2005 Grants from Community Funds
The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham awards grants twice a year from its Community Funds, the discretionary grantmaking funds dedicated to meeting the community's most pressing needs. The following grants from Community Funds are listed alphabetically and grouped according to grant cycle.
(May 2005)
Alabama Center for Law & Civic Education, $12,000, toward development of a Spanish-language edition of “Play by the Rules, Alabama Laws for Youth.”
Alabama Ear Institute, $7,500, toward cost of hiring part-time Director of Fund Development.
Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind Foundation, $15,000, toward challenge grant for Senior Services program in Jefferson County senior centers.
Alabama Moving Image Association, $8,500, for the “Sidewalk On the Road” series.
Alabama Poverty Project, $6,000 toward publication of the second edition of "The Picture of Poverty in Alabama," a databook reflecting poverty and other measures of economic conditions.
Alabama Rivers Alliance, $15,000, for the Common Ground Coalition, working toward sustainable growth in the region.
Aldridge Gardens, $7,500, for the planning process for the Children's Garden.
American Diabetes Association, $10,000, for awareness and education programs to reach African-Americans.
Autism Society of Alabama, $19,000, for First Signs, Alabama, which provides educational resources for physicians who treat young children.
Better Basics, $25,000, for reading and enrichment initiatives in Birmingham and Jefferson County schools.
Birmingham AIDS Outreach, $7,500, toward part-time Client Service Coordinator.
Birmingham Athletic Partnership, $15,000, to continue assisting sports, band and related programs in 10 Birmingham City high schools.
Birmingham Children's Theatre, $9,000, for Local Education Outreach Program to reach students who cannot afford tickets.
Birmingham Historical Society, $10,000, toward reprinting and exhibit for 1925 "Plan for a System of Parks for Birmingham" by F.L. Olmstead..
Birmingham Summerfest Musical Theatre, $8,500, toward purchase of ticketing and development software.
Black Warrior Council/Boy Scouts of America, $25,000, toward construction of a new facility at Camp O' Rear.
Catholic Family Services, $5,000, to help fund the Adoption Awareness program.
Childcare Resources, $50,000 over two years, toward Supplemental Child Care Program.
Christ Episcopal Church, $17,500 over two years, to help fund Project SOAR/ChildSafe program for children in Fairfield area.
Citizenship Trust & American Village, $50,000, toward capital campaign to build new facilities.
East Walker Education and Development, $10,000, toward construction of three baseball fields and related buildings.
Exceptional Foundation, $7,500, toward an additional fulltime staff position to increase opportunities for mentally challenged individuals.
Girls Inc. of Central Alabama, $20,000, toward expansion of Educational Outreach in Walker County .
Greater Birmingham Ministries, $18,000, for the Constitutional Reform Education Campaign, including training support for volunteers.
Health Service Center, $25,000, for a full-time Prevention Education Specialist and Assistant to work with at-risk youth ages 12 to 18.
Hoover High School, $45,000, for the Advisor Program, which offers small group mentoring and support for students in this large, diverse school.
J.C.C.E.O., $9,000, toward Head Start Study, a followup to a study involving students who are now in fourth grade.
Jefferson County Children's Policy Council, $40,000 over two years, toward salary of a Program Grants Director.
Jefferson County Department of Health, $55,000 over two years, for Health Action program which uses data and input from the community to develop a strategic plan.
Legal Services Alabama, $20,500, toward related costs such as subpoenas, record searches and depositions needed in the work of staff attorney in domestic violence cases.
Metropolitan Arts Center, $30,000, for expansion of the Virginia Samford Theatre.
Ministerial Brotherhood Ministries, $30,000, to support the Community Training Institute, alternative education for at-risk students.
Mitchell's Place, $20,000, to help fund an outdoor play area in this center which focuses on services, education and treatment for individuals with autism.
Nature Conservancy of Alabama, $25,000, for a comprehensive biological monitoring program.
Oak Mountain Missions Ministries, $6,000, toward salaries for two part-time pick-up and delivery drivers, in order to increase number of donation pickups.
Pell City Project Pride, $25,000, toward construction of the Pell City Center for Education and the Performing Arts, a collaborative effort of the City of Pell City, Pell City School System and residents of Pell City.
Reconnection to Life Women's Center, $5,000, for technical assistance in board and fund development for this organization helping women return to the community.
Ruth and Naomi Senior Outreach, $7,500, toward Palliative Music Volunteer Program, including volunteer training and services to at-risk older adults.
St. Anne's Home, $5,000, toward renovation and repair of the nearly 100-year-old facility which serves women with chemical addictions.
St. Clair Children's Advocacy Center, $10,000, to help fund therapy sessions for abused children.
Shelby County Advocacy Center, $40,000 challenge grant toward building expansion.
Southern Environmental Law Center, $75,000 over two years, to support a water quality project that offers legal and policy expertise in partnership with other environmental organizations.
Urban Ministry, $35,000, for renovation of the Education building and the Fellowship Hall used by overnight volunteers.
Very Special Arts Alabama, $45,000 over three years, toward Arts in Healthcare Initiative, including programs for palliative care, rehabilitation and breast cancer patients.
Vulcan Park Foundation, $7,500, for docent program which serves elementary and high school students.
(December 2005)
Alabama Council on Economic Education, $8,000 to support economic workshops for teachers in Fairfield and Birmingham City Schools.
*Alabama Giving, $8,000 to support efforts to promote the growth of philanthropic giving throughout the state.
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, $10,000 to support the outreach program for students in Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair and Walker counties.
American Institute for Social Justice, $10,000 over two years for the Birmingham Neighborhood Empowerment and Leadership Development project, training community leaders and increasing civic participation, particularly in the Ensley area.
Birmingham Art Association, $12,000 toward funding for executive director position.
*Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, $75,000 for Expanding the Legacy campaign to expand and enhance permanent exhibitions.
Birmingham International Festival, $5,000 toward Spotlight on Japan Education Program for teachers, using GIS technology and 3D maps.
Birmingham Museum of Art, $10,000 for comprehensive, formal evaluation of its educational services.
*Black Warrior Riverkeeper, $5,000, toward purchase of a boat to assist in monitoring and testing.
*Black Warrior-Cahaba Rivers Land Trust, $75,000 to support the Red Mountain Park master plan.
Blount County CASA, $17,500 toward volunteer coordinator position.
Cahaba River Society, $35,000 toward programs focused on protecting the watershed
Catalyst, $22,500 toward executive director position in order to expand membership and implement new programs.
Central Alabama Women's Business Center (Elizabeth C. Schlarb Foundation for Women Entrepreneurs), $8,500 toward Bilingual Business Education program.
Children's Dance Foundation, $7,500 for the Community Partnership and School Touring programs.
*Clay Legacy Association, $16,000 toward restoration of 1905 farmstead in Blount County .
Community Furniture Bank, $7,500, to help purchase a delivery vehicle and obtain a larger storage space.
*Cornerstone Schools of Alabama, $27,000 toward position of Math and Reading Interventionist, who works one-on-one with students.
Crisis Center, $25,000 in a challenge grant to obtain remaining funding needed to expand the Mental Health Association facility.
Entrepreneurial Center, $75,000 toward capital campaign to expand business incubation facilities and consolidate the Entrepreneurial Center and UAB's Office for the Advancement of Developing Industries into one location.
Episcopal Place, $2,500 in a challenge grant to raise remaining funding needed to make the front entrance handicap-accessible.
*Family Connection, $22,500 in challenge grant for renovation of youth shelter.
*Giving Flite, $8,000, toward position of executive director.
*Glenwood Mental Health Services, $75,000 over two years toward Building a Future of Care capital campaign to expand and improve services and facilities for clients with autism and behavioral disorders.
*Grace House Ministries, $500 toward education program for residents.
Greater Birmingham Mathematics Partnership, $25,000 toward mathematics training for teachers in Bessemer, Fairfield, Homewood, Hoover, Jefferson, Mountain Brook, Shelby and Vestavia City schools.
Historic Bethel Baptist Church, $30,000 toward renovation of church to allow daily tours and education programs.
*Horizons School, $5,000 toward Building Independence campaign for a new school building
Holy Family High School, $40,000 challenge grant to help fund startup and conversion for the Cristo Rey project, a curriculum that combines high-quality college preparatory courses with real-world work experience.
JefCoEd Adapted P.E. & Transition, $3,000 toward Mind & Spirit pilot project for students with disabilities at Shades Valley Technical Academy and Fultondale High School .
*Junior Achievement, $4,000, to help support the Dollars and $ense after-school program in Jefferson County .
*Lakeside Hospice, $17,500 to expand Good Grief and Teen Grief programs to all school districts in St. Clair County.
Leading Edge Institute, $5,000, to help support a comprehensive organizational capacity improvement plan.
Liz Moore Low Vision Center, $4,000 to update equipment serving visually impaired people of all ages.
Main Street Birmingham, $25,000 to help develop BEACON Business Resource Center in Woodlawn as a resource center and space for small business and nonprofit start-ups.
*Music Opportunity Program Foundation, $10,000 for the String Academy program, which provides small group instruction during the school year.
*National Stroke Association, $2,000 toward StrokeLinks pilot program for stroke survivors and their family caregivers.
N.E. Miles Jewish Day School, $4,000, toward expansion and evaluation of the Student Support Service Program.
Neighborhood Network, $3,500 to help support Camp NorthStar serving youth in western Birmingham .
New Covenant Outreach Ministries, $15,000 in matching funds toward repairs for the gymnasium floor in the Learning Center.
*Planned Parenthood of Alabama, $20,000, to help fund the Youth Education and Health program addressing continuing high rates of teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections.
Ronald McDonald House, $75,000 over two years toward construction of a new facility.
*St. Vincent's Foundation, $5,000 toward Building a New Century of Caring campaign for new emergency department.
Samford University , $15,000, toward director position of the Oak Mountain State Park Interactive Center, a hands-on interactive educational experience developed in partnership with the Alabama Department of Conservation & Natural Resources.
Shelby County Family Resource Center, $17,000 in seed money in order to serve needy families and increase days of operation to three days a week.
*Sight Savers of Alabama, $7,500, toward upgrade of current technology systems to meet larger patient load.
Sound Promise School, $10,000, toward executive director position of this organization which serves preschool children with hearing loss.
*South Highland Adult Day Care Center, $16,000, to help support art and music therapy program, a collaborative effort with VSA Arts Alabama.
*United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Birmingham, $75,000 over two years, to help support the Tapestry for Life capital campaign and construct a new facility to serve adults with disabilities.
United Methodist Center for Senior Citizens, $2,500, toward marketing efforts of this nonprofit day care service for adults.
United Way of Central Alabama, $100,000, to help support the addition of 30 new members for the Builders Society.
Vocational Resources, $10,000, to help support the Job Readiness Specialist and Employment Coordinator positions.
YouthServe, $12,000, to help fund WorkCrew, a part of First Look High School program to involve ninth graders from Birmingham City Schools in the community.
*Grants from Donor Advised Funds supported a portion of this total through a special appeal.
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