I am grateful for your unwavering support, dedication, and commitment to advancing our mission of empowering individuals and organizations to make a positive impact in Cobb County.
This year has been a testament to the strength of collaboration and the power of a united community. Together, we have made strides in addressing critical issues in the civic engagement arena, fostering literacy in the birth to 5 space as we aim for 3rd grade reading proficiency, and promoting mental health and resilience across our county. None of this would have been possible without the generosity, partnership, and advocacy of individuals and organizations like you.
Reflecting on the milestones achieved this year, we are inspired to continue fostering collaboration and building a thriving, inclusive community. We are grateful for the trust you place in us and for standing alongside us in this important work. Thank you to everyone who participated in Resiliency Week, to those who attended our quarterly meetings and Coffees with the Collaborative, to everyone who participates in a Strategy Team, and to those who walk alongside us every day in the work we do. Your passion and dedication to Cobb County inspire us to find new ways to make Cobb County a place where everyone can thrive. As we look ahead to the coming year, we are excited about the opportunities to deepen our impact and create lasting change together. With gratitude, Irene Barton, Executive Director
In this Mind Your Mind Speaks episode, you will hear a conversation between Cobb Collaborative's Executive Director, Irene Barton, and 2023 Jack Vaughan Jr. Human Services Award Volunteer Winner, Barry Krebs. In this episode, Irene and Barry discuss the initiatives and groups Barry is involved in around Cobb County and his impact on the local community. Listen at the link here or subscribe to the Mind Your Mind Speaks Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Our Kindness Rocks are showing up in the community. Have you seen one yet?
One of the most successful ways to improve the reading achievement of children is to increase access to books, especially at home. The Cobb Collaborative works to accomplish this through the installation and upkeep of Little Free Libraries in our community. These book-sharing boxes remove barriers to book access by being available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, with free accessibility. LFLs operate under the “Take One, Leave One” theory, which encourages readers to not only take a book but also to leave one for others when there is an ability to do so. Cobb Collaborative is proud to have sponsored 8 Little Free Libraries in 2024, with 3 more to go before the end of the year, which brings our total number of Little Free Libraries up to 64. Contact Cobb Collaborative Executive Director, Irene Barton, to sponsor the installation of a Little Free Library in your community.
Every Thursday at 10:30 AM the North Cobb Regional Library offers a meet-up for adults with special needs and their caregivers. The group loves to read books together, go on scavenger hunts, enjoy many types of games, sing karaoke, create crafts, and much more. This is a safe place for everyone to be themselves and have a wonderful time.
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