Philanthropy — Page 5
HUNTSVILLE — Early last summer, I was at the groundbreaking ceremony at CFD Research for the company’s 13,265 square-foot laboratory off Moquin Drive in Cummings Research Park. I noticed a […]
HUNTSVILLE — The University of Alabama-Huntsville received a $1 million pledge to create the Dr. Ashok K. Singhal Endowed Chair at UAH’s College of Engineering. The gift from Singhal’s widow, […]
HUNTSVILLE — “A Special Day for Kids”, a day of aviation fun for children with emotional and physical challenges and their families is coming in October. The event is hosted […]
HUNTSVILLE — Two incoming freshmen will be the beneficiaries of a $100,000 scholarship fund donated by Science Applications International Corp. in partnership with Alabama A&M University. They are students in […]
MADISON – Studies show that healthy snacking provides children’s brains with the nutrients they need to stay focused. Children who snack on healthy foods perform better in school, according to […]
To celebrate 75th anniversary, Bank Independent awards more than $75,000 to North Alabama nonprofits
SHEFFIELD — Bank Independent celebrated its 75th anniversary as a community bank Thursday by giving back to the community in the form of more than $75,000 to nonprofit organizations across […]
HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville’s first lawn bowling competition makes its mark next month on Butler Green at Campus 805. Not sure how to play? It is similar to bocce ball with […]
MADISON — The deadline is near for the Virtuous Realty Group Back to School Supply Drive. The campaign, which ends Aug. 1, aims to collect enough school supplies to fill […]
DECATUR — Featuring nearly 50 unique pieces of art created by children with vision and hearing disabilities, the annual Helen Keller Art Show of Alabama is underway. The traveling juried art […]
HUNTSVILLE – Huntsville will say goodbye to one of its most prominent citizens this week. Raymond B. Jones, for whom Jones Valley is named, died at age 87 following an […]
CAPSHAW – With summer camp scholarship recipients as the backdrop and the unofficial camp mascot, Twickenham the Turtle, as a witness, Tom Von Eschenbach, program manager for Collins Aerospace, presented […]
TUSCUMBIA — Since 1996, Gardiner Farms has welcomed crowds to its 300 acres of riding trails and hosted concerts to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. […]
HUNTSVILLE — The three-year partnership between the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and the social media giant Meta, made it possible for more than 30 students from the Madison County […]
HUNTSVILLE — The IronMountain Solutions’ Employee Peaks Fund recently awarded $62,000 to 12 Madison County nonprofit organizations. The presentation was made during a reception at the IronMountain corporate office in […]
HUNTSVILLE — It’s 2022, and Alabama finds itself ranked 50 out of 51 (including the District of Colombia) on Mental Health America’s 2022 report for states with the best access […]
HUNTSVILLE — Middle and high school students are developing valuable technological skills designing and building robots at Drake State Community and Technical College this summer. The funding comes from a […]
HUNTSVILLE – The local Delta Theta Lambda Education Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Huntsville chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, recognized 16 local students as scholars and awarded $20,000 […]
HUNTSVILLE — More than 1,100 babies require specialized care from the Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit each year. Huntsville Hospital Foundation’s 17th annual Miracle Bash and Swim for Melissa events […]
HUNTSVILLE — Since the 1980s, The Salvation Army in Huntsville has been partnering with Huntsville Utilities and Project Share. Army Capt. Chris Bryant is in his fourth year of the […]
Northrop Grumman and Raytheon Missiles & Defense are two names in Huntsville’s robust defense industry that are best known for their roles in supporting the warfighter in protecting the homeland […]
HUNTSVILLE – The past two years has been taxing on local nonprofits which have overcome challenges throughout the pandemic to maintain their health-related programs. Beth Richardson, co-chair of the Jean […]
HUNTSVILLE — Girls Inc. of Huntsville has received a $10,000 grant from Collins Aerospace to expand access to STEM education. The gift will help fund the Invest in a Girl […]
HUNTSVILLE — Boeing recently invested $8 million in a multi-year initiative with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to support a deep pool of future tech talent in North Alabama, offering […]
