Five organizations in Foley, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach have received grants totaling $17,300 from the Tri-City Community Foundation.

The 2022 grants were awarded to the South Baldwin Literacy Council; CARE House; Foley Elementary School, Robotics in the Classroom program; Baldwin County Education Coalition; and the Liberty Learning Foundation.

"The Tri-City Community Foundation continues to build positive impact in the local community," said The Community Foundation of South Alabama President/CEO, Rebecca Byrne. "That impact is a direct reflection of the strength and resiliency that is present in these communities."

The committee overseeing the Tri-City Community Foundation consists of Michelle Hodges, Donna Watts, Ed Douglas, Tammy Busby, Bob Higgins, Herb Malone, Matt Grant, Christi Koehle and David Lee.

Together, they determine what areas to focus on within the Tri-City Communities. Through concerted grant making, the foundation gives these local leaders an opportunity to make a difference in Foley, Gulf Shores, and Orange Beach.

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 $75 million in grants to nonprofit organizations to support programs that make life better in the community.