Our mission
The mission of the Black Belt Community Foundation is to forge a collective stream of giving from the community and other sources so we, the people of the Black Belt, can enhance our continuing efforts to lift ourselves by “taking what we have to make what we need.” Founded in 2004 with the idea that those living and working in the Black Belt best knew the area’s challenges and opportunities, the Black Belt Community Foundation actively puts needed resources into the region that make a lasting impact.
The BBCF is based in historic Selma, Alabama which is the heart of the Black Belt, and serves twelve counties — Bullock, Choctaw, Dallas, Greene, Hale, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Perry, Pickens, Sumter, and Wilcox – a combined population of approximately 184,000 people.
Our VISION
Our vision is of a transformed Black Belt where all of our people live and work in healthy, prosperous, inclusive, educated, creative, and giving communities.
Our Values
- We place the community as our highest priority.
- We value the strengths of a multi-faceted community where economic, racial and social justice are universally practiced.
- We value relationships and connections that build trust.
- We value integrity, inclusion and transparency in both grant-making and stewardship of resources.
- We value community leadership in acquiring and sharing knowledge.
- We value engagement in best practices and innovative modes of service.