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The program was to raise awareness of the importance of clean water for communities. Students came away with a better understanding of recycling, water quality and how humans and critters have the same needs of a healthy environment. Teachers have sent feedback and say it was the best WOW yet! Read more...
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The addition of this second wild land / grass fire truck gives more water capacity and equipment capable of off road fire fighting. We are now capable of fighting wild land fires at multiple locations at the same time. This truck / pump has the capability to supply larger fire streams and extinguish larger fires than our present truck. These Read more...
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This project helped three disabled persons to to have safe access in and out of their homes without the danger of trying to navigate steps. One of the individuals could not even use steps with assistance, she could not use her legs at all. . Read more...
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Thanks to the generosity of Alabama’s Mountains, Rivers, and Valleys Resource Conversation and Development Council, Inc., new tarps have been purchased for the mound and home plate areas at the baseball field at West Morgan High School. The new tarps will allow us to practice/play games on days that it has rained. Were in the past if it rained any Read more...
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Every tax season, America’s hardest-working families rely on their tax refund to support their children by helping to pay down debts and put food on the table. Unfortunately, families and our elderly face exorbitant, negligent, and sometimes fraudulent preparers that cost our communities millions in fees. Limestone and Morgan Counties VITA Volunteers provide free tax preparation services and meaningful opportunities Read more...
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By acquiring addictional Automated External Defibrillators, the Meridianville Vol Fire Department has doubled the availability for our members to potentially save a life. By adding the “Paramedic ECG” accessory, the Paramedics of Meridianville Vol Fire Department are now able to potentially identify heart rhythm patterns that could assist us in identifying an active heart attack. These AEDs would not have Read more...
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Our project allows members of the community to purchase plants raised by the students in the greenhouse that are taking agriscience classes at Guntersville HIgh School. The funds generated are put back into the program for FFA functions and events. The plants are sold at a more reasonable price than what members of the community might have to pay at Read more...
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This project is a one day educational agriculture related event for teaching youth how science, technology, engineering, agriculture, and math is a part of their lives when it comes to farming. It also creates an awareness for young people to better understand natural resources, agriculture production methods, and career opportunities. Overall the event utilizes educational displays, interactive discussions, and hands-on Read more...
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On Saturday March 25, 2017 The Alabama Cooperative Extension System’s Urban Affairs and New Nontraditional Programs unit held its first Urban Living Expo (ULE) in Huntsville, Alabama. It was a disaster preparedness event that offered interactive displays, speakers, and educational information targeting individuals, families, local businesses, organizations and the community at-large. The well-planned event was supported by Extension, Alabama Mountains, Read more...
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It is almost impossible to see under water due to low visibility. Because of not being able to see well underwater it becomes difficult for divers to locate what we are searching for. This equipment will allow is to recover vehicles, boats, and or drowning victims faster due to it’s ability to scan with sonar and present clear images of Read more...
