Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama

06/18/2026

Friendly reminder! CFNEA will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026 in observance of Juneteenth.

06/16/2026

The Dr. Stephen's Brewer Sculpture Garden is in full bloom! 😍🌿

Check out this beautiful space of reflection, located at AL-117, Mentone, AL 35984

06/15/2026

A piece of Anniston history has returned home.

The Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama is honored to receive a beautiful pew from the original First Presbyterian Church of Anniston on Quintard Avenue, dating back to 1896. When the church was moved to Henry Road (which is now CFNEA's home), many pieces like this were lost.

This meaningful gift was donated by Lark Howell, the daughter of Mary Nelle Turner Dill, whose life was deeply rooted in faith, service, and her community. This pew serves as a beautiful reminder of the generations who gathered here for worship and the enduring legacy of community within these walls.

We thank Lark and her family for preserving this piece of history and allowing it to remain part of a place that continues to serve our community in a new way.

06/13/2026

OPAC Season Reveal Night was a wonderful celebration! 🎭✨

CFNEA is proud to sponsor a series at OPAC to help bring unforgettable performances and shared experiences to our community.

Here’s to an incredible season ahead!

06/11/2026

On Tuesday, we had the pleasure of celebrating our Summit Grant recipients!

Recipients had the opportunity to present how their grant funding will support their work, while also using this gathering to connect, collaborate, and build relationships across our nonprofit community.

We are excited to see their work continue to grow and strengthen communities across our region!

06/10/2026

Congratulations again to the 2026 PET Scholarship Recipients!

Congratulations to the Piedmont High School class of 2026 PET scholarship recipients. This year PET awarded scholarships totaling over $73,000.

06/04/2026

Sometimes a change of scenery is just what you need.

Our CFO, Deb Pfledderer, needed a place to get some work done between meetings in Etowah County, so our community partner, the Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama kindly welcomed her into their space.

Pretty out-of-this-world place to work, if you ask us! 💫🚀

Grateful for partners who make impact and collaboration across our region feel truly stellar!

06/04/2026

06/01/2026

We're thrilled to share that on May 18th, we celebrated our Piedmont Education Trust scholarship recipients! This year, over $73,000 in scholarships were awarded, empowering Piedmont High School students to pursue their educational dreams. A heartfelt congratulations to these PET recipients! 🎓

05/22/2026

✨2026 CFNEA Scholarship Reception✨

On May 14th, the Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama hosted the 2026 CFNEA Scholarship Reception, celebrating outstanding students and the generous donors who make these opportunities possible.

This year, CFNEA awarded 76 scholarships, including 41 new scholarships and 35 renewal scholarships, totaling more than $383,000 awarded to 38 deserving students across our region.

A special highlight of the evening was the first-ever awarding of the Eagles Soar Scholarship. We would also like to thank CFNEA Scholarship Ambassador Dillon Cook for delivering an inspirational speech to his fellow scholars, encouraging students as they prepare for the next chapter of their journeys.

The Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama is deeply grateful to every donor whose generosity continues to create life-changing opportunities for our local students. Congratulations again to all of our 2026 scholarship recipients!

📸Check out ALL our official event photos here: https://tinyurl.com/cfnea2026scholarship