Families from across Perry County gathered on October 31 for the second annual Community Carnival hosted by Sowing Seeds of Hope. The event provided a safe and welcoming space for children to celebrate Halloween with Read More …
Sowing Seeds of Hope partnered with several community organizations to host a back-to-school supply giveaway on August 6 in Perry County. The event provided backpacks and school supplies to 254 children as they prepared for Read More …
Sowing Seeds of Hope hosted a job fair on the Perry County Courthouse Square on July 28 to help connect local residents with employment opportunities. Representatives from the Alabama Department of Corrections and Surge Staffing Read More …
Community members and organizational partners gathered on July 14 for a reception honoring Frances Ford and her many contributions to the work of Sowing Seeds of Hope as she retired from her role as Executive Read More …
Students in Perry County participated in a week of hands-on learning during Seed Camp, held July 5–8 in partnership with Alabama Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and volunteer teams from Vestavia Hills Baptist Church and Baptist Church Read More …
Volunteer groups from across the region continued to support Sowing Seeds of Hope’s mission in Perry County this summer. Students from the University of Alabama Honors College traveled to the area to assist with several Read More …
Sowing Seeds of Hope recently partnered with local officials to provide a three-day training program for individuals incarcerated at the Perry County Jail. The program focused on parenting principles and communication skills designed to help Read More …
During the spring semester, Sowing Seeds of Hope worked with several schools in Perry County to support students and educators during the busy state testing season. Staff members provided gift bags with encouraging messages, testing Read More …
Sowing Seeds of Hope partnered with Faith Baptist Church and the Perry County Emergency Management Agency to host a community food giveaway on March 26 in Marion. The event provided nonperishable food supplies to 240 Read More …
Sowing Seeds of Hope staff recently completed the final session of the Diabetes Education and Empowerment Program (DEEP) at Lilly Grove Baptist Church in Perry County. The program concluded with post-program surveys administered on January Read More …
Sowing Seeds of Hope promotes positive, collaborative community development that improves life for the residents of the Alabama Black Belt. Our work includes efforts to improve health, housing, and the resources available to families, which include education, economic development, and concrete support.
