The Central Alabama Community Foundation hosted its Shelter and Social Services Grant Ceremony on Thursday, October 15, awarding $150,085.85 to nonprofit organizations that provide critical housing assistance and social service programs throughout the River Region.
Held at the Salvation Army, the ceremony brought together community leaders and nonprofit representatives to celebrate programs that are improving the lives of vulnerable individuals and families across central Alabama.
The foundation said the grants reflect its ongoing commitment to addressing urgent community needs through strategic philanthropy. Each nonprofit receiving a grant plays a vital role in strengthening the well-being of residents in the region, the foundation said.
A full list of grant recipients and award amounts follows.
For more information about the foundation and its grant programs, visit cacfinfo.org or contact its office at 334-264-6223.
2026 Cultural and Community Enhancement Grant Cycle
Shelter and Social Services Grant Awards
Central Alabama Community Foundation: $114,585.85
Shelter grants: $32,000
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$5,000 to Hope Inspired Ministries to support housing costs for five students at $165 per week for six weeks.
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$6,000 to Reality & Truth Ministries to purchase a freezer for the residential kitchen and 16 twin XL mattresses for dormitory-style bunk beds.
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$15,000 to Rebuilding Together Central Alabama to cover the costs of supplies, materials and skilled labor for critical home repairs in Montgomery County.
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$6,000 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: $75,840
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$5,000 to Alabama Kidney Foundation to assist kidney patients in Montgomery, Macon and Lowndes counties with medication costs, medical bills, adaptive equipment, emergency transportation, utility expenses and travel to dialysis treatments three times per week.
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$5,000 to Easter Seals Central Alabama to support a PATH instructor, transportation and use of horses, and supply costs for hippotherapy for children with disabilities and developmental delays in Montgomery County.
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$15,000 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.
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$22,740 to Meals on Wheels Montgomery AL Metro Area to sustain a south Montgomery meal delivery route at $7.83 per meal for 242 serving days.
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$15,000 to Montgomery Christian School to support the costs of teachers, snacks and security for the after-school program.
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$8,000 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.
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$5,100 to Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth of Alabama Inc. to support utility assistance, emergency food assistance and transportation costs for families in Montgomery and Lowndes counties participating in Intensive In-Home Services.
Technical assistance grants: $6,745.85
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$2,500 to Montgomery Christian School to create a high-quality marketing video to share with prospective families, donors and community partners.
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$2,495.85 to Reality & Truth Ministries to purchase and install three digital communication displays at Mary Ellen’s Place.
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$1,750 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: $18,000
Shelter grants: $9,000
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$3,000 to Family Sunshine Center to provide 30 days of safe shelter and supportive services for Autauga County clients.
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$3,000 to Habitat for Humanity of Autauga and Chilton Counties to support the costs of materials and labor for critical repairs in Autauga County.
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$3,000 to Rebuilding Together Central Alabama to cover the costs of supplies, materials and skilled labor for critical home repairs in Autauga County.
Social services grants: $9,000
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$3,000 to Butterfly Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center to provide forensic interviews, evidence-based therapy and caregiver support for two Autauga County children.
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$3,000 to Kid One Transport to support fuel, insurance and driver costs for transportation to medical care for children and expectant mothers in Autauga County.
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$3,000 to Sight Savers America to address low-vision needs and provide follow-up eye care services for children in Autauga County.
Elmore County Community Foundation: $15,000
Shelter grants: $6,000
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$3,000 to Family Sunshine Center to provide 30 days of safe shelter and supportive services for Elmore County clients.
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$3,000 to Rebuilding Together Central Alabama to cover the costs of supplies, materials and skilled labor for critical home repairs in Elmore County.
Social services grants: $9,000
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$3,000 to Butterfly Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center to provide forensic interviews, evidence-based therapy and caregiver support for two Elmore County children.
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$3,000 to Kid One Transport to support fuel, insurance and driver costs for transportation to medical care for children and expectant mothers in Elmore County.
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$3,000 to The Learning Tree Inc. to purchase 13 tablets and protective cases for daily learning and skill-building activities for students with developmental disabilities.
Autauga Area Community Foundation and Elmore County Community Foundation technical assistance: $2,500
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$2,500 to Butterfly Bridge Children’s Advocacy Center to upgrade laptops for enhanced security, speed and reliability.
Total amount awarded: $150,085.85
