Community Impact in Action: Southeastern Quilt & Textile Museum Thanks to a 2024 Community Impact Grant, the Southeastern Quilt & Textile Museum (SQTM) has expanded its reach and welcomed more visitors than ever before. From December 2024 to May 2025, SQTM engaged 2,230 people—a significant increase from just 900 two years ago. Even more exciting: 40% of these visitors were from Carroll, Haralson, or Heard counties. With free programs, youth outreach, and new community events, SQTM has become a vibrant place for families and history lovers alike. From hands-on crafts during school breaks to a Pioneer Trunk for student groups, the museum is creating meaningful, educational experiences for all ages. New offerings like Storytelling Evenings, a Filipino Weaving Documentary, and the Needle and Thread Group are drawing diverse audiences, many visiting for the first time. As one visitor shared, discovering scavenger hunts and family-friendly activities made the museum “a fun, shared experience rooted in tradition.” Want to help create more impact across West Georgia Become a Community Impact Donor and help create more moments like this across West Georgia. Click the link to learn more: https://bit.ly/3InvQ6s #cfwg #unleashingpotential (fb)

Community Impact in Action: Carrollton Writer’s Guild With support from a Community Impact Grant, the Carrollton Writers Guild hosted its annual BookFest, a celebration of the written and spoken word designed to uplift aspiring authors and spark engagement with regional literature. Grant funds helped cover honorariums for featured authors and workshop leaders. The response from both attendees and presenters was overwhelmingly positive—workshops, panel conversations, and the event setup were all praised as outstanding. The goal of BookFest is to promote literacy and creativity by connecting readers and writers across genres—from historical fiction to fantasy, children's literature, and women’s stories. By highlighting local voices and encouraging new ones, Carrollton Writer’s Guild continues to build a vibrant, connected literary community. Your support helps stories take root. Become a Community Impact Donor and help fund programs that inspire and educate across West Georgia: https://bit.ly/3InvQ6s #cfwg #unleashingpotential (fb)