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Our Charities and How These Sponsors are Making Spirits Bright

Missing Man Found in Lake in Harrison County

Monday, May 06, 2013 8:56 AM

The body of a fisherman has been found in a lake in Harrison County. Read their story and watch the video...

Ala., Ga. Receive Federal Loans in Storm Cleanup

Friday, April 05, 2013 8:46 AM

Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley has announced DeKalb, Etowah and surrounding counties have been approved for low-interest loans to cover damage from the March 18 storms. Read their story and watch the video...

Fla. Hospitals Lobby Lawmakers to Expand Medicaid

Wednesday, March 13, 2013 8:45 AM

Florida hospital officials are lobbying lawmakers to expand Medicaid coverage to roughly 1 million residents under the federal health law. Read their story and watch the video...

Making Spirits Bright: Make-A-Wish Foundation

Thursday, December 20, 2012 6:25 PM

Imagine that you were granted a wish, just one, for anything you want. Read their story and watch the video...

Making Spirits Bright: United Way of Baldwin County

Thursday, December 20, 2012 11:53 AM

Christmas decorations add a festive touch to our homes this time of year. Read their story and watch the video...

Making Spirits Bright: Bay Area Food Bank

Thursday, December 20, 2012 11:46 AM

Even a multi-state charitable food distributor can use a little help during the holidays. Read their story and watch the video...

Making Spirits Bright: Dumas Wesley Community Center

Tuesday, December 18, 2012 6:55 PM

There's no "I" in team and the Dumas Wesley Community Center lives that motto every day. Since it's founding in 1903, the nonprofit has seen many kids pass through its programs and on to a better quality of life. Read their story and watch the video...

Unique Contest Brings Big Donation to South Alabama Cares

Friday, December 14, 2012 6:58 PM

Every year, South Alabama Cares reaches out to low-income families touched by HIV and AIDS. Read their story and watch the video...

Making Spirits Bright: New Computer for Little Sisters of the Poor

Thursday, December 13, 2012 7:21 PM

Marie Fillinghim has lived at Little Sisters of the Poor Sacred Heart Residence for about two years. She has a big day ahead. Read their story and watch the video...

Donations Making Campers' Spirits Bright

Friday, December 14, 2012 10:48 AM

Camp Rap-A-Hope helps children fighting cancer escape from their worries. Donors are pitching in to help make their week-long camp even more meaningful Read their story and watch the video...

The 'Average' Honest Child is Making Spirits Bright

Wednesday, December 12, 2012 4:35 PM

While Bel Air Mall is making big donations to a local children's home, one of its residents seems to be the one 'Making Spirits Bright.' Read their story and watch the video...

Making Spirits Bright: Toys for the Child Advocacy Center

Monday, December 10, 2012 6:52 PM

Most kids look forward to Christmas all year long, but for abused children the holidays can be one of the most difficult times of the year. Read their story and watch the video...

Making Spirits Bright: Donation Makes Ronald McDonald House Feel Like Home

Friday, December 07, 2012 6:37 PM

Ronald McDonald House is a place Laura Wilson never imagined she'd stay. But when her son, Timothy, was born more than three months early, that all changed. Read their story and watch the video...

Making Spirits Bright: Local Students Help the Homeless

Friday, December 07, 2012 11:04 AM

The homeless and the mentally disabled are two groups in our community that can always use a helping hand. With the help of St. Paul's Episcopal School, the kids from Augusta Evans school are reaching out to make the holidays a little brighter for the folks at 15 Place, a local day shelter for the homeless. Read their story and watch the video...

Making Spirits Bright: Penelope House

Wednesday, December 05, 2012 8:32 PM

What ends up on most Christmas wish lists are things that we want, and not always things that we really need. Read their story and watch the video...

How You Can Donate

If you are interested in donating to either sponsor one of our charities or to assist in items that are still needed, please contact Kristen Mosley at 251.602.1500. Thank you for your consideration in our cause to help keep "Making Spirits Bright".

Our Cause

This year LOCAL15 and our generous business partners will fulfill the wishes of 15 local charities. With your help we can Make the Spirits Bright for so many in need. Your business can participate by committing to help fulfill the needs of one of the charities listed.

Our Charities and Sponsor Links

Please click on our charities (left of dash) and/or their sponsors (right of dash)
St. Mary's Home - Malouf Furniture

Penelope House - Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate - Generations

Boys & Girls Club of South Alabama - Ford Lumber

15 Place - St. Paul's School

Ronald McDonald House - Toomey Equipment Co.

Wilmer Hall - Bel Air Mall

Ecumenical Ministries - Mobile Paint

Child Advocacy Center - St. Luke's School

Little Sisters of the Poor - Original Oyster House

Dumas Wesley/Sybil H. Smith Family Village - EZ Tax Refund

Camp Rap-A-Hope - Calagaz Printing

AIDS Alabama South - LOCAL 15

Even though sponsored, many of our charities still have additional needs, please scroll down to the box below to see what items are still needed. Also be sure to look at our charities which no one has sponsored.

Unsponsored Charities

These charities have had no one sign up to offer assistance, your help and generosity would be greatly appreciated.
BARC - van maintenance (tires, oil changes, gas card, etc.), leashes, harnesses, dog beds, wire kennels, etc., office furniture, vet services

Bay Area Food Bank - Cash Donation for bulk food purchases. Because they buy in bulk a $1 donation can provide 5 meals!

Make A Wish - Monetary donations to help fulfill wishes for 7 children in Mobile and Baldwin counties

Victory Health Partners - New flooring, floor cleaning, paper goods for a year

If you are interested in donating to either sponsor one of our charities or to assist in items that are still needed, please contact Kristen Mosley at 251.602.1500. Thank you for your consideration in our cause to help keep "Making Spirits Bright".

Items Charities Still Need

These charities, even though partially sponsored, still have additional needs. Please see the list below. You can sponsor a single item in the list, or all that are listed. Your generosity is sincerely appreciated.

Little Sisters of the Poor:

One HP Fax-Phone-Copier - Model # 2140

Ecumenical Ministries

Sheet Rock, Vinyl Siding, Front door w/ Jams, TyVek moisture barrier wrap, Green board, Hardtack board, Rolled insulation, Roofing Shingles, Vinyl Skirting

Dumas Wesley/Sybil H. Smith Family Village:

Gas Cards, Lunch Sponsorship, 2 Desktop Computers, Tables and Chairs

Boys & Girls Club of South Alabama:

Video game consoles and games, Ping Pong Table and Equipment, Lawn Care Equipment, Ten remote control helicopters for the "Whirly Bird Club", Couple of couches and throw rug for lobby, Score board, Flat screen televisions

Camp Rap-A-Hope:

Morning Breakfast Sponsorship, Horseback Riding Sponsorship, Transportation To Camp Sponsorship, 2013 Circus Theme Sponsorship

15 Place:

Big pullovers, Fast food gift cards, Phone cards, Bus passes

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