SACC Receives Gift From Charyn Darby Foundation

SACC received a generous gift from the Charyn Darby Foundation to help us accomplish our mission.

This is a photo of Charyn Darby with her beloved companion, Sammy.  Charyn – owner of North Georgia Trophy - was an enthusiastic and dedicated citizen of the City of Smyrna.  Her volunteer involvements were numerous – Charyn served as Board Chair of Vision Rehabilitation Services (formerly Blind & Low Vision Services of North Georgia), Keep Smyrna Beautiful, Friends of Smyrna Library, Smyrna Business Association and Smyrna’s Adventist Hospital Foundation, as well as an active supporter of Junior Achievement. Charyn loved the City of Smyrna and supported local schools and organizations, much of her support behind the scenes and anonymously. One of her great passions was collecting Coca Cola memorabilia.

Upon her death in 2009, using the proceeds from her estate, a small private foundation was established in her name. The informal foundation continues Charyn’s legacy by supporting organizations and causes dear to Charyn’s heart. One of the first gifts given by the Charyn Darby Foundation was the establishment of the Charyn Darby Healing Garden at Taylor-Brawner Park.