East Alabama Community Foundation Celebrated New Location with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
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 […]
Choosing to Act: Celebrating the Heart & Strength of Nonprofit Workers
Imagine a young mother returning home to cook dinner for her three kids after a long day serving young, single women facing unexpected pregnancies. She listens to their struggles, offering hope and kindness despite her heartache. Her evening routine—serving dinner and chatting with her children about their day—is a small respite before she sleeps. She […]
J.F. Drake High Alumni Create Endowment Scholarship
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. […]
Central Alabama Community Foundation Expands Reach with Integration of the Community Foundation of East Alabama
The Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) is proud to announce its strategic partnership with the Community Foundation of East Alabama, which will now be known as the East Alabama Community Foundation (EACF). This significant development aims to enhance philanthropic services and community impact across a broader region of Alabama. As of July 1, 2024, EACF […]
CACF Part of Collaborative Effort to Open Hello Park in Tuskegee, AL
The Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) partnered with Lionel Richie, Lowes Hometowns, and several other key partners to establish Hello Park in Tuskegee, Alabama. Hello Park came to fruition from the collaboration between Lionel Richie and Lowe’s Hometowns , the company’s five-year, $100 million commitment aimed at revitalizing community spaces nationwide. CACF managed the Lowe’s […]
CACF Awards $119,377 in Arts and Community Building Grants
The Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) awarded $119,377.00 in grants on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 to 15 River Region nonprofits that support the arts and community initiatives in Montgomery, Lowndes, Macon, Autauga and Elmore counties. The Arts and Community Building Grants are part of the Cultural and Community Enhancement Grant Cycle that CACF manages. Applications […]
CACF Awards $142,781.00 in Shelter and Social Services Grants
The Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) awarded $142,781 in grants to 18 River Region nonprofits that support shelter and social services initiatives in Montgomery, Lowndes, Macon, Autauga and Elmore counties. The Shelter and Social Services Grants being awarded are part of the Cultural and Community Enhancement Grant Cycle that CACF manages. Funds from these grants […]
CACF Partnered with WSFA for Central Alabama Tornado Relief Drive
The Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF) was honored to partner with WSFA for an all-day telethon to raise funds in order to give back to those impacted by the tornado on January 12. The tornado tore through the state and devasted those in Autauga, Coosa, Dallas, and Elmore counties. The tornado left much in its […]
CACF Awards Over $84,000 in Grants
The Central Alabama Community Foundation (CACF), along with affiliates Autauga Area Community Foundation (AACF) and Elmore County Community Foundation (ECCF) on Tuesday, awarded $84,900 in grants to 13 Central Alabama nonprofits that provide support in arts and community building in Autauga, Coffee, Dale, Elmore, Geneva, Henry, Houston, Lowndes, Macon, and Montgomery counties. The grants awarded […]
SACF Awards 8th Surprise Grant
This year the Southeast Alabama Community Foundation (SACF) is celebrating its 10th year as an affiliate of the Central Alabama Community Foundation. To commemorate this milestone anniversary, SACF will award 10 surprise grants of $1,000 each to nonprofits in the Wiregrass Region. These grants will be awarded over the course of 2020. Due to COVID-19, […]