This spring, students across Fuse Project’s Avenue partner schools participated in enriching field trips, live theater experiences, career exploration activities, STEM learning opportunities, and literacy initiatives designed to expand learning beyond the classroom. Through community partnerships and hands-on experiences, Fuse Project continues working to close opportunity gaps and expose students to new possibilities that inspire curiosity, creativity, and future success.
Read MoreThrough quarterly celebrations, achievement parties, and the Florence Howard Elementary School Store, Fuse Project recognized hundreds of students across Avenue schools this spring for attendance, academic growth, positive behavior, and hard work. These student incentive programs help create a culture where effort matters, encouraging students to stay engaged, motivated, and proud of their progress.
Read MoreThrough Fuse Project’s After-School Art program at Calloway-Smith Middle School, students explored creativity, self-expression, and collaboration through hands-on art projects led by local mural artist De’Anthony Dulaney (“Mr. D”). The program provided a meaningful after-school outlet where students built confidence, worked through challenges, and discovered the power of art as a form of connection and personal growth.
Read MoreThrough Fuse Project’s ABC Academic Support Program, students at Florence Howard Elementary participated in monthly extracurricular clubs focused on cooking, art, gardening, movement, theater, and sports during the Spring 2026 semester. These hands-on enrichment opportunities helped students build confidence, creativity, healthy habits, and meaningful connections while learning beyond the classroom.
Read MoreFuse Project highlights a year of measurable growth across the Avenue community, including rising state report-card scores, expanded academic support, and increased access to enrichment programs like SPARK Summer and the relaunch of Avenue Swim Club. Your gift ensures this momentum continues into 2026, fueling opportunities and critical resources for students, teachers, and families in all three Avenue schools.
Read MoreFlicker & Friends helped light up Mobile and Baldwin counties this Halloween as BOO! Project 2025 raised $10,000 to support education in the Avenue community. From BOO-zy BOOs to pop-up sales and neighborhood surprises, the community came together to make this year’s BOO season unforgettable.
Read MoreFuse Project’s spring 2025 Academic Support Program wrapped up the school year with heartfelt teacher appreciation efforts and engaging student incentives across our Avenue partner schools. From celebratory brunches and retirement tributes to academic rewards and end-of-year parties, every gesture reinforced our commitment to recognizing growth, fostering motivation, and building strong school communities.
Read MoreFuse Project honored Black History this year through a season of meaningful engagement, including community service on MLK Day, student art inspired by Black artists, cultural experiences like The Princess and the Frog, and a sponsored trip to Selma for the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. These efforts reflect our ongoing commitment to celebrating legacy, empowering youth, and building a stronger, more connected community.
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