For over three decades, the Cobb & Douglas Health Foundation has been a pillar of support for public health initiatives in our community. Since our inception, we have continually evolved, driving impactful programs and partnerships that enhance the well-being of Cobb and Douglas residents.
Below is a list of our key milestones, which have helped shape healthier futures for our community!
1994
Established Cobb Health Futures Foundation (CHFF) and Douglas Health Futures Foundation (DHFF) to support public health initiatives.
1995
CHFF funded the purchase of properties for neighborhood primary care clinics in Smyrna and Marietta.
1997
Received a $100K gift to support the Children’s Medical Services Program, providing essential medical resources for children with severe chronic conditions.
2008
Dr. John Kennedy, Executive Director of Cobb & Douglas Public Health, revitalized CHFF and DHFF to enhance local engagement and fundraising.
2012-13
Secured $207K from regional foundations to launch Cobb2020 and Live Healthy Douglas coalitions for community health improvements.
2013
Launched the first individual fundraising campaign, supporting the Perinatal Case Management Program.
2014
Lisa Crossman became Executive Director, bringing renewed leadership to CHFF and DHFF.
2015
Kaiser Permanente pledged $75,000 to support the Babies Born Healthy program.
Wellstar awards $50K for prenatal services through the Babies Born Healthy program.
2016
CDPH received the NACCHO Promising Practice Award for diversifying public health funding.
2017
DHFF received significant donations to support the Children 1st Safe Sleep initiative.
2018
DHFF sold the Douglas Teen Center due to reduced federal operational funding, allocating capital funds for future public health needs.
2020
CHFF and DHFF merged to form the Cobb & Douglas Health Foundation (CDHF).
MetroAtlanta Ambulance Service pledged $75K to establish a Special Needs Children Car Seat Inspection Station, one of only two in metro Atlanta.
2021
Distributed over 100,000 face shields, masks, and toiletry kits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ipsum Diagnostics donated $300,000 to combat food insecurity during the pandemic.
2022
Anthem Foundation committed $200K to support prenatal care for uninsured women.
2023
Commemorated 20 years of the Cobb Public Safety Golf Classic, raising over $100K for children’s injury prevention programs.
Celebrated five years as a beneficiary of the Cobb Diaper Day initiative, which provides diapers to low-income families with infants and young children.
2024
Capital City Bank Group Foundation donated $5K to the Cobb Safe Kids Safe Sleep effort. Read the full story.