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


United Way and Birmingham area educators team up to address the mental health crisis in schools
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

With collaborative funding from the districts, as well as United Way, the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Blue Cross and Blue...more

Magic City Newsmakers: Publix, Links Inc., Applebee's, Xtreme Concepts, GBHS and more
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Teens Engineer BHM, sponsored by a $95,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, was held at the Central Library April...more

Regional cooperation pact may be Birmingham's turning point
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The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham and the Jefferson County Mayors Association, which spearheaded numerous discussions that...more

Low unemployment doesn't mean economic prosperity for all
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham's vision is for a just, prosperous and unified region where every person is empowered to...more

Johnson: Finally, 'regionalcooperation' is no longer a dirty word — not for 22 mayors, at least
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

Three years ago, the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham initiated an extensive study to determine what factors residents throughout...more

Richard “Dick” Pigford, noted architect, dies at 71
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

The family is establishing a fund at the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham that will perpetuate Mr. Pigford's lifetime service to...more

More than 20 JeffCo mayors sign no-poaching pact
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

The conversations were facilitated by the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, which had previously funded the Together We Prosper...more

Don't miss AirWave, Birmingham's river conservation block party on March 23 at Good People
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

Our three Waterkeeper organizations are honored to share support from the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Good People, and all...more

Birmingham's Dick Pigford elevated by the American Institute of Architects to College of Fellows
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

... Friends of Railroad Park Development, Cahaba River Society, the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, and Create...more

Sharing kindness
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham

The Community Health Equity Report released in December was a joint effort of organizations such as the Community Foundation of...more



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