FAMILY STABILIZATION
With nearly 50,000 Cobb students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, many of our families face unmet needs that the community can help address. By contributing to this fund, you can help students stay in stable housing, access essential electronic devices, and receive the school supplies they need for a quality education—free from the burden of additional barriers.
FACTS:
Many students and their families struggle with poverty, transiency, and sometimes homelessness. Our family stabilization fund equips school social workers with the resources they need to assist students in need, right when they need it. Your support can provide essentials like food, clothing, shoes, after-school scholarships, transportation, and housing assistance, all of which are vital to a student's success. By empowering students with the tools to overcome these challenges, we help them thrive in their education today and pave the way for successful futures.
HOW FUNDS ARE USED
How Your Gift Helps.
Supporting these efforts will not only help our students, but it strengthens our entire community!
| $50 | INDIVIDUAL NEEDS | $500 | UTILITIES |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | GRADUATION CAP AND GOWN | $1,000 | AFTERSCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS |
| $250 | DEVICES | $2,500 | HOUSING ASSISTANCE |
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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