By Maureen Kornowa
BUFORD, Ga. | Kathryn Kieser’s commitment to philanthropy began in the toy aisles of her local store. Now she’s leading the charge to benefit her community as president and board chair of The Primerica Foundation, a longtime Home of Hope partner.
For Kathryn, generosity has been “ingrained” in her from a young age.
“I grew up in a philanthropic family, so giving back to the community and being involved in this part of the business is very rewarding,” she explains. “My mom was a school teacher and always knew of the families that were in need — and at that time, there weren’t necessarily services set up for them.”
When Kathryn’s mother noticed these children in need, she sprang into action, modeling generosity and compassion for her own children.
“Over the holidays we would go shopping with my mom for the kids. We didn’t know who they were, but mom would make sure that the families were taken care of with food, clothes and toys,” Kathryn says.
As an adult, she’s followed her mother’s example of compassion as she personally and professionally gives back to the community. Kathryn says: “Primerica donates approximately $2 million a year to about a hundred nonprofit organizations (NPOs) — predominantly focused on helping families in Gwinnett County become more self-sufficient
“We continuously assess the critical needs within our community and often support local NPOs that are positively impacting underserved areas, like Home of Hope. Over 2,000 children have identified themselves as homeless through the Gwinnett County Public School System, so there’s a huge need here.”
The Primerica Foundation first connected with Home of Hope 11 years ago and has been a committed supporter since. When Kathryn took over as president of The Primerica Foundation, she stepped into a pattern of giving to Home of Hope that has expanded over the years.
Recently, The Primerica Foundation granted $15,000 to benefit the mothers and children at Home of Hope!
Home of Hope especially wants to thank: Fusion Sleep, We Work Well Events Conference at Chateau Elan, Mountain Park United Methodist Church Women’s Group, and Ivy Creek Elementary School Junior Beta Club, Classic Auto Rides and Gwinnett Citizens of Georgia Power.
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