Brunswick, GA (October 29, 2025) – On Wednesday morning, twenty local nonprofits representing Glynn, Camden, and McIntosh counties were recognized through the Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation’s (CCGF) annual William Bernard McCloud Community Impact Awards.
These organizations were celebrated for their dedication to improving lives and creating lasting change across Coastal Georgia. The William Bernard McCloud Community Impact Awards—named in honor of former board member and community leader Bernard McCloud—provide vital operational support to local nonprofit organizations working to strengthen our region. Each year, the program recognizes outstanding local efforts that embody the spirit of collaboration and service.
This year, 54 organizations applied for the Community Impact Grant, creating a competitive selection cycle. Each application represented meaningful work taking place across the region, making the decision process both inspiring and challenging. Following careful review, 20 nonprofits were selected, including eleven first-time recipients, with grants this year totaling $250,000 in support of their community initiatives.
“These organizations remind us of what’s possible when people come together for the common good,” said Keeva Kase, President and CEO of CCGF. “Their work uplifts families, strengthens neighborhoods, and ensures that Coastal Georgia continues to thrive.”
This year’s award recipients reflect the spirit of service and collaboration that strengthens communities across Coastal Georgia:
2025 William Bernard McCloud Community Impact Award Recipients
- Adoption Share, Inc.
- Memory Matters Glynn
- America’s Second Harvest
- CASA Glynn
- Coastal Georgia Historical Society
- Coastal Georgia Honor Flight
- Coastal Outreach Academies, Inc.
- Communities in Schools of Glynn County, Inc.
- Darien United Methodist Church
- FaithWorks Ministries
- Foster Love Ministries
- Forward Brunswick, Inc.
- Georgia Conservancy Inc
- Glynn Visual Arts, Inc.
- Golden Isles Leadership Foundation, Inc.
- Habitat for Humanity of Glynn County
- Senior Citizens, Inc.
- S.H.A.R.E. of Coastal Georgia
- Social Opportunities & Active Recreation, Inc.
- St. Simons African American Heritage Coalition
The event brought together community leaders, nonprofit partners, and supporters to celebrate philanthropy and collaboration across the Golden Isles.
“Thanks to the hard work and dedication of these organizations and their leaders, Coastal Georgia families will have access to more affordable housing, foster children will have court appointed advocates, senior citizens will have access to critical services, and the precious and diverse history of our coast will continue to be treasured and told.” said Kase. “This is what Bernard was all about – community in action.”
By investing in organizations that address the region’s most pressing needs—from education and the environment to health and housing—CCGF reaffirms its mission to connect people who care with causes that matter. Together, these efforts ensure that Coastal Georgia’s communities not only thrive today, but for generations to come.
The William Bernard McCloud Community Impact Grant cycle opens annually in June, providing operational support to 501(c)(3) organizations serving Camden, Glynn, and McIntosh Counties.
Click here to see a full list of this year's applicants.