ATLANTA – September 1, 2021 - The Cobb Schools Foundation was a recipient of the Publix Super Markets Tools for Back-to-School register collection campaign. Last week, Bruce Humphries, District Manager in the Cobb area, along with two local store managers, made a special in-person delivery of over $120,000 in gift cards for teachers and students.
We thank you for your contributions if you have shopped at a local Cobb County Publix and opted to support the Tools for Back to School campaign. Your donation will go to help Cobb County students who need support with basic school necessities, such as pens, markers, crayons, or notebooks. In most cases, teachers have been known to purchase school supplies using their own money to provide these resources. Thanks to the Tools for Back-to-School campaign, teachers and students can focus on doing what’s most important, teaching and learning respectively.
“The Cobb Schools Foundation is overjoyed to receive the generosity of our local Publix shoppers. These gift cards will be distributed throughout the county to serve students in needs as well as teachers who are doing all that they can to create the best learning experience for students”, shared Frank Wigington, President of the Cobb Schools Foundation.
Cobb County School District has 114 schools throughout and approximately 110,000 students enrolled, where over 40% are considered economically disadvantaged. These gift cards will go directly towards supporting the needs of students and teachers in the district.
The Cobb Schools Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit and is the philanthropic arm for the school district and focuses on family stabilization, learning interventions, scholarships, and career development for students. The mission of the Foundation is together, taking student success to new heights.
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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