Connections that move people forward
Explore pathways to local businesses, youth and literacy programs, cultural opportunities, partnerships, and community support.
Happening Today · September 30
A community gathering for men centered on fellowship, food, growth, and meaningful connections. Presented by Leadership Empowerment Enterprise, featuring Jonathan “Chef Shae” Brumby’s catering services.
Wednesday, September 30, 2026 · 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Premier Event Space Huntsville
2700 Winchester Road · Huntsville, AL 35811
Good food. Great conversation. Powerful connections.
Space is limited. See the flyer for event information.
Sunday · October 4
Presented by No More Dirty, Inc., featuring headliner 1K Phew.
Sunday, October 4, 2026 · 1:30–7:30 p.m.
Big Spring Park West · Huntsville, AL
Find practical help to start, grow, fund, and promote a business through local counseling, training, networking, and advocacy.
Explore reading, mentorship, education, and leadership opportunities for young people. We welcome Black book clubs and youth programs to connect with us.
Celebrate artists, performers, designers, authors, and the stories that bring our community together.
Explore local nonprofit services, mentoring, scholarships, civic organizations, and business support.
Support literacy, creative opportunities, family experiences, and community programs through a sponsorship or collaboration.
Learn how to volunteer at the festival, document student service hours, and register to help.
Local support and opportunities
Connect with organizations supporting Black communities and the wider Huntsville area through education, mentoring, civic engagement, business development, arts, and family services.
Youth and education
Supports youth through mentoring, education, health and economic opportunity.
Programs and services
Men of Tomorrow mentoring; tutoring; scholarships; health education; financial literacy.
Who they serve
Youth, young men and community members
Women and girls
Advocates for Black women and girls in education, health, economic empowerment and public policy.
Programs and services
Mentoring; scholarships; advocacy; health and economic empowerment programs.
Who they serve
Black women and girls
Education and community grants
Enhances quality of life through charitable programs in education, health, science, technology, culture and economics.
Programs and services
Herndon Spillman Scholarship; nonprofit grant funding; community programs.
Who they serve
Students, individuals and eligible community organizations
Civil rights and civic engagement
Works for equality of rights and the elimination of racial discrimination.
Programs and services
Civil rights advocacy; civic participation; community organizing.
Who they serve
Huntsville and Madison County residents
Business and entrepreneurship
Promotes economic development, job creation and advocacy for Black-owned businesses.
Programs and services
Business counseling; training; networking; marketing support; access-to-capital guidance.
Who they serve
Black entrepreneurs and greater Huntsville business community
Women and civic engagement
Empowers girls, women and communities through civic engagement, education and advocacy.
Programs and services
Leadership development; civic engagement; digital skills; community resource connections.
Who they serve
Girls, women and North Alabama communities
Youth mentoring and family support
Helps youth achieve academic goals while developing leadership and life skills.
Programs and services
Youth mentoring; education support; scholarships; parenting support.
Who they serve
Youth with absent fathers or limited positive male influences and their families
Education and family advancement
Helps children and families break cycles of poverty through education and multigenerational support.
Programs and services
Early childhood education; Promise Institute; SLAM Academy; family advancement programs.
Who they serve
Children and families in under-resourced Northwest Huntsville neighborhoods
Arts and youth development
Builds skills, discipline and community connection through music education.
Programs and services
Tuition-free percussion programs; music technology; youth enrichment; senior drumming.
Who they serve
Children, youth and older adults
Information is compiled from publicly available organizational sources. Inclusion does not imply membership, sponsorship, partnership, or endorsement by Black Alliance of the South. Contact each organization for current services, eligibility, fees, and availability.
From our directory
Explore community and nonprofit organizations serving Huntsville and surrounding communities.
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Literacy partner
We have collaborated with Rising South Literacy School to connect literacy, youth development, creativity, and community celebration. Its work helps young people grow as readers, thinkers, and leaders.
Explore Rising South Literacy SchoolKnow a Black youth book club, literacy initiative, mentorship program, or organization doing meaningful work? We welcome conversations about collaboration.
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