HOC Awards Saturday Feb. 24th!

We are aware there was a printing error on some of the event materials. The event is Saturday,...

Heart of the Community 2024 Awards of Honor Recipients Announced

  On Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024, seven of Rome’s “unsung heroes” will be honored at the Heart of...

Mimi Richards, 2024 Board of Governors Award Recipient

It is said of Mimi Richards, if there is a cause, she is the first to show up, raise her hand and...

Deana Perry, 2024 Young Heart Award Recipient

Deana was born and raised in Rome. She received a B.A. Degree in History from Mercer University....

River Remedy Brewing Co., 2024 Awards of Honor Business Award

A group of locals (some born and raised here, while others are transplants who call Rome home)...

Ann Pullen, 2024 Awards of Honor Recipient

Ann Pullen has lived in Rome since 1994. She and her late husband, George (a long-time City...

LaDonna Collins, 2024 Awards of Honor Recipient

A native of Rockmart, LaDonna Collins earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science from Columbus...

Phillip Gaines, 2024 Awards of Honor Recipient

A native of Rome, Phillip Gaines graduated from West Rome High School and opened Hi-Tech Signs in...

Terrence Hight, Sr. 2024 Awards of Honor Recipient

A native of Rome, Terrence Hight, Sr. was educated at West Rome High School, Coosa Valley...

2024 COMMUNITY GRANTS

The Heart of the Community Foundation is accepting grant applications from community agencies...

Andrea Pitts elected 2023-2024 Chair for the Heart of the Community Foundation Board of Governors

Andrea Pitts has been appointed chairman of the Heart of the Community Foundation Board of...

Since its beginning, the Heart of the Community Foundation has continued to raise money to support heart related projects in the Rome community.

Each year, the Heart of the Community Awards event has honored residents of Rome for their committed service and dedication to the community.

Our History

On February 27, 1987, the first Heart of the Community event was held at the Coosa Country Club. It was sponsored by Redmond Park Hospital and WRGA/WQTU Radio, and the event raised funds for the American Heart Association.

Community Projects

In the 38 years since its beginning, the Heart of the Community Foundation has continued to raise money to support heart-related projects in the Rome community.

Awards & Events

Each year, the Heart of the Community Awards event honors residents of Rome for their committed service and dedication to the community. Over 275 local heroes have been honored thus far.

Contribute

Please join in supporting the Heart of the Community Awards of Honor as our salute to individuals dedicated to volunteerism. All sponsors will receive recognition in the event program, as well as tickets to the event.

Contact Us!

Want to get involved with the Heart of the Community?
Message us here or contact Wanda Whitten at 706-802-3924.

Heart of the Community Foundation, Inc.
P. O. Box 5064
Rome, Georgia 30162-5064