NGCF awards grant to Richard’s Kids

In December 2023, Richard’s Kids was awarded a $6,500 grant from the North Georgia Community Foundation (NGCF) through its 2023 Community Grant Cycle. Here, Carolyn Dillard, president of the Richard’s Kids board of directors, is presented the award, which was used this past Christmas to buy school clothing for students with needs in the Rabun County public school system. Pictured (from left) is Margaux Dolenc, NGCF senior director of grants and community partnerships; Michelle Prater, NGCF president and CEO; Dillard, holding the check; and Blair Diaz, NGCF 2022-2023 board chair. Richard’s Kids has been reflecting the love of Christ to children in need in Rabun County for about 25 years. Please visit richardskids.org to learn more about the history and background of Richard’s Kids. If you’d like to help fund the Ricard’s Kids effort, please send your donations to Richard’s Kids, P.O. Box 68, Clayton, GA 30525. NGCF awarded a total of $429,922 in grant funding to 46 deserving nonprofits across the region. This annual, application-based grant cycle highlights the commitment of NGCF to support the essential programs and services that enrich the lives of North Georgia residents.