Giving Family Values: Carrying on the Fisher legacy of service  

Giving Family Values: Carrying on the Fisher Legacy of Service

By providing scholarships through Ebenezer Baptist Church West, Dexter Fisher and his son, Carlos, are honoring Vivian and Mamie’s service to their communities by encouraging others to serve.

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Funds in Action: Bridging the Digital Divide  

Funds in Action: Bridging the Digital Divide

AACF provides a simple, powerful, and highly personal approach to giving. In December 2012, an anonymous donor established the Neighborhood Education Program Fund with an initial gift of $100,000, and the goal of engaging parents in their children’s education.

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The Briscoe Family Foundation Fund and the Charles Briscoe Memorial Fund  

The Briscoe Family Foundation Fund and the Charles Briscoe Memorial Fund

Charles lost his battle with Multiple Myeloma, but continues to be an inspiration to others through his legacy of community leadership and philanthropy.

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Welcome

Founded in 2008, the Athens Area Community Foundation improves the quality of life in our 6 county region and beyond by helping passionate donors shape effective responses to community needs and leave permanent legacies that benefit future generations. Impact the issues you care most about by making AACF your platform for building community.

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Impact

On behalf of our donors, AACF stewards over $1.6 million in Funds and has facilitated over $214,000 in grants that enhance quality of life for generations to come. Review our 2012 Annual Report.

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