Bren Briggs of The Eden Project Joins Fayette Chamber Nonprofit Council Leadership Team

Fayetteville, GA (July 28, 2025) – The Fayette Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Bren Briggs, founder and Executive Director of The Eden Project, has joined the Chamber’s Nonprofit Council leadership team, where he will help guide the group’s efforts to strengthen the nonprofit community and foster meaningful partnerships across Fayette County.

The Eden Project is an award-winning, all-volunteer, veteran-run 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Fayetteville, Georgia. It serves veterans as a one-stop shop for reintegration, offering comprehensive support services tailored to the unique needs of military families. Services include peer group support, Veterans Administration claims navigation, crisis intervention, counseling, and family reintegration assistance. The Eden Project’s mission is rooted in building trust, restoring purpose, and empowering veterans to thrive after military service.

“I am deeply honored to serve on the Chamber’s Nonprofit Council leadership team,” said Bren Briggs. “This is a meaningful opportunity to extend The Eden Project’s mission beyond supporting veterans to helping build stronger bridges across all sectors of our broader community. Collaboration is essential, and I look forward to learning from and contributing to this dynamic network of nonprofit leaders.”

Briggs brings more than 30 years of experience in military service, nonprofit leadership, and community engagement to the Council. A retired U.S. Army officer and former U.S. Marine, he has dedicated his post-military career to helping others navigate complex life transitions. Under his leadership, The Eden Project has developed innovative programs that address the critical challenges veterans face, earning regional and national recognition for its holistic, peer-centered approach.

Chris Madrid, Chair of the Chamber’s Nonprofit Council, added, “We welcome Bren Briggs to the Council at an exciting time. The Nonprofit Council’s mission is to invite and connect area nonprofits into the broader chamber network, fostering collaboration, peer learning, and collective impact throughout the region.”

The Nonprofit Council, an initiative of the Fayette Chamber of Commerce, offers professional development, shared learning, and community engagement opportunities for nonprofits of all sizes and missions.  Healing Bridge is the 2025 Presenting Sponsor of the Non-Profit Council.For more information or to get involved, please visit www.fayettechamber.org.