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Rocket City Modern Quilt Guild received a 2025 Community Impact Grant from MVP in the amount of $750 to assist with their pillowcase project for the North Alabama Foster Closet. "Each year, Rocket City Modern Quilt Guild donates numerous pillowcases to the North Alabama Foster Closet. We rely primarily on donated fabrics from our members and from the community to make these pillowcases. With the generous grant from MVP we were able to purchase fabrics in commonly requested pr

Meet the Madison Visionary Partners board! This month we are featuring Kristen Strickland. Kristen is a relationship-focused and service-driven leader with over two decades of experience in business development, commercial finance, and community engagement. "I support small businesses across North Alabama with strategic partnerships, access to capital, and the resources they need to grow and contribute to a thriving local economy. Skilled in SBA and conventional lending, coll

Paws for a Purpose is a project by Madison City Schools to enable schools to host a facility dog to support students. All facility dogs are professionally trained through Service Dogs of Alabama and are considered working animals. The program strives to create a more caring environment, create teachable moments, and boost student confidence and wellbeing. Indy was born on June 23, 2022 at Service Dogs of Alabama. She is a black lab and has six siblings who are all working dog

Meet the Madison Visionary Partners Board! This month we are highlighting Erica DeSpain. Erica DeSpain was raised in Madison and moved back in 2018 after her husband served active duty in the Army. She has three daughters in Madison City Schools who keep her busy with their extracurricular activities and busy social lives. She enjoys serving at church, starting each day with a workout, and planning her family's next vacation. Writing and storytelling have been a lifelong pass

Madison Greenways & Trails received a 2025 Community Impact Grant of $1,200 from Madison Visionary Partners to help further their mission in Madison. Madison Greenway & Trails (MG&T) hosts over a dozen educational and festival events each year. We receive excellent public responses. What we've experienced at these events is that many visitors are unfamiliar with most of our wonderful local places to walk, hike, and bike. These places are treasures, hidden to many Madison area

Meet the Madison Visionary Partners Board! This month we are highlighting Johna Brazeal. My husband Mark and I have lived in Madison for...

The mission of Still Serving Veterans is to make a lasting impact on Veterans and their families by providing professional support...

The Huntsville-Madison County Library Foundation received a 2024 Community Impact Grant totaling $1750 to support sensory kits for all...

Madison Visionary Partners launched the very first Big Weekend of Service on June 27-28, kicking off their new volunteer initiative,...

About HEALS Health Establishments at Local Schools, (HEALS, Inc.) has been providing free, school-based pediatric medical, dental and...

Meet the Madison Visionary Partners Board! This month we are highlighting John Howard. John lives in Madison with his wife Joy and their...

Meet the Madison Visionary Partners Board! This month we are highlighting Van Strickland. Prior to his retirement on May 31, 2024, Van L....

Madison Visionary Partners is pleased to announce it has awarded nine organizations grants totaling $15,000 during its third Community...

The third annual Madison Visionary Awards, held on March 27, 2025, was hosted by Madison Visionary Partners (MVP) and showcased the...

Fantasy Playhouse Children’s Theater and Academy (FPCTA) provides theatre arts access through production, education and outreach,...

The Madison City Community Orchestra took flight for their fall concert on October 20 at Columbia High School. "The concept of flight has...

In Madison County, 11.9% of residents have dementia related to Alzheimer’s. Age Friendly Health Systems is a national initiative to know...

Paws for a Purpose is a project by Madison City Schools to enable schools to host a facility dog to support students. All facility dogs...

The third annual Madison Witches Stroll, held on October 13, raised over $2000 to help the Shoppes of Historic Downtown Madison bring...

Christina Hearne is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in nonprofit leadership, community engagement, and organizational...