Community Partner: The Kathy B. Davis Foundation

The Kathy B. Davis Foundation (KBD), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in north Georgia, was established in 2011 by Dave Davis in memory of his wife, Kathy.

Kathy was a devoted mother who always placed the needs of others before her own. She had a passion for serving and supporting others, especially the intellectually and developmentally challenged. She was an inspiration to family, friends, coworkers, and all who were privileged to know her.

The KBD Foundation is dedicated to the pursuit of helping others, as Kathy did throughout her life. The Foundation reaches out to the community and brings together people from all walks of life. Its mission is to support and create life-enhancing opportunities for individuals with intellectual/developmental challenges.

Dave has expanded the organizations sphere to include senior citizens and others in the community who have a desire to volunteer and serve their neighbors.

The KBD Foundation established and sustains three programs of its own:
The Special Needs Golf Clinic is held every year prior to the Kathy B. Davis Memorial Golf Tournament, the organizations main fundraiser, and is open to the public. Under the direction of Dave, who is a certified Special Olympics Golf Coach for Cherokee County, volunteers teach basic golf skills and a love of golfing to area residents who have intellectual or developmental challenges.

Flowers for a Purpose is a monthly activity that brings together members of the special-needs population and area senior citizens who want to learn about flowers and create beautiful arrangements. The bouquets are then shared with the participants and Cherokee County residents who may appreciate a little extra sunshine in their day.

The KBD Foundations Adam Holland Special Education Scholarship was created in 2012 in honor of Adam Holland, a courageous young man with Down Syndrome. The scholarship is awarded annually to an area college student who is majoring in special education.

In addition to its own programs, The KBD Foundation contributes to the work of other nonprofits in north Georgia that share similar missions and goals. These organizations include Angels on Horseback in Jasper, Adult Disability Medical Home in Marietta, and the Cherokee County Special Olympics.

The KBD Foundation is funded through the annual Memorial Golf Tournament and the Live Auction and Social Event as well as private and corporate donations.

For more information about the Foundation and its programs, please visit KBDFoundation.net, or contact Dave Davis at 615-533-0668 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..