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.
Read MoreRead Shelly Ann’s story: a recipe for success.
Read MoreThis is the second cohort of the Birmingham Community Incubator in collaboration with the Salvation Army and Community Resource Development from AL Extension. Twelve local predominantly women-owned start-up businesses will be chosen to participate in the 6-week business boot camp.
Read MoreBecause of ELI and your support, hope has been restored to so many men and women and their families living in Birmingham, Alabama. Here are just a few stories of families thriving in our community.
The Hustle program has enabled me to bring a dream to life. Things that were once just aspirations are now tangible, and I am able to pursue that dream by better providing for my family. I can’t even put into words how beneficial it has been to me.
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