Community Investments

Blount County 2026 Community Project Grant Recipients

Blount County Education Foundation
Summer Connections Make a Difference!
A summer reading program designed to help participating students strengthen their literacy skills.

Blount County Literacy Council
Open Doors: Increasing Access to Community Literacy and Tutoring Services
Free community-based literacy tutoring, GED preparation and English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction.

Blount-Oneonta Chamber of Commerce
Beat the Heat: Community Cooling Stations for Safe Outdoor Events
Portable misting fans that will provide cooling stations at outdoor events throughout Blount County.

Blountsville Senior Citizen Center
Blountsville Senior Center
Support for daily meals provided to local senior adults.

Bridging the Gap in Blount County
Holiday Meals 2026
Distribution of holiday meal boxes for families and individuals during Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Girl Scouts of North-Central Alabama
“25-for-25” Blount County
A special outreach program that will provide 25 girls with a six-session Girl Scout experience.

Helping Families Initiative – Blount County
HFI Helping in Blount
Emergency utility assistance for a family experiencing a financial crisis.

Oneonta City Board of Education
Growing Excellence: An Outdoor Learning Space
Development of a dedicated outdoor environment where students can learn and engage with educational activities.

Susan Moore Elementary School
Enhancing Family-School Connections Through Evening Engagement Events: The Sequel!
Evening activities that give parents and children meaningful opportunities to learn, interact and build stronger connections with their school.

The Refuge of Blount County
Successful Now: Successful Later
Support for a residential recovery program serving men experiencing addiction, homelessness and instability.

Chilton County 2026 Community Project Grant Recipients

Shelby County 2026 Community Project Grant Recipients

Arc of Shelby County
Creating Calm: Enhancing the New Visions Adult Sensory Room
Enhancements to the sensory room that serves participants in the New Visions adult day program.

BirthWell Partners
Pathways to Practice: Advancing Economic Opportunity Through Doula Training
Training opportunities for Shelby County residents pursuing careers as doulas.

Blanket Fort Hope
Filtered Water Project
Installation of a filtered water system to support the organization’s operations and guests.

Dunnavant Community Center
Emergency Exit & Handicap Accessible Ramp Repair
Repairs to the facility’s emergency exit and accessible ramp to improve safety and accessibility.

Epilepsy Foundation Alabama
Seizure Recognition and First Aid Education and Training
Community training on recognizing seizures and providing appropriate first aid.

FBC Alabaster Food Pantry
Food Pantry
Food assistance for individuals and families served through the organization’s food pantry.

Grace Klein Community
FeedBHM Pelham
Recovery and distribution of surplus food to communities experiencing food insecurity.

King’s Home
Pathways to Independence for Women and Children
Employment readiness, financial empowerment and supportive services for women and children.

Manna Ministries
Food Share Outreach
Community food-sharing outreach that assists individuals and families in need.

Point of Life Resource Center
Community Baby Supply Closet
Essential baby items and supplies for families with limited incomes.

Shelby Emergency Assistance, Inc.
SEA Food Pantry: Nourishing Families in Crisis
Emergency food assistance for Shelby County families experiencing a crisis.

The HANDS Program
Safety and Reliability Engagement
Support for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy services for children and adults.

The Hyperemesis Gravidarum Relief Project
Maternal Medication Access & Stabilization Initiative for Shelby County
Support for expectant mothers experiencing severe nausea and vomiting, dehydration, anemia and malnourishment.

Vineyard Family Services of Central Alabama, Inc.
BackPack Buddies
Emergency food and hygiene supplies for individuals and families in need.

St. Clair County 2026 Community Project Grant Recipients

Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Alabama
Project Learn
An evidence-based educational strategy designed to support academic success and learning outcomes.

The Children’s Place (St. Clair Children’s Advocacy Center)
Waiting Area and Sensory Corner
Creation of a sensory room within the organization’s waiting area.

Epilepsy Foundation Alabama
Seizure Recognition and First Aid Education and Training
Community training on recognizing seizures and providing appropriate first aid.

Lakeside Hospice, Inc.
Bill Hereford Memorial Pavilion
Creation of a community pavilion to support local residents and visitors.

Literacy Council of Central Alabama, St. Clair County Chapter
Words That Reach
Support for literacy services through the establishment of a dedicated printing budget.

Museum of Pell City
Looms to Legacy: The Avondale Mills Story
A free educational experience highlighting the history and impact of Avondale Mills.

Pell City Gateway Community Garden
Heavy Equipment Shed
Construction of a shed to store heavy equipment.

Pell City Historical Society
Historical Preservation and Programming
Educational programming and preservation efforts that promote the rich history of Pell City.

Pell City Library Guild
A Christmas Carol Literary Campaign and Performance
A community literary campaign and performance featuring storyteller Tim Lowry.

St. Clair Eye
Vision for St. Clair
Vision assistance for individuals who are uninsured or underinsured.

St. Clair Community Health Clinic
Filling the Mental Health Access Gap
Support for mental health services for individuals without health insurance.

St. Clair County Day Program, Inc.
Building Esteem Through Art
Support for the organization’s intensive therapeutic and academic services through the Building Esteem Through Art project.

St. Clair County Department of Human Resources
Cozy Coats
Provides new or gently used winter coats for individuals in need.

Stella’s Landing
Indoor Sensory Room Creation
Creation of an indoor sensory room to support the organization’s overnight respite services.

The Hyperemesis Gravidarum Relief Project
Maternal Medication Access & Stabilization Initiative for St. Clair County
Support for expectant mothers experiencing severe nausea and vomiting, dehydration, anemia and malnourishment.

The WellHouse
ShopWell Storefront
Employment opportunities through the ShopWell Storefront.

Walker County 2026 Community Project Grant Recipients

Arc of Walker County
Hard Technology Update
Technology updates for the organization’s Early Intervention program.

Better Basics, Inc.
Better Basics Reads Walker County
Expansion of the organization’s signature reading program in Walker County.

Chamber of Commerce of Walker County
Community AED Access & Sustainability
Support for community access to automated external defibrillators that strengthen emergency preparedness.

Concerned Citizens for Our Youth, Inc.
Beacon House Renewal
Security and facility enhancements at Beacon House, including updated screening equipment and residential resources.

Friends of Downtown Jasper
The Trolley Express
Use of the newly acquired trolley through The Trolley Express project.

HARTT Counseling & Wellness
Advanced Training for HARTT Counselors
Advanced Sand Tray Therapy training for counselors serving Walker County residents.

Hope for Women, LLC
Resident Success Fund
Support for a residential program serving women overcoming substance use disorders.

Positive Maturity, Inc.
Senior Nutritional Supplement Program
Nutritional supplements that support the health and well-being of local senior adults.

Walker County Amateur Radio Emergency Service
Mobile Communications Unit
A mobile communications unit supporting reliable emergency and public-service communications.

Central Alabama Children’s Fund 2026 Grant Recipients

Blount County

Blount County Board of Education

Oneonta City Board of Education

Chilton County

Chilton County Schools

Jefferson County

Birmingham City Schools

Fairfield City Schools

Homewood City Schools

Hoover City Schools

Jefferson County Schools

Leeds City Schools

Midfield City Schools

Shelby County

Alabaster City Schools

Pelham City Schools

Shelby County Schools

St. Clair County

Pell City Schools

St. Clair County Schools

Walker County

Jasper City Schools

Walker City Schools