Congratulations to the 2026 Heart of the Community Award Recipients

On Saturday, February 28, 2026, eight of Rome’s “unsung heroes” will be honored at the Heart of...

Rick and Sundai Stevenson – HOC Board of Governors Award

  Rick and Sundai Stevenson are the kind of leaders every community hopes to have. They are...

Leah Mayo – HOC Young Heart Award

Leah Mayo serves as an Assistant District Attorney in the Floyd County District Attorney's Office....

Jeb Arp – HOC Award of Honor

Jeb Arp’s deep commitment to the Rome and Floyd County community is reflected in his decades of...

Sarah Huffman – HOC Award of Honor

A native of Rome, Sarah Huffman currently serves as the Assistant Director ofHuman Resources and...

Traci Tillery, HOC Award of Honor

Traci Tillery is a Nurse Practitioner with a 34-year career in nursing. She has worked at Floyd...

Gail Veal – HOC Award of Honor

For decades, the Rome and Floyd County community has been blessed by an unwavering force of...

Ghee Wilson – HOC Award of Honor

Special Agent Ghee Wilson’s record of service reflects a lifelong commitment to the safety,...

Shannon Kennedy-Newby elected 2025-2026 Chair for the Heart of the Community Foundation Board of Governors

Shannon Kennedy-Newby, a native of Bay City, Michigan has been appointed chairperson of the...

SAVE THE DATE: FEB. 28, 2026

On Saturday, February 28, 2026, eight of Rome’s “unsung heroes” will be honored at Heart of the...

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 40 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 280 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?
Email HeartOfTheCommunity.romega@gmail.com or
Andrea.pitts@adventhealth.com

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