Cobb Collaborative

06/17/2026

Cobb Collaborative is honored to have joined the Kiwanis Club of Greater Kennworth, Georgia as their guest speaker during the celebration of their one-year charter anniversary on June 1st! We look forward to partnering with them on literacy initiatives across Acworth and Kennesaw in the year ahead! 📚💚

06/16/2026

June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the strength, resilience, and contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals while also recognizing the importance of supporting mental well-being within our communities.🏳️‍🌈

Research continues to show that LGBTQ+ young people face higher rates of mental health challenges and su***de risk than their peers. Supportive families, schools, workplaces, and communities can make a meaningful difference in helping individuals feel safe, connected, and valued.

Mental health is a community issue, and each of us can play a role in fostering understanding, reducing stigma, and creating spaces where everyone can thrive.

If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. In the United States, you can call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline for free, confidential support 24/7.

You can also find mental health resources and support information through the Mind Your Mind initiative at bit.ly/MYM-CC

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06/16/2026

🗳️ Today is Runoff Election Day. Polls are open today for eligible voters participating in the runoff election. If you plan to vote, be sure to verify your polling location, review any identification requirements, and come with a voting plan!

In Georgia, voters who participated in a party primary in May must vote in the same party's runoff. For example, if you voted in the Republican primary in May, you may only vote in the Republican runoff. Voters who chose a nonpartisan ballot in May may choose either party's runoff.

Find your voter information at mvp.sos.ga.gov

06/16/2026

We had a blast at Cobb & Douglas Public Health's Purposeful Play event earlier this month! ☀️

At our station, little ones became sun safety experts through our "Sunscreen Sensory Painting" activity — using paintbrushes to "apply sunscreen" to summer-themed images while learning how to stay safe in the sun through pretend play and conversation.

Thank you to Children's 1st for including us in such a meaningful, hands-on experience for young children and caregivers. These early moments of playful learning make a real difference! 🎨

06/15/2026

Cobb Collaborative wishes all of the pageant contestants the best! 👑💚

A special shoutout to Landry Wolf, who has volunteered with us through her Turn The Page Literacy Initiative!📚

Miss Cobb County Dominique Verville and Miss Cobb County’s Teen Annabelle Tidmore are leading the way for six delegates from Cobb set to compete for the titles of Miss Georgia

06/15/2026

Free Film Screening! 📣🎥 Join the Cobb Collaborative at the library for a viewing of Resilience: The Biology of Stress & The Science of Hope. The Film: A look at the science linking childhood stress to adult health. The Mission: Shifting the conversation from "What is wrong with you?" to "What happened to you?" The Details: Free admission, community-wide invitation, resources provided.

Check out the logistics and head to the link in the bio to reserve a seat today! 💚🍿

06/12/2026

On the newest episode of Mind Your Mind Speaks, Irene Barton sits down with Dr. Lulu to discuss her journey as a pediatrician, educator, author, TEDx speaker, and nationally recognized advocate for LGBTQ+ affirmation. Together, they explore the power of advocacy, the importance of affirming communities, how education can help foster belonging and understanding and much more.

🎧 Listen now and join the conversation about building more inclusive, supportive communities for all: cobbcollaborative.org/podcast

06/12/2026

💚✨ Today’s the day! Join us from 3:00–5:00 PM at Kendra Scott in East Cobb for our Kendra Scott Gives Back Event.

Shop for yourself or find the perfect gift, and a portion of your purchase will support Cobb Collaborative's work to strengthen children, families, and communities throughout Cobb County.

Can't make it in person? Shop online today and use code GIVEBACK-MEAMG at checkout to have your purchase count toward the fundraiser.

Thank you for supporting our mission and investing in a stronger community! 💚🌟

06/11/2026

We’re looking forward to celebrating Juneteenth with the NAACP Cobb County on June 20 in Marietta Square! This special day brings the community together to honor freedom, culture, history, and resilience through a vibrant celebration in the heart of Cobb County.

Stop by between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. to enjoy live entertainment, food vendors, community resources, merchandise vendors, and a health fair throughout the Square.

We’re excited to participate as a vendor this year and can’t wait to connect with the community. We hope to see you there.

06/11/2026

When a Veteran mother and her child were faced with the possibility of homelessness, the future felt uncertain. After being evicted from her home, she needed immediate support. Through Connecting Georgia Veterans, she was quickly connected to emergency lodging, food resources, and short-term financial assistance to help meet her family's immediate needs.

But the support didn't stop there- working together, community partners helped connect her to longer-term housing resources and ongoing assistance as she searches for a new place to call home. Today, she is receiving the support she needs to move forward with stability and hope.

Stories like this remind us why collaboration matters. No single organization can meet every need, but together, we can help ensure Veterans and their families don't have to navigate life's challenges alone.

Learn more and support our mission at cgvets.org.