CONTRIBUTED BY EACF
EAST ALABAMA — The East Alabama Community Foundation (EACF) celebrated the grand opening of its new location at 216 S. 8th St, in Opelika with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Nov. 13.
“EACF is incredibly fortunate to extend our support to nonprofits across a four-county region,” said Burton Crenshaw, president of the foundation. “Our partnership with the Central Alabama Community Foundation enables us to broaden our services throughout East Alabama. This new office will enhance our impact, allowing us to collaborate more effectively with local leaders, nonprofits and donors to drive meaningful progress in our communities.”
About EACF
Established in 2007 by community leaders, the East Alabama Community Foundation is dedicated to fostering positive change through philanthropy, collaboration and community engagement. It serves Lee, Chambers, Russell and Tallapoosa counties. In 2024, EACF became an affiliate of the Central Alabama Community Foundation. For more information about EACF, visit cacfinfo.org/about/#eacf.
About CACF
For more than 35 years, the Central Alabama Community Foundation has been a valued community partner and resource for nonprofits and students in the River Region, Wiregrass and East Alabama. Through the generous support of individual and corporate donors, the foundation provides over $5 million in grants and scholarships each year that meet diverse community needs, supporting programs and projects in education, human services, health, cultural arts and other civic concerns. Its mission is to create a better quality of life for those who live and work in the River Region, Wiregrass and East Alabama.
