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Community Impact

Cultivating Community through Connection and Collaboration

The Barrow Community Foundation has been serving our community since 2009.  By facilitating charitable contributions, the foundation has made a significant impact on important community projects:

  • Raised $5M+ to develop Winder Legacy Park and partnered with Barrow County School System and the City of Winder to build and maintain this extraordinary community asset.
  • Supported the development and sustainability of the Barrow Literacy Partnership through fiscal sponsorship during its organization.
  • Stewarded nearly half a million dollars in scholarship funds and awarded thousands of dollars to deserving students each year.
  • Responded to the Apalachee High School tragedy by activating the Barrow Community Crisis Fund on the day of the incident.  The fund raised nearly $1M and has made grants to support mental health resources, financial assistance to impacted families, assistance to first responders, and resources to support the direct recovery of the school.
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Our Areas of Focus

Beyond helping donors achieve their philanthropic goals, the Barrow Community Foundation fosters meaningful community dialogue and provides strategic discretionary grants to address the key challenges facing our community.

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Scholarships

The future of Barrow County depends on the potential of its youth and young adults. Providing access to education that empowers them to reach their fullest potential is one of the most impactful ways we support the success of our community.

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