THE ATMORE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION GIVES BACK OVER $6,000 TO THE ATMORE COMMUNITY

The Atmore Community Foundation, an affiliate of The Community Foundation of South Alabama, is pleased to announce that $6,300.50 has been awarded to nine organizations in the Atmore Community.

The Atmore Community Foundation Advisory Committee, comprised of local community members and leaders, plays a key role in the competitive grantmaking process for the Foundation. For this grant cycle, they accepted applications from organizations that address the needs of the community and strive to improve the quality of life of Atmore residents, including but not limited to the following areas: Arts & Culture, Community/Economic Development, Education, Environment/Beautification, Health & Wellness, Human Services, Recreation, Technology, &/or Youth.

The Yellow Hat Society, Upward Sports/Grace Fellowship, Empowerment Tabernacle Christian Center, Pride of Atmore, We Are Family Home Care Service, Inc., Prima Girl, Forge Breast Cancer Survivor Center, The Atmore Area Christian Care Ministry, and Main Street Atmore Foundation received grant awards from the Atmore Community Fund.

“Every grant that the Atmore Community Foundation awards represents an investment in the people, organizations, and ideas that make our Atmore stronger,” said Rebecca Byrne, President and CEO of the Community Foundation of South Alabama. “Together, we're creating opportunities that will have a lasting impact.”

The Atmore Community Foundation was established in April 2017 to make a lasting impact on the Atmore community. The Foundation established the Atmore Community Fund as a vehicle to receive donations and bequests to benefit the community.

Individuals that are interested in investing in the Atmore community can mail a donation by check to P.O. Box 990 Mobile, AL, 36601. Funding opportunities are also available through the Foundation’s website at www.atmorecommunityfoundation.org.