Jonesboro, Ga. (May 25, 2017) – The Heritage Community Foundation presented a $382.50 grant to Kimberleigh Taylor of Rocky Creek Elementary School to fund supplemental educational materials to help 4th and 5th grade students study history more deeply.

“The Heritage Community Foundation is glad to be able to provide these students more access to interactive curriculum,” said Kerry Arnold, Board Chair of the Heritage Community Foundation. “This is an investment in the future for the 4th and 5th graders at Rocky Creek Elementary School”.

Heritage Community Foundation (HCF) is a 501c3 organization which provides funding to local nonprofit organizations in Clayton, Henry and Fayette counties. HCF is designed to support Heritage Bank’s first mission, “Committed to those we serve.” Heritage Bank absorbs all of the operating costs of the foundation, so 100% of the funds raised go directly to meet community needs.

In addition to the support from Heritage Bank, a number of other local businesses support the HCF through their partnership in the HCF Community IMPACT Club. These businesses include Harding Plumbing, Brent Scarbrough & Co., C & C Fence Co., Heritage Cadillac, Lincoln Insurance, Paragon Alarm Systems, Central Station Monitoring, The Dockery Group, Waldrop & Trite, LLC.,, JR Davis Tools, Griffin Insurance, New South Package and Emmett J. Arnold Law, P.C., and David Curry.

For more information on how to apply for a grant with Heritage Community Foundation, to make a donation or volunteer, please visit www.heritagecommunityfoundation.org. You may also contact Mark Dose, Heritage Community Foundation Executive Director, at 770-478-8881.

Heritage Bank, a state chartered commercial bank, has been serving metro Atlanta’s Southern Crescent since 1955. The independent community bank has six full-service offices, features a well-rounded offering of commercial and consumer products, and is an active, involved member of the community it serves. The company’s stock is traded under the symbol “CCFH”.

Jonesboro, Ga. (May 30, 2017) – The Heritage Community Foundation presented a $2,500 grant to Marla Brown, CEO of Pregnancy Aid Clinic in Forest Park, Georgia to fund a program focused on providing prevention education and decreasing sexually transmitted infections among 18 to 25 year olds.

“We have seen reports noting the increase in sexually transmitted infections among young adults in Clayton County,” said Mark Dose, Executive Director of the Heritage Community Foundation. “We believe this program will have a positive effect on the health of the community at large and encourage young adults in this area make healthy choices regarding sexual behavior”.

The Pregnancy Aid Clinic works to empower individuals and families through medical and educational resources focused on promoting the sanctity of human life. The clinic is nonprofit and provides pregnancy testing and a range of parenting and educational support.

Heritage Community Foundation (HCF) is a 501c3 organization which provides funding to local nonprofit organizations in Clayton, Henry and Fayette counties. HCF is designed to support Heritage Bank’s first mission, “Committed to those we serve.” Heritage Bank absorbs all of the operating costs of the foundation, so 100% of the funds raised go directly to meet community needs.

In addition to the support from Heritage Bank, a number of other local businesses support the HCF through their partnership in the HCF Community IMPACT Club. These businesses include Harding Plumbing, Brent Scarbrough & Co., C & C Fence Co., Heritage Cadillac, Lincoln Insurance, Paragon Alarm Systems, Central Station Monitoring, The Dockery Group, Waldrop & Trite, LLC.,, JR Davis Tools, Griffin Insurance, New South Package and Emmett J. Arnold Law, P.C., and David Curry.

For more information on how to apply for a grant with Heritage Community Foundation, to make a donation or volunteer, please visit www.heritagecommunityfoundation.org. You may also contact Mark Dose, Heritage Community Foundation Executive Director, at 770-478-8881.

Heritage Bank, a state chartered commercial bank, has been serving metro Atlanta’s Southern Crescent since 1955. The independent community bank has six full-service offices, features a well-rounded offering of commercial and consumer products, and is an active, involved member of the community it serves. The company’s stock is traded under the symbol “CCFH”.

Jonesboro, Ga. (May 11, 2017) – The Heritage Community Foundation presented a $1,230 grant to Glenda Harris, Interim Executive Director of Communities in Schools of Henry County to purchase supplies for the structured mentoring program serving 90 at-risk students at Henry County High School. The mentoring resources provided by Communities in Schools focus on improving academic performance, behavior and are directed at reducing the likelihood of a student dropping out of school.

“We are excited to partner with Communities in Schools to provide important mentoring resources for these students” said Mark Dose, Executive Director of the Heritage Community Foundation. “This program has produced amazing results so far and we are pleased to be able to provide this grant to support their work.”

Heritage Community Foundation (HCF) is a 501c3 organization which provides funding to local nonprofit organizations in Clayton, Henry and Fayette counties. HCF is designed to support Heritage Bank’s first mission, “Committed to those we serve.” Heritage Bank absorbs all of the operating costs of the foundation, so 100% of the funds raised go directly to meet community needs.

In addition to the support from Heritage Bank, a number of other local businesses support the HCF through their partnership in the HCF Community IMPACT Club. These businesses include Harding Plumbing, Brent Scarbrough & Co., C & C Fence Co., Heritage Cadillac, Lincoln Insurance, Paragon Alarm Systems, Central Station Monitoring, The Dockery Group, Waldrop & Trite, LLC.,, JR Davis Tools, Griffin Insurance, New South Package and Emmett J. Arnold Law, P.C., and David Curry.

For more information on how to apply for a grant with Heritage Community Foundation, to make a donation or volunteer, please visit www.heritagecommunityfoundation.org. You may also contact Mark Dose, Heritage Community Foundation Executive Director, at 770-478-8881.

Heritage Bank, a state chartered commercial bank, has been serving metro Atlanta’s Southern Crescent since 1955. The independent community bank has six full-service offices, features a well-rounded offering of commercial and consumer products, and is an active, involved member of the community it serves. The company’s stock is traded under the symbol “CCFH”.

Jonesboro, Ga. (May 04, 2017) – The Heritage Community Foundation presented a $2,200 grant to Sherelle McKinley-Thomas, Executive Director of the Rainbow House in Clayton County to purchase a new ice maker. The Rainbow House facility provides temporary shelter for abused, neglected or abandoned children in the area.

“The Heritage Community Foundation is proud to partner with the Rainbow House to provide the resources for a new ice machine,” said Jenny Smith, Past President and Board Member of the Heritage Community Foundation. “Through the years, Rainbow House has provided shelter to over 10,000 children in the area. They provide a safe place for these children to live as well as feed them. Having a plentiful supply of ice is important.”

Heritage Community Foundation (HCF) is a 501c3 organization which provides funding to local nonprofit organizations in Clayton, Henry and Fayette counties. HCF is designed to support Heritage Bank’s first mission, “Committed to those we serve.” Heritage Bank absorbs all of the operating costs of the foundation, so 100% of the funds raised go directly to meet community needs.

In addition to the support from Heritage Bank, a number of other local businesses support the HCF through their partnership in the HCF Community IMPACT Club. These businesses include Harding Plumbing, Brent Scarbrough & Co., C & C Fence Co., Heritage Cadillac, Lincoln Insurance, Paragon Alarm Systems, Central Station Monitoring, The Dockery Group, Waldrop & Trite, LLC.,, JR Davis Tools, Griffin Insurance, New South Package and Emmett J. Arnold Law, P.C., and David Curry.

For more information on how to apply for a grant with Heritage Community Foundation, to make a donation or volunteer, please visit www.heritagecommunityfoundation.org. You may also contact Mark Dose, Heritage Community Foundation Executive Director, at 770-478-8881.

Heritage Bank, a state chartered commercial bank, has been serving metro Atlanta’s Southern Crescent since 1955. The independent community bank has six full-service offices, features a well-rounded offering of commercial and consumer products, and is an active, involved member of the community it serves. The company’s stock is traded under the symbol “CCFH”.

Jonesboro, Ga. (March 17, 2017) – The Heritage Community Foundation presented a $2,000 grant to Jerry Hesselink, Founder, Henry for Music, on Friday, March 14, 2017. The grant will be used acquire and refurbish used musical instruments to be used by middle school band students. The grant award presentation to Henry for Music was hosted by the Henry County Middle School Band Department and was attended by members of the Henry Arts Alliance, the Henry County School Board, and the Board members from the Heritage Community Foundation.

“We are pleased to award this grant to Henry For Music because of their ongoing commitment to provide musical instruments to students in our area that would not otherwise be able to participate in band,” said Mark Dose, Executive Director of the Heritage Community Foundation. “This grant makes it possible for students who cannot afford to buy or rent an instrument to be able to participate in the school’s band, orchestra, or music class”.

Heritage Community Foundation (HCF) is a 501c3 organization which provides funding to local nonprofit organizations in Clayton, Henry and Fayette counties. HCF is designed to support Heritage Bank’s first mission, “Committed to those we serve.” Heritage Bank absorbs all of the operating costs of the foundation, so 100% of the funds raised go directly to meet community needs.

In addition to the support from Heritage Bank, a number of other local businesses support the HCF through their partnership in the HCF Community IMPACT Club. These businesses include Harding Plumbing, Brent Scarbrough & Co., C & C Fence Co., Heritage Cadillac, Lincoln Insurance, Paragon Alarm Systems, Central Station Monitoring, The Dockery Group, Waldrop & Trite, LLC.,, JR Davis Tools, Griffin Insurance, New South Package and Emmett J. Arnold Law, P.C., and David Curry.

For more information on how to apply for a grant with Heritage Community Foundation, to make a donation or volunteer, please visit www.heritagecommunityfoundation.org. You may also contact Mark Dose, Heritage Community Foundation Executive Director, at 770-478-8881.

Heritage Bank, a state chartered commercial bank, has been serving metro Atlanta’s Southern Crescent since 1955. The independent community bank has six full-service offices, features a well-rounded offering of commercial and consumer products, and is an active, involved member of the community it serves. The company’s stock is traded under the symbol “CCFH”.

Jonesboro, Ga. (March 17, 2017) – The Heritage Community Foundation presented a $1,456 grant to Brian Bouts, Community Gardens of Henry County Board Member, on Friday, March 14, 2017. The grant will be used to acquire a commercial grade garden tiller for the community garden. The new tiller will help Community Gardens of Henry County achieve its mission and also increase the non-profit group’s ability to be a food source for needy families in the area.

“We are excited to support this organization by funding the purchase of this new garden tiller,” said Kerry Arnold, Board President of the Heritage Community Foundation. “This organization makes a positive impact by promoting learning opportunities for gardeners of all ages as well as supporting other agencies in our area that provide food for needy families.”

Heritage Community Foundation (HCF) is a 501c3 organization which provides funding to local nonprofit organizations in Clayton, Henry and Fayette counties. HCF is designed to support Heritage Bank’s first mission, “Committed to those we serve.” Heritage Bank absorbs all of the operating costs of the foundation, so 100% of the funds raised go directly to meet community needs.

In addition to the support from Heritage Bank, a number of other local businesses support the HCF through their partnership in the HCF Community IMPACT Club. These businesses include Harding Plumbing, Brent Scarbrough & Co., C & C Fence Co., Heritage Cadillac, Lincoln Insurance, Paragon Alarm Systems, Central Station Monitoring, The Dockery Group, Waldrop & Trite, LLC.,, JR Davis Tools, Griffin Insurance, New South Package and Emmett J. Arnold Law, P.C., and David Curry.

For more information on how to apply for a grant with Heritage Community Foundation, to make a donation or volunteer, please visit www.heritagecommunityfoundation.org. You may also contact Mark Dose, Heritage Community Foundation Executive Director, at 770-478-8881.

Heritage Bank, a state chartered commercial bank, has been serving metro Atlanta’s Southern Crescent since 1955. The independent community bank has six full-service offices, features a well-rounded offering of commercial and consumer products, and is an active, involved member of the community it serves. The company’s stock is traded under the symbol “CCFH”.

Jonesboro, Ga. (May 3, 2017) – The Heritage Community Foundation presented a $1,600 grant to Luci Hough, Executive Director of the Fayette Pregnancy Resource Center to purchase 32 children’s car seats and to support the child safety education program offered to parents through the center.

“The Heritage Community Foundation is pleased to support the important work of the Fayette Pregnancy Resource Center,” said Mark Dose, Executive Director of the Heritage Community Foundation. “The important child safety equipment provided and the education resources offered through the center reduce the likelihood of preventable harm to children. They have a great track record of success and the Heritage Community Foundation is excited to partner with them on this project. ”

Heritage Community Foundation (HCF) is a 501c3 organization which provides funding to local nonprofit organizations in Clayton, Henry and Fayette counties. HCF is designed to support Heritage Bank’s first mission, “Committed to those we serve.” Heritage Bank absorbs all of the operating costs of the foundation, so 100% of the funds raised go directly to meet community needs.

In addition to the support from Heritage Bank, a number of other local businesses support the HCF through their partnership in the HCF Community IMPACT Club. These businesses include Harding Plumbing, Brent Scarbrough & Co., C & C Fence Co., Heritage Cadillac, Lincoln Insurance, Paragon Alarm Systems, Central Station Monitoring, The Dockery Group, Waldrop & Trite, LLC.,, JR Davis Tools, Griffin Insurance, New South Package and Emmett J. Arnold Law, P.C., and David Curry.

For more information on how to apply for a grant with Heritage Community Foundation, to make a donation or volunteer, please visit www.heritagecommunityfoundation.org. You may also contact Mark Dose, Heritage Community Foundation Executive Director, at 770-478-8881.

Heritage Bank, a state chartered commercial bank, has been serving metro Atlanta’s Southern Crescent since 1955. The independent community bank has six full-service offices, features a well-rounded offering of commercial and consumer products, and is an active, involved member of the community it serves. The company’s stock is traded under the symbol “CCFH”.

Jonesboro, Ga. (March 27, 2017) – The Heritage Community Foundation presented a grant to Dr. Thomas J. (Tim) Hynes, President, and Kate Troelstra, Vice President of University Advancement, of Clayton State University (CSU) in Morrow on March 1, 2017. The $2000 grant will become part of the CSU Foundation’s Retention Scholarship Fund. This fund is administered through the Financial Aid Office to students who demonstrate the most need. Each fall, 25-30 students end up dropping out for the semester so that they can earn enough money to pay for their education. History shows that many of these students will not re-enroll and will never see their dream of a college degree realized. The Retention Scholarship Fund helps these students reach the finish line and graduate from college.

The Clayton State University Foundation’s mission is to assist Clayton State University by attracting financial and other resources to achieve the University’s mission and goals to educate students, support faculty and staff, and increase community awareness. Its goal as a foundation is to enhance the education experience provided by the university through financial and community support. As a member of the University of Georgia System, Clayton State University provides a high quality education to its students and provides many support services to our local community. The University is limited as to how it can spend state funds and tuition dollars; therefore, its fundraising efforts allow the foundation to support students and faculty through tax deductible contributions that are received as an IRS designated 501c3 organization.

For more information on how to apply for a grant with Heritage Community Foundation, make a donation or volunteer, please visit www.heritagecommunityfoundation.org. You may also contact Mark Dose, Executive Director, at 678-284-3438.

Heritage Community Foundation (HCF) is a 501c3 organization which provides funding to local nonprofit organizations in Clayton, Henry and Fayette counties. HCF is designed to support Heritage Bank’s first mission, “Committed to those we serve.” The bank absorbs all of the operating costs of the foundation, so 100% of the funds raised go directly to meet community needs.

Heritage Bank, a state chartered commercial bank, has been serving metro Atlanta’s Southern Crescent since 1955. The independent community bank has six full-service offices, features a well-rounded offering of commercial and consumer products, and is an active, involved member of the community it serves. The company’s stock is traded under the symbol “CCFH”.

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Vickie Burrell, Stacy Hammons, Jenny Smith, Dr. Tim Hynes, Kerry Arnold, Mark Dose.

Jonesboro, Ga. (February 3rd, 2017) – The Heritage Community Foundation presented a grant to Pam Reid, Executive Director, and other staff members of the Association of Village PRIDE, Inc. (AVPRIDE) on December 19,  2016. The $3,000 grant will be used by AVPRIDE to help cover tutoring costs and gas expenses for students participating in The Fayette County Workforce Initiative Project, a program designed to assist out-of-school youth between the ages of 16 and 24 who are unemployed or underemployed. AVPRIDE helps the young people enrolled in the program create a career pathway by providing growth opportunities, employment skills training, and work-based learning opportunities.

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Jonesboro, Ga. (December 12, 2016) – The Heritage Community Foundation presented a grant to Constance Daise, Executive Director, and other staff members of Alzheimer’s Services Center, Inc. on November 21, 2016. The $2,500 grant will be used by Alzheimer’s Services Center (ASC) to purchase memory-based games and supplies. Because Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia affect memory retention, especially short-term retention, all daily activities are based on memory stimulation and preservation. Due to recent cuts in funding, ASC has not been able to purchase new materials needed for these activities in some time. The HCF grant will enable them to upgrade and update these most necessary supplies. continue reading →