Category Community Outreach

Uncategorized, Civic, Community Outreach

Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham awarded $1.4M for its Fall 2024 grant cycle

Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham awarded .4M for its Fall 2024 grant cycle

The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham awarded $1.41 million in grants to 59 nonprofit organizations for its Fall 2024 grant cycle. Established in 1959, the foundation serves Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair and Walker counties. This particular round of funding…

Pat Byington
January 15, 2025

Civic, Community Outreach, Education, Family

How this new Birmingham high school is developing tomorrow’s problem-solvers—enroll by Jan. 20

🎓 i3 Academy in Birmingham is developing tomorrow's problem-solvers. Learn more about this innovative initiative. NowPartner #i3Academy #birminghamal #birminghamschools KN

Karri Neal
January 13, 2025

Civic, Community Outreach, Uncategorized

Birmingham Metro snow emergency: Driving advice from AAA

❄️☃️ Stay off the roads - but if you need to venture out here are some helpful tips from AAA. #AAA #snowdrivingtips #winterstorm2025

Pat Byington
January 10, 2025

Community Outreach, Nonprofits

How this Birmingham nonprofit provided 85k nights of shelter, 240k meals + more

2024 was a remarkable year for The Foundry in their efforts to impact the greater Birmingham community.

Matt Scalici
January 3, 2025

Breaking, City of Birmingham, Community Outreach

Vestavia Hills actor passes away at age 16—how you can support the family

How you can support the family of Hudson Meek, the 16-year-old actor from Vestavia Hills. #Birminghamalabama #HudsonMeek #VestaviaHillsAlabama CM

Callie Morrison
December 26, 2024

Community Outreach, Civic, Health, Medicine, Uncategorized

One Birmingham woman’s mission to eliminate cervical cancer in Alabama

❤️ One woman's journey to eliminate cervical cancer is paving the way for a healthier Alabama. #operationwipeout #al KN #bhamnow

Karri Neal
December 24, 2024

Apartments, City of Birmingham, Community Outreach, Neighborhood Series

How one local group builds a better living community in Birmingham

😍 LIVE THE WHITBY: Check out what these team members love most about this local living community. NowPartner #TheWhitbyBirmingham #Birmignhamalabama CM

Callie Morrison
December 23, 2024

City of Birmingham, Business, Civic, Community Outreach, Education, Food, Openings

Low-cost grocery store to be built inside Huffman Middle School

The Birmingham City Council approved a measure to address food insecurity by building a grocery store inside a middle school.

Matt Scalici
December 18, 2024

Education, Community Outreach

How this peer-led program is revolutionizing mental health education in Pell City Schools

❤️ HOPE SQUAD: Students in Pell City Schools are stepping up to lend a helping hand + support each other's mental health—find out how👇 NowPartner #education #youth #mentalhealth #pellcity #peers #bham GH

Grace Howard
December 18, 2024

Civic, Business, Community Outreach, Openings, Uncategorized

2025 Girl Scout Cookie season has begun in Birmingham Metro

🍪 Yum! The 2025 Girl Scout Cookie season has begun! #girlscouts #girlscoutcookies #GSNCA

Pat Byington
December 11, 2024

Community Outreach, Fun, Uncategorized

Fight hunger together: Birmingham’s 5 pro teams collect food

🥫Birmingham's five pro sports teams collected over 400 pounds of food for the Community Food Bank of Central Alabama during the BHM 5 Food Drive. This initiative aims to combat hunger and foster community support, particularly during the holiday season.💪

Grace Garrison
December 3, 2024

Nonprofits, City of Birmingham, Community Outreach, Food

Why these volunteers love to serve at Meals on Wheels + why you will, too

❤️ HUNGER RELIEF: This local nonprofit gives back in a BIG way + it's not without the help of many community partners. Read all about it. 👇 NowPartner #MealsonWheels #UnitedWayofCentralAlabama #UWCA CM

Callie Morrison
November 26, 2024

Events, Community Outreach, Family

Experience the magic of the Wacky Tacky Light Tour this holiday season

Who's ready to get wacky? The Wacky Tacky Light Tour is one of the brightest Christmas light shows in Birmingham. See how they're lighting up the city and giving back to the community. #freshairfamily #wackytackylighttour #christmasinbham jd

Jordyn Davis
November 14, 2024

Community Outreach, Food

How to find healthy food in Birmingham’s food-insecure neighborhoods

🥦🥕🍎 It can be hard to find healthy options for your next meal. Here are a few businesses making Birmingham neighborhoods healthier. 👇 NowPartner #BCBSAL #Birminghamalabama #BlueCrossandBlueShieldofAlabama SMS

Sarah Morgan Freeman
November 14, 2024

Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Events, Food

6 places to give + receive free meals this holiday season

🦃🧡 Here are 6 places in Birmingham to get + serve free meals this year! 🧡🦃 #Birminghamalabama #holidaymeals EJ

Evie Johnson
November 12, 2024