2021
MAKING THINGS BETTER IN MGM THE BIG GIVE
CELEBRATING MGM NONPROFITS
THE BIG GIVE 2021:
CAROL GUNTER CANCER WELLNESS FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL ALABAMA
FRANCES MCGOWIN SERVICE DOGS ALABAMA
TOMMY MCKINNON THE BAPTIST HEALTH FOUNDATION
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THOMAS RAINS THE JOHNSON INSTITUTE
MGM NONPROFIT DIRECTORS
NICE TO MEET YOU THERE’S NO “I” IN ANY NONPROFIT TEAM, BUT TO SUCCESSFULLY ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION, THERE MUST BE A LEADER. MONTGOMERY’S NONPROFITS ARE BLESSED WITH EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS AND OTHERS IN TOP SPOTS WHO STEER THE SHIPS, GUIDE THE GIVING AND PROVE THAT COMPASSION AND CARE ARE BOUNTIFUL IN THE CAPITAL CITY. MEET A FEW OF THESE NONPROFIT HEADS HERE. PHOTOGRAPHY BY GRACE O’CONNOR
STACIA ROBINSON MONTGOMERY ROTARY CLUB
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THE BIG GIVE 2021:
JASON GARDNER KIWANIS CLUB OF MONTGOMERY PATRICK WOOD JACKSON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
DONNA MARIETTA MONTGOMERY AREA COUNCIL ON AGING
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MGM NONPROFIT DIRECTORS
RON SIMMONS RIVER REGION UNITED WAY
JANNAH BAILEY CHILD PROTECT
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MGM NONPROFIT DIRECTORS
BETH ZAIONTZ TRIUMPH SERVICES
SUSAN SEGREST CENTRAL ALABAMA AGING CONSORTIUM
BILLY IRVIN FAITH RADIO, WLBF
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JOHN BOWMAN HOPE INSPIRED MINISTRIES
CHILDREN FIRST
NONPROFIT CHAMBER MEMBERS 21 Dreams Arts & Culture 21dreamsmgm.org
A+ Education Partnership
Alabama Network of Children’s Advocacy Centers, Inc. alabamacacs.org
aplusala.org
Alabama Nursing Home Association
A-KEEP (Alabama-Korea Education and Economic Partnership)
anha.org
akeep.org
alabamaretail.org
AARP Alabama
Alabama River Region Ballet
aarp.org/al
riverregionballet.com
AGAPE
Alabama Rural Electric Association of Cooperatives
agapeforchildren.org
Alabama Association for Justice alabamajustice.org
Alabama Association of Independent Colleges & Universities aaicu.net
Alabama Association of Nonprofits alabamanonprofits.org
Alabama Association of Realtors alabamarealtors.com
Alabama Baseball Coaches Association
Alabama Retail Association
areapower.coop
Alabama Rural Water Association
MISSION: Children First is a non-profit,
alruralwater.com
non-partisan diverse group of statewide
Alabama Shakespeare Festival
leaders who serve as the driving force
asf.net
to shape public policy and enhance the
Alabama Sheriff’s Association alabamasheriffs.com
ascpa.org
Alabama State Bar
TRIUMPH SERVICES
alabar.org
Alabama Cattlemen’s Association
Alabama Technology Network
civilrightstourism.org
Alabama Dance Theatre alabamadancetheatre.com
Alabama High School Athletic Association ahsaa.com
Alabama Hospital Association alaha.org
Alabama Independent School Association aisaonline.org
Alabama Institute for Deaf & Blind aidb.org
334-604-1043
of Alabama through advocacy, awareness alabamachildrenfirst.com and accountability.
alabca.org
Alabama Civil Rights Tourism Association
CONTACT US:
Alabama Society of CPA’s
Alabama Technology Foundation
bamabeef.org
quality of life for the children and families
atn.org
Alabama Tourism Department tourism.alabama.gov
Alabama Trucking Association alabamatrucking.org
Alabama Wildlife Federation, Inc. alabamawildlife.org
Alabama World Affairs Council alwac.org
Alzheimer’s Association alz.org
MISSION: Our mission is
American Cancer Society
twofold: to assist individuals in their
cancer.org
efforts to live independently and
American Heart Association heart.org/en/affiliates/alabama/ montgomery
to educate the public on the gifts and strengths of people who have developmental disabilities.
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CONTACT US: 205-581-1000 triumphservices.org
MGM NONPROFIT DIRECTORS
JENNY SAVAGE ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND
STEVE DUER AGAPE OF CENTRAL ALABAMA
MARIE WISE STYLES JR. LEAGUE MONTGOMERY CHARLES LEE THAT’S MY CHILD
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MARC WILLIAMS THE LEARNING TREE
American Red Cross of Central Alabama redcross.org
Baptist Health Care Foundation baptistfirst.org
MGM NONPROFIT DIRECTORS
Business Council of Alabama
datsmom.org
Capri Community Film Society, Inc. capritheatre.org
Catholic Social Services of Montgomery
centralalabamaaging.org
Central Alabama Community Foundation
dav.org
Eastern Hills Baptist Church ehbconline.com
Easterseals Central Alabama eastersealsca.org
Economic Development Partnership of Alabama edpa.org
Faith Crusade Montgomery Rescue Mission fcmrm.org
Central Alabama Crime Stoppers, Inc.
Faith Radio/WLBF
Central AlabamaWorks!
faithradio.org
Family Guidance Center of Alabama
centralalabamaworks.com
familyguidancecenter.org
Century Church
Family Sunshine Center
century.church
Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama alabamachambers.org
Child Protect childprotect.org
Children First alabamachildrenfirst.com
Cloverdale Playhouse cloverdaleplayhouse.org
Coosa-Alabama River Improvement Association, Inc. caria.org
GILBERT DARRINGTON HEALTH SERVICES INC.
Disabled American Veterans
cacfinfo.org
215stop.com
KATIE JETER CHILDREN FIRST
dexterkingmemorial.org/about/ legacy-center/
Camellia Bowl
Central Alabama Aging Consortium
VIC WILSON, ED.D. COUNCIL FOR LEADERS IN ALABAMA SCHOOLS
Dexter Avenue King Memorial Legacy Center
Disability as an Ability Toward Success: Moms on the Move
cssalabama.org
JOY BLONDHEIM JOY TO LIFE
cosancadd.org
bcatoday.org
camelliabowl.com
GHANDI DANIELS THE WELLNESS COALITION
Council on Substance Abuse
COSA Hope Recovery Community Center cosancadd.org
Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools clasleaders.org
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familysunshine.org
First Baptist Church montgomeryfbc.org
First United Methodist Church fumcmontgomery.org
Frazer United Methodist Church frazer.church
Freewill Missionary Baptist Church freewillbaptistchurch.org/
Gathering of Eagles Foundation goefoundation.org
Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama Inc. girlscoutssa.org
Gift of Life Foundation golfound.org
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HOPE INSPIRED MINISTRIES
Goodwill Industries of Central Alabama, Inc.
Medical Society of Montgomery County, Montgomery AFCEA
algoodwill.org
montgomerymedicine.org
Greater Montgomery Home Builders Association
Metropolitan United Methodist Church
gmhba.org
Health Services, Inc. healthservicesinc.org
Hispanic Outreach Leadership & Action (HOLA) holamontgomery.org
Home Builders Association of Alabama hbaa.org
Hope Inspired Ministries, Inc. hopeinspiredministries.org
Jackson Hospital Foundation
MISSION: Hope Inspired Ministries serves those who are chronically unemployed by preparing and equipping them to obtain, maintain and excel at employment.
334-649-4330 hopeinspiredministries.org
Joy To Life Foundation joytolife.org
mgmbikeclub.org
Montgomery Capital Rotary Club, Inc. montgomerycapitalrotary.org
Montgomery Chapter, Military Officers Association of America
Leadership Montgomery
macmoaa.org
LifeSouth Community Blood Centers lifesouth.org
M.A.C.E (Montgomery Adult Community Education mgmmace.com
Manufacture Alabama manufacturealabama.org
334-239-7434 thatsmychildmgm.org
Montgomery Bicycle Club
landmarksfoundation.com
libertylearning.org
poverty within our community.
montgomeryareafoodbank.org
montgomery100.org
Liberty Learning Foundation
hopelessness and generational
Montgomery Area Food Bank
Landmarks Foundation of Montgomery
leadingladiesoflegacy.org
CONTACT US:
macoa.org
Montgomery CARES-100 Black Men Connection
Leading Ladies of Legacy, Inc.
work-force development ending
Montgomery Area Council on Aging, Inc.
kiwanisone.org
leadershipmontgomery.org
To mentor the
mabca.org
mgmbaptists.org
Kiwanis Club of Montgomery
MISSION:
Montgomery Area Business Committee for the Arts
Jesus City Church
juniorleaguemontgomery.org
youth through arts, education and
alamls.com
Montgomery Baptist Association
Junior League of Montgomery
THAT’S MY CHILD
Montgomery Area Association of Realtors
jackson.org
JesusCityChurch.com
CONTACT US:
metromgm.org
Medical Association of the State of Alabama alamedical.org
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Montgomery Christian School montgomerychristianschool.org
Montgomery Education Foundation montgomeryed.org
Montgomery Habitat for Humanity, Inc. habitatmontal.org
Montgomery Humane Society montgomeryhumane.com
Montgomery Job Corps Center montgomery.jobcorps.gov
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THE BAPTIST HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION
MISSION: The Baptist Health Care Foundation develops resources that
care, employee emergency
outreach, prevention and
benevolence and more.
education, in addition to patient navigation services that
WISH LIST: Montgomery
manage treatment plans and
Cancer Center and Baptist
foster a caring environment.
Health are bringing cancer
The Driving HOPE Mobile Unit
screenings and education
will also be available for more
Central Alabama.
where they’re needed most
than 150 annual Baptist Health
with the Montgomery Cancer
community events.
BACKGROUND: Since
Center’s Driving HOPE Mobile
support Baptist Health’s ministry in providing the best quality healthcare services and programs to the people of
1972, the Baptist Health Care Foundation has been the recipient of gifts that have assisted Baptist Health in providing comprehensive healthcare for the citizens of Central Alabama. Gifts received have also touched lives in other meaningful ways including scholarships, hospice
Cancer Screening Unit. Addressing the healthcare needs of residents in 12
HOW TO GIVE:
mostly rural counties, this
Visit baptistfoundation.org to
new 37-foot mobile unit
donate today and help bring
will provide underserved
HOPE to Central Alabama’s
CONTACT US:
communities with life-saving
residents with the least access
334-747-4567
cancer screening services.
to cancer education and
baptistfoundation.org
This state-of-the-art mobile
prevention resources.
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FAITH RADIO WLBF
Montgomery Rotary Club
Public Relations Council of Alabama-Montgomery Chapter
Montgomery Symphony Orchestra
prcamontgomery.org
montgomerysymphony.org
Renascence, Inc.
Montgomery’s Downtown Business Association dbamontgomery.org
Muscular Dystrophy Association, Inc. mda.org
NAMI Alabama NAMIAlabama.org
National Association of Social Workers - Alabama Chapter naswal.socialworkers.org
Nikki Mitchell Foundation nikkimitchellfoundation.org
Northview Christian Church Safe Harbor nccfamily.org
Parents Advocating Love and Support Consultants, LLC Pens Up Guns Down pensupgunsdown.org
Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church pilgrimrestmbc.org
Pounds of Care/MOCA Family Services
MISSION: Faith Radio’s mission is to serve the Christian community and strengthen the local church and family unit as we provide spiritual encouragement and a personal challenge with a Christ-centered focus through Biblical teaching, relevant information and uplifting music to the Glory of God.
We have blessed many lonely, grieving and hurting people during this most extraordinary year.
rraaonline.org
River Region United Way riverregionunitedway.org
SAFY safy.org
Saint John’s AME Church saintjohnsame.com
Salvation Army salvationarmyalm.org/montgomery
School Superintendents of Alabama ssaonline.org
Scott & Zelda Fitzgerald Museum thefitzgeraldmuseum.org
Serquest Service Dogs Alabama servicedogsalabama.org
Strong Foundation
GIVING BEYOND THE BANK ACCOUNT
WISHLIST:
Just as importantly, they also send their teams to lend a hand.
• Financial gifts to support our
A great example is found in the numerous businesses who
Christ-centered broadcasts
supply volunteers each week to help the Montgomery Area
• Special monetary donations to
Council on Aging package meals and deliver them to seniors
help update our technology
in the Meals On Wheels program. “MACOA is able to continue to provide life-sustaining services to seniors due, in part, to the strong relationships we have built with area businesses,”
been tremendously touched
334-271-8900
and their faith in Jesus Christ
faithradio.org
Helping unite our community
River Region Apartment Association
When businesses support nonprofits, they often send funds.
CONTACT US:
commercial-free programming.
rcmsouth.org
for our city, state, and country.
listeners whose lives have
strengthened through our
Resurrection Catholic Missions
and churches to pray together
BRAG LINES: The many testimonies of
halfway-home.net
said Development Coordinator Amy Dennis. Team members from MAX, for example, typically volunteer with the Meal Makers program twice a month or more. Volunteers spend time in the mornings packaging meals for seniors that will be picked up by route drivers for midday delivery. The MAX team also fills in on Meals On Wheels 12 MONTGOMERY BUSINESS JOURNAL
THE BIG GIVE 2021: MAKING THINGS BETTER IN MGM Sun Belt Conference sunbeltsports.org
That’s My Child thatsmychildmgm.org
The Samaritan Counseling Center, Inc tsccenter.org
alegional.org
The University of Alabama System
The Arts Council of Montgomery
The Wellness Coalition
The American Legion
uasystem.ua.edu
artscouncilmontgomery.org
thewellnesscoalition.org
The Baptist Foundation of Alabama
Triumph Services, Inc.
tbfa.org
The Cancer Wellness Foundation of Central Alabama cancerwellnessfoundation.org
The Dannon Project
triumphservices.org
Tukabatchee Area Council/ Boy Scouts of America, Inc. tukabatcheebsa.org
United Cerebral Palsy of Central Al
dannonproject.org
United Methodist Children’s Home
The House of Serinity
umch.net
The Ivy Foundation of Montgomery, Inc.
Unity in the Community MGM
ivyfoundationmontgomery.org
The Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr. Institute thejohnsoninstitute.org
The King’s Canvas thekingscanvas.org
The Learning Tree, Inc
AGAPE OF CENTRAL ALABAMA
Valiant Cross Academy valiantcross.org
WeCare Therapy Services Women of Refined Gold, Inc womenofrefinedgold.org
YMCA of Greater Montgomery ymcamontgomery.org
learning-tree.org
MISSION: As a ministry of
than we can serve. Won’t you
Jesus Christ, Agape’s mission
help us impact more children?
is that vulnerable children find permanency in safe, nurturing families.
BACKGROUND: Since 1978, Agape and the foster and adoptive parents who partner with us have ministered to vulnerable children and expectant mothers
UPCOMING EVENTS: Connecting Hearts Benefit Dinner – February 22, 2022 connectinghearts.org 12th Annual Run For A Mom 5K/10K/Family Fun Run May 7, 2022
runforamom.org
in crisis. routes when needed. “Our team members really like to get
BRAG LINES: Because of
out and help with the community,” said Carrie Rauch, MAX Director of Communications and Brand Engagement. “We’re committed to trying to do good work in our community and make it a better place.”
businesses and churches in the River Region, we have seen a 76 percent increase in the number of children served in
“We’re here to give back,” echoed Jamie Brown, MAX Vice President of Relationship Development. “I’m so thankful that my organization allows us to do that.”
the support of the individuals,
our foster care programs. There are still more children referred
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CONTACT US: 334-272-9466, agapeforchildren.org
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ALABAMA INSTITUTE FOR DEAF AND BLIND
MISSION:
and sign language classes.
early intervention, counseling,
To prepare individuals to
AIDB Regional Centers are
interpreting, transportation
reach their limitless potential
places where miracles happen,
and other daily living and
by providing superior staff,
where students and clients
adjustment programs.
facilities, training and programs.
reach well beyond their
BACKGROUND:
American Sign Language Classes and educational programs are
expectations, and places where
• The Alabama Industries for
“What if?” becomes “I can.”
the Blind employs more than
The AIDB Montgomery Regional
UPCOMING EVENTS:
200 blind and deaf adults in a
scheduled throughout the year.
Visit aidb.org for dates.
Center is part of a statewide
BRAG LINES:
diverse manufacturing facility
network of regional centers
• AIDB’s Regional Centers offer
that produces a variety of items
that provide early intervention
a lifelong continuum of services
including paper goods, flight
to infants, toddlers and their
for people with hearing and
bags screen printing, mops and
families; services to school-age
vision loss – from infants and
all military neckties for the U.S.
children in local public schools;
toddlers to senior citizens.
Armed Forces.
from assistive technology and
• In homes and communities
• AIDB operates supply stores
transportation to independent
334-262-0824
across the state, AIDB
at military bases in Alabama and
living training, Braille instruction
aidb.org
provides services such as
Georgia.
and adult services that range
CONTACT US:
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RIVER REGION UNITED WAY
MISSION: The mission of River Region United Way is to improve lives and strengthen our communities by identifying needs and solving
A student’s ability to read at the
LEADERSHIP:
end of third grade is a strong
Ron Simmons, IOM, President and CEO
predictor of that child’s future success in school and the career opportunities awaiting them after
critical problems.
they graduate. Together, we can
BACKGROUND:
our children’s lives by prioritizing
Along with our ongoing work in health, education, financial stability and basic needs, River Region United Way is announcing a Bold Goal Initiative – a community-wide effort to increase reading proficiency levels across the River Region. Third-grade reading is a critical
change the trajectory of many of investments into and aligning the region’s collective educational efforts from birth toward a common goal and shared vision. It’s going to take all of us
Dr. W. Rhea Ingram, Chair of the Board of Directors Krystal Floyd, Chair-Elect of the Board of Directors Garrysa Caffey, Community Impact Council Chair Dr. Mike Williams, 2021 Campaign Chair
Proudly serving the following counties: Autauga Elmore Lowndes Macon Montgomery
– working together – to achieve this Bold Goal for our
Drew Moore, Allocations
communities!
Committee Chair
CONTACT US: To learn more or to join us,
academic benchmark that our
call 334-264-7318 or
communities cannot afford to
visit RRUW.org/BoldGoal
ignore.
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CANCER WELLNESS FOUNDATION OF CENTRAL ALABAMA
MISSION:
BRAG LINES:
• Provided 1200-plus Chemo
To provide supportive services,
• In 2020, the Cancer
Comfort Bags to new patients.
educational services and
Wellness Foundation provided
• Provided free wigs to more
assistance to cancer patients
$21,921,765 in total
than a dozen patients.
Cancer Awareness T-Shirt Campaign -
throughout Central Alabama,
assistance with medications
• Purchased 2,184 bottles of
September
including those patients
through our Patient Advocacy
Ensure and Boost to assist with
who lack the resources
program.
nutrition needs.
necessary to otherwise receive
• $87,854 – Retail value of
• Provided 28 breast cancer
comprehensive healthcare.
Well-Card Program
patients with lymphedema
• $1,424,557 – Co-Pay
BACKGROUND:
compression products.
Assistance from foundations
• Winner of the Montgomery
The Cancer Wellness
• $20,409,353 – Free drug
Area Chamber of Commerce’s
Foundation was founded in
program through manufacturers
2020 MGM Impact Maker in the
1997 by three oncologists
• Provided 498 patients
Non-Profit Category.
who saw a need for support
with transportation assistance
of cancer patients and their
and 5,750 (unique) rides for
WISHLIST: Chemo Comfort
patients to the Cancer Center.
CONTACT US:
families once they received a
Care Bags (thermometers,
cancer diagnosis.
• Provided $106,884 in
334-273-2279
tissues, crossword puzzles,
transportation assistance,
cancerwellnessfoundation.org
hard candy, socks, blankets,
including gas vouchers.
chap stick, lotion)
.
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Beat the Odds Casino Night & Drawdown – October 21
Holidays of Hope December
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CHILD PROTECT
MISSION: The mission of
Child Protect saw a 42-percent
Child Protect is to interview,
increase in the number of
counsel, and be an advocate
forensic interviews and an
So, despite some of the saddest
for children when there are
83-percent increase in the
cases that we have dealt with
allegations of abuse.
number of counseling clients
over the past year, we are
in comparison to the previous
grateful to have had the chance
year. Our agency saw more
to step back and re-examine
In March 2020 when the
children who had witnessed
our own mental health and take
COVID-19 Pandemic started
domestic violence and other
care of ourselves. In doing so,
shutting down our country, it
traumatic events than ever
we are now able to continue
affected us all in one way or
before.
to provide those much-needed
BRAG LINES:
another. As adults, most of us
for ourselves.
services to the least of these in
we were able to adapt and find
Throughout these challenging
a way to continue business
times, Child Protect also
not as usual, but as the “new”
witnessed an overwhelming
normal. The children in our
amount of support from the
community faced challenges
community of these children we
that left them more vulnerable.
serve. We, in turn, were able to
Not only were they missing the
serve the increased number of
academics and socialization
child abuse victims and look at
that school offers, they were
our own self-care. We realized
Barrel of Blues -
also put more at risk for being
that we couldn’t continue caring
Thursday, April 28, 2022
victims of abuse.
for the children if we didn’t care
our community.
UPCOMING EVENTS: Swingin’ Fore Kids Golf Tournament at RTJ Capitol Hill Friday, October 29
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WISHLIST: Financial donations of any size help Child Protect with the day-to-day operations and extra items that a child(ren) may need.
Additionally: • Walmart, Sam’s, Costco,
Target and gas cards • Copy paper • Toilet paper • Paper towels • Individually packaged snacks • Bottled water • Box drinks • Colors and coloring books • Journals
CONTACT US: 334-262-1220 childprotect.org
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COUNCIL FOR LEADERS IN ALABAMA SCHOOLS
professional organization for
day to help improve K-12
school leaders in Alabama.
public education by providing
With 12 affiliates, CLAS offers
exemplary services for
a professional organization
administrators. CLAS serves 12
for every type of school
different affiliate organizations
of public education.
administrator.
representing each type of
BRAG LINES:
BACKGROUND:
public schools and school
Since 1969, the Council for
systems.
MISSION: The mission of the Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools is to coordinate and facilitate the resources of all members for the advancement
• CLAS is the only Alabama association founded by administrators for administrators.
• We provide professional learning, legal services, communications, advocacy, networking, and rewards/ recognition programs for over 4,000 members statewide.
• CLAS is the premier
administrator in Alabama’s
Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS) has focused on children, while providing high-quality
WISHLIST: Join our
professional learning and
Corporate Partnership program
other needs for schools and
to gain valuable access to
school system administrators.
the education community
CONTACT US:
As Alabama’s premier school
through events, networking
800-239-3616
leader organization, CLAS
opportunities and specially
334-265-3610
represents more than 4,000
designed sponsorship
clasleaders.org
members. We work every
programs.
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JACKSON HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
MISSION: For more than four
members of our community,”
progress and celebrate the
decades, The Jackson Hospital
we continue to grow with the
results of a healthier life and
Foundation’s mission has been to
opening of the Jackson Wellness
lifestyle. We provide adults of
serve as an instrument to assist,
Center in the building previously
varying fitness levels a method
advance and strengthen Jackson
occupied by Metro Fitness.
of achieving optimal health
Hospital in its ministry of healing;
through individualized fitness
UPCOMING EVENTS: Blasting Through P.A.D. Clay Shoot at Lower Wetumpka Shotgun Sports Club - October 29 Montgomery Mustache Run - November
in its service as a health center
The Jackson Wellness Center
programs, personal training and
for its community; in its provision
is the only wellness center in
tailored fitness plans designed
of the best education possible
the area backed by hospital and
to the fitness goal prescribed by
for students in the various health
clinic resources that provides
their Jackson Hospital & Clinic
fields; and in all related health
community membership
provider. And with one medical
and humanitarian endeavors.
focused on an individual’s
record, your provider can monitor
whole health and wellness
your fitness progress.
Swinging Fore Healthcare Golf event at Wynlakes Country Club August 2022
NEWS: Over the years,
and incorporates outpatient
Midtown Gets Haute at Wynlakes Country Club May 2022
philanthropic dollars raised by
services supporting those health
Through cardiovascular exercise,
the Foundation have helped
goals of individuals and their
strength training and specialty
fund numerous projects at the
referring physician. Members
classes, members can increase
CONTACT US:
hospital. This year, following
and patients of the facility will
productivity, manage chronic
334-293-6940
Jackson Hospital’s mission of
be inspired to understand their
conditions and improve general
jackson.org/foundation
“improving the health of all
wellness goals, track their
health.
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THE WELLNESS COALITION
MISSION: To provide health
BRAG LINES:
WISHLIST:
and wellness programs to
• Established the River Region’s
The Wellness Coalition is looking
businesses and residents in
first CDC-recognized Diabetes
for businesses in Montgomery,
Montgomery, Macon, Lowndes,
Prevention Program, “Change
Macon, Lowndes, Autauga
Elmore and Autauga counties.
Your Lifestyle. Change Your Life”
and Elmore counties who are
BACKGROUND:
(CYL2), in partnership with the
interested in:
Black Women’s Health Imperative,
• Providing our CDC-recognized
The Wellness Coalition was
and helped 70 percent of program
wellness program to employees
established when a group of
participants meet or exceed the
as a benefit. Diabetes imposes
healthcare providers came
program goal of losing 5-7 percent
a significant economic burden
together to work on improving
of their body weight.
on employers, particularly when
healthcare for persons with chronic
• Spearheaded AstraZeneca
including productivity costs.
diseases and little or no health
HealthCare Foundation’s
• Assistance and guidance in
insurance. Our Board Member
Connections for Cardiovascular
creating lactation breaks and
Organizations include the major
HealthSM HeartLink program.
spaces for your employees.
“safety net” healthcare providers—
• Developed a COVID street team
CONTACT US:
those serving underserved
to go door-to-door to educate
334-293-6502
persons in five counties of
residents and dispel myths about
thewellnesscoalition.org
Alabama’s River Region.
COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccines.
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CENTRAL ALABAMA AGING CONSORTIUM
SERVICE DOGS ALABAMA
“I thought my life was over. Getting Toby from Service Dogs Alabama restored my hope and gave me my life back.” - Darrell (Army veteran) with Toby (service dog for seizures and PTSD)
“Having Popcorn in school every day has changed the whole dynamic of the school. Her interventions allow students to focus longer to better participate in class. Test scores can go up 10 percent with her influence!” - Brandi, Handler of Popcorn at Wetumpka Elementary
MISSION: To develop,
BRAG LINES:
coordinate and support services
CAAC was recently notified
in the communities in our
that the Administration for
service area that promote an
Community Living has awarded
active and independent lifestyle
the agency a $987,743 grant
where those we serve can live
for an Alzheimer’s Disease
and thrive.
Initiative program. Stay tuned for new services we will be
BACKGROUND: CAAC
providing under this grant to
is the Area Agency on Aging
individuals with dementia and
for Autauga, Elmore and
their caregivers.
Montgomery counties. The agency was formed in 1975
CAAC continues to provide a
and is part of a statewide aging
variety of services to the elderly
network that provides a variety
and disabled. Contact us to see
of home and community-based
how we can help you.
MISSION: Service Dogs Alabama (SDA) is dedicated to providing medical and psychological assistance dogs to children, adults, and veterans with disabilities, as well as Facility Intervention Dogs for
training in Madison County; created a prison-based dog training initiative consisting of 70 inmates; and implemented a School Dog program. SDA is certified by Assistance Dogs International (ADI), the
schools and courtrooms.
world-wide authority that sets
BACKGROUND: SDA was
and placing service and facility
founded in 2010 as K-9 4 Kids and received their independent 501(c)(3) in March 2015. SDA has developed a state-of-the-
services to the elderly and disabled in our service area.
the gold standards for training intervention dogs. More than 80 dogs have been placed with qualified individuals/facilities throughout Alabama.
art training complex (Guice
CONTACT US: 334-240-4680 centralalabamaaging.org
Slawson Training Complex);
CONTACT US:
built an additional kennel
334-676-3733
facility to complete finishing
servicedogsalabama.org
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THE BIG GIVE 2021: MAKING THINGS BETTER IN MGM
THE JOHNSON INSTITUTE
MONTGOMERY AREA COUNCIL ON AGING
OUR WORK: Inspired by
MISSION: The Montgomery
WISHLIST: MACOA is
Montgomery’s U.S. Civil Rights
Area Council On Aging
always in need of volunteers
Judge Frank M. Johnson, Jr. and
Trail sites. Last summer the
assists senior citizens by
to deliver meals to seniors!
his loyalty to the United States
Institute kicked off its Scholars
providing services to promote
Consider having your business,
Constitution, the Institute fosters
program, hosting workshops
independent living, by offering
church or organization involved
knowledge of the Constitution,
on civics education to teach
opportunities to enhance
by becoming a Corporate
the independent judicial system
about the U.S. Constitution
quality of life, and by increasing
Route Partner. Corporate Route
it created and our ongoing
and the judiciary. The Institute
community awareness of senior
Partners commit to deliver
pursuit of a more perfect union.
is recording oral histories
issues.
meals at least twice a month.
BRAG LINES: Since its founding in 2019 by admirers
of people who knew Judge
BRAG LINES: In June
to the community and promote
landmark Constitutional rulings.
of 2021, MACOA began a
team building. Please reach out
new Meals on Wheels route,
to MACOA if you are interested
The Northern Route, serving
in volunteering. We would love
meals to 12 seniors in North
to partner with you, ensuring
Montgomery. Meals on Wheels
that no senior goes hungry.
of Judge Frank Johnson, the Institute has helped
This is a great way to give back
Johnson or were affected by his
arrange and host more than
CONTACT US:
1,000 visitors in the historic
Visit thejohnsoninstitute.org
Frank Johnson Courthouse
to learn more, support us
and “America’s Courtroom”
and schedule a tour to see
in downtown Montgomery.
where some of the country’s
The courthouse is one of
most significant Civil Rights
now serves 416 homebound seniors a hot, nutritious meal every weekday.
court cases were decided.
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CONTACT US: 334-263-0532 macoa.org
KIWANIS CLUB OF MONTGOMERY
THE LEARNING TREE
MISSION: The mission is
Today, more than 700 children
to provide a warm and loving
and families are served each
environment with individualized,
year from across Alabama.
empirically validated services
Expanded services now also
and supports for children with
provide Preschool services,
significant educational, medical
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
and behavioral challenges,
Clinics, and Consultation and
helping them develop and
Outreach Services.
maintain a quality of life expected by non-disabled
UPCOMING EVENTS:
members of their family and community.
8th Annual “Angling for Autism” Bass Fishing Tournament at Wind Creek
BACKGROUND: The
State Park on October 9.
Learning Tree was founded in 1983 to provide educational
CONTACT US:
and residential services for
334-252-0025
children and adolescents with
learning-tree.org
developmental disabilities,
sweldon@learning-tree.org
MISSION: Kiwanis is a global
is to raise money for nonprofit
organization of volunteers
agencies that support children
dedicated to improving the
in need in the River Region
world one child and one
area. Since 1955, the Fair has
community at a time.
helped the Kiwanis Club give more than $9.5 million to these
BACKGROUND:
agencies. In 2021, the Club was
The Kiwanis Club of
able to donate $235,000 to the
Montgomery was founded in
children in the River Region.
1919 and has helped improve the lives of countless children
UPCOMING EVENTS:
in the River Region area. With
Please join us for the Alabama National Fair October 8-17, 2021, at Garrett Coliseum.
more than 200 members, the Club is one of the largest Kiwanis clubs in the world. The Alabama National Fair was founded as its signature
CONTACT US:
fundraiser in 1954, and while
334-260-7996
the Fair provides area families with fun, its primary purpose
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