2004 Grants from Community Funds
The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham awards grants twice a year from its Community Funds, the discretionary grantmaking funds dedicated to meeting the community's most pressing needs. The following grants from Community Funds are listed alphabetically and grouped according to grant cycle.
(May 2004)
AIDS Alabama, $15,000 to expand HIV/AIDS prevention services to high-risk populations in the five-county area around greater Birmingham.
*Alabama Child Caring Foundation, $6,000 toward consultant fees with the goal of enhancing contributions from mid-size businesses and individuals and offering medical coverage to more children in the five-county area.
Alabama Environmental Council, $2,500 to research the feasibility of closing the recycling center in downtown Birmingham.
Auntie Litter & U.S., $2,700 to support anti-litter programs for elementary school children in St. Clair, Blount and Walker counties.
Big Brothers Big Sisters, $75,000 for new building to expand services to children and parents.
*Birmingham City Schools, $84,050 toward cost of professional development for teachers participating in two programs: Alabama Reading First Initiative and Alabama Reading Initiative.
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, $15,000 to upgrade video recording equipment for Oral History Project. Funding is contingent on raising remaining funds needed and sharing transcripts with Birmingham Public Library.
*Cahaba River Society, $30,000 toward programs related to restoring the Cahaba watershed.
*Cahaba Valley Health Care, $10,000 to support the dental education and care for Hispanics in Jefferson and Shelby counties.
*City of Hope, $15,000 toward completion of the Community Outreach Center, designed to provide services for individuals enrolled in addiction recovery program as well as low-income families in the Bessemer area.
Collat Jewish Family Services, $4,185 to purchase data management software for tracking services and donors.
Encyclopedia of Alabama, $20,000 toward creation of an online database of Alabama history, culture, geography and natural environment, with public launch planned for 2006.
*Grace House Ministries, $5,000 in technical assistance for an agency assessment.
*Greater Birmingham Humane Society, $10,000 toward construction of a new facility.
Hispanic Community Center of Riverchase United Methodist Church, $3,000 to purchase computers for Hispanic English as a Second Language Summer Reading Camp.
Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama, $5,000 for technical assistance in strategic planning.
*Hueytown Elementary School, $15,000 in matching funds to install a multi-use, wheelchair accessible playground complex.
*Joint Campaign Against Homelessness, $111,000 toward collaborative efforts to increase space for shelters operated by Jimmie Hale Mission and the Firehouse Shelter.
Lawson State Community College, $50,000 in 1-1 matching funds toward the infrastructure needs of Alabama Center for Advanced Technology and Training.
Leading Edge Initiative, $4,500 to continue program evaluation work.
*McWane Center, $25,000 to support involvement of area students in model newspaper project as part of The Newsroom Studio.
National Conference for Community & Justice, $15,000 for Interfaith Leadership Institute.
Neighborhood Network, $3,000 for technical assistance in strategic planning and board development.
New South Foundation for Public Health, $20,000, to support Body Love, a public health project that uses radio drama to reach African American adults with health information through entertainment.
*Pathways, $25,000 in matching funds toward renovations needed to provide housing for chronically homeless women, part of the HUD-supported Safe Haven program.
*RUSH Initiative, $20,000 toward a school-based therapist program in Walker County, contingent on Rural Health designation.
Seasoned Performers, $2,000 to expand the potential of this group through a story-telling workshop series for senior adults.
Sight Savers of Alabama, $5,000 toward Children's Eye Care Network, which provides vision care to underserved children in Jefferson County
Southern Danceworks, $5,000 toward "Palettes," a multi-media commission and collaborative project with the Alys Stephens Center.
*Space One Eleven, $18,750 to improve visibility and support sustainability through a marketing strategy to reach new audiences.
St. Vincent's Foundation, $15,000 toward Sowing the Seeds of Health, a health promotion program to train lay leaders in the Birmingham area Latino community.
United Methodist Center for Senior Citizens, $3,095 to purchase data management software that will improve management of donors, volunteers and clients.
*YMCA of Birmingham, $100,000 toward programs and renovations at a comprehensive Youth Center within the Hope VI development area in downtown Birmingham.
Youth "IN" Aging Prevention & Treatment Fitness, $6,000, for supplies for health fairs to assist senior citizens in Jefferson County, and for technical assistance in board development and nonprofit management.
*YouthServe, Inc., $20,000 to assist in the implementation of the merger of Birmingham Youth Service Corps and First Look, so that all young people in the Birmingham area can have the opportunity to serve their communities.
*Grants from Donor Advised Funds supported a portion of this total through a special appeal.
(December 2004)
Alabama Architectural Foundation, $5,000, to help publish “Creating Community in Alabama: Architecture for Living Together,” a book edited by Alice Bowsher with photography by Lewis Kennedy. The book is designed to illustrate the impact that design and design decisions can have on community identity, sense of pride, and connectedness. Copies of the book will be placed in school libraries across the state.
Alabama Ballet, $100,000, toward expansion of Center for Dance to provide space for additional education and outreach programs.
Alabama Goodwill Industries, $3,000, toward purchase of a printer for use in a job-training program for approximately 25 new clients in 2005.
Alabama Kidney Foundation, $30,000, to establish a Resource Development Center, making it possible to expand programs throughout the state and to diversify the organization's funding base.
Alabama Symphonic Association, $35,000, to support the ASO On the Road program, targeting low-income and underserved students and families in Jefferson and Shelby counties.
Arc of Shelby County, $12,000, to help establish a development office and expand services for developmentally disabled residents in the greater Shelby County community.
ARISE Citizens' Policy Project, $25,000, to help fund policy analysis and public education on tax and budget issues, in matching funds for Alabama to participate in the State Fiscal Analysis Initiative (funded by $200,000 from the Ford Foundation and the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation).
Assistance League of Birmingham, $15,000, to support Operation School Bell in providing clothing for disadvantaged children, K-6th grade, in Adamsville, Graysville, Tarrant, Bessemer, Fairfield, Hoover and Homewood.
Bell Center for Early Intervention Program (Service Guild Early Intervention Program), $15,000, to help fund the Afternoon Toddler program and its one-on-one individual instruction for children with special needs.
Birmingham Hospitality Network, $5,000, toward purchase of a van for client use.
Birmingham Landmarks, $15,000, to install an elevator at the Alabama Theatre, with construction to begin in early 2006.
Children's Village, $5,000, to support a Reading/Character Development program to serve children at this group home.
Community Grief Support Service, $15,000, to help fund support groups, individual counseling and expansion of programs for those grieving from the loss of a loved one.
*Computer Help for Kids, $5,000, for technical assistance in board development and strategic planning through the Nonprofit Resource Center of Alabama.
First Light, $40,000, to support the Overflow Emergency Shelter for homeless women and their children who are unable to access other shelters.
Hayden Playground/Park Committee (Hayden Middle School), $10,000, toward the Hayden Playground for children of west Blount County.
Hilltop Montessori School, $20,000, toward construction of state-of-the-art “green” classroom facility, designed to help students learn energy conservation.
Imagination Library of Pell City School District, $10,000, toward start-up costs for the program which provides books for pre-school children.
Impact: An Alabama Student Service Initiative, $20,000, toward salary and health insurance for a full-time executive director for this organization, which focuses on helping youth understand, appreciate and engage actively in civic and public life.
IMPACT Family Counseling, $10,000, for the Family Strengthening Program, targeting youth ages 12-18 and their families, who have experienced some criminal activity or truant/delinquent behavior.
Jasper Area Family Services Center, $6,000, toward expansion of outreach activities throughout Walker County.
Jefferson County Schools Public Education Foundation, $10,000, for the STAR Mentor Program that supports teachers in obtaining National Board Certification through training or paying registration fees. Since the program began, the number of certified teachers has increased from 42 percent to 69 percent.
Jones Valley Urban Farm, $6,000, toward the salary of a coordinator for an Urban Gardening program, including demonstration community gardens and school garden curriculum.
King's Ranch, $5,000, toward purchase of a van to be used for residents of King's Ranch and Hannah Homes.
Leeds Arts Council, $5,000, to support an education initiative program and salary for a part-time coordinator. Currently serving 530 students and teachers in the Leeds School System, this program will expand to schools in surrounding communities, including Moody, Pell City, Odenville, and area home school programs, involving 300 elementary school students and 150 high school students.
Literacy Council of Central Alabama, $12,500, for the Family Literacy program, targeting parents with children up to age 14 in Blount, St. Clair, and Shelby counties. Goals include increasing translated material for Hispanic families by 50 percent, the number of tutors by 80 percent and expanding services to Walker county.
Restoration Academy, $15,000, toward construction of a multi-purpose facility in this school which serves at-risk students in grades K-12. The facility will include a science laboratory, computer lab, band room, gym, and performing arts stage, with completion set for 2006.
SafeHouse of Shelby County, $50,000, toward a comprehensive campus for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children, particularly in Shelby County and the City of Hoover. Completion projected for 2006.
Salvation Army of Greater Birmingham, $15,000, to help fund General Education Development (GED) program and instructor to serve children who are residents of Youth Services as well as the general population.
Shelby Emergency Assistance, $5,000, to support Shelby Teens for Effective Parenting (S.T.E.P.), a program focusing on parenting teens ages 12-19 in Shelby County.
Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, Central Alabama Chapter, $25,000, toward development of a comprehensive medical clinic at UAB for adults with sickle cell disease.
Sixteenth Street Foundation, $50,000, to assist in restoring and preventing deterioration of Sixteenth Street Church, as it continues to host more than 200,000 visitors each year as a sacred historic site.
Sloss Furnaces Foundation, $50,000, toward construction of a new visitor center and new exhibits.
St. Clair Co. D.A.Y. Program, $6,000, a 10 percent match toward Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs funding for the salary of four full-time employees for the JUSTICE Project. The target population includes St. Clair county youth ages 11-18.
South Blount Community Children's Fund, $3,000, to help fund a consultant for strategic planning and training for board of directors at this program serving children in grades K-12 and their younger siblings.
Southern Environmental Center, $7,000, toward a model healing garden on property donated by Baptist Princeton Hospital, combining visual arts with fragrance and wildflower gardens and serving as a therapeutic tool, educational facility and community gathering place.
Voices for Alabama's Children, $30,000, to support hiring a Development Director to increase financial support through individual, corporate, and foundation giving, special events and annual giving campaign.
World of Opportunity, $25,000, to support a program for individuals who did not complete high school, are unemployed or under-employed, from Marks Village, Gate City, Woodlawn, Eastlake and surrounding Birmingham metro communities.
*Grants from Donor Advised Funds supported a portion of this total through a special appeal.
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