Together, We Move Forward: Four Scholarships, Countless Futures
Creating Pathways to Education Through Community Support Hope often begins quietly, with a second chance, a classroom, or someone choosing to believe in what comes next. Recently, that hope took a powerful and joyful form at North Fulton Community Charities (NFCC). Through a grant, NFCC planned to award three $5,000 scholarships to recent GED graduates […]
Hoops for Hunger: When Community Steps Up
“Everyone showed up not just to play basketball. We showed up to make a difference.” – Christian Milteer On a cool October Saturday morning in Roswell, the sound of basketballs bouncing mixed with laughter and music at Hembree Park. Hoops for Hunger was in full swing — a 3-on-3 basketball tournament and food drive created […]
No More Lines: A Reflection on NFCC’s Growth
From standing in long lines at 3 a.m. to making appointments with ease, one NFCC client shares how the organization has evolved over decades and how your support makes it possible. “To see y’all still here, and the progress – it’s just wonderful.” – Mary, NFCC Client When Mary* first came to NFCC, she was […]
How One NFCC Staff Member Turned Her Wedding into a Moment of Impact
When Karen Coughlin, NFCC’s VP of People & Culture, planned her wedding, she didn’t ask for gifts. She asked for impact. Her story shows how easy it is to turn any milestone into meaningful support for our neighbors. Whether it’s a birthday, school event, or team celebration, you can make a difference without a lot […]
What I Learned at My First Back to School Event
Story by Blaine McCarty, NFCC’s Marketing & Communications Manager Among the 1,115 children and 507 families served this year, one story stood out to me. I met Jorda (name changed for privacy) as she struggled to carry six backpacks. I offered to help, and she lit up with gratitude. While waiting for her ride, we […]
Lasting Impact: Reflections from an NFCC Case Manager
“What gives me the most hope is seeing these young adults return with confidence, clear goals, and a strong sense of purpose.” Ruth Font After more than 25 years of dedicated service, Ruth Font has seen the needs of our community evolve and grow. We asked her to reflect on the changes she has witnessed […]
