Tag: foundation
The Activist: Carlos Chaverst Jr., founder, Carlos Chaverst Foundation
Compiled by Ryan Michaels
The Birmingham Times
Birmingham, known as a cradle of civil rights history, today still contains numerous strong voices pushing for change locally...
Their Children Attended Birmingham City Schools and UAB – Now They’re...
By Rachel Burchfield
UAB News
When one meets Willie and Cynthia Ballard, one of the first facts one will learn is that they are the proud...
Regions Surpasses Goal to Invest in Programs that Support Racial Equity
Alabama NewsCenter Staff
Birmingham-based Regions Bank and the nonprofit Regions Foundation have surpassed its two-year, $12 million commitment to advance programs and initiatives that promote racial equity...
Inside Birmingham’s Space One Eleven Art Program — an Alabama Bright...
By Karim Shamsi-Basha
Alabama NewsCenter
In 1986, Peter Prinz noticed artists in Alabama did not have many places to exhibit their work. He decided to do...
Miles College Receives $250K from Regions Foundation for tuition, scholarships
miles.edu
Miles College announced Monday it has received $250,000 from the Regions Foundation to help cover student tuition and pay for scholarships at the Fairfield...
Excitement of The World Games 2022 Comes to Alabama Classrooms
dcwins.com
The World Games 2022 and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama are partnering to provide teachers with a free resource that will expand...
Penny Foundation Builds Black Businesses and Leaders in Alabama and Beyond
By Morgan Jackson
Alabama Newscenter
August is Black Philanthropy Month, a national celebration of African American and African-descent giving and community outreach. It is also a time...
Fouad Fouad: Retires after 40 years on UAB faculty
By Grant Martin
UAB News
Civil engineers understand the importance of building on a strong foundation, and for the past 25 years, Fouad Fouad, Ph.D., has...
Myla Calhoun shares her vision as new president of Alabama Power...
By Michael Tomberlin
Alabama NewsCenter
The Alabama Power Foundation has a new leader and is taking applications for its latest round of grants to nonprofit organizations...
BAO receives grant from Elton John, Elizabeth Taylor AIDS foundations
By Ariel Worthy
Times Staff writer
A $50,000 grant from The Elton John AIDS Foundation has been awarded to Birmingham AIDS Outreach (BAO) in support of...
