Tag Archive for: Alison Kling

Free 2 Teach CEO Alison Kling shares strategies for nonprofit growth at Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville’s annual conference

Hundreds of nonprofit leaders, community partners, corporate sponsors, and volunteers gathered for the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville’s 13th annual NAVIGATE Nonprofit Network Conference in Huntsville on May 12 at the Von Braun Center.  According to the foundation, this year’s conference drew a record 582 registrants representing 244 organizations from across the region.  The annual […]

Community invited to ‘Pack the Patrol Car’ at After School Bash

A summer tradition focused on supporting local educators returns June 6 as the After School Bash brings the community together for an evening of family fun, entertainment and school supply donations for Huntsville-area classrooms. The event, hosted by the Huntsville Police Department (HPD), Huntsville Parks & Recreation and Free 2 Teach, will take place from […]

Annual Nonprofit Conference Returns May 12 at Von Braun Center

Nonprofit professionals, board members, and volunteers across North Alabama will gather for a one-day nonprofit conference on Tuesday, May 12, at the Von Braun Center. Hosted by the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville, the annual NAVIGATE conference focuses on providing nonprofit leaders with knowledge, strategies, and networking opportunities. The event runs from 8:30 a.m. to […]

Thankful in the Rocket City: Six Huntsville Residents Share What They Are Most Grateful for in 2025

By: Katie Holt and Sarah Zupko As we move into the holiday season, we reflect on what we have to be thankful for as residents of Huntsville and North Alabama. Huntsville benefits from a growing music scene, natural beauty, consistent economic growth, and many philanthropic organizations that enrich the lives of everyone who calls this […]

Steelcase Foundation grant to bolster local education nonprofit’s expansion into Limestone County

Free 2 Teach has received a $30,000 grant from the Steelcase Foundation to support its expansion into Limestone County. The funding will assist the organization in extending its services to teachers and staff at 20 additional schools within Athens City Schools and Limestone County Schools. “The Steelcase Foundation proudly supports Free 2 Teach and its […]

HPD and Free 2 Teach to Host After School Bash to Support Teachers

The Huntsville Police Department and local nonprofit Free 2 Teach have announced plans for a major summer event—the After School Bash, scheduled for Saturday, June 7, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Big Spring Park. Designed as a celebration of educators and students, the Bash also serves a deeper purpose: collecting vital school supplies for […]