Central Alabama Community Foundation awards more than $150,000 in grants

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – The Central Alabama Community Foundation has presented more than $150,000 in grants at a ceremony to award funding to nonprofit organizations that provide housing and social service programs across the River Region.

Here is a list of the grants which were awarded:

Shelter Grants:

$5,000.00 to Hope Inspired Ministries to support housing costs for 5 students at $165/week for 6 weeks.

$6,000.00 to Reality & Truth Ministries to purchase a freezer for the residential kitchen and 16 twin XL mattresses for dormitory-style bunk beds.

$15,000.00 to Rebuilding Together Central Alabama to provide for the costs of supplies, materials and skilled labor for critical home repairs in Montgomery County.

$6,000.00 to TEARS Teens Empowerment Awareness with Resolutions to provide recreational and therapeutic activities and emergency client assistance for girls experiencing homelessness and crisis in Macon County.

Social Services Grants:

$5,000.00 to Alabama Kidney Foundation to assist kidney patients in Montgomery, Macon, and Lowndes Counties with medication costs, medical bills, handicap equipment, emergency transportation, utility expenses and travel to dialysis treatments three times per week.

$5,000.00 to Easter Seals Central Alabama to support a PATH Instructor, travel/haul and use of horses, and supply costs of hippotherapy for children with disabilities and developmental delays in Montgomery County.

$15,000.00 to Impact Alabama: A Student Service Initiative to provide free vision screenings for 700 children and follow-up services for 70 children in Lowndes, Macon, and Montgomery counties.

$22,740.00 to Meals On Wheels Montgomery AL Metro Area to sustain a South Montgomery meal delivery route at $7.83 per meal/day for 242 serving days.

$15,000.00 to Montgomery Christian School to support the costs of teachers, snacks and security for the after-school program.

$8,000.00 to Southeastern Diabetes Education Services to cover camp fees at $800 per child for 10 Montgomery‑area children with diabetes to attend Camp Seale Harris.

$5,100.00 to Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth of Alabama, Inc. to support utility assistance, emergency food assistance and transportation costs for Montgomery and Lowndes County families participating in Intensive In‑Home Services.

Technical Assistance Grants:

$2,500.00 to Montgomery Christian School to create a high-quality marketing video to share with prospective families, donors and community partners.

$2,495.85 to Reality & Truth Ministries to purchase and install three digital communication displays at Mary Ellen’s Place.

$1,750.00 to Successful Connections Inc. to build a coordinated digital infrastructure to serve more clients, more consistently, and with less administrative strain.

Autauga Area Community Foundation:

$3,000.00 to Family Sunshine Center to provide 30 days of safe shelter and supportive services for Autauga County clients.

$3,000.00 to Habitat for Humanity of Autauga and Chilton Counties to support the costs of materials and labor for critical repairs in Autauga County.

$3,000.00 to Rebuilding Together Central Alabama to provide for the costs of supplies, materials and skilled labor for critical home repairs in Autauga County.

$3,000.00 to Butterfly Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center to provide forensic interviews, evidence‑based therapy, and caregiver support for two Autauga County children.

$3,000.00 to Kid One Transport to support fuel, insurance, and driver costs for transportation to medical care for children and expectant mothers in Autauga County.

$3,000.00 to Sight Savers America to provide for the low vision needs and follow up eye care services for children in Autauga County.

Elmore County Community Foundation:

$3,000.00 to Family Sunshine Center to provide 30 days of safe shelter and supportive services for Elmore County clients.

$3,000.00 to Rebuilding Together Central Alabama to provide for the costs of supplies, materials and skilled labor for critical home repairs in Elmore County.

$3,000.00 to Butterfly Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center to provide forensic interviews, evidence‑based therapy, and caregiver support for two Elmore County children.

$3,000.00 to Kid One Transport to support fuel, insurance and driver costs for transportation for children and expectant mothers in Elmore County to access medical care.

$3,000.00 to The Learning Tree, Inc. to purchase 13 tablets and protective cases for daily learning and skill‑building activities for students with developmental disabilities.

AACF & ECCF Technical Assistance:

$2,500.00 to Butterfly Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center to upgrade laptops for enhanced security, speed and reliability.

For more than 38 years, the Central Alabama Community Foundation has depended on the support of individual and corporate donors. It awards over $6 million annually in grants and scholarships to address diverse community needs. These funds support programs and projects in education, human services, health, cultural arts, and other civic concerns.