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| Foundation Seeks
Grant Proposals
For Gulf Coast
Oil Spill Disaster Relief | |
The Community Foundation of South Alabama has announced the availability of grants for programs that address the unmet basic needs of fisherman and individuals working in the seafood industry that are struggling as a result of the Gulf Coast Oil Spill.
The Disaster Relief Fund will support programs that address the economic, environmental and cultural affects of the oil spill disaster by providing critical response activities and long term support to affected communities.
Interested nonprofit organizations in Mobile and Baldwin Counties should submit a proposal. Grant applications will be accepted until funding is exhausted.
Details about the requirements for submitting a proposal and the review process can be found online.
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| Nonprofit Forum
August 3 | | | Alabama Association
of Nonprofits Holds Nonprofit Forum
The Alabama nonprofit sector employs more than 126,000 people and generates $12.4 billion in annual revenue. Now is the time to come together to leverage the strength of the nonprofit sector. Make plans to join John Stone, President of Alabama Association of Nonprofits, as he unveils new initiatives.
Tuesday, August 3
9 am - 10:30 a.m.
Nonprofit Forum
212 Saint Joseph St.
Mobile, AL 36602
For more info contact
Alabama Association of Nonprofits (State Office)
888-466-4777
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| BP Claims | | |
Businesses that have suffered economic loss should file claims with BP.
BP Claims
800-440-0858
BP Claims Offices
7 am - 7 pm
Mobile County
13290 N. Wintzell Ave
Bayou La Batre, AL
Baldwin County
1506 N. McKenzie
St 104
Foley, AL |
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Corporation For National And Community Service CEO Meets With Alabama Organizations To Discuss
Oil Spill Response | |
The Corporation for National and Community Service CEO, Partrick Corvington, met with state officials, first responders and nonprofit organizations at The Community Foundation of South Alabama to discuss the effects of the BP Oil Spill. Discussions were focused upon addressing the short term and long term needs of the Gulf Coast.
Photo from left: Patrick Corvington, CEO, Corporation for National and Community Service; Sydney Hoffman, Director, Governor's Office of Faith-based & Community Initiatives; Jacqueline Bishop, State Program Director, CNCS Alabama State Office; Thomas Davis, CEO & President, The Community Foundation of South Alabama
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| Wachovia Donates $25,000 For Gulf Coast Oil Spill Disaster Relief | | |
The Community Foundation of South Alabama has received a $25,000 contribution from the Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation to support oil spill relief efforts in the Gulf of Mexico. The donation will be placed in the Disaster Relief Fund and used to support nonprofit organizations that provide assistance to those struggling as a result of the Gulf Coast oil spill.
Photo from left: Chuck Harmon, Area Business Banking Manager & Mobile Market President; Leigh Collier, Wachovia Bank, Community Bank President, Mississippi & Alabama Coast; Thomas Davis, The Community Foundation President & CEO
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| Volunteers In Service To America Needed In Baldwin and Mobile Counties | |  Gulf Response: The Community Foundation of South Alabama
The Community Foundation of South Alabama is recruiting VISTA members for service in Baldwin and Mobile Counties. 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 31, 2010.
For more information contact The Community Foundation of South Alabama at 251-438-5591. |
| 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
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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