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Donor Stories
The Legacy of June Fletcher
June Fletcher Throughout her life, June L. Fletcher built a legacy that extended far beyond dollars and donations. “Whatever she did, she gave it 150 percent,” said Carol Dynesius of her sister, who passed away on Jan. 30, 2025.
15 Years of the Remy Fund for Pets and Animal Services
The Remy Fund for Pets and Animal Services at the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, in its 15th year of grantmaking, awarded a record $90,500 to nonprofit organizations that improve the lives of animals, and the humans they touch, in Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Blount, and Walker counties.
A Legacy of Giving, A Legacy of Love
Christopher Nanni and Edward Osborne Over the past few months, Edward Osborne visited the offices of various organizations across Birmingham and beyond on a mission to carry out the legacy of Edward J. Ott, his grandfather. Included in these visits was a stop at the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, where he presented a donation.
Collaboration Over Competition: Central Alabama Riverkeepers
While some nonprofits may feel they need to compete with nearby peer organizations, three Central Alabama Riverkeeper organizations have experienced firsthand the power of collaboration.
The Story Behind the Lilly and Miles Oldham Thompson Fund
When Ann Oldham talks about her daughter Lilly, she doesn’t dwell on the disease that cut Lilly’s precious life short or the pain that Lilly endured during her 10 years because of sickle cell disease. Instead, Oldham remembers how much Lilly loved learning and gardening and the bond Lilly had with her twin brother Miles.
Remy Fund for Pets and Animal Services awards $90,500 in grants
The Remy Fund for Pets and Animal Services at the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham is pleased to announce its 2025 grants, awarding a total of $90,500 to companion animal (dogs, cats, and horses) nonprofit organizations that improve the lives of animals and the humans they touch in Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, Blount, and Walker counties.