The Cobb County Public Schools Education Foundation is proud to share that we have been awarded funding from the Cobb EMC Foundation to support the expansion of STRIVE (Student Resilience, Intervention, and Vital Environments) across Cobb County schools.

This funding will strengthen trauma-informed care initiatives that directly support students’ social, emotional, and behavioral well-being. Through the STRIVE program, schools are better equipped to respond to student needs with compassion, structure, and proven strategies that promote long-term success.

Support from the Cobb EMC Foundation will help advance key components of STRIVE, including Life Space Crisis Intervention (LSCI) training, the development of sensory spaces, and an incentives store that encourages positive behavior and engagement. These resources play a vital role in creating safe, supportive environments where students can regulate emotions, build resilience, and stay connected to learning.

The Cobb EMC Foundation awards funding to organizations that align with its mission, demonstrate meaningful impact within its service territory, and support causes important to Cobb EMC members. We are honored to partner with an organization that shares our commitment to student well-being and strong communities.

We are grateful to the Cobb EMC Foundation for investing in programs that make a lasting difference in the lives of Cobb students. Together, we are building schools that support the whole child and foster resilient, thriving learners.