In honor of MLK's legacy, Fuse Project and The Historic Avenue Foundation teamed up with Mobile United for the 10th Annual Day of Service, cleaning up Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave. and surrounding areas. Recognized at the PUAD Gala, Fuse Project previously received the Dr. MLK Educational Award and honored Lieutenant Colonel Robert Franklin Barrow for his leadership in shaping the character and futures of students through the JROTC program.
Read MoreEstablished in November 2016 by Fuse Project, Fuse Factory initially catered to nonprofits but evolved into a vibrant co-working and event hub, now accommodating over 12 organizations and fostering community collaboration. Offering versatile spaces for corporate events and communal memberships, Fuse Factory facilitates networking and innovation, exemplified by members like Bienville Bites Food Tour, MAPS, Whiteboard Advisors, and Root & Branch Real Estate Co., each making significant impacts in their respective fields.
Read MoreThe Fall Fete celebrated the beginning of Order of Fuse's membership year, bringing together local professionals for an enchanting evening at The Hummingbird Way. Guests enjoyed a diverse culinary experience curated by Chef Jim Smith, along with opportunities to volunteer and impact the lives of over 900 local students through the ABC Academic Support Program.
Read MorePathway K-5 celebrates student achievement with an Ice Cream Celebration, rewarding 30 students for their growth in iReady and HMH test scores. Volunteers served up scoops of ice cream with all the toppings, highlighting the positive impact of incentives on academic performance.
Read MoreFuse Project's ABC Academic Support Program recently sponsored a pizza party at Calloway-Smith Middle School to celebrate students achieving A and A/B honor roll status. The event, filled with warm welcomes, motivational speeches, and certificates of achievement, highlighted the importance of education, community support, and recognition in fostering academic success.
Read MoreFlorence Howard Elementary School recently hosted a Fall Festival, with the help of Fuse Project and Order of Fuse members. The ABC Academic Support Program collaborated with Round but Square Studios and The Cookery Project to provide monthly Art and Cooking Club sessions for students, focusing on social-emotional learning and hands-on culinary education. This initiative aims to create transformative opportunities for academic and personal growth, fostering a strong sense of community within the Avenue community.
Read MoreOur annual Light the Fuse campaign addresses challenges in the Avenue community through providing funding for initiatives such as our ABC Early Learning Program and SPARK Summer Camp. It also brings awareness to our mission through fundraising efforts like our most recent LTF partner events with PJ’s Coffee, Lush, Bay City Boot Camp, and Ginger and Spice.
Read MoreFuse Project is on a mission to address the intergenerational impact of poverty and lack of opportunity in our community. Our annual fundraising campaign, Light the Fuse, aims to raise awareness and funds for education, housing, and wellness initiatives. This year we've also introduced the BOO! Project, a Halloween-themed initiative where participants can spread joy while contributing to the cause, with all proceeds used to support education programs for children in need.
Read MoreAs summer draws to a close, the excitement of a new school year emerges. To kickstart this chapter of learning and growth, Fuse Project and The Historic Avenue Foundation served back-to-school breakfast to the hardworking faculty and staff at three partner schools in the Avenue community: Florence Howard Elementary School, Calloway-Smith Middle School, and Pathway K-5.
Read MoreThis summer, Fuse Project was thrilled to once again have the opportunity to provide academic support in the Avenue community by partnering with Florence Howard Elementary School to coordinate the supplies needed for their "Candyland" 2023 Summer Academic Camp focused on literacy and math skills. Thanks to sponsorships and contributions from 30 individual donors, the Summer Academic Camp was able to provide essential educational materials and incentives to 180 eager students.
Read MoreFuse Project recently concluded its first-ever summer camp, leaving behind a trail of delighted kids and enriched minds. The camp's primary goal was to combat summer learning loss and provide engaging hands-on STEAM learning experiences for students from K4 to Fifth Grade. Thirty eager learners dove into literacy, math, science, and art, creating unforgettable memories along the way.
Read MoreIn 2023, Fuse Factory members have been making a mark on our community and recognized for many awards and achievements.
Read MoreIn May of this year, Order of Fuse awarded another $25,000 grant to The Historic Avenue Foundation ABC Program to provide academic support to three schools in the Avenue community - Florence Howard Elementary, Calloway-Smith Middle, and Pathway K-5. This academic support will include funding for learning incentives, the continuation of school clubs (Linking Learning to Life Clubs), and teacher appreciation.
Read MoreLearn more about our on-going and new partnerships in the Avenue community with Florence Howard Elementary School, Calloway-Smith Middle School, Pathway K-5, and our new SPARK Summer Camp at Lily Baptist Church.
Read MoreAre you ready to take the spotlight and showcase your brand's commitment to the community? Click the link below to learn more about the incredible impact your Lip Sync Battle sponsorship can have and join us in making a difference that truly matters!
Read MoreOur 2023 Lip Sync Battle was unforgettable thanks to you, and we are excited to announce that this year’s Lip Sync Battle raised a total of $80,632 to expand our education pipeline through high-quality early learning and academic support programs.
Read MoreFuse Project is bringing the 3rd annual Lip Sync Battle presented by Infirmary Health to the Soul Kitchen on April 27, and you do not want to miss it!
Read MoreHere is a snapshot of what has been going on in the Avenue since grant funds were awarded and how they have been utilized.
Read MoreCheck out some of the recent media coverage of Fuse Project and The Historic Avenue Foundation!
Read MoreWe are so excited for this diverse group of young professionals to embark together on a year of networking with other difference makers in our city, volunteering, and giving back in a unique way. Here is what they have been up to lately.
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