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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.
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Recent News from Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
It's not rocket science: Birmingham doesn't have to be the joker
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
By Dave Gray, president and CEO of Birmingham-based tech firm Daxko. Gray served on the advisory committee that helped guide the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham's study on regional...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
By Dave Gray, president and CEO of Birmingham-based tech firm Daxko. Gray served on the advisory committee that helped guide the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham's study on regional...more
Homewood woman seeks 'work of art' for Palisades tunnel
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
She said outside funding from groups like REV Birmingham and Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, which supported the other light art installations downtown, would be required to make a...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
She said outside funding from groups like REV Birmingham and Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, which supported the other light art installations downtown, would be required to make a...more
CEPA exceeds first fundraising goal for capital improvements
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
After receiving news in December that CEPA had been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, the Pell City organization set out to raise matching funds by Jan. 1,...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
After receiving news in December that CEPA had been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, the Pell City organization set out to raise matching funds by Jan. 1,...more
Innovation Depot Velocity Accelerator program chooses 8 teams
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
Innovation Depot invests $50,000 in each company from the Velocity Fund, which is supported by Regions Bank, Alabama Power, BBVA Compass, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Protective Life, UAB, the Community...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
Innovation Depot invests $50,000 in each company from the Velocity Fund, which is supported by Regions Bank, Alabama Power, BBVA Compass, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Protective Life, UAB, the Community...more
Community Foundation adds metro business leaders to board of directors
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
Four new members will join the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham's Board of Directors at the beginning of the year. The state's oldest and largest community foundation now has Brian...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
Four new members will join the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham's Board of Directors at the beginning of the year. The state's oldest and largest community foundation now has Brian...more
CEPA awarded $25000 grant to improve theater
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
The award marks the first step in a $150,000 campaign to repair or replace lighting and sound systems in the Center for Education and Performing Arts (CEPA) in Pell City. The Center, built in 2006,...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
The award marks the first step in a $150,000 campaign to repair or replace lighting and sound systems in the Center for Education and Performing Arts (CEPA) in Pell City. The Center, built in 2006,...more
The William M. and Virginia B. Spencer Outstanding Philanthropist Award: Kathryn and Raymond ...
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
The generosity and community involvement of Raymond and Kathryn Harbert has left an indelible mark on Birmingham. Their well-known contributions to the YWCA of Central Alabama, Red Mountain Theatre...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
The generosity and community involvement of Raymond and Kathryn Harbert has left an indelible mark on Birmingham. Their well-known contributions to the YWCA of Central Alabama, Red Mountain Theatre...more
Community Foundation Update (10/07/17)
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Central Kansas Community Foundation, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, San Diego Foundation
Alabama. The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has announced the creation of the Women's Breast Health Fund and the launch of...more
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Central Kansas Community Foundation, Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Silicon Valley Community Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee, San Diego Foundation
Alabama. The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has announced the creation of the Women's Breast Health Fund and the launch of...more
Community Foundation Update (09/30/17)
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Foundation for the Carolinas, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, South Dakota Community Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Vermont Community Foundation
Alabama. The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has announced six grants totaling more than $20,000 from its LGBTQ Fund. After...more
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Foundation for the Carolinas, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, South Dakota Community Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Vermont Community Foundation
Alabama. The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has announced six grants totaling more than $20,000 from its LGBTQ Fund. After...more
Community Foundation Update (09/30/17)
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Foundation for the Carolinas, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, South Dakota Community Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Vermont Community Foundation
Alabama. The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has announced six grants totaling more than $20,000 from its LGBTQ Fund. After...more
Foundation: Boston Foundation, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Community Foundation of the Lowcountry, Foundation for the Carolinas, New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, South Dakota Community Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Vermont Community Foundation
Alabama. The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has announced six grants totaling more than $20,000 from its LGBTQ Fund. After...more
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