Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) — The Southeast Alabama Community Foundation recently awarded more than $55,000 in Community Trust Grants to nonprofit organizations across the Wiregrass during a ceremony held May 19 at the Wiregrass Museum of Art.
According to the Southeast Alabama Community Foundation, a total of $55,350 was awarded to organizations supporting education and social service initiatives throughout Southeast Alabama.
“These investments reflect SACF’s ongoing commitment to strengthening communities and improving quality of life throughout the Wiregrass region,” officials said.
Education grants totaled $34,350 and included funding for programs supporting literacy, early childhood education, arts education, parenting resources, dyslexia support, youth preparedness and summer enrichment opportunities.
Among the local organizations receiving grants were the Boys and Girls Club of Southeast Alabama, Dothan Area Botanical Gardens, Dothan Houston County Library System and Southeast Alabama Community Theatre.
Social service grants totaled $21,000 and supported programs focused on mentorship, caregiver assistance, trauma recovery, food assistance and pregnancy support services.
Organizations receiving social service funding included Girls Inc. of Dothan, Meredith’s Miracles, Time Youth of Dothan and Wiregrass Hope Group.
Officials said the annual grant program continues to support nonprofits making a direct impact across the Wiregrass region.
