BankFirst

BankFirst is headquartered in Columbus, Mississippi, and is a Member FDIC. Established in 1888 with one location, we currently operate more than 40 branch locations and multiple loan production offices in Mississippi and Alabama. We have been a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) since 2010. Our Board of Directors and management team continue to be committed to our vision of "becoming the dominant, community-focused, independent bank in the markets we serve.” At BankFirst, we wholeheartedly embrace the power of imagination and the boundless opportunities it creates. Our unwavering dedication revolves around cultivating vibrant community ties. Nurturing local connections lies at the core of our values, distinguishing us in our steadfast commitment to our neighborhoods. Each BankFirst branch operates with its own local president and advisory board, championing a community-centric ethos. Our commitment transcends the boundaries of our markets, ensuring equitable access to financial stability for everyone. Our pledge to empowering communities stems from our belief in the transformative impact of engaged local support. Our employees are not just team members but enthusiastic community advocates who invest their time and resources to uplift the neighborhoods we hold dear. Together, we passionately work toward creating thriving environments for all to thrive and prosper. BankFirst proudly stands as a beacon of community-focused finance, driven by a fundamental vision: to be the foremost independent bank deeply rooted in and dedicated to our communities. Our approach seamlessly integrates traditional banking and lending services with a suite of financial development tools, ranging from credit counseling to fostering improved savings and spending habits. By harmonizing conventional financial services with robust financial empowerment resources, BankFirst actively contributes to bolstering the financial resilience of underserved families and communitie

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BankFirst is headquartered in Columbus, Mississippi, and is a Member FDIC. Established in 1888 with one location, we currently operate more than 40...

TUSCALOOSA — The Community Foundation of West Alabama has announced it is accepting applications for its fall grant cycle. <hr /><a href="https://patch.com/alabama/tuscaloosa/subscribe" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Click here to subscribe to our free daily newsletter and breaking news alerts.</a> <hr />The organization says community grants are only available for 501(c)(3) nonprofits, with applications due no later than October 1. <a href="https://www.thecfwa.org/community-grants" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to learn more about the different qualifications for applicants. The Community Foundation of West Alabama also said educational grant applications are available to teachers in the West Alabama area. Educational grant applications will be due by Nov. 1. For questions on the application process, prospective applicants or groups are asked to call the CFWA office at (205) 366-0698 or visit the <a href="https://www.thecfwa.org/grants" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">organization's website</a>. <hr />Have a news tip or suggestion on how I can improve Tuscaloosa Patch? Maybe you're interested in having your business become one of the latest sponsors for Tuscaloosa Patch? Email all inquiries to me at ryan.phillips@patch.com

TUSCALOOSA — The Community Foundation of West Alabama has announced it is accepting applications for its fall grant cycle.

<hr /><a href="https://patch.com/alabama/tuscaloosa/subscribe" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Click here to subscribe to our free daily newsletter and breaking news alerts.</a> <hr />The organization says community grants are only available for 501(c)(3) nonprofits, with applications due no later than October 1.

<a href="https://www.thecfwa.org/community-grants" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to learn more about the different qualifications for applicants. The Community Foundation of West Alabama also said educational grant applications are available to teachers in the West Alabama area. Educational grant applications will be due by Nov. 1.

For questions on the application process, prospective applicants or groups are asked to call the CFWA office at (205) 366-0698 or visit the <a href="https://www.thecfwa.org/grants" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">organization's website</a>. <hr />Have a news tip or suggestion on how I can improve Tuscaloosa Patch? Maybe you're interested in having your business become one of the latest sponsors for Tuscaloosa Patch? Email all inquiries to me at ryan.phillips@patch.com

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Alabama's Nonprofit Leaders Have One Day to Change Everything.
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;June 12. Hotel Capstone. 8am to 6pm. Every nonprofit leader knows the gap between doing important work and doing effective work. Funding struggles, volunteer burnout, weak marketing, these challenges are real. On June 12, 2026, the solutions are coming to Tuscaloosa.
The Community Summit is a full-day, hands-on experience designed to send you home with a concrete Action Plan. Choose four workshop sessions across tracks in Grant Writing, Marketing, Business Development, and Volunteer Mobilization with each led by a working expert who has done it in the real world.
The speaker lineup delivers exactly that. Keynote speaker Marquis R. Forge, founder of Eleven86 Water, has grown a manufacturing brand to 80 million bottles shipped across 14 states and he's bringing those grassroots leadership lessons to you. You'll also hear from a nonprofit funding strategist, a social media marketer who works exclusively with mission-driven organizations, a systems architect helping leaders escape burnout, a motivational strategist, and a United Way team that has raised over $42.7 million for West Alabama communities.
Beyond the workshops, the day includes a Resource Fair, keynote luncheon, and a Community Mixer for intentional networking with giveaways for those who stay!
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