Montgomery County project Celebrations

Project celebrations in Montgomery County began at the Montgomery Humane Society where Alabama State Representatives Phillip Ensler and Kenyatte Hassell and the Mid-South RC&D Council learned how “man’s best friend’ was cared for with the “Keeping At-Risk Families Together” project. This project helped to provide pet healthcare for 16 low-income families, allowing them to avoid having to surrender their pets to the shelter.

 

That afternoon, Mid-South RC&D traveled to the Riverwalk Stadium to celebrate some more of the county’s great projects with Senator Will Barfoot and Representative Chris Sells. At this celebration, over $39,000 in grant funds were awarded across four different organizations: Baptist Health, Medical Outreach Ministries, Montgomery County Commission, and Montgomery Education Foundation. This was only a piece of the total $70,906 amount organizations in Montgomery County received in grant funds from the Mid-South RC&D Council for FY2025. 

Baptist Health Group Picture
Baptist Health Group Picture
Two medical professionals in white lab coats and blue scrubs demonstrating AED training equipment. The woman on the left with blonde hair watches as the woman on the right positions a medical training mannequin with red electrode pads attached. A red automated external defibrillator (AED) device sits on the table in front of them. The setting appears to be a bar with a kitchen visible in the background.
AED Demonstration

Baptist Health purchased 10 AED units for distribution to different popular community hubs in the county like the Riverwalk Stadium. At the event, nurses from Baptist Health demonstrated how the AEDs can be used by anyone to potentially save a life since the machine is designed with simple step-by-step instructions and safeguards. Check out a video of the demonstration on the Mid-South RC&D Facebook page! 

A man with a bald head and white beard wearing a navy blazer over a light checkered shirt stands speaking in an industrial-style space with exposed brick walls. He appears to be giving a presentation or talk.
Medical Outreach Ministries Board President Barry Harp

Medical Outreach Ministries (M.O.M) is an organization dedicated to providing quality medical care to uninsured individuals, many of whom often fall below the poverty line. M.O.M purchased a new electrocardiograph machine with spirometry and treatment supplies for their practice. The addition of spirometry adds an additional method to assist MOM’s doctors in the diagnosis of asthma, chronic pulmonary disease (COPD), and emphysema.

A woman speaking while standing behind a table. She is wearing a black blazer over a white patterned dress with red and black accents. She has short curly hair, hoop earrings, and a smartwatch. Behind her is a modern, industrial-style interior with a bar counter and dim lighting.
Mid-South RC&D Council Board Member and Montgomery County District Administrator Regina Walker
A male sheriff’s deputy speaking while standing behind a table. He is wearing a tan uniform with a body camera, radio, utility belt, and department patches. He stands in front of a brick wall with several mounted flat-screen TVs and tall bar tables.
Officer Douglass representing Montgomery County Sherriff's Office

Montgomery County Commission received two grants this year. One project was used to pour new asphalt for the Enzor Park pickleball court, which will replace the old tennis court. The second project helped the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office with their annual “Fall in love with Fishing” event, designed to encourage outdoor activities for people of all ages. This event also provides an opportunity for children to have positive exposure to police officers.

An older woman with long white hair stands smiling behind a table displaying colorful children's books. She is wearing a navy cardigan over a zebra-print blouse. The books include titles like American Desi, In the Mirror, Step Stomp Stride, and I Want to Be Spaghetti!. The background features a bar area with stainless steel appliances, taps, and neon beer signs.
Montgomery Education Foundation President Ann Sikes presenting the type of books used in the MGM Reads program.

The Montgomery Education Foundation was awarded to help support their MGM Reads program, which seeks to provide every student with a book package for five weeks during the summer. This program results in the students accumulating 10 books for their home library and helps provide continued reading support during the summer, a time when most children lose gains from the previous year.

Man with white hair dressed in a gray suit coat and a pale button shit is speaking with a blonde woman with a navy sweater on. They appear to be in a sports bar with brick walls and sign decoration.
Senator Will Barfoot
A man in a gray blazer and blue shirt stands speaking while gesturing with his hands, while two women in matching light purple "Mid-South RC&D" polo shirts sit at a table listening and smiling. The setting features exposed brick walls painted orange and a vintage railroad crossing sign mounted on the wall. Papers are spread on the white table in front of the seated women.
Representative Chris Sells

With the support of the Alabama State Legislature, Mid-South RC&D works with various different organizations to improve the quality of life and economic well-being in Autauga, Bullock, Butler, Elmore, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, and Montgomery Counties. By working together, positive impact is brought to Alabama’s communities, making the state a better place to live, work, and play. Stay updated as we continue to celebrate more projects in our region!