Want to grow a spirit of generosity in your family?
The Share Your Story Family Philanthropy experience makes it easy. Use our guided video tour of vetted nonprofits across the greater Huntsville area to open the door to meaningful conversations and deeper connections with those you love.
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How It Works:
1. WATCH
Watch 12 short videos featuring the Share Your Story nonprofit organizations making an outsized impact across Greater Huntsville. Discover their missions, the people they serve, and the impact they’re creating in our community.
2. DISCUSS
Use the Family Philanthropy Toolkit’s guided activities and conversation starters to talk about the causes that matter most to your family. Share perspectives, learn from one another, and discover how your values can inspire generosity.
3. VOTE
Decide together which nonprofits inspire your family most, then cast your votes as a family with your toolkit to help determine which organizations your family connected with most. Want to make an even bigger impact? You can also donate directly to your favorite causes through our buttons below the videos!
2026 Share Your Story Grant Catalog
The following organizations have been selected and approved by the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville’s 2026 Share Your Story grants committee.
Alabama's Mountains, Rivers, & Valley RC&D
Meet Alabama’s Mountains, Rivers & Valleys RC&D, an organization helping North Alabama communities thrive through conservation, education, grants, and local projects. Discover their story and start a conversation about family philanthropy, giving, and making an impact across Greater Huntsville.
Best Life Recovery
Meet Best Life Recovery, helping women in Greater Huntsville build new lives in recovery through safe, supportive sober living. Discover their story and start a conversation about family philanthropy, local giving, and how generosity can help women find hope, stability, and a fresh start.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Tennessee Valley
Meet Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Tennessee Valley, connecting young people with caring mentors who help them reach their potential. Discover their impact and start a conversation about family philanthropy, local giving, and investing in the next generation across Greater Huntsville.
Huntsville Community Drumline
Meet Huntsville Community Drumline, using music and mentorship to inspire young people, build confidence, and create community. Discover their impact and start a conversation about family philanthropy, local giving, and creating opportunities for youth across Greater Huntsville.
Huntsville Youth Orchestra
Meet Huntsville Youth Orchestra, inspiring young musicians through education, performance, and the power of music. Discover their impact and start a conversation about family philanthropy, local giving, and creating meaningful opportunities for youth across Greater Huntsville.
Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center
Meet Merrimack Hall Performing Arts Center, creating inclusive opportunities for people of all abilities to experience the joy of the arts. Discover their impact and start a conversation about family philanthropy, local giving, and belonging across Greater Huntsville.
Parkinson's Dynamics
Meet Parkinson’s Dynamics, helping people with Parkinson’s improve movement, strength, and quality of life through specialized programs and support. Discover their impact and start a conversation about family philanthropy, local giving, and wellness across Greater Huntsville.
Ready to Work
Meet Ready to Work, helping individuals build skills, confidence, and pathways to meaningful employment and greater independence. Discover their impact and start a conversation about family philanthropy, local giving, and creating opportunity across Greater Huntsville.
The CAP & GOWN Project
Meet The CAP & GOWN Project, helping students prepare for college and pursue their goals through education, mentorship, and support. Discover their impact and start a conversation about family philanthropy, local giving, and expanding opportunities for youth across Greater Huntsville.
The Caring Link Inc
Meet The Caring Link, connecting individuals and families with essential resources and compassionate support during times of need. Discover their impact and start a conversation about family philanthropy, local giving, and caring for our neighbors across Greater Huntsville.
The Patricia Jane Russell Collective for the Healing of Domestic Violence
Meet The Patricia Jane Russell Collective for the Healing of Domestic Violence, supporting survivors through healing, empowerment, and community. Discover their impact and start a conversation about family philanthropy, local giving, and creating hope across Greater Huntsville.
The WEDC Foundation
Meet The WEDC Foundation, empowering women to pursue higher education and achieve their goals through scholarships, mentorship, and support. Discover their impact and start a conversation about family philanthropy, local giving, and creating opportunity across Greater Huntsville.
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Faces of Philanthropy
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