BLACK BELT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
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Vision and Mission
A Transformed Black Belt
Our vision is of a transformed Black Belt where all of our residents contribute to healthy communities and reap the benefits of our shared gifts and a productive regional economy. Our job is to consolidate many region-wide improvement efforts into a common effort with a simple mission: To forge a collective stream of giving from Alabama and other sources so we, the people of the Black Belt, can enhance our continuing efforts to lift ourselves by "taking what we have to make what we need."
Why Donors Use BBCF
Leadership
We have board members and a staff who come from this region. They know the region, its needs and how to get the job done.
Personal
Why do you have in mind? A scholarship to send a student from your school district to an area junior college of four-year school?
Expertise
When potential donors call our office, send us an e-mail or come by our office, they are greeted by a friendly, knowledgeable staff member or volunteer.
Publications
Community Grants Packet
Learn more about our Community Grants and download the application packet.
Arts Initiative Packet
Learn more about the Black Belt Arts Initiative and download the application packet.
Annual Report
Read our Annual Report to learn more about the Black Belt Foundation.
Newsletter
Download and read The BBF Connector, the newsletter of the Black Belt Foundation.
BBCF Brochure
Want more information about the Black Belt Foundation? Download our brochure.
What's New
Arts Initiative built on Partnership
A partnership of three organizations that believe in the power of art in building stronger communities has been formed in Alabama.
Foundation Awards Will Surpass $200,000
BBCF makes awards in March and September each year. View the complete list of awards to date.
Board Officers Re-Elected at Annual Retreat
Foundation Awards 34 New Grants
People Who Make It Happen
Dr. Carol Zippert
Carol's community work focuses on leadership development, cultural celebration and community economic development, all for justice and peace.
George McMillan
Mr. McMillan is a native of Greenville in Butler County and spent his formative years on family farms in Butler and Lowndes Counties.
U.S. Rep. Artur Davis
Artur Davis has made improving conditions in the Black Belt his main goal as a congressman.
Felicia Jones
Felecia Jones is the Executive Director of the Black Belt Community Foundation in Selma, Alabama.
Message from our Executive Director
Felecia Jones
We are looking forward to an exciting new year in 2007. We are extremely proud of the many Black Belt Community Foundation successes during the past three years. By March, we will have given out more than $300,000 in grant funds to deserving organizations.
