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...

Thus far, the project has brought together various churches in our community, as well as other community volunteers and civic groups who pitched in to help. The community gardens area has added a great space for students to learn about gardening, as well as give back to the community. We are looking forward to the spring as we will finish Read more...

The packs are easier and more efficient for the firefighters to go in and fight fires. Can change the air tanks easier and faster due to them being smaller. More convenient and lighter. A great asset to our department. Read more...

The Bob Jones Community Center is vital to Woodville residents. It is used by many groups and individuals for meetings, educational programs, senior citizen programs, community events and private events. The building also houses a museum containing many historical items relating to the town. Without this grant to replace the flooring we could not offer a safe, level, crack free Read more...

This project helped to better equip our members with the necessary PPE (Personnel Protective Equipment). We were also able to purchase new radios which will help facilitate better emergency scene communications. Thank you for the help on this project. We truly appreciate The Council and all that they do for our state. Read more...

This summer, while many kids were celebrating being out of school, 10 students participated in an Educational Camp at Big Springs Ecological Site near Lake Guntersville. Bunking in a cabin, getting up at 6 AM, in class by 8 AM, and often working until 7 PM each day, they enjoyed an educational opportunity of a lifetime. World class education sessions Read more...

The Bat conservation project made a difference in our community by helping 12 high school students use hand and power tool skills learned in their Agriculture Class. By building 2 and 3 chambered bat houses, students learned the importance of how bats can affect our environment as it relates to agriculture and plants grown by the students. With three months Read more...

This project allowed us to meet the American Disabilities Act and made the surroundings much more accessible for those with physical limitations, such as walkers and wheelchairs. The total area has been leveled, filled in, paved, and designated parking for handicapped persons is now available. There is a concrete walk for them to travel on up to the concession stand/restroom Read more...

Our students and community volunteers created an Eastern Box Turtle Habitat and a worm bin. We also added educational signage to help our students learn about the plants and wildlife habitats in our outdoor classroom. These projects were needed to update our existing outdoor classroom. Thank you for this grant!!! Read more...

We were able to provide fresh vegetables to our community, needy families, and also teach our students about gardening, planting, and sustainable growth. We brought in different organizations to help us maintain the area, and it was a successful endeavor to also help some of our students who struggled behaviorally. They were able to work in the garden to calm Read more...