BBCF Head Start students are among the 3.3 million children that receive nutritious meals and snacks through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The goal of BBCF Head Start’s participation in the CACFP is to see that all students...
BBCF President, Felecia Lucky, sat down with Inside Philanthropy reporter, Mike Scutari, to discuss the Foundation's history, along with its strengths in trust-based philanthropy and participatory grantmaking. Read the full article on the Inside Philanthropy website - or - view a PDF version of the...
The Tuskegee United Women League will be sponsoring the Influential Men of Alabama program on Saturday, August 26th at 6:00 p.m. at the Embassy Suites and Conference Center in Montgomery, AL (300 Tallapoosa Street). The Black Belt Community Foundation's Board Member, and Choctaw County Commissioner Mr. Tony Cherry, and...
At a presentation on August 16, 2023, more than 50 students from schools in Selma and throughout Dallas County were given laptops thanks to a partnership between AT&T, Human I-T, and the Black Belt Community Foundation. BBCF President Felecia Lucky told the students that along...
BBCF Head Start schools will be the first in Alabama to use interactive IgniteTables by Hatch in their classrooms – and teachers recently learned how to use them. During a training session at Wallace Community College, teachers from across the Black Belt who work for the...
What’s the news? Fifty refurbished laptops will be given to Selma students and families as part of AT&T’s nationwide commitment to help bridge the digital divide. The laptops, funded by an AT&T donation to Human I-T, will be given to Selma area residents in need....
BBCF Head Start schools are Alabama’s first to adopt new technology. [Selma, Alabama, August 8, 2023] - The Black Belt Community Foundation (BBCF) is delighted to announce its collaboration with Hatch Early Learning, a leading provider of educational technology solutions. This strategic partnership aims to advance...
Join BBCF as we hold a series of Community Engagement Conversations over the next several weeks. Come talk about: Your organizations experiences with the Black Belt Community Foundation How the Foundation can help meet the needs in your County New ideas from programs and services Open...
We believe every child should have access to a high-quality education that prepares them to be independent thinkers, engaged citizens and successful adults. To achieve this vision, it is critical to continue to improve access to post-secondary education — especially for students who face barriers. Here...
Selma, Alabama, March 15, 2023: Starting with a classic car show featuring Ms. Necie and Sounds on Saturday, May 27, TRHT Selma in partnership with the City of Selma as well as the Selma and Dallas County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Information will work...