Community Corner
Holiday Toy Drive
The Bank of North Georgia and Bank of Coweta are hosting a Holiday Toy Drive through December 16 at all 46 branches in metro Atlanta.
There are thousands of families in desperate need of assistance during the holiday season. The Bank of North Georgia and Bank of Coweta are hosting a Holiday Toy Drive through Dec. 16 at all 46 branches in metro Atlanta.
Last year, a total of 2,787 toys were collected through this program.
“Bank of North Georgia is very much at the heart of community life in Metro Atlanta, supporting those institutions and programs that make the communities we serve desirable places to live and work. Our branch teams are excited to embrace a local charity this season by collecting new, unwrapped toys to help local families. We are hoping that all children will have a joyous holiday this year,” said Don Howard, Chairman and CEO of Bank of North Georgia.
Each branch selected a local charity to support. Customers and local residents can participate in the Holiday Toy Drive by bringing new, unwrapped toys for boys and girls to Bank of North Georgia and Bank of Coweta branches.
There are two Bank of North Georgia branch locations close to Northeast Cobb:
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located at 1200 Johnson Ferry Rd., #100,
Marietta. This branch has chosen The Center for Family Resources. This organization’s mission is to strengthen individuals, families, and communities to become self-sufficient by providing temporary financial assistance to stabilize families in crisis, housing for low-income and homeless families in a safe and secure environment, and education and training to individuals and the community.
located at 269 Roswell St. NE, Marietta. This branch has chosen Cobb Christmas. Cobb Christmas is a non-profit, non-denominational organization, solely dedicated to helping the low-income and working-poor families of Cobb County during the holiday season. This organization is run 100 percent by volunteers, allowing them to invest the majority of funds raised each year directly into our client services.
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