CFNEG 2026
Nonprofit Wishbook
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Animals & Pets Planned PEThood of Georgia
Arts & Culture Aurora Theatre Southeastern Railway Museum
Children & Families Because One Matters Corners Outreach Eagle Ranch Nothing but the Truth
Education Gwinnett Tech Foundation Hebron Christian Academy's Lions Learning Academy H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People be Empowered) Norcross High School Foundation of Excellence Path United
Food Insufficiency Street Charity
Healthcare Freedom Path Counseling Georgia Wellness Group Good Samaritan Health Centers of Gwinnett Hope Clinic MedShare View Point Health
Housing Bald Ridge Lodge Family Promise of Gwinnett County Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb Gwinnett/Walton Habitat for Humanity Home of Hope at Gwinnett Children's Shelter Joyce's Place MicroLife Institute The Drake House William's House
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Human Services Georgia Center for Opportunity Latin American Association Neighborhood Cooperative Ministries Thrive Community Lending
Individuals with Disabilities Annandale Village Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) Great Prospects Lionheart Life Center Special Needs Schools of Gwinnett Spectrum Autism Support Group
International Helping Ukraine.US
Senior Care First Senior Center of Georgia Peachtree Christian Health
ANIMALS & PETS
Planned PEThood of Georgia ABOUT ABOUT Planned PEThood is an animal welfare nonprofit with 16 years of lifesaving impact. With donor support, they work to keep dogs and cats healthy, families together, animals out of shelters and prevent suffering before it starts.
WISH WISH Free Vaccine Clinic for Pets in Need = $5,000 to serve 125 pets Help Planned PEThood host a lifesaving outreach event! With $5,000, they can provide free vaccines and basic care for 125 pets whose families are struggling. Your gift keeps pets healthy, prevents disease and helps pets stay where they belong — safe and loved at home.
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ARTS & CULTURE
Aurora Theatre ABOUT ABOUT Aurora Theatre celebrates humanity’s rich cultural fabric through entertaining and educational programming, cultivating a community of belonging for all.
WISH WISH $5,000 for technology equipment and new computers for staff.
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Southeastern Railway Museum ABOUT ABOUT The mission of the Southeastern Railway Museum is experiential education, experiential sharing and historic preservation.
WISH WISH A donor restricted gift that would fund the volunteer repair work undertaken by the nonprofit Woodworkers Guild of Georgia would be a huge boost. The $5,000 gift would cover parts, supplies, wood and finishes employed in the cosmetic and safety aspects of the museum.
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CHILDREN & FAMILIES
Because One Matters ABOUT ABOUT Because One Matters serves, loves and equips children and youth impacted by foster care through meaningful experiences that build confidence, belonging and hope for their future.
WISH WISH $5,000 would help restock one of their most critical gaps — teen boys clothing. This funding provides new outfits, underwear and essentials so teens can shop with dignity and leave feeling confident and seen.
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Corners Outreach ABOUT ABOUT Corners Outreach equips underserved students and families to achieve academic success and economic stability through education, workforce development and whole-family support.
WISH WISH $5,000 to provide after-school snacks for 500+ students. Every day, over 500 students arrive hungry and ready to learn. This gift provides consistent, healthy snacks that fuel focus, support academic growth and meet a basic need that never goes away.
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Eagle Ranch ABOUT ABOUT Eagle Ranch restores and renews relationships through a Christ-centered, whole-family approach, serving thousands of families since 1985.
WISH WISH $5,000 for Parent Insight Nights & Family Strengthening Series. Parent Insight Nights equip families with practical tools to build stronger relationships through shared meals, encouragement and hands-on teaching. A gift of $5,000 underwrites a full year, creating space for connection, growth and support that helps families build healthier, more stable homes for the future.
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Nothing but the Truth ABOUT ABOUT Nothing but the Truth takes a holistic approach in strengthening the spirit, mind and body of an individual by meeting tangible needs.
WISH WISH Rent assistance of $5,000 would help provide one of the largest expenses of Nothing but the Truth. Rent for Truth's Place, the ministry center of Nothing but the Truth, allows them to offer weekly reading recovery programs for elementary students, adult ESL classes and spiritual life groups each week. They also welcome community recovery groups like Al-Anon to use the ministry center three days a week.
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EDUCATION
Gwinnett Tech Foundation ABOUT ABOUT The Gwinnett Tech Foundation turns donor generosity into life-changing support, helping Gwinnett Tech students overcome financial barriers and continue their journey toward education, careers and brighter futures.
WISH WISH A $5,000 gift for tuition assistance helps remove financial barriers that can force students to pause their education. This support keeps students enrolled, focused on their studies and moving forward toward earning their degree and building a better future for themselves and their families.
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Hebron Christian Academy's Lions Learning Academy ABOUT ABOUT Lions Learning Academy is a Christian school specifically designed for students who have cognitive and developmental disabilities and need a flexible learning environment specific to their needs.
WISH WISH Currently, LLA serves 35 students in a temporary facility. They have raised $8.2 million toward their $22 million goal to construct a permanent new school. Their vision is to serve 250 students on a 13-acre parcel they have acquired behind the Lower School campus. Many special naming opportunities are available for this project.
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H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People be Empowered) ABOUT ABOUT Their mission is to help low-income single parents complete their college degrees by offering rent and childcare assistance, financial training, counseling and social services.
WISH WISH $5,000 will help them provide their single-parent households with a $250 grocery card and a $100 gas card.
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Norcross High School Foundation of Excellence ABOUT ABOUT They ensure the success of all students at Norcross High School by building community support and by raising funds to cultivate excellence in academics, arts and athletics.
WISH WISH $5,000 as support for their After School Matters Program, teacher recognition and classroom grants.
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Path United ABOUT ABOUT They serve youth and families in mobile home communities through mentorship, education and support that fosters stability, opportunity and lasting impact.
WISH WISH Work tables for two of their classroom locations. Each Flip Nest table is $600, and they need six of them.
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FOOD INSUFFICIENCY
Street Charity ABOUT ABOUT They empower individuals and organizations to feed those facing food insecurity with the most efficient, practical and costeffective way ever created.
WISH WISH Up to $5,000 to buy an Apple 16" MacBook Pro (M5) laptop with 48GB of RAM to help them edit video footage that they collect from street interviews and testimonials to broadcast the life-giving work they do.
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HEALTHCARE
Freedom Path Counseling ABOUT ABOUT Freedom Path Counseling is a nonprofit, faith-based mental health organization dedicated to breaking down barriers to access and providing high-quality, affordable counseling services to individuals and families.
WISH WISH $5,000 to support the full renovation of a private outdoor patio, including deep cleaning, repairs, painting, weatherresistant furnishings, privacy elements and therapeutic design features to create a dedicated counseling environment that expands capacity and offers a calming, nature-based setting for clients.
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Georgia Wellness Group ABOUT ABOUT At Georgia Wellness Group, their care spans from pregnancy through pediatrics, providing all-encompassing, holistic support that families and their growing children need to thrive.
WISH WISH $5,000 for medical supplies to support women’s and family health services, including exam materials, prenatal care items and basic clinical supplies. These resources ensure safe, high-quality care and help improve health outcomes for mothers, infants and families.
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Good Samaritan Health Centers of Gwinnett ABOUT ABOUT Their mission is to demonstrate the love of Christ by providing affordable and accessible medical and dental services and medication assistance to anyone uninsured.
WISH WISH An Otoscope–Ophthalmoscope (two sets at $2,500 - $5,000) is a handheld diagnostic tool commonly used by healthcare providers for basic examinations of the ears and eyes, allowing quick, non-invasive assessments during routine physical exams, especially in primary care, pediatrics and community health settings.
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Hope Clinic ABOUT ABOUT They provide quality and compassionate healthcare to those with limited access or no access and treat each patient with the utmost respect and kindness without regard to race, language, national origin or ability to pay.
WISH WISH $5,000 to restock medical supplies for treating patients.
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MedShare ABOUT ABOUT MedShare strengthens healthcare by redirecting high-quality surplus medical supplies and equipment to communities in need.
WISH WISH $1,500 for video equipment upgrades to deliver professional biomedical virtual training sessions.
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View Point Health ABOUT ABOUT They are a caring community of providers who offer behavioral health, substance use and developmental disability services to individuals who otherwise may not receive care.
WISH WISH $4,000 for indoor playground equipment for children's autism crisis program.
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HOUSING
Bald Ridge Lodge ABOUT ABOUT Bald Ridge Lodge provides safe, stable support to young men in foster care and beyond, nurturing their growth and transition to adulthood.
WISH WISH $5,000 to their Life Skills Bathroom Renovation. Many boys in their care have never learned basic hygiene routines. Your gift helps transform a halfbath into a purposeful space where residents learn to shave, get haircuts from volunteer barbers and build independence, all with staff support, and without intruding on the privacy of their own bedrooms.
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Family Promise of Gwinnett County ABOUT ABOUT Their mission is to mobilize the community in providing the support and the tools necessary to prevent and help end homelessness, one family at a time.
WISH WISH $5,000 for six laptops and one desktop to expand their ability to serve more families through mentors, interns and staff, to support their growing continuum of care and ensure families stay connected to community and stability.
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Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb ABOUT ABOUT Family Promise of North Fulton/DeKalb prevents family homelessness — keeping children safe, stable and supported so they can thrive emotionally, academically and long-term.
WISH WISH An HVAC unit for the Transitional Living House. $5,000 would fund half of a new unit, ensuring safe, reliable heating and cooling for families during extreme Georgia weather.
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Gwinnett/Walton Habitat for Humanity ABOUT ABOUT Seeking to put God's love into action, Gwinnett/Walton Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
WISH WISH $5,000 toward an electric pallet jack (Big Joe H-4709), skid steer tilt trailer 15000 GVWR, washer and dryer sets for eight households!
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Home of Hope at Gwinnett Children’s Shelter ABOUT ABOUT Home of Hope offers a transitional living program for children and their mothers experiencing homelessness, with stays of up to 12 months.
WISH WISH Childcare is a need for nearly all of their families. With $5,000, they could help cover one month of childcare for four families, each with two children. This support would allow the parents to earn two paychecks to start supporting themselves or qualify for CAPS.
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Joyce's Place ABOUT ABOUT Joyce’s Place provides welcoming, safe, private lodging for traveling families — children and adults — receiving life-saving cancer treatment, offering a home-like environment with comfort, community and affordable housing.
WISH WISH $4,000 to cover one full month at Joyce’s Place so a family in cancer treatment can sleep safely, stay close together and focus on healing.
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MicroLife Institute ABOUT ABOUT MicroLife Institute advances its mission of diversifying housing choices and affordability through education, advocacy and housing development, including its new townhome community supporting families reunifying after justice system involvement.
WISH WISH $5,000 to purchase washer and dryer units for the new affordable townhomes in their recently completed community.
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The Drake House ABOUT ABOUT They help women and their children experiencing homelessness achieve economic independence and long-term stability.
WISH WISH $5,000 for Furniture & Bed Packages for Move-Out. Turning an empty apartment into a furnished home creates immediate stability and allows families to focus on maintaining employment, saving and sustaining housing.
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William's House ABOUT ABOUT Empowering fathers in recovery to achieve self-sufficiency and attain housing and financial sustainability while equipping their children to succeed in pre-K–12 education and beyond.
WISH WISH $5,000 toward a reliable used car or small SUV with room for car seats so one dad in long‑term recovery housing can safely transport his children to visits, appointments, school and community activities, supporting family stability and reunification during recovery.
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HUMAN SERVICES
Georgia Center for Opportunity ABOUT ABOUT The Georgia Center for Opportunity's mission is to advance solutions that increase opportunity and give Georgia families a durable path out of poverty.
WISH WISH A $5,000 investment helps to equip eight facilitators with comprehensive guides for parenting and employment-readiness workshops, ensuring consistent, impactful delivery that strengthens participant engagement, builds critical skills and advances long-term stability for families.
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Latin American Association ABOUT ABOUT The Latin American Association empowers the community to adapt, integrate and thrive by providing support and resources to overcome challenges and achieve educational and career goals.
WISH WISH $5,000 toward seven desktop computers to strengthen their Adult Education program, which provides ESL and Spanish classes to hundreds of community members each year.
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Neighborhood Cooperatives Ministries ABOUT ABOUT Neighborhood Co-Op helps those in crisis by offering programs and services that help to transform lives through the love of Christ.
WISH WISH $5,000 toward two laptops for a computer lab focused on job search and resume prep.
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Thrive Community Lending ABOUT ABOUT Thrive Community Lending is a nonprofit that expands economic opportunity for low-income entrepreneurs through affordable capital and free business training, helping build wealth and strengthen communities.
WISH WISH $5,000 of Community Loan Capital provides capital to help deploy two small business loans to underserved entrepreneurs. As borrowers repay, funds recycle into future loans, creating lasting economic impact and expanding access to affordable financing.
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INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
Annandale Village ABOUT ABOUT Annandale Village is a nonprofit residential community that provides a full continuum of care for adults with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries.
WISH WISH $5,000 toward a vital sign machine for our skilled nursing facility.
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Friends of Disabled Adults and Children ABOUT ABOUT FODAC improves the quality of life for people with disabilities by providing them with new and refurbished medical equipment at little to no cost.
WISH WISH $5,000 toward six customized pediatric power wheelchairs for children with disabilities.
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Great Prospects ABOUT ABOUT Great Prospects provides social and community programs for young adults with developmental differences, fostering friendships, independence, confidence and meaningful engagement.
WISH WISH $5,000 toward a large touch-screen smart board on wheels. This supports nonverbal participants by providing visual and communication tools that help them express needs, engage in learning and participate in social activities. The technology also enhances instruction, interactive lessons and group engagement, making programs more accessible and inclusive for all participants.
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Lionheart Life Center ABOUT ABOUT Lionheart Life Center supports individuals with neurodifferences by providing individualized academics, life skills training and community-based services that promote independence, dignity and personal growth.
WISH WISH $5,000 for iPad Communication and Learning Lab.
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Special Needs Schools of Gwinnett ABOUT ABOUT Educating and supporting children and young adults with disabilities in Gwinnett and surrounding counties.
WISH WISH $5,000 toward a minivan for use by the Young Adults Learning Life Skills (YALLS) program to allow for specialized education, service and work experiences throughout the community.
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Spectrum Autism Support Group ABOUT ABOUT Spectrum provides support, education and resources for individuals and families impacted by autism through support groups, camps, respite, social programs, family events and community education/training.
WISH WISH $5,000 for playground equipment (new commercial-grade swing set for autismfriendly playground for all ages and abilities).
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INTERNATIONAL
Helping Ukraine.US ABOUT ABOUT Helping Ukraine.US delivers direct humanitarian aid to children and war-affected communities in Ukraine through trusted local partnerships on the ground.
WISH WISH $5,000 for a Water Purification System for the Kryvyi Rih Community. Install a water filtration system in Kryvyi Rih, where infrastructure has been impacted by the war. Provides safe drinking water for families, including many internally displaced people and supports daily community needs.
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SENIOR CARE
First Senior Center of Georgia ABOUT ABOUT First Senior Center of Georgia (FSCofGA) provides culturally competent health and social services to Vietnamese and minority seniors, serving 3,200+ households monthly.
WISH WISH $5,000 to support 100+ warm winter coats for medically fragile, disabled and low-income seniors this fall and winter.
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Peachtree Christian Health ABOUT ABOUT Peachtree Christian Health supports caregivers and their loved ones by providing a compassionate care center offering safe, engaging and reliable adult day services.
WISH WISH $5,000 for four plaza benches for our friends to enjoy the outdoors.
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Dear Friends, As you turn the final page of CFNEG’s 2026 Nonprofit Wishbook, I hope you’ve been inspired by the incredible work being done by organizations throughout our community. Each year, we share these wishes with our fundholders and broader community philanthropists as a way to connect you with the nonprofits working every day to make our communities a stronger, healthier and more vibrant place to live. Behind every wish is a dedicated organization, passionate people and a community need waiting to be met. Your generosity makes a difference. Whether you support a nonprofit through a Wishbook gift, a grant from your fund, volunteering or in another way, you are helping turn these organizations’ wishes into meaningful opportunities and lasting impact! Thank you for entrusting the Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia with your generosity and for being an important part of the work we do together. We are grateful for your partnership and for the many ways you help strengthen our community. Thank you for considering the wishes shared in these pages and for the difference you continue to make through your generosity. With gratitude,
DePriest Waddy President and CEO Community Foundation for Northeast Georgia
6500 Sugarloaf Parkway, Suite 220 Duluth, Georgia 30097
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