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| Volunteers In Service To America Needed In Baldwin County | | |
The South Alabama Community Network, an AmeriCorps VISTA project, is recruiting VISTA members for service in Robertsdale, Alabama.
AmeriCorps VISTA is a national service program. VISTA members commit to serve full-time for one year at a nonprofit working to strengthen our community.
Volunteers In Service To America (VISTA) members receive a living allowance of approximately $9,700 per year, health insurance and can choose between an Education Award ($5,350) or an End-of-Service-Stipend ($1,500) at the completion of one year of service.
Those interested in applying for a VISTA position should apply online at the AmeriCorps.gov
The deadline for applications is July 6, 2010.
For more information contact The Community Foundation of South Alabama at 251-438-5591. |
| BP Claims | | |
Businesses that have suffered economic loss should file claims with BP.
BP Claims
800-440-0858
BP Claims Offices
Open 7:00 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Mobile County
13290 N. Wintzell Ave
Bayou La Batre, AL
Baldwin County
1506 N. McKenzie, St 104
Foley, AL |
| Small Business Administration Disaster Loans | | Disaster Loans Available For Small Businesses and Nonprofit Associations
Small businesses along the Alabama Gulf Coast that have been impacted by the oil spill can now apply for Economic Injury Disaster Loans.
The SBA disaster loans are available to qualified businesses and nonprofit associations in the approved counties of: Mobile, Baldwin, Clarke, Escambia, Monroe and Washington.
Small businesses may obtain loan information by calling the SBA Customer Service Center at
800-659-2955
(800-877-8339 for the hearing impaired).
Small Business Administration Centers
Harry Roberts
Community Center
300 East 16th Street
Gulf Shores, Alabama 36542
Bayou La Batre
Community Center
12745 Padgett Switch Rd
Irvington, Alabama
36544 |
| Legacy | |
You can make a positive difference in the lives of people in your community.
Gifts of endowment keep on giving and support the causes you care about most. Turn your gift into a lasting legacy.
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| Rapid Response Research Grants Available For
Gulf Of Mexico Oil Spill Research | |
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has announced the availability of research grants available for Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Research. NSF wants to ensure that all resources and possible innovations are available to help solve this man-made disaster. All companies with viable solutions to help solve this problem are invited to submit a one-time only proposal by September 30, 2010.
Link to Grants Announcement Notice
Link to Rapid Response Research Grants Proposal Guidelines
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency created by Congress in 1950 "to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense..." With an annual budget of about $6.9 billion (FY 2010), we are the funding source for approximately 20 percent of all federally supported basic research conducted by America's colleges and universities. In many fields such as mathematics, computer science and the social sciences, NSF is the major source of federal backing. |
| Alabama AmeriCorps VISTA Members Celebrate National Service | | AmeriCorps*Week Celebration
AmeriCorps Week occurs every second week in May and celebrates those individuals who have served in, staffed or managed an AmeriCorps Program. The Alabama State office of the Corporation for National and Community Service held an AmeriCorps*Week Celebration May 11th and 12th in Birmingham, Alabama. Volunteer In Service To America (VISTA) members from across the state were recognized and celebrated the past year of public service.
 VISTA members assigned to the South Alabama Community Network project also attended the celebration. Photo from left: Jennifer Hyde, Joseph Mundy, Tilda Foster, Kendra Stallworth and Janie Stallworth.
VISTA members and staff attended workshops to learn more about volunteer management and social media. Members also joined forces to work on service projects for the Birmingham community that included project sites at Habitat for Humanity, PathWays, The Firehouse Shelter, The Ronald McDonald House and Shepherd Center East.
Volunteers In Service To America make a commitment to serve 12 months, full-time on a project at a nonprofit organization or public agency to help build capacity. They work to fight illiteracy, improve health services, and strengthen community groups and much more. AmeriCorps*Week celebrates the spirit of volunteerism and the positive effects these programs can have upon our communities. |
| Gulf Of Mexico Oil Spill Disaster Information | |
 Report Oil on Public or Private Land
866-448-5816
Report Boom Issues
866-448-5816
Volunteer
Report Oiled Wildlife
1-866-557-1401
Report Oil Spill Related Damages
1-800-440-0858
Submit Your Boat To Assist Efforts
866-279-7983
877-847-7470
 Swimming Advisory For Alabama Waters
Emergency Closure To Vessels and Watercraft
As of Friday, June 11, 2010 at 4:00 pm, all waters South of a line running from the Southernmost tip of Bear Point to the Eastern shore of the Mouth of Ono Harbor on Ono Island are hereby closed to the operation of all recreational fishing vessels and watercraft.
Federal Fisheries Closure Information
For NOAA modified commercial and recreational fishing closures in oil-affected waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
Link to NOAA for more information.
State of Alabama Fisheries Closure Information
Link to Outdoor Alabama for more information.
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| Donations To Disaster Relief Fund Will Provide Oil Spill Catastrophe Assistance | |
The livelihoods of thousands of families in South Alabama depend upon healthy oysterbeds, shrimping, fishing and tourism. As the oil slick spreads, federal and state waters are being closed which prevents fisherman from earning a living at the height of the season which traditionally generates the majority of their income.
This disaster will have a long term economic impact on the businesses and industries that are vital to the sustainability of our coastal communities. Without work, our neighbors face the threat of home foreclosure and the ability to feed their families. The far reaching impact of this man-made catastrophe will affect us all.
Your tax deductible contribution will support nonprofit organizations that provide critical response activities and long term support to affected communities.
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