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| Free Training Opportunities For Nonprofits | | |
United Way of Central Alabama and the Alabama Association of Nonprofits present free training as part of the Strengthening Communities Fund Federal Stimulus Program designed to "build capacity" of Alabama's non-profit community.
Social Work Continuing Education Units are available.
Location
Community Foundation of South Alabama
212 Saint Joseph Street
Mobile, AL 36602
Find below training topics that will be covered by these FREE two-hour sessions.
Grant Writing - January 11
Outcome Measurements - February 18
Evaluating Program Effectiveness - March 18
Data Management & Technology - April 20
Forging Collaborative Relationships & Volunteer Management - May 18
Strengthening Board Governance - June 15
Tax Assistance and Beehive Alabama - July 13
Budgeting and Financial Management - August 17
Project Management for Nonprofits - September 14
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Christmas In
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Chatom Christmas Parade
Fruitdale Christmas Parade
Gilbertown Christmas Parade
Semmes Christmas Parade |
| Youth Grant Allocation Board Selects Program Initiative | | |
The Youth Grant Allocation Board held a meeting in December and selected the program initiative for 2011.
After much discussion about unmet community needs, YGAB members selected programs that serve the special needs of senior citizens as their area of focus for grant making next year. Grant proposals are due in February and grant recipients will be announced in May. |
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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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| CFSA Seeks Grant Proposals To Promote Public Interest In Art And Classical Music - Due January 10, 2011 | | |
The Community Foundation of South Alabama has announced the availability of grants for programs that promote public interest in art and classical music.
Nonprofit organizations, located within Baldwin, Clarke, Choctaw, Conecuh, Escambia, Mobile, Monroe and Washington counties are invited to submit a proposal.
The Clyde C. Snyder Fund supports organizations which directly or indirectly promote public interest in art and classical music.
Amount available: approximately $33,000
Grant applications for the Clyde C. Snyder Fund will be accepted until January 10, 2011.
For more information contact Janine Phillips at 251-438-5591.
View complete Request For Proposal and guidelines.
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Youth Grant Allocation Board Seeking Grant Proposals For Programs That Serve The Special Needs of
Senior Citizens | | |
Grant Proposals Due February 1, 2011
The Youth Grant Allocation Board of The Community Foundation of South Alabama has announced the availability of grants for programs that offer healthcare services that better the quality of life for senior citizens.
Nonprofit organizations located in Baldwin and Mobile Counties are invited to submit a proposal. Grant applications will be accepted through February 1, 2011.
Criteria:
- Facilities that provide services to senior citizens ages 65 and up
- Provide any of the following services to senior citizens but not limited to in-home hospice care, mental healthcare, physical therapy, clinical exams, medication assistance, equipment for the handicapped and transportation services
View complete Request For Proposal.
For more information, please contact Janine Phillips, Program Officer, The Community Foundation of South Alabama at 251-438-5591, or email program@communityendowment.com.
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The Governor's Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives Seeks Proposals for Alabama Volunteer Generation Fund Due December 22nd | | |
The Governor's Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives is seeking proposals for two initiatives under the Alabama Volunteer Generation Fund to Strengthen Volunteer Connector Organizations and a Technology-Based Tracking System.
The Strengthen Volunteer Connector Organizations Request for Proposal seeks volunteer connector agencies to provide substantial evidence demonstrating the ability to develop strategies and goals to increase the number of volunteers recruited, trained, and individuals retained in high quality volunteer assignments.
The Technology-Based Tracking System Request for Proposal is intended to strengthen the current technology available for volunteer management in Alabama. The successful applicant must demonstrate the evidence of a technology-based system for tracking volunteers and volunteer activities.
All applications must be received no later than close of business on December 22, 2010 in the Governor's Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
View complete RFP and guidelines. |
| Community Foundation Grant Brings Performing Arts To Rural Communities | | |
By: Ian Kimbrough, AmeriCorps VISTA for the South Alabama
Community Network, Choctaw County
Photo: Montgomery Ballet, under direction of Elie Lazar, performs for Choctaw Elementary School
The Ballet & Theatre Arts Performing Companies (BTAPC) located in Choctaw County is a little theatre, dance company and community chorus that has brought the performing arts to rural southwest Alabama since 1980. They strive to make the arts available to all the people in their community and especially those who are poverty stricken.
Through scholarship classes and "Adopt A Child For the Arts" programs they are reaching underprivileged children in their region. BTAPC teaches most the children at Southern Choctaw Elementary School by providing free classes at school. Children that desire to go further in dance, gymna stics but can not financially afford the cost are offered scholarships. The scholarship program covers all the costs for the participating child including transportation, dance equipment and tuition.
Photo: Mr. Lazar teaches students how do to a tour en l'aire, a spinning revolution in the air while jumping. |
| A Safe Place For Christmas | | |
By: Jennifer Hyde, AmeriCorps VISTA for the South Alabama Community Network, Clarke County
During a time of an ever-growing "to do list" and never ending "Children's wish lists"; the holiday season can be a daunting task for the most "normal" of families. The ability to relax, enjoy and celebrate the season often gets lost in the hustle and bustle of things.
However, for many people the very basics in life are at the top of their list. Things like safety, food,  and comfort outrank the latest gadget or gizmo. For these individuals, trips to the mall are replaced by trips to the shelter and food banks.
Often times, home is not the place to be for the holidays due to an abusive husband or a violent partner. When these abused women decide to leave, Harriet's House is there to lend a helping hand year round. Harriet's House is a safe refuge for battered women and their children.
Photo: Mrs. Peggy Palmer, Harriet's House; and Mrs. Diane Pruitt, Alpha Pregnancy Testing Center.
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| Making Angels' Dreams Come True |
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 This year the staff of The Community Foundation and members of the Youth Grant Allocation Board contributed toys to the Salvation Army Angel Tree program. A donation was also made to help provide Christmas dinners and clothing for the children and their families.
The Angel Tree program is just one of the ways the miracle of Christmas is repeated through the joy of caring and sharing.
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