Igniting passion for transformational change
Change happens when bold leadership meets opportunity. The Community Foundation is dedicated to addressing our communities’ most challenging issues and providing hope for the future. By bringing together the dedication of community members and the generosity of philanthropic partners, we work to be a center for progress and a catalyst for change.
Recent Grants
Hand in Paw, Inc.
$5,000 from the Remy Fund for Pets and Animals Services for the Wags for Wellness (Wags) program, a mental health and stress relief program that benefits healthcare workers and first responders.
A.G. Gaston Boys and Girls Club
$40,000 to support the After School Care and Summer Camp programs in Bessemer’s Southside Homes Unit to offer tutoring, homework assistance, and enriching activities designed by Boys & Girls Clubs of America for youth aged 6-18.
Shelby Emergency Assistance
$30,000 over two years to hire a Food Recovery Specialist to spearhead efforts in food pantry management, garden oversight, and the food recovery program involving local grocery stores, restaurants, and farmers.
Parkinson Association of Alabama
$10,000 to support the Care Navigation program to support one-on-one sessions, provide kits to the newly diagnosed, and to support the online Parkinson’s Disease Resource Center.
Studio By the Tracks
$25,000 over two years to establish an artist residency program benefiting local artists and individuals on the autism spectrum. The program offers paid opportunities, enhanced training, and art sales opportunities for participants.
News & Updates
Peggy Hair and Her Legacy of Giving
Peggy Haywood Hair Peggy Haywood Hair often said, without a hint of sadness or regret, “My life is small, but it fits.”
Women Under Construction: Q&A with Shellie Layne
Shellie Layne knows that learning how to repair things around the house can give women confidence to fix other things in their lives too. She experienced this firsthand when an unanticipated divorce left her with little income, and she was forced to take on home improvement projects on her own.
Jefferson County Greenways: Leaders in Regional Cooperation
Turkey Creek Nature Preserve For decades, the Greater Birmingham region has proven its passion for parks and greenspaces. Three great examples of our love for the great outdoors: Ruffner Mountain, Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, and Red Mountain Park.
Community Foundation Names New VP of Philanthropy
Liz Edwards The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has named Liz Edwards the organization’s new Vice President of Philanthropy. She has more than 25 years of experience, as both a volunteer and a professional, in the nonprofit sector.