The Legacy Builder campaign focuses on highlighting nonprofits in the Birmingham area who are building a legacy focused on diversity and inclusion initiatives, just as C.M. Newton did. Anyone can nominate a Birmingham-area nonprofit for their work in diversity and inclusion as a part of the Legacy Builder campaign.

The Legacy Builder organizations will receive a $2,500 donation as well a professional produced video spot that will be shared during the C.M. Newton Classic.

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2023 Legacy Builder winners being honored at halftime. Left to right: ASF Alabama, Diane’s Heart, Momentum Leaders, Better Basics.
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Legacy Builder Winners

AM3N

We are a nonprofit located in Alabama dedicated to creating generational change through athletic opportunities for those needing financial assistance.

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College Choice Foundation

College Choice Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Birmingham, Alabama. Our mission is to assist high-achieving students with low socioeconomic status gain admission and scholarships to the most-affordable college that best suits them and to continue to support them through college to ensure they graduate having incurred minimal debt.

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Breakthrough Birmingham

Breakthrough Birmingham works with highly motivated, traditionally underrepresented students in Alabama to achieve post-secondary success while empowering aspiring leaders to become the next generation of educators and advocates.

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Community of Hope Health Clinic

The Community of Hope Health Clinic is a free and charitable clinic located in Pelham, Alabama. The clinic helps Shelby County, Alabama residents who are at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines and do not have access to private insurance or government benefits including Medicare, Medicaid and VA Benefits.

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Momentum Leaders

For more than 20 years,Momentum Leaders has worked to advance Alabama's women leaders in Birmingham. Through skills-based training, mentoring, networking opportunities & events, Momentum increases the pipeline of female leadership talent in Alabama.

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Better Basics

Better Basics works to eradicate illiteracy among children. They work to combat educational disparities with reading & math literacy programs & book distributions that equip children with the skills needed to become college & career-ready.

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Diane’s Heart

Diane's Heart’s mission is to help single moms in Birmingham rise above poverty & lack by providing a support system & access to financial resources, practical assistance & social networks.

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The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship of Alabama

The Albert Schweitzer Fellowship of Alabama is improving health, developing leaders & creating change. They are developing a pipeline of diverse, emerging leaders who enter the workforce dedicated to addressing health needs of underserved populations in Birmingham.

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