The Cobb Schools Foundation is proud to share a recent gift of $12,000 from Word of Faith Family Worship Cathedral in Austell. This gift is designated for technology needs at area schools located within the south Cobb community served by Word of Faith. Bishop Dale Bronner shared their congregation’s desire to provide support to students in the community.
“We believe the church should be an outstretched arm to the local community in which it is placed. With our desire to build a whole person, in whole families, of whole communities, we engage in services and events that make a significant impact.”
Support from the members of Word of Faith Worship Cathedral is making it possible to provide devices to students in nearby schools. “We are humbled by the community’s response to our students who need digital access to learning. Having limited funds to meet these needs is a difficult reality, but our friends at Word of Faith have rallied to keep students connected”, said Felicia Wagner, executive director of the Cobb Schools Foundation.
Since the start of the pandemic, the community has provided nearly 2,000 devices that will remain with students. Additional funding has provided support for students with food insecurity, housing assistance and other technology needs.
The Cobb Schools Foundation has a mission to take student success to new heights. If you would like to learn more about the Cobb Schools Foundation, please visit cobbschoolsfoundation.org or call 770-426-3390.
Gerald Shelton Perseverance Scholarship A Memorial Tribute Honoring the Life of Gerald Shelton Gerald Shelton was a man defined by kindness, quiet strength, and a deep belief in the power of education. Throughout his life, he treated others with generosity and respect, leaving a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. For ten years, Mr. Shelton faced the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease with remarkable perseverance. Even as the disease progressed, the love and dedication he inspired in his family remained constant. His journey became a powerful example of resilience, patience, and the enduring strength of the human spirit. Mr. Shelton believed that education opens doors and creates opportunities. He valued learning not only for the knowledge it provides, but for the confidence and determination it builds in young people as they shape their futures. A Legacy of Perseverance In honor of Gerald Shelton’s life and the perseverance he demonstrated during his battle with Alzheimer’s disease, the Cobb Schools Foundation is proud to establish the Gerald Shelton Perseverance Scholarship . This scholarship reflects the values Mr. Shelton lived by — resilience, determination, and the belief that education can help students overcome obstacles and reach their goals. The Gerald Shelton Perseverance Scholarship will support students who demonstrate the courage to keep moving forward when life becomes difficult. It celebrates young people who show determination, strength of character, and commitment to continue pursuing their education despite challenges. Continuing His Legacy Through this scholarship, Gerald Shelton’s legacy will live on in the lives of students who embody the same perseverance he showed throughout his life. Each recipient will carry forward his spirit of resilience — proving that when challenges arise, perseverance can lead the way to opportunity and hope. We are deeply grateful to Joy Doss, President of the Cobb Schools Foundation, and her family for honoring her daddy's life in a way that will inspire and support students for generations to come.
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