Great news for Central Georgia teachers! The Community Foundation of Central Georgia is sponsoring a “Double Your Impact” challenge grant to provide classroom resources to local schools. Teacher projects in the following Central Georgia counties are eligible for half-funding through this generous offer:• Baldwin• Bibb• Butts• Coffee• Crawford• Houston• Jones• Lamar• Laurens• Monroe• Peach• Taylor• Twiggs• Upson• Wilkinson• As well as teachers at Department of Juvenile Justice - Macon Youth Development Campus, Department of Juvenile Justice - Bill E. Ireland Youth Development Campus, Georgia Academy for the BlindPresident Kathryn H. Dennis said, “Given the recent economy and statewide education budget cuts, we feel this matching grant is a wonderful way to celebrate our 15 years of philanthropy in Central Georgia. This grant supports our local school systems and the children they serve by leveraging community support for education and encouraging innovation on the part of teachers.”The Community Foundation of Central Georgia was founded in 1993 by a group of citizens interested in encouraging philanthropy and strengthening communities. The foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for the people of Central Georgia.Thank you so much, Community Foundation of Central Georgia, for your partnership and supporting public education in Georgia!Central Georgia teachers: Please post your classroom project to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity!View all qualifying projects.View article from The Macon Telegraph.
