We’re excited to launch the Junior Board of Directors at ELI Thrive—a new group of passionate young professionals stepping in to support and strengthen our mission across Birmingham.
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On April 9, 2026, the Bessemer Chamber of Commerce hosted the highly anticipated Taste of Bessemer, a vibrant community event that brought together local businesses, organizations, and residents to celebrate the heart and flavor of Bessemer.
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We are thrilled to share the success of our Bessemer Open House and Ribbon Cutting on January 30! Despite chilly Alabama temperatures, more than 100 community members joined us to celebrate this exciting milestone.
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ELI Thrive is excited to announce the launch of Bridge Bakery, a new initiative connecting our talented client bakers with customers across Birmingham. This platform allows families who have launched small baking businesses—many through our HUSTLE micro-grant program—to sell their goods directly to churches, companies, and individuals for events of all sizes.
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For years, our Christmas Shop has been one of ELI Thrive’s most beloved traditions — a place where donors, volunteers, and moms came together to make the holidays magical. From shopping for toys to wrapping gifts, it’s been full of warm fuzzies and festive cheer.
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Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency
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This past June, we gathered at Church of the Highlands to celebrate an incredible milestone—the graduation of 33 dedicated participants from our ELI Thrive program.
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ELI Thrive, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering families through holistic coaching and support, is thrilled to announce the launch of its second location, ELI Thrive-Bessemer, in partnership with Serving You Ministries @ The Grace Place.
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Please click the link below to read our 2024 Annual Report. We cover what has happened in the last year and what we are excited about for the future of ELI Thrive. You’ll read a letter from our CEO, Pam Bates, along with several program highlights, client stories and an overview of the 2024 budget!
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Former ELI intern Julianna Argentine, wins Samford University’s 2025 James M. Sizemore award.
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ELI Thrive celebrated a significant milestone today with the ribbon cutting for its New Housing Initiative in the East Lake neighborhood. This transformative project includes 15 new homes designed to provide safe, affordable housing for families in the Birmingham community.
The Alabama Cooperative Extension System has a long history of forming community partnerships. That is why ELI Thrive, a nonprofit organization in Birmingham, Alabama, did not have to look far to find a partner with a desire to serve people.
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Keisha Taylor's Book Signing Event at The Gathering Place: A Celebration of Faith and Community
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Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency
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Read Shelly Ann’s story: a recipe for success.
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Welcome Home: Regions Foundation, ELI Break Ground on Major Initiative
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15 NEW homes coming to East Lake thanks to $400K grant
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From Groundbreaking to Ground Up! Exciting news from East Lake as construction begins on the first of 15 homes.
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Help Support ELI Thrive Families by donating new everyday household items. We saw a need for our moms and also heard our donors and volunteers express their desire to donate some tangible items to our families. So we have created a Hospitality Closet!
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Take a look at what we’ve been up to in 2022! You’ll hear from clients, see an at-a-glance by the numbers and hear about what we have planned for the future!
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