Sea Glass Initiative Inc.

08/22/2026

Today is the day we will watch chefs battle for a Golden Ticket to the World Food Championship at the Coastal Tailgate Cook-Off Challenge. Our hot meal program, The Table by Sea Glass will be there today. Although we are NOT competing, we will have some great bacon dishes to hand out. Come by and say hi and find out more about our program and how you can get involved. Hope to see you there!

08/12/2026

Please join us for our annual Baldwin County Resource Fair. One stop shop of services and resources under one roof.

08/11/2026

We are deeply honored and thrilled to share that Sea Glass Initiative, Inc. has been selected as one of the grant recipients for the Tri-City Community Foundation’s 2026 grant cycle!

Alongside six other incredible local organizations, we are receiving support to uplift and improve the quality of life across Foley, Gulf Shores, and Orange Beach.

This funding will directly support our mission and help us continue making a meaningful difference right here in our community.

A huge thank you to the Tri-City Community Foundation Advisory Committee and The Community Foundation of South Alabama for believing in our work and investing in local solutions.

Please see press release below:

THE TRI-CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AWARDS $26,000 TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS
Gulf Shores, Ala. August 10, 2026 --- The Advisory Committee of the Tri-City Community Foundation is pleased to announce it has awarded $26,000 to seven organizations in its 2026 competitive grant cycle. These funds will address the needs of communities in Foley, Gulf Shores, and Orange Beach in efforts to improve the quality of life of its residents.
The 2026 grantees include CARE House, Inc., Dream Center of Baldwin County, Sea Glass Initiative, Inc., Sight Savers America, Feeding the Gulf Coast, Southern Relief, and the YMCA of South Alabama.
“The Tri-City Community Foundation believes philanthropy is most powerful when it empowers local solutions,” said Ed Douglas, chair of the Tri-City Advisory Committee. “These grants reflect our commitment to investing in organizations that are strengthening our communities and creating meaningful opportunities for generations to come."
The committee overseeing the Tri-City Community Foundation determines what areas to focus on within the Tri-City communities. Through concerted grantmaking, the Foundation gives these local leaders an opportunity to make a difference in Foley, Gulf Shores, and Orange Beach.
About the Tri-City Community Foundation
With the creation of the Tri-City Community Foundation, an affiliate of The Community Foundation of South Alabama, local community leaders have found the perfect way to make a lasting impact on the citizens of Foley, Gulf Shores, and Orange Beach. The Tri-City Community Fund serves as a vehicle to receive donations and bequests to benefit the community in perpetuity.

By working with The Community Foundation of South Alabama, members of the Tri-City Community Foundation Advisory Committee can focus on raising the funds and deciding charitable use for the income of their fund while relying on the Foundation to handle the administration, investment and required daily tasks. Through a concerted grant-making effort, the effects of The Tri-City Community Fund can be felt for generations to come. An advisory committee of Foley, Gulf Shores, and Orange Beach residents makes recommendations about how the charitable dollars are spent, and the Foundation bears the legal responsibility to ensure that the funds are then used in compliance with donor intent.

About The Community Foundation of South Alabama
The Community Foundation of South Alabama is a nonprofit charitable organization that plays a key role in meeting the needs of an eight-county region through leadership and grants. The Foundation serves as a vessel for donors, volunteers, and the community to share ideas, identify issues, and build financial resources necessary to make improvements and positively impact the community.
The Foundation administers a collection of charitable funds established by members of the community. Since its founding in 1976, the Foundation has awarded more than $125 million in scholarships and grants to nonprofit organizations to support programs that make life better in the community. The Community Foundation builds lasting endowments to ensure grants are available to support the community forever.

08/08/2026

We had a great day at the Beulah Heights Back to School event today. We served 300 snow cones to community members. We are grateful for the opportunity to participate.

08/04/2026

Don't forget to get your BJ's membership card and some of the money is given back to Sea Glass to help us serve individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Baldwin County. Its an easy way to give your support!
Save Money. Support Your Community.
BJ's Wholesale Club is coming to Foley, and we have an exciting opportunity for you!
For a limited time, you can purchase a BJ's Membership for just $15 (regularly $60), and $5 from every membership purchased through our link will be donated back to Sea Glass Initiative to support our programs serving neighbors experiencing homelessness throughout Baldwin County.
It's an easy way to save on groceries, gas, and everyday essentials while making a difference right here in our community.
💙 It's a win for your family and a win for Sea Glass!
👉 Purchase your discounted membership here:
http://www.bjs.com/partner/seaglassinitiative
Thank you for supporting local and helping us continue to provide hope, resources, and pathways to stability throughout Baldwin County.
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08/03/2026

A light isn't meant to stand still.

It moves, It guides, It leads.

It helps others find their way.

This week, be the light that helps someone move forward in their journey out of homelessness.

At Sea Glass Initiative, we believe hope moves people forward. Every meal shared, every resource offered, every partnership formed, and every life changed begins with someone willing to take the first step.

Let's make this week one of compassion, connection, and forward movement.

Because everyone deserves a brighter day.

07/31/2026

07/31/2026

This past week marked an important milestone for Baldwin County.

For the first time, churches across our county opened their doors as Cooling Centers, providing a safe place for neighbors to escape the dangerous heat.

A heartfelt thank you to our Partners in Faith churches for answering the call to serve:

💙 Peace Community Church
💙 Oyster Bay Baptist Church
💙 Loxley Church of Grace
💙 Rosinton Community

We also want to recognize Saint Paul's Episcopal Church in Foley, Baldwin County's registered Safer Place, for opening its doors during the extreme heat.

A special thank you to our Board Member and Partners in Faith Liaison, Dr. Bill Lawrence, whose leadership, countless phone calls, and willingness to answer the call helped bring this effort together. Your heart for serving our community and your commitment to uniting churches made a real difference.

Most importantly, thank you to every volunteer who gave their time to staff these locations. Whether your center welcomed many guests or just one, your willingness to be present meant that help was available when it was needed. Sometimes the greatest act of service is simply making sure the door is open.

Sea Glass Initiative was honored to provide homelessness services to several individuals and who sought assistance during this effort, connecting them with resources and support and our services.

This week reminded us that protecting our most vulnerable neighbors takes all of us, churches, volunteers, nonprofits, first responders, and community partners, working together.

This is what community looks like. This is what serving as One Church looks like.

Thank you for your compassion, your willingness to serve, and your commitment to making Baldwin County a place where no one has to face extreme weather alone.