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Take the elevator to the seventh floor, where people come here to address community issues, build on opportunities and achieve results. We welcome input and gifts from all who want to join with us to improve the life of the Birmingham region.

The National Center For Sports Safety (NCSS) is dedicated to enhancing the safety of youth athletes by educating the sports community on injury prevention, recognition, and treatment. Through their PREPARE courses, NCSS aims to create safer playing environments and support the health and well-being of young athletes across the nation. With over 30,000 coaches and volunteers educated and a reach that spans 37 states, NCSS has been a leader in youth sports safety initiatives for 17 years. Their commitment is further bolstered by generous donations that enable the organization to continue providing essential educational programs and resources to communities. Generated from the website

The Dannon Project is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Birmingham, AL that focuses on assisting unemployed or underemployed at-risk youth and returning citizens in reintegrating into society. They provide a range of supportive services, including training, certifications, job placement, and re-entry case management, with the aim of repairing, restoring, and renewing the lives of their participants. Through their intensive case management system and extensive referral network, they begin working with incarcerated individuals six months prior to release, aiming to break the cycle of recidivism and help people successfully reintegrate into communities in Alabama and South Carolina. With a strong commitment to second chances, The Dannon Project not only works towards restoring the lives of their participants but also their families, offering everyone an opportunity to achieve life success. They collaborate with various industries to help each participant secure and maintain a job that aligns with their interests and skills. The organization boasts an impressive estimated job retention rate of 96% for program participants two years after graduation. Led by Executive Director Kerri Pruitt, The Dannon Project is dedicated to providing second chances and empowering individuals to become law-abiding, productive citizens who contribute to building healthy and safe communities.Generated from the website