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AT&T gift boosts seniors with new scholarships

Friday, February 1st, 2013

AT&T 50th Anniversary Civil Rights Scholarships commemorate the past and provide boost for Birmingham students who seek a college education, with support from a Scholarship Fund of the Community Foundation.

Lora Terry expands role to serve donors

Tuesday, January 29th, 2013

Lora Terry joins Kathryn Corey in supporting Donor Advisors as partners in philanthropy, giving together to drive positive change across greater Birmingham.

Donor Advised Funds grow as partner in charity

Monday, January 28th, 2013

Advised Funds continue to grow as a flexible form of philanthropy, with Community Foundation donors joining the trend of partnerships to make the most of charitable giving.

Jackson gift of $500K boosts Remy Fund

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2013

Ken Jackson gift of $500,000 expands grants for Remy Fund, plus $100,000 for Advised Fund — all part of his partnership with the Community Foundation ot make greater Birmingham even greater.

YWoodlawn national award shows model for future

Wednesday, January 16th, 2013

American Planning Association award honors great model of YWoodlawn and the work of partners, led by YWCA of Central Alabama, to transform a community.

Tax act includes IRA rollover for charity in 2012 and 2013

Friday, January 4th, 2013

IRA Charitable Rollover provisions provide new opportunities to give back in 2012 and 2013.

Grants of $1 million support economic security and vibrant community

Thursday, December 20th, 2012

Community Foundation awards more than $1 million in grants toward projects to improve economic security and ensure that our communities are sustainable, livable and vibrant.

$9.3 million Ansley gift touches community forever

Friday, December 7th, 2012

Ruby Ansley’s bequest to the Community Foundation will benefit forever the Birmingham community , especially in the areas of health, human services and the visual & performing arts.

Giving’s up this season. Are you part of the trend?

Thursday, November 29th, 2012

Year-end giving stays strong, with 16 percent more during Thanksgiving week than in 2011, according to Network for Good report.

Doing good when you give a gift?

Wednesday, November 28th, 2012

Giving can be complicated in this busy season, but we have plenty of ideas of how you can help someone else with your gifts to your loved ones.