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Success Stories

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Grant to Breakthru House Spreads Message of Recovery
For Lydia Cornelius, September 27, 2006 marks the beginning of a clean, sober life made possible by Breakthru House, a Decatur-based residential treatment program for women recovering from drug and alcohol addiction.  More...

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Foundation Helps Bethlehem First UMC Launch
$3.25 Million Capital Campaign
Membership at Bethlehem First UMC has doubled since 2001 when it moved into its current facility funded by the late Harold Harrison. Sunday school attendance has also increased dramatically, forcing members to hold class in every space available.  More...

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A lifelong Methodist, Claude Grizzard understands the importance of Christian stewardship. He understands that everything he has is a gift from God. He also understands that he has been called to wisely manage his resources, which is why it comes as no surprise that he chose to invest in the North Georgia United Methodist Foundation's Development Fund.  More...  

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It’s not often that a 155-year-old rural church, comprised of members who embrace a lifestyle of avoiding debt, takes on an ambitious building campaign. But that’s exactly what Hephzibah UMC did after consulting with Frank Craft, director of lending programs, and John Riley, director of fundraising services, at the North Georgia United Methodist Foundation.  More...
     
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After graduating from Princeton University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics, Charles M. Edwards III spent the next 35 years in the investment banking business. He is a man who understands the value of money and the importance of being a good steward of God's resources.  More...
     
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Have you ever heard someone complain about being tired of school? Now imagine a classroom where students are eager to learn and teachers never grow weary of teaching. Envision a classroom where cultural barriers are broken down, lives are transformed and dreams of a brighter future really do come true.  More...
     
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Planned Giving Brings Hope to the Homeless
Hope is the key to a person teetering on the edge or fully immersed in the sea of homelessness. Take Tammy and her daughter, for example. They had nowhere to live, until Tammy found Interfaith Hospitality Network of Athens, Inc. More...

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Time had taken its toll on St. Mark UMC, a 127-year-old church located in the historic heart of Fairburn, Georgia.  Shortly after becoming senior pastor, Rev. Ed Best inspected the building and discovered it desperately needed repairs.  More...