Igniting passion for transformational change
Change happens when bold leadership meets opportunity.
The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham is dedicated to addressing 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. Individually, we drive our community forward. Collectively, we have the power to change it forever.
Event Announcement
The Community Foundation invites you to a luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 10 at The Club for an energizing afternoon of music, inspiration, and community.
Do More Good will feature Neil Ghosh, author of “Do More Good: Inspiring Lessons from Extraordinary People,” and Birmingham Youth and Young Adult Fellowship Choir, recently seen on “America’s Got Talent” where they received the “Golden Buzzer” from Simon Cowell.
Tickets are only $25. Register today!
Grants
Our grantmaking framework is the vehicle that provides funding to nonprofits creating impact, empowering the people and organizations that best understand how to serve their communities with the resources they need. These investments are powered by the generosity of donors who have entrusted the Foundation to meet our community’s needs.
News & Updates
Libby’s Friends Helps Alabamians with Disabilities Discover New Possibilities
Birmingham-area residents Lane and Kathryn Hagan know firsthand how expensive raising a child with special needs can be. At just 12 days old, while in the NICU, their daughter Libby was mistakenly given an overdose of insulin, causing a catastrophic brain injury that left her with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy and other health issues.
Q&A with 2026 Woven Together Keynote Speaker Neil Ghosh
On Tuesday, March 10, 2026, the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham will welcome author, social impact strategist, and entrepreneur Neil Ghosh to the Magic City as the keynote speaker for our 2026 Woven Together Community Luncheon. This year’s theme: Do More Good.
More than a Gym: How YMCA of Greater Birmingham is Transforming Communities
When you enter the Northeast Community YMCA in Roebuck you may be surprised by what you find.