Homewood is full of people making a difference in our community, and we need your help to give them the recognition they deserve. Visit thehomewoodstar.com/award to vote. Voting ends on March 8.
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aTeam Ministries
aTeam Ministries provides mental, physical and spiritual services for families going through the pediatric cancer journey right here in Homewood. They provide housing in Homewood for out of town families receiving treatment as well as meals, and support in many other ways.
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Beards for Bucks
Homewood police officers grew beards and raised money for breast cancer research, Toys for Tots and The Exceptional Foundation. Around 35 officers participated in the campaign from October through January.
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¡HICA! Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama
¡HICA! is Alabama’s only nonprofit organization focused on the needs of the Hispanic immigrant community and serves 11,000 individuals annually. It offers programs to help Hispanics overcome family crisis, become more financially secure and progress along the path to citizenship.
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Homewood City Schools Community Garden
This garden grows through grants and community support. The students, teachers and community members have work days to provide the garden with its needs. The space is now a place for students and community members to come together to learn and enjoy nature.
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Homewood Patriot Lacrosse Association
This young organization has been striving to build a youth lacrosse program for the city. It provides a free clinic open to all youth in Homewood as well as free lessons during gym classes in all the elementary schools and the middle school to teach the sport.
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My Child’s Closet
My Child’s Closet continues to provide free clothing to children in need. It has no paid staff, and through volunteers dedicated to this cause, helps thousands of children to select clothing for school and daily needs.
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On River Time
On River Time exists to change the lives of children who have survived abuse and neglect. A registered nonprofit organization founded by Homewood resident Steven Davis, it uses fly-fishing and mentorship to provide middle and high school-aged children with hope and the inspiration to dream big.
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Project Homewood
Project Homewood raises money to support children who are not able to afford to attend an after school program in Homewood. The Extended Day Programs in the Homewood elementary schools do an excellent job providing safe and fun environment for children who are not able to be picked up at 3 p.m.
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Safe & Healthy Homewood Coalition
The coalition was formed in 2012 under the leadership of Dr. Bill Cleveland to unite the community with the mission of reducing youth substance abuse. Through it more than 50 community volunteers work together to identify and reduce risk factors for youth drug use.
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The Bell Center
The Bell Center provides hope to families with babies born with any developmental delay. The love for the babies there is unquestionable, and the impact of the therapies provided is spectacular. The Bell Center is a miracle center!
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The Exceptional Foundation
You will find more than 100 individuals with special needs sharing their lives together at The Exceptional Foundation. Weekly highlights include bowling, scouting, art, volunteer service, swimming, basketball, softball and kickball, Special Olympics, and dances.
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Lakeshore Foundation
From its Homewood office, Lakeshore serves people with physical disabilities throughout Alabama, across the country and around the world. Since 1984, it worked with everyone from infants to seniors, to injured soldiers and elite-level athletes through its programs and facility.
Visit thehomewoodstar.com/award to vote. Voting ends on March 8.