Read Shelly Ann’s story: a recipe for success.

Client StoryEmily PerryFebruary 20, 2024adult education, client win, client story, Hustle Program, Cooking

This 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.

CommunityEmily PerryAugust 2, 2022Hustle Program, Community, Small Business, Grants

Dreams to Reality-Darius’ Story

Because 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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