Alabama has a robust network of community and civic organizations dedicated to advancing business, civil rights, human services, and community welfare.
* **Alabama Association of Nonprofits**: Supports, connects, and equips Alabama’s nonprofit sector. * **Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama (CCAA)**: Works to enhance the business climate and economic development across the state. * **Equal Justice Initiative (EJI)**: Based in Montgomery, this globally recognized nonprofit is committed to ending mass incarceration and challenging racial and economic injustice. * **Alabama Arise**: A statewide, member-led nonprofit advocating for public policies to improve the lives of Alabamians experiencing poverty. * **Rotary International & Lions Clubs**: Numerous active chapters across the state focusing on local community service, public health, and literacy. * **United Way of Central Alabama**: One of the largest branches in the state, funding hundreds of health and human service programs.