MADISON – To recognize area communities and their pride, the Rocket City Trash Pandas are hosting the Hometown Throwdown series of promotions this season. The special nights will be dedicated […]

MADISON – The Rocket City Trash Pandas Foundation, in partnership with WHNT News 19, is excited to announce the return of the popular Color the Can contest. The contest and […]

MONTGOMERY — Nonprofit agencies in more than a dozen North Alabama counties will be able to better provide services for abused and exploited children, thanks to grants through the U.S. […]

SHEFFIELD – It’ll be a merry Christmas for children across the area thanks to customers and officials with Bank Independent. The bank said today its 14th annual Toy Share Drive […]

MONTGOMERY — Helping families get their lives back on track, Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded $3.4 million for programs that help low-income residents become economically self-sufficient. The Community Services Block Grants […]

MONTGOMERY — A half dozen domestic violence shelters in North Alabama will receive a much-needed financial boost thanks to the state’s Domestic Violence Trust Fund. Gov. Kay Ivey has pledged […]

MONTGOMERY – North Alabama agencies will be able to help low-income households with energy costs thanks to grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Gov. Kay Ivey […]

MADISON — Regions Bank and Jack’s are working to make a difference in the lives of children in foster care throughout North Alabama during the holiday season. Over a dozen […]

BIRMINGHAM — The search for a cure for cancer took a giant step forward or, rather, 1.1 million steps forward following a major announcement Thursday. The Breast Cancer Research Foundation […]

HUNTSVILLE – We’ve had Black Friday. Then Cyber Monday. But today is perhaps the most important day of the post-Thanksgiving, pre-Christmas time span. And, it’s global. Today is Giving Tuesday. […]

HUNTSVILLE – Brewer Hicklen flogged 22 home runs for the Triple-A Nashville Sounds last season, and each time the former Huntsville High School and Birmingham-Southern outfielder rounded the bases, underserved […]

HUNTSVILLE– With the holidays now here, the Food Bank of North Alabama is requesting the community join the annual effort to fight food insecurity among its residents. As part of […]

MONTGOMERY — In the spirit of helping the homeless, including victims of domestic violence, two Tennessee Valley cities and three nonprofit agencies will share $1.3 million in grant assistance. The […]

FLORENCE — More than 75 people, including community supporters, University of North Alabama officials, Florence city officials, and current and former UNA students recently celebrated the construction of Embrace Alabama […]

Fourth of a four-part series: 256 Today recently recognized area leaders in innovation and dedication to the nation. The Nonprofit of the Year is Still Serving Veterans. HUNTSVILLE — Still […]

HUNTSVILLE – One of the top acts in Americana music, the Avett Brothers, will headline next year’s 36th annual Huntsville Classic fundraiser, the Huntsville Hospital Foundation announced. The May 10 […]

HUNTSVILLE- The Food Bank of North Alabama, which has seen a marked increase in food insecurity around the area, recently received a sizeable donation from Publix Super Market Charities. The […]

ATHENS — Students who found ways to express how they can be heroes when they raise awareness and help fight childhood cancer won gift cards and supported St. Jude Children’s […]

HUNTSVILLE — In what is sure to be a night full of wishes and wonder, Make-A-Wish Alabama is set to host its annual Huntsville Wish Night Gala. The event, scheduled […]

HUNTSVILLE — The Food Bank of North Alabama is celebrating 40 years of serving the community with its new “Food is the Focus, People are the Why” initiative. The campaign […]

WASHINGTON – Aiming to expand retirement opportunities for employees of non-profit organizations, a bipartisan group of senators, including U.S. Sen. Katie Britt, introduced legislation to answer that need. Britt (R-Montgomery) […]

HUNTSVILLE — It’ll be a blast from the past. A return to where it all began. Or, in musical terms, da capo. Any way you read it, this year’s Microwave […]

HUNTSVILLE – A pair of Huntsville non-profit organizations will receive a needed financial boost, thanks to employees of Torch Technologies. Torch Helps, a non-profit corporation established and administered by the […]

TUSCUMBIA – Since 1996, Gardiner Farms in Tuscumbia has welcomed crowds to its riding trails and concerts to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. This year marks the […]