The grant was used to purchase uniforms and softball equipment. It also was used to get the field ready for our softball program.
Marengo
ALJ Softball
The Amelia Love Johnson Softball Team was successful in their first season as declared team in Marengo County. The team finished as a Second Runner-Up in the Class 1A Area 5 Area tournament. The young ladies on the team received new uniforms and equipment that was needed to have a successful season. The field was also managed by a landscaper in order for them to have practices and games for the season. They are scheduled to play in the Regional Tournament in Montgomery, AL. This program enabled the Lady Eagles of Amelia Love Johnson High School to have a successful season as a first year team and with the continued support of this grant program, the softball program will continue to grow and excel.
Main Street Alabama Resource Team for Demopolis, AL
The Team will provide recommendations for action to the newly formed Demopolis Main Street program based on the Main Street Four‐Point Approach. The objective is to recommend a course of action with specific activities for each of the four committees and prepare the organization for their Transformation Strategy. Recommendations will be based on information gathered through a review of written materials, interviews and meetings, and a facilitated community visioning/asset mapping session.
Fire Equipment
To purchase much needed new equipment that will help our personnel put fires out quicker, safer, and by using less water.
Bigbee Canine Kennel Repair & Replacement
We had 4 to 5 kennels that were rusted and completely uninhabitable. We always have a waiting list as we are only volunteers and not funded by our county. We were able to repair and replace those kennels which moved 5 more dogs off of our waiting list.