Jackson EMC Foundation awards $22,325
The Jackson EMC Foundation has awarded $22,325 to four organizations serving Gwinnett County residents. The foundation awarded:
*$10,000 to the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center to allow low-income students attend field studies and educational programs.
*$5,000 to the Side-By-Side Brain Injury Clubhouse to provide 12 months of rehabilitation for five adults with brain injuries.
*$5,000 to the Southern Ballet Theatre of Georgia to provide tickets to “Aladdin” to 400 underprivileged children.
*$2,325 to Diamonds in the Rough for a mentoring and leadership development program for girls.
About the Author
David Wickert writes about the state budget, finance and voting issues. Previously, he covered local government and politics in Gwinnett and Fulton counties. Before moving to Atlanta, he worked at newspapers in Illinois, Tennessee, Virginia and Washington.
