We honored five projects at our annual meeting that we felt went above and beyond due to the size of their impact, their uniqueness and creativity, and the partnerships utilized. Give them a round of applause and get in touch with them if you want to support their projects further!
Blount County
The Town of Hayden rallied significant community support to build a football field for its youth team, which previously lacked a safe place to practice and play games. The town is already working on Phase II of the project.
Chilton County
Raleigh’s Place opened transitional living apartments for young men aging out of the foster system. These young men will receive training in life skills, financial literacy, and other essential tools to prepare them for independent living.
Jefferson County
Creative Enrichment grows fresh fruits and vegetables for aging seniors in Fairfield, a community without a grocery store where fast food and convenience stores dominate food options. The project also included a healthy cooking class, a seminar on food safety and preservation, and the installation of a High Tunnel to extend the growing season and boost yields.
Shelby County
Montevallo Main Street‘s CO.STARTERS program guides entrepreneurs through business fundamentals within the context of their local community over a 10-week course. This program strengthens Montevallo’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, fosters business growth, creates jobs, and expands economic opportunities.
Walker County
ACE’s Walker County completed a two-part project to support Walker County Schools’ environmental needs. First, 10 volunteers completed Master Gardener Training and will partner with public schools to sustain their garden programs. Second, landowners and schools received information and hands-on demonstrations on identifying and managing invasive plant and animal species.
