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East Alabama Community Foundation Awards Over $26,000 to Local Nonprofits at Annual Community Trust Grant Ceremony

An indoor presentation or ceremony taking place in a large conference room with teal walls, long rows of classroom-style tables, and distinctive large, circular ring pendant lights hanging from the ceiling. At the front of the room, a woman in a bright orange dress speaks next to a presentation screen displaying the East Alabama Community Foundation logo, while a man stands nearby at a wooden podium. An audience is seated at the tables, listening to the presentation.

The East Alabama Community Foundation (EACF) hosted its annual Community Trust Grant Ceremony at the Nonprofit Center of East Alabama, awarding over $26,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations making a lasting impact across the region. The event brought together nonprofit leaders and community supporters to celebrate this year’s grant recipients and recognize the meaningful work being done to address […]

East Alabama Community Foundation Awards Over $30,000 to Local Nonprofits at Annual Community Trust Grant Ceremony

East Alabama Community Foundation Awards Over $30,000 to Local Nonprofits at Annual Community Trust Grant Ceremony 1

The East Alabama Community Foundation (EACF) hosted its annual Community Trust Grant Ceremony at the Opelika Public Library, awarding over $30,000 in grants to local nonprofit organizations making a lasting impact across the region. The event brought together nonprofit leaders and community supporters to celebrate this year’s grant recipients and recognize the meaningful work being done to address critical needs […]

East Alabama Community Foundation Awards $30k in Grants to Local Nonprofits

East Alabama Community Foundation Awards $30k in Grants to Local Nonprofits 2

The East Alabama Community Foundation (EACF) hosted its Community Trust Grants Presentation on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the Opelika Public Library. A total of $30,525.21 was awarded to 18 local nonprofits. This event highlighted EACF’s commitment to supporting local organizations and initiatives that make a meaningful difference in East Alabama communities. The Community Trust Grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations […]

East Alabama Community Foundation Celebrated New Location with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

East Alabama Community Foundation Celebrated New Location with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony 3

East Alabama Community Foundation (EACF) announced the grand opening of its new location at 216 S. 8th Street in Opelika, AL. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on November 13th. The community, local dignitaries, and business leaders were all in attendance.  “EACF is incredibly fortunate to extend our support to nonprofits across a four-county region,” said […]

J.F. Drake High Alumni Create Endowment Scholarship

Dr. JF Drake seated at a desk

The Joseph Fanning Drake High School Alumni, in collaboration with The East Alabama Community Foundation (EACF), announces the establishment of the Joseph Fanning Drake High School Endowment Scholarship. This scholarship honors the memory of Joseph Fanning Drake High School alumni, teachers, administrators, staff, parents, and community members who achieved educational excellence despite numerous societal challenges. […]