2019

Black Belt Mobile Pantries – Marengo County

· February 7, 2019 ·

Black Belt Mobile Pantries operate through Selma Area Food Bank. We collect and distribute on average around 12,000 lbs of food per mobile pantry. This poundage includes but is not limited to, fresh meat, produce and canned good items. We distribute the products in the four counties we service which are: Dallas, Perry, Marengo and Wilcox. All of the food we distribute through Mobile Pantries are completely free of charge for the individuals participating and Selma Area Food Bank incurs all charges for the product.

Youth Leadership Selma-Dallas County

· February 7, 2019 ·

Leadership Selma Dallas County is a leadership, community, professional and personal development program with the purpose to create a diverse leadership network of individuals that are able to more effectively serve the needs of Selma-Dallas County.

Participants become better acquainted with the leaders in the community and with the development of the community. They learn more about themselves and one another; participate in engaging dialogue, have an opportunity to express ideas; develop core skills and develop and implement a class project that will have a lasting impact on the community.

Child Abuse Prevention Education

· February 7, 2019 ·

The CAC sponsored several Child Abuse Prevention events to educate the public and conducted education series aimed at individuals who are deemed to be “mandatory reporters” of child abuse by the laws of the State of Alabama. Audiences included employees of child-serving organizations such as teachers, administrators, coaches, volunteers, and healthcare providers. These trainings educated Mandatory Reporters who also serve as a first line prevention effort.

ChiLLy Fest

· February 7, 2019 ·

ChiLLy Fest, our Christmas event, is Lindens largest event. It includes a free concert, carnival, vendors, chili cook off, parade, and fireworks.

All Inclusive Training and Development Employment Program, (AITDEP) Summer Employment Program

· February 7, 2019 ·

The All Inclusive Training and Development Program, (AITDEP) summer employment program will focus on the uniqueness of the youth employment workforce in Wilcox County by providing a conduit to mitigate issues in educational attainment, work based training opportunities, academic and occupational skills by training in targeted industries through collaborative partnerships to improve the chances for out of school and in school youth to overcome employment barriers. The targeted age group will be youth ranging from ages 16 to 24 who meet the established requirements for the Wilcox County summer youth employment program. This program will seek 30 youths at various different companies for 4 weeks during the summer. The first week of the program will be spent in the classroom training on work ethics, how to complete an application, an interview process and skills.