Trumpet Awards Foundation

Communities in Schools of Georgia is the state's leading dropout prevention organization, dedicated to surrounding students with a community of support to empower them to stay in school and achieve their potential. Serving 42 school districts across 38 counties, the organization ensures that every student, regardless of race, zip code, or socioeconomic background, has access to the resources they need for success. With a mission to put students at the center of their efforts, Communities in Schools of Georgia engages over 1,500 subscribers through monthly newsletters, event announcements, and volunteer opportunities. Their commitment to transforming families and communities across Georgia highlights the ripple effect of investing in the future of students. Generated from the website

Founded in 1978, Southface Energy Institute is a nonprofit organization, engaged in promoting energy, water and resource-efficient workplaces, homes and communities throughout the Southeast. Located in Atlanta, Ga., it works with the construction and development industry, government agencies and communities, offering various green building services. The institute offers home energy ratings, building certifications, design reviews, energy modeling/calculations, inspection/testing, along with building research and consulting services. Southface Energy Institute also provides various programs, such as EarthCraft and Grants to Green, to assist builders and local government officials.

The Arthritis Foundation is the only national nonprofit organization supporting the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions with advocacy, programs, services and research. Arthritis is the nation's number one cause of disability. There are more than 100 forms of arthritis and an estimated 66 million Americans have arthritis and chronic joint symptoms. More than 300,000 people with arthritis are children. Arthritis costs the U.S. economy more than $86.2 billion annually in lost wages. The foundation supports the activities of employers and managed care organizations striving to reduce costs by focusing on providing the preventative care and interventions that reduce the risk of more costly care. Funds for the foundation are raised by individual and business donations and community activities like sponsored walks. The Arthritis Foundation has local chapters across the United States.