The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham



The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham is dedicated to addressing the communities' most challenging issues and providing hope for the future. By bringing together the dedication of community members and the generosity of philanthropic partners, the foundation works to be a center for progress and a catalyst for change.



    

Recent News from Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham


Alabama Board of Trustees Elects Myla Calhoun as New Member
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

Before working for Alabama Power, Calhoun was the general counsel and senior vice president of Regional Development and Public Policy for the Birmingham Business Alliance.She also served as president...more

Who got Jefferson County's 10 biggest checks in 2023? - AL.com
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Special Revenue tax Distribution – 2022 – Jefferson County Community Service Fund. July 12,...more

Colour Of Music Festival Awarded Grant As Southern Cultural Treasure By South Arts
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Ford Foundation

... with additional support from the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, the Infusion...more

True Colors Theatre, Ballethnic Dance get South Arts' Southern Treasures grants
Foundation: Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Ford Foundation

“The grant will enable us to add artistic capacity to support our new play ... Southern Cultural Treasures is supported by the Ford...more

State Farm agent finds success with focus on minorities - HooverSun.com
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

Mora also serves on the board of directors for the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham and formerly was a member of the Hispanic...more

Alabama's Innovation Depot names 2022 Velocity Accelerator cohort - Yellowhammer News
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

... PNC Bank, Blue Cross Blue Shield/The Caring Foundation, UAB, the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Encompass Health,...more

Reset Jefferson County - Prosecution Diversion Program for Youth Offenders
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

Jefferson County District Attorney Danny Carr announced a new program that allows young suspects to avoid prosecution in certain cases. Reset Jefferson County is a diversionary program that helps...more

Foundation Accepting Applications for Small Business Grant Program
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham is accepting applications for a new grant program designed to support underserved small businesses throughout the region. The grant will help Community...more

Low Income Adults Get Access to IT Training
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

Those interested in a career in information technology have access to training through Jefferson State Community College. A grant from the Greater Birmingham Community Foundation will cover...more

Coalition: Now is the Time for Strong Student Mental Health Support
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

Chris Nanni, President & CEO of the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham. Mashonda Taylor, Executive Director of the...more



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Students, Skateboarding and Social Enterprise


To address the ongoing issue of student dropouts, Toronto District School Board (TDSB) teacher Craig Morrison started a school-business program called the Oasis Skateboard Factory (OSF) to help keep teens stay in school.




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