give256

10/24/2025

This week 8 out of the 53 organizations that submitted grant applications for the 2025 give256 grant cycle were invited to pitch their projects to the membership. Members now get the opportunity to vote on who receives the largest grants.

Want to learn more about this opportunity to engage in philanthropy?

Check out our website at www.givehsv.org/give256.

11/28/2023

Happy Giving Tuesday! give256 was honored to be part of the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville Giving Tuesday event that poured over $3.7M back into our community. Congratulations to the 2023 give256 grant recipients - PAR "Prepare and Respond" - Disaster Relief, New Hope Children's Clinic, and Therapy Partners, Inc.!

08/17/2022

Don’t miss out on this year’s grant cycle - apply by 5:00 pm tomorrow!

ATTENTION NONPROFITS: give256 is seeking grant applications ranging from $2,000 - $4,000 for projects or programs impacting City of Huntsville, City of Madison, and/or unincorporated areas of Madison County. Deadline to apply is 5pm August 18 at http://ow.ly/3HjO50K1Cvp.

07/23/2022

Our 2022 grant cycle is now open! Make sure to follow the link below to submit an application by August 18th. We can’t wait to read about the helpful happenings in Madison County and how we can add support!

ATTENTION NONPROFITS: give256 is a giving circle that lets members pool their money and make a positive impact on our community through grants to nonprofits and community based projects. They are currently seeking grant applications ranging from $2,000 - $4,000 for projects or programs from organizations impacting City of Huntsville, City of Madison, and/or unincorporated areas of Madison County. Deadline to apply is 5pm August 18 at http://ow.ly/UJmJ50K1Cvm.

10/04/2021

Give256 Membership Spotlight:

Meet Steven House! Steven an Assistant Professor and Head of Design in the Department of Theatre and Dance at Western Illinois University.

His 2 favorite local non-profits are: American Diabetes Association and Huntsville Community Chorus Association.

His 5 Favorite spots in Huntsville are: The view driving down Governors Dr looking over Huntsville, Huntsville Museum of Art, Space and Rocket Center, Campus 805, Indian Creek Greenway.

6 words to describe why he joined Give256: Donations go further as a group.

At Give256, we believe generosity shouldn’t have just one price tag. Visit us at www.give256.org to see just how accessible local philanthropy truly is.

09/21/2021

RSVP TODAY!

This Friday is our bourbon tasting and networking event! Please RSVP today for the address and we'll see you there!

08/03/2021

Give256 Membership Spotlight:

Meet Denetra Hartzog-Mitchell! Denetra is the OF Counsel at Maynard Cooper & Gale.

Her 2 favorite local non-profits are: National Children's Advocacy Center and Drake State Technical College Foundation.

Her 5 Favorite spots in Huntsville are: Burritt on the Mountain, Bridge Street, Stovehouse, Downtown Huntsville and Lowe Mill.

6 words to describe why Denetra joined Give256: To positively impact the Huntsville community.

At Give256, we believe generosity shouldn’t have just one price tag. Visit us at www.give256.org to see just how accessible local philanthropy truly is.

07/27/2021

Give256 Membership Spotlight:

Meet Katie Woods! Katie is the Director of Communications for the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville.

Her 2 favorite local non-profits are: Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville and The Riley Behavioral and Education Center.

Her 5 Favorite spots in Huntsville are: Macchiato at Just Love Coffee Cafe, Roses at Delano Park, Stone steps at Big Spring Park, Covered bridge at Green Mountain, and Cannelloni at Terranova’s Italian Restaurant.

6 words to describe why Katie joined Give256: “The greatest of these is love.”

Stay tuned next week for another member spotlight!

At Give256, we believe generosity shouldn’t have just one price tag. Visit us at www.give256.org to see just how accessible local philanthropy truly is.

07/20/2021

Give256 Membership Spotlight:

Meet Anna Kirkpatrick! Anna is an Advancement Assistant for the HudsonAlpha Advancement team.

Her 2 favorite local non-profits are: HudsonAlpha and American Red Cross.

Her 5 Favorite spots in Huntsville are: The Camp, Rhythm on Monroe, Honest Roast Coffee, Stellas, and Lowe Mill!

6 words to describe why Anna joined Give256: I want to help give back!

Stay tuned next week for another member spotlight!

At Give256, we believe generosity shouldn’t have just one price tag. Visit us at www.give256.org to see just how accessible local philanthropy truly is.

07/13/2021

Give256 Membership Spotlight:

Meet Armin Gierow! Armin is a Sales & Marketing Specialist at RippleWorx, Inc.

His 2 favorite local non-profits are: Cornerstone Initiative and Huntsville Sports Commission

His 5 Favorite spots in Huntsville are: Fractal Brewing Project, Huntsville Ice Center, Little Rosies, Crossfit Huntsville, Big Spring park during the Food Truck Rallies!

6 words to describe why Armin joined Give256: I can help, this is how!

Stay tuned next week for another member spotlight!
At Give256, we believe generosity shouldn’t have just one price tag. Visit us at www.give256.org to see just how accessible local philanthropy truly is.

07/06/2021

Give256 Membership Spotlight:

Meet Kaitlynn Roark! Kaitlynn is Director of Human Capital at Crossflow Technologies.

Her 2 favorite local non-profits are: Feline and Canine Rescue Center and National Children's Advocacy Center

Her 5 Favorite spots in Huntsville are: Big Spring Park, Lowe Mill, Campus 805, Burritt on the Mountain, and The Camp

6 words to describe why Kaitlynn joined Give256: To help spread the philanthropic spirit.

Stay tuned next week for another member spotlight!

At Give256, we believe generosity shouldn’t have just one price tag. Visit us at www.give256.org to see just how accessible local philanthropy truly is.