Mother of 5 and Grandmother of 2, Charisse Rupert Building More Than a New Home

Client StoryEmily PerryNovember 21, 2023groundbreaking, Good News, In the News, City of Birmingham, participant

City of Birmingham awards ELI Thrive grant money

The City of Birmingham has awarded more than $850,000 to eight area organizations to fund innovative ways to help improve Birmingham’s economic landscape. The BOLD program, which stands for Building Opportunities for Lasting Development, provides financial support to organizations and agencies that are taking creative, evidence-based approaches to solving various community issues.

CommunityEmily PerryDecember 19, 2022Grants, City of Birmingham, Economic Development

ELI Ensley

ELI Thrive is getting closer to expanding services in other surrounding cities. You can read more about how we are bringing resources to Ensley families on CBS42’s coverage of the Ensley Renaissance Festival and watch a short video that features our COO, Myron Thomas.

ELI EnsleyEmily PerryAugust 22, 2022Ensley, Community, In the News, City of Birmingham

ELI named a partner for community development plans in Ensley

ELI is grateful to be a partner for holistic community development in Ensley. We had the chance today to hear the development plans and celebrate the history of Ensley High School, which will become the location for affordable housing, an early childhood learning center, and green spaces.

Community, ELI EnsleyEmily PerryNovember 12, 2021Community, Ensley, Mayor Woodfin, City of Birmingham, Affordable Housing

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