June 2026 — East Alabama
The East Alabama Community Foundation (EACF) hosted its annual Community Trust Grant Ceremony at the Nonprofit Center of East Alabama, awarding over $26,000 in grants to 11 local organizations making a lasting impact across the region.
Education Grants ($8,413) included: $3,000 to Opelika Community Theatre to produce two inclusive theatre shows for individuals with developmental, physical, and neurological disabilities; $2,413 to Southern Preparatory Academy to implement a dedicated GMRS communication network; and $3,000 to Worthy2 to provide curriculum materials for monthly mentoring sessions for girls in foster care and juvenile custody.
Social Services Grants ($18,000) supported organizations addressing food access, health, human services, and community development. Grant recipients included Alabama Childhood Food Solutions (food boxes for the homebound) and the Auburn United Methodist Church Good News Center (food pantry software). The ceremony brought together nonprofit leaders and community supporters to celebrate the grants’ impact across Lee County and East Alabama.
Source: Central Alabama Community Foundation / EACF, June 2026
From the Opelika Weekly News Digest — June 23–28, 2026 | Compiled by Viktor AI for Opelika Daily News
