Leadership Bulloch Class of 2027 Project

Family Safety & Play Initiative - Open Hearts Community Mission

The Leadership Bulloch Class of 2027 is building a privacy fence and playground for Open Hearts Community Mission in Statesboro, creating a secure, welcoming outdoor space for the families they serve.

Our goal is to raise $50,000 by January 30, 2027, with construction beginning in February 2027.

The project will transform an underutilized outdoor area into a secure backyard play space with strategically placed fencing, age-appropriate playground equipment, and seating for parents and caregivers.

Join us in leaving a lasting impact on Bulloch County through service, leadership, and collaboration. Your support helps us finish this project and highlights your investment in the well-being of our community.

How can I be a part of this project?

To help us make our dream a reality, you can send a check to Open Hearts Community Mission (201 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Statesboro, GA 30458) and include “Leadership Bulloch Class Project” in the memo.

CORNERSTONE PARTNER

$ 10,000+
  • Premier logo recognition on all promotional materials and media releases
  • Business logo on exclusive permanent signage installed at the project site
  • Recognition at the ribbon-cutting ceremony
  • Featured recognition on Chamber and Leadership Bulloch social media platforms

GUARDIAN PARTNER

$ 5,000+
  • Business logo on promotional materials and media releases
  • Business logo on permanent signage installed at the project site
  • Recognition at ribbon-cutting ceremony
  • Featured recognition on Chamber and Leadership Bulloch social media platforms

PLAYMAKER PARTNER

$ 2,500+
  • Business name on promotional materials and media releases
  • Business name on permanent signage installed at the project site
  • Featured recognition on Chamber and Leadership Bulloch social media platforms

BUILDER PARTNER

$ 1,000+
  • Business name on promotional materials and media releases
  • Business name on permanent signage installed at the project site

NEIGHBOR PARTNER

$ 500+
  • Business name on select media releases
Fundraising Progress
5 %

$50,000 Goal

We hope you will consider joining us in this effort to create a project that will impact our community for years to come. For more information, please contact our Leadership Bulloch Sponsorship Committee Chair, Ashley Price at 912-258-9749.

We are happy to accept donations of any amount, and we will be forever thankful for your support!

Visualize the Difference

Current Space

Food Bank Open Patio before Leadership Bulloch Project

Proposed Project Rendering

Statesboro Food Bank Covered Patio Proposal for Leadership Bulloch Project

What is Leadership Bulloch?

Leadership Bulloch is a competitive, nine-month flagship program of the Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber of Commerce that seeks to identify and develop future community leaders by exposing class participants to various aspects of the community, including economic development, public safety, healthcare, agriculture, and local and state government.

Every year, the Leadership Bulloch class develops a project that makes a positive impact on our community. 

Archived Projects

View projects completed by previous Leadership Bulloch classes.