Black Belt Community Foundation

09/04/2026

Coming up. September 26th! Macon MEANS For Cancer Support

09/04/2026

Next Saturday, Levitt AMP Selma returns and we are changing things up on the venue location. Please see details:

🎶 SELMA, NEXT UP, WE’RE FLIPPING THE SCRIPT! 🎶

We learned there are other car shows happening in our area on Saturday, September 12, and instead of crowding the community with more of the same, we decided to bring you something DIFFERENT... and we think you’re going to LOVE it! 🧡

Introducing the RIVERFRONT R&B BRUNCH! 🎤🍳🎶

Pull out those sundresses and shorts one more time and meet us downtown for a Saturday morning filled with great R&B, good food, real conversation and good, clean family fun!

And here's the twist: WE’RE COMING INSIDE! 🙌🏾 The temperatures will be cooler, but we plan for the STAGE to be HOT! 🔥

🎤 Live performance by rising R&B star Vahn Black and more
🍳 Brunch-inspired food from our local vendors
💬 Real conversations about making money and doing business in Selma
🗳️ A powerful conversation about our money, our vote, AI and our economic future
🎙️ Youth & Young Adult Spoken Word Contest
🚲 BIKE GIVEAWAY
🛍️ Vendors + community resources
🎶 Great R&B all morning long by DJ ItIs Barack

📅 Saturday, September 12, 2026
🚪 Doors Open: 10:00 AM
🎤 Stage Starts: 10:30 AM
📍 The Evans Reception Center | 2 Lawrence Street, Selma
(Right across from the Riverfront Amphitheater_

And, as always... the event FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

Bring your family. Bring your friends. Come hungry. Come ready for some good music. And come ready for some REAL conversation about Selma and our future.

We’ll see you at the Riverfront R&B Brunch! 🧡🎶

09/03/2026

OPPORTUNITY REMINDER: Tomorrow is the deadline to apply. BBCF is a proud founding anchor member of the Southern Black Girls and Women's Consortium.

⏰ LAST CALL. Applications for the 2026 close TOMORROW, Friday, September 4.

Here's the deal: 100 ideas get funded. Each winner receives $550 to bring their vision for spreading joy to life. Open to girls and femme identifying youth ages 13 to 24 across our 13 Southern states.

You don't need a nonprofit. You don't need a budget spreadsheet. You don't need a perfect plan. You need an idea that brings joy to your people, and about 15 minutes to tell us about it. 💜

In partnership with Megan Thee Stallion's Pete & Thomas Foundation.

Apply now 👉 www.southernblackgirls.org/joychallenge

Tag a young person who needs to see this. 🔗 in bio.

09/02/2026

Thank you to Legal Services Alabama for today's special shout out to BBCF. We appreciate and value our long-standing partnership with them in bringing collective impact to all counties we serve in the rural Black Belt region of our state, and we salute their work for all of Alabama.

During LSA's Rural Advocacy Month we want to send a big thanks to Black Belt Community Foundation for supporting LSA services that better the lives of our clients in rural areas!

Did you know? LSA services eligible residents in all 67 counties. Your address will never prevent you from receiving legal aid.

09/02/2026

OPPORTUNITY ALERT! Sharing from our friends at Marengo County School District .

Opportunity to Earn a Bachelor's Degree and Become a Certified Educator

All classified and support employees who are interested in earning a bachelor's degree and pursuing a pathway to becoming a certified educator.

If you have a passion for working with students and have considered transitioning into the teaching profession, this may be an excellent opportunity for you. Programs are available that provide a pathway for eligible employees to earn a bachelor's degree while preparing for teacher certification.

If you are interested in learning more about these opportunities, please contact Tyesha Thompson, She will be happy to provide additional information regarding available programs, eligibility requirements, and the next steps.

Thank you for your continued dedication to Marengo County Schools. We appreciate your commitment to our students and encourage you to explore opportunities for professional growth.

Application for Spring 2027 Cohort:
August 17 – November 2, 2026
Complete the free application at reach.edu/apply-now by November 2.

09/02/2026

GREENE COUNTY REMINDER: Coming up, Sept. 19th!

09/01/2026

MACON: Please see the below valuable information on food distribution calendar.

Please find the Food Distribution Calendar for September 2026

Please note: Occasionally there is a need to change the schedule as printed due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather conditions and Food Bank changes. These changes will be communicated via WUBZ FM 100.7, Facebook, word of mouth and the Food Distribution Hotline 334-724-2550.

Individuals may request an emergency distribution of food by calling the Hotline: (334)724-2550.

Thank you for your support!

09/01/2026

Giving a warm shout out and kudos upon this successful event! BBCF Family was happy to participate. Recognize anyone here? ;) Town of Akron, Alabama

09/01/2026

(Photo: It's late summer afternoon snack time at BBCF Head Start's Keith location.)

BBCF is celebrating its support from the Child and Adult Care Food Program!

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 The Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The goal of BBCF Head Start’s participation in the CACFP is to see that all students are served well-balanced meals and taught good eating habits. The nutritious meals and snacks served daily to BBCF Head Start students positively impacts 307 children. BBCF Head Start is presently recertifying the CACFP program for 2026.

Learn more about BBCF Head Start today! (link to https://blackbeltfound.org/headstart/
Learn more about the USDA Food and Nutrition Service’s CACFP here: https://www.fns.usda.gov/cacfp