This project made a difference in our community by allowing our baseball teams to hit on and off the field safely. The new batting cage net has allowed us to hit safely in the hitting facility. Also the roll cage net has allowed us to hit during the school day now because this net will eliminate foul balls going in Read more...
This project provided 18 different students the opportunity to explore their natural environment and learn about various careers in environmental biology. Students came from six different cities from Alabama and Tennessee and developed friendships that would have otherwise not happened without the workshop. One student said, “this was a great experience for me. I finally got to meet new people Read more...
The project provided needed income tax services to the elderly and low income residents at no cost to the taxpayers. Twenty volunteers were available Monday-Saturday during the tax filing season. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program was dedicated to protecting families and elderly tax refunds – in many cases the largest check that most of the taxpayers receive throughout the Read more...
The project supported educational extension programs that provide knowledge of disaster preparedness and management and as well as the impact of sound management on forestry, wildlife and natural resources. It helped people better understand how to prepare for natural disaster and protect our forestry, wildlife and natural resources. It helped disseminate information to individuals, families, and local businesses and organizations Read more...
Hosting the herb walk and improving our website is allowing us to make the community aware of the benefits and beauty of what is growing in their own yards. These events help us to reach out to our community and others in such a way that it not only helps them to be more aware of what nature has available Read more...
This project has provided students with special needs in wheelchairs the ability to participate with their peers on the playground by using the wheelchair swings and has provided sensory activities for special needs students with sensory processing issues to increase focus and decrease sensitivities and behaviors that may impede their learning throughout the school day. Read more...
This project made for a safer swimming pool for our community. Filling in the deep end was necessary to prevent injuries and possible drowning. Read more...