One of the biggest challenges to long-term recovery is stability in the workforce, and oftentimes it is because individuals who have been controlled by addiction do not have employment skills. As a result, they can become a burden on their communities. Therefore, employment readiness activities are a crucial part of the recovery process so program participants can experience post-recovery success Read more...
The water bill for the athletic programs for irrigation went from $4800 a year to $12,000 a year with the switch from Elkmont water to Limestone county water. This well will reduce the cost 125% over the first year. This will free up the money in the athletic departments to spend more money on the children. This was a very Read more...
This project allowed the Elkmont FFA Livestock team the opportunity to compete and place in the silver category at the national contest. The team also was able to see a different side of agriculture as we were able to practice at many different farms as part of this experience. The knowledge that the team has brought back has not only Read more...
This garden will teach life skills including gardening and cooking to DMS students, as well as provide horticulture therapy to the students. Students have not yet used the garden space, as school was shut down due to COVID 19 before garden was complete in the spring. Read more...
Teachers were given educational materials to take back into the classroom to teach students where their food comes from and their important role in their future to be sustainable. And the conservation of our natural resources. Read more...
Due to the Covid-19 situation the Cullman River Kids have been inactive. We did have one year of this program prior to Covid-19 with several kids participating using borrowed equipment. We anticipate this to be a very popular 4-H program in the coming years now that we are well outfitted with a trailer, kayaks and equipment. Read more...
Patrons are able to learn and discover the rich history of Courtland, Alabama from educational displays containing over 800 items ranging from pre-Columbian indigenous artifacts, to the story of the Courtland Red Rovers heroic sacrifices to help win Texas independence, to the tremendous cultural and economic impact of the cotton industry, and the vital roll the Courtland airbase played in Read more...
This project helped the city save on energy cost, it made the building look great. This building is used for Wings over Courtland that we have annually, individuals also have Wedding Receptions, Showers and Teas, which help the community out and bring individuals to the Downtown area. Read more...
Our students were able to receive fresh, local produce. During the summer when our schools are closed, we still want students getting produce. With the economy being effected by COVID, we felt it was even more important to distribute produce straight to our students and families this summer. Read more...
