Cobb nonprofits

64% gained new donors

76% saw larger gifts from existing supporters

“This is what collective giving can do. The generosity of our donors and the commitment of our nonprofits make this possible,” said Shari Martin, President & CEO of Cobb Community Foundation. “We’re proud to provide the infrastructure, tools, and support to help nonprofits succeed, and we can’t wait to see what this community can achieve together this year.”

Help Us Build the Match Pool

To make Match Magic possible, CCF is raising a Match Pool that proportionally boosts every community gift, depending on how much the organization raises overall. Last year, a $108,000 Match Pool helped amplify nearly $700,000 in donations, giving most contributions a 15% boost.

This year, CCF is hoping to raise $200,000 for the Match Pool. Community members and donors are invited to contribute here: http://bit.ly/45bT9LT, or call or email Cobb Community Foundation directly.

“We are grateful to Walton Communities for once again seeding our 2025 Match Pool with a generous $50,000 gift, and to the Marietta Daily Journal (MDJ) for helping to spread the word by distributing our Match Magic Giving Guide throughout the county,” Martin added.

Supporting the pool means you’re fueling ALL 27 nonprofits at once — it’s a gift to the whole community.

Announcing our 2025 Participating Nonprofits

Acworth Cultural Arts
Aloha to Aging, Inc
Arts Bridge Foundation
Atlanta Humane Society
Backpack Blessings, Inc.
Blue Thanksgiving, Inc.
Circles Cobb
Cobb County Bar Association CSF Children’s Emergency Fund
Cobb Police Athletic League Inc
CobbWorks, Inc.
Cumberland Counseling Centers
Family Life Restoration Center, Inc.
Food Security for America
Four Corners Group Inc
Friends of The Strand, DBA Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre
Good Samaritan Health Center of Cobb
Highland Rivers Foundation
LiveSafe Resources
Loving Arms Cancer Outreach, Inc.
Matthew 25:40 Car Care Ministry
NAMI Cobb (local affiliate of National Alliance on Mental Illness – Georgia)
Reflections of Trinity Inc.
Serenade Heights, Inc.
Simple Needs GA, Inc.
The Center for Children and Young Adults
Tillman House Resource Center
Youth Centric, Inc.

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