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  • Funding the Fix for Pet Overpopulation  

    May 14, 2025

    Chances are, you’ve seen heart-wrenching television commercials of mistreated and malnourished cats and dogs that need to be rescued. While Ernie Hester believes getting those animals the help they need is important, he wants to do more. Hester wants to help prevent animal neglect, and he believes one way to do this is to curb overpopulation. 

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  • MOB INC Car Club Drives Philanthropy

    April 29, 2025

    On the first Saturday of each month, members of the car club Motorists of Birmingham In Nice Cars, or MOB INC, gather at 40 Inverness Parkway to show off their vehicles’ horsepower and sleek design and to talk shop with other car enthusiasts.  

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  • Catalyst Funds Support Birmingham's Film Industry

    March 25, 2025

    When you think of great locations for shooting movies you may not think of Alabama, but Lee Shook is on a mission to change that.  

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  • Woodlawn United: Making Woodlawn a Place for All to Thrive

    March 21, 2025

    Since 2010, Woodlawn United has been an organization committed to the revitalization of the Woodlawn community of Birmingham, Alabama. This includes ensuring that residents of Woodlawn – regardless of their income – have access to healthy food, quality education, public transportation, and stable employment. 

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  • Nurturing Thriving Communities: Titusville Cultural Center

    March 21, 2025

    It takes a village to build a community center.  

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  • The Smart Way to Give Back: One Birmingham Business’s Experience with a Corporate Advised Fund

    February 26, 2025

    After stepping down from the board of the Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, a family business owner wanted to remain an active supporter of its mission. His business had always handled charitable giving independently, but he wanted a more efficient and impactful approach.

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  • Creating Economic Opportunity: Momentum Works

    January 30, 2025

    Adrienne Fowler Payne gets unapologetically emotional when she talks about her experience in the Momentum Works program. 

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  • Community Foundations names new board chair, welcomes new members

    January 21, 2025

    The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham welcomes five new board members for terms beginning in 2025. In addition, the Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Sanjay Singh, Ph.D., as board chair.  

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  • Community Foundation Awards $1.41 Million to Area Nonprofits

    December 18, 2024

    The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham has awarded $1,411,000​ in grants to 59 area nonprofits serving Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair, and Walker counties in its fall 2024 grant cycle. These grants are focused on priorities identified in our strategic plan: Thriving Communities, Overcoming Persistent Poverty, Equity and Inclusion, and Economic Opportunity for All.

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  • An Estate Plan Disclaimer Strategy Could Maximize Your Charitable Giving

    December 12, 2024

    An estate plan disclaimer is a unique strategy that could allow you and your family to maximize your charitable giving and the impact of the assets you will one day leave behind. 

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