'Damages credibility:' Denied Forsyth community grant applicants object to term 'non-compliant'

'Damages credibility:' Denied Forsyth community grant applicants object to term 'non-compliant'

"The word noncompliant carries weight," said Karen Cuthrell, founder and chief executive of Feelings Friends. "It suggests that an applicant failed to follow rules or act improperly. When that label is placed on an organization without notice, explanation, documentation or…