CANTON, GA. (June, 2026) – In 2026, the Tull Charitable Foundation launched a unique grantmaking opportunity called Rebuild Grants to support nonprofits that were affected by 2025 federal funding or policy changes. These grants help nonprofits rebuild their business models to create new revenue strategies that sustain operations and programs. The Goshen Valley Foundation applied for and was awarded a $100,000 Rebuild Grant by the Tull Charitable Foundation. This funding will expedite the organization’s development of its DBHDD (Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities) licensed Medicaid billing program through Goshen Therapeutic Services.
“The Tull Foundation is a thoughtful and strategic partner that understands how to translate investment into real-world impact,” said Zach Blend, CEO of the Goshen Valley Foundation. “The foundation comes alongside organizations in a meaningful way that helps them succeed. We are extremely grateful for the timing of this support.”
In 2025, Goshen Valley experienced the impact of federal funding cuts and funding disruptions, most specifically in behavioral health and family support services. In that same year, Goshen Valley also received its licensure through DBHDD and contracts with Georgia’s Medicaid providers to begin billing Medicaid for behavioral health services. This licensure was an exciting step for Goshen Valley, but it was quickly realized that the organization’s business model needed to make a drastic shift towards Medicaid billing from the utilization of past resources such as grant funding or state managed federal funds.
Through the application process and site visit with the Tull Charitable Foundation, it was evident that Goshen Valley had a specific need for Rebuild Grant funding and a clear path to expedite a change in operational direction. This change would create sustainability related to Goshen Therapeutic Service’s business model and its ability to continue serving the community. Elements of this project funding included increasing capacity to recruit and train providers who are eligible to bill Medicaid, updating essential technology and re-structuring internal processes and oversight needed to maintain expectations for ongoing licensure and billing requirements.
“At Tull, we recognize that organizations are navigating a new normal marked by shifting revenue streams, shrinking public dollars and growing demand for essential services,” said Gabby Sheely, Executive Director of the Tull Charitable Foundation. “We are especially impressed by the thoughtful plan to reimagine Goshen’s Therapeutic Services business model to ensure resilience and sustain programming as a trusted resource for Atlanta’s communities in a rapidly changing environment.”
To learn more about Goshen Valley and our mission, visit goshenvalley.org.
About Goshen Valley Foundation
Goshen Valley Foundation delivers trauma-responsive, relational services to foster youth and vulnerable families in Northwest Georgia and Metro Atlanta. Since its establishment in 1999, the foundation has been committed to cultivating personal healing and generational change. With a vision to lead in faith-based, evidence-based care, Goshen Valley supports over 120 children in its residential programs and provides comprehensive counseling services to families in Cherokee County and beyond.