For Information on Donating to the Governor's Emergency Relief Fund for the Recent Alabama Tornado Outbreak
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 To Register for Volunteer Opportunities
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For Recovery Assistance or Volunteer  Information,
call 2-1-1 (in Alabama) or toll-free 888-421-1266

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For FEMA Assistance please call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362)
The Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund is designed to provide assistance to individuals and organizations with recovery costs that are a direct result of a disaster or emergency. The Fund operates on a year-round basis to help residents of Alabama (current residents and evacuees), local businesses and organizations who have exhausted all other avenues of relief, such as FEMA, Red Cross, Salvation Army, other federal, state, and local government relief programs and any other disaster relief programs. The focus of funding is to assist with recovery costs that exceed the coverage provided by insurance, government funding and relief organizations. This is a fund designated to cover unmet needs in the recovery process.

Volunteerism in Alabama

Alabamians are generous and caring people who are quick to lend a hand. Volunteering is an opportunity that is available to everyone, regardless of age, economic status, or ability. Volunteers can solve problems, strengthen communities, connect to others and transform lives. Make a difference in your community and become a volunteer. To learn more about volunteering in Alabama please visit www.volunteeringinamerica.gov/AL. For volunteer opportunities in your community, dial 211.

Understanding Homelessness: Causes and Consequences in Alabama
 Published by the Alabama Governor’s Interagency Council on Homelessness – December 2010
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In 2004 the Governor’s Office on National and Community Service, established 1993, was renamed the Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. This change reflects both the mission and expanded role of the office.

The Governor's Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives works to increase an ethic of service and volunteerism in the State of Alabama, strengthen the capacity of Alabama’s faith and community-based organizations, and promote collaboration among individuals and organizations striving to meet some of the greatest needs in our state.

Our Mission
To expand the capacity and partnerships of those who serve and transform Alabama’s communities. Gold box